A powerful folk introspection lingers on “The Dash,” an affecting new single from Low Stakes Band that takes inspiration from the concept of “the dash,” representing the line between birth and death.
New Tracks
Layered guitars and gorgeous saxophone complement melodic vocals on “Dreaming of Tennessee,” a fantastic single from Cleveland-based seven-piece Empty Kodiak. Both atmospheric and cathartic, the track’s production exudes a warmness from the
Trickling, jangly introspections and an enjoyable sense of momentum persist across “Doe Under Headlights,” a newly released track from Max Threat. Reminding fondly of The Wrens in its escalating guitars and “we
Reduction in Force impresses with a captivating cover of Peter Godwin’s “Images of Heaven,” achieving a magnetic balance of lushly shimmering synths, twangy guitar ardor, and punchy vocal charisma. While the 1982
Continua continue to deliver a resonating rock sound on new track “Pristine,” another strong showing from the band, who caught our ears with a handful of standout singles in the past year.
Kickstarting a productive 2026 for the Swansea, UK-based trio, “Sleep it back” finds New Wolves expanding seamlessly from laid-back, hypnotic doses of guitars and synths into a soaring, effervescent expanse. Haunting “fighting
A recent track from Help Yourself to the Citrus, “Colors” blends warm, nostalgic bedroom folk with intimate vocals, soft acoustic strums, and subtle surreal textures. The duo of producer Lukas Keel and
Swelling from moody, jangly rock allure into anthemic ardor, “Dastardly” is a stellar track from tenbeforetwo. Initially a solo vehicle for Tripsitters’ Michael Moffitt, the project impresses with a gripping rock sound
New Albums
Detroit-based singer-songwriter Derby Hill crafts a warmly sincere debut EP steeped in folk, country, and roots tradition. Influenced by artists including Steve
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Minneapolis-based quartet Wastrels return after six years with a fantastic self-titled album, blending immersive shoegaze textures, head-nodding post-punk grooves, swirling guitars, and
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Detroit-based artist Ramo Z‘s two-track EP I hate parties captures nightlife with heart, blending introspective indie-dance and house-ready energy. “strobe lights” hypnotically
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Nashville-based singer-songwriter Mary Jennings delivers an impassioned sound across Pyrotechnicolor, a six-track EP written over the span of a decade. Blurring pop,
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