New Tracks

clay pigeon – “Come Down”

The standout debut single from Montreal-based project clay pigeon, “Come Down” delivers a commanding sound with a ’90s alt-rock angst and nostalgia. Led by singer and guitarist James Clayton, clay pigeon recently

Public Faces – “Hello Hindsight”

Boston-based band Public Faces captivate with new single “Hello Hindsight,” enamoring in its versatility from synth-tinged sereneness and punchy rock appeal. Illuminated synths and an ’80s funk-tinged bass line complement serene vocals

Almond Milk – “Jealousy”

Hong Kong-based band Almond Milk craft a smoothly gripping sound on “Jealousy,” emitting a pop sophistication with a yearning croon amidst reflections on emerging from bouts of jealousy. Glistening keys and jangly

Binding Spell – “Euphoria”

“Euphoria” achieves the sort of bliss referenced in its title, swelling into a lushly anthemic refrain with effervescent backing of guitars and keys. The track comes via Binding Spell, a project led

Lapdog – “Yellow Belly”

“Yellow Belly” is a smoothly captivating single from Salt Lake City-based artist Lapdog. A stream-of-conscious exploration into “ideas of unresolved relationships / friendships,” the track stirs with its breezy guitar work and

Jen Lush – “Icon – song 1”

"Icon - song 1" is a dreamy folk success from Jen Lush, written around words from Melbourne-based poet and lyricist Maria Zajkowski. The Adelaide, Australia-based artist first caught our ears last month,

Greg Bounce – “Brain Movies”

Another stirring single from Lisbon-based artist Greg Bounce, “Brain Movies” meshes vibrant rhythms and colorful synths with a melodic vocal lead. The driving, hypnotic pulse and hooky vocal spells remind of a

English Budgies – “Had Enough”

Utah-based band English Budgies unveil an impassioned sound on “Had Enough,” whose alt-rock ferocity invokes a ’90s nostalgia. Blistering guitar distortion exudes a fuzzy entrancement to open. Confident vocals admit “it was

New Albums

Sacha Mullin – ‘Social Touch’

Chicago-based singer-songwriter Sacha Mullin embraces a stylish pop-forward direction on Social Touch, his fourth album, balancing art-rock sophistication with sleek synth-pop hooks

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Azure Rose – ‘Blue Drops’

Blue Drops is the excellent debut full-length from Toronto-based band Azure Rose, showcasing a hazy blend of dream pop, shoegaze, and jangly

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Kwasi – ‘Outstanding MISFIT’

Kwasi masterfully fuses alternative hip-hop, punk, indie, and emo-rock on Outstanding MISFIT, a fourteen-track debut album tracing the volatile relationship between the

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Holly Wild – ‘Technicolour’

Technicolour delights in a variety of heartfelt, hooky pop creations from Sydney-based singer-songwriter Holly Wild, embracing the full spectrum of love, vulnerability,

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