“I don’t wanna hurt anymore,” Ethan MacKay sings on his new track “The Wrong Sounds,” a moving success with lush guitars, longing vocals, and emergent strings. The effort stands out with its
New Tracks
A melodic rock success, “The Coming Day” is a track out today from Vanderzee, an artist based in the Catskills (New York). The classical guitarist and experimental producer crafts a sound here
A jangly pop sound enamors throughout “Forgive Forget,” a catching debut single from Local Derby, a duo hailing from Naarm/Melbourne. Earning quick praise and airplay on national radio (Triple J), the project’s
“Stay In” is full of stylish intrigue, showing the standout aesthetic from Sand Box. A woozy sound thoroughly compels with the dazed vocal entrancement, sci-fi synth effect, and chilled-out brass lead. The
A rousing rocker from Chicago-based duo Oddysseys, “Enough” swells into a hooking ’90s alt-rock and grunge nostalgia. A nonchalant vocal composure and reflective guitar pulses craft an understated beginning, ardently enveloping into
Soaring vocal hooks and shimmering guitar lines enamor throughout “Captivation,” a new single from Stereo Glow, a duo from Camp Hill, PA. Jangly guitars glide into an acoustical underlying and dreamy vocal
A collective from Isle of Man, HIGHWAYVES deliver a heartfelt success with new single “PLASTIC.” A cathartic sound is propelled by anthemic alt-rock and hints of grunge, bolstering sincere lyrics that explore
The eerily enveloping “Learning How to Die” comes via Paris-based artist Kid Fourteen. Crawling synths concoct a darkly enigmatic sound alongside the artist’s deep and resonating vocals, bolstered by a spontaneous brass
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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