New Tracks

Thantophobe – “Esteban”

Philadelphia-based songwriter and producer Thantophobe enamors with the single “Esteban,” exuding a hazy laid-back rock appeal with playful synth reflections. The steady acoustics and lush vocals initially conjure a soundscape reminiscent of

teasea – “Lips”

Traversing into a rousing refrain with ’90s alt-rock spirit, “Lips” is a new single from teasea, the Brooklyn-based project of multi-instrumentalist Tom Criblez. The track comes via an upcoming LP. The track

Joytrip – “Taken Aback”

“Taken Aback” is a suavely melodic track from Iowa City-based band Joytrip. The “I’m taken aback,” peppy vocal underlying stirs alongside the debonair lead. A swift rhythm guitar and accompanying twangs surround

Park Secret – “Happy To Be Here”

“Happy To Be Here” is an infectious single out today from Park Secret, an artist based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. A chugging bass line and steady percussive accompaniment complement an understated vocal presence,

Petrol – “George VI (“Little Joey”)”

Philadelphia-based rockers Petrol concoct a driving rock appeal throughout “George VI (“Little Joey”).” The four-piece show a guitar-fronted appeal, meshing underlying distortion with squiggly twangs and steady vocals. Trace Mountains and Alex

The Bergamot – “Roll It Up”

Another enamoring single from The Bergamot, “Roll It Up” seizes onto the waning days of summer amidst a melodic fusing of bright pop and heartfelt folk. “It’s just you and me,” the

CLUB ORO – “mailer daemon”

Serene pop and buzzingly dark haunts alike stir throughout “mailer daemon,” the latest from Glendale-based quartet CLUB ORO. Debonair vocals and a bass-heavy pulse find chilling accompaniment in spacey synths, with the

New Albums

Friend – ‘Trash’

Friend‘s consuming album Trash is a deliberately varied solo production, conceived over six years with each song taking shape around a distinct

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Bollard – ‘HEAT’

An eclectic rock success, Bollard‘s new album HEAT moves between post-punk steadiness, dreamy reflections, and bursts of full-bodied rock fervor. The Melbourne

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Andrew Huston – ‘SWAY’

Philadelphia-born and now Long Beach, CA-based, Andrew Huston channels the experience of starting over in unfamiliar surroundings on SWAY, his next full-length

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Utopia PKWY – ‘Debut’

Debut marks a memorable new direction for John Beckmann, the songwriter and producer behind The Mortal Prophets, who steps away from the

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