Societal commentary and Afro-pop inspiration converge on the enjoyable single “Beaches,” courtesy of Lonely Gimmick, an anonymous artist who goes under the alter-ego Max Pow. Pulsing synths and sporadic guitar glistening craft
New Tracks
The debut single from Adelaide-based five-piece Street Legal, “Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow” hooks with its delightful build — traversing from post-punk minimalism and playful synth injections to a rousing rock pull. Releasing
An eerie pop captivation is apparent throughout “Dirty Little Secret,” a track from Philadelphia-based artist Amelie Swann, and featuring Lolife on guitar, production, and mixing. The duo met through Instagram and took
Capturing the spirited joy of undertaking an adventure to one’s beloved locale, “Blackpool Lights” is an enamoring new single from Todd & Karen, a Norwegian-Irish duo comprising Øyvind Berge and Ina Verdi-Ruckstuhl.
A new track from Norwegian artist Mono Martian, “Wicked Ways” achieves a stirring sound with its patient rock build alongside lyrics depicting “how ‘this crazy little thing called love’ can quickly turn
A new single from Denver-based The KYN and featuring Brionne Aigné, enamors with its melodic blend of soul, R&B, and pop, propelled by catching vocal passion and standout production. The KYN, led
An endearing track full of heartfelt yearning, “Feet Out the Window” is the latest from Vancouver-based singer/songwriter Geoff Gibbons. “The song was born after a conversation with a friend who had recently
Hypnotic and mesmerizing, “Vesuvius” is a standout track from The Floral Furs, a project from Athens, Georgia. Described as a “70s piano ballad by way of 80s Japanese synth music,” the production
New Albums
Scott Moran delivers an emotionally riveting album on Sixth of the Six, a poignant journal chronicling the international abduction of his daughter,
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London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,
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Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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