New Tracks

Janna Pelle – “Janne”

Coming off a strong 2022 that concluded with the enamoring album Echolocation, New York-based artist Janna Pelle continues that momentum with the single “Janne,” serving as Pelle’s take on Lady Gaga’s track

Miners and Gardeners – “Thinning”

Thinning by Miners and Gardeners Driving from jangly moroseness into a rousing synth-touched rock catharsis, “Thinning” is a new single from Miners and Gardeners, the Minneapolis-based project of Dan Mynes. Describing the

Summer Bedhead – “Black Hole”

Denver-based band Summer Bedhead stirs with a dynamic rock engrossment on “Black Hole,” impressing in both its contemplative dreaminess and distortion-forward fuzz. They describe the single as “about the inner versus outer

Tents – “Ghost Hug”

“Ghost Hug” is a moving rocker from Tents, a band from Portland, Oregon. Ethereal, airy vocal harmonizing leads a mellow initial soundscape, poised to expand with vibrant emotion. The “there is no

Danke Shane – “Fingers Crossed”

“Fingers Crossed” is a grooving slice of dreamy nostalgia from Danke Shane, the project of Philadelphia-based musician Andrew Burke. Soothing vocals and mellow keys feel set for a smoke-filled lounge, as the

BARANS – “Perspective”

Complete with intriguing spoken-word samples and flashes of cinematic-style strings, “Perspective” is a stylish rock instrumental from BARANS. The duo of songwriter/guitarist Joe Barans and drummer Jonathan Bresar put on charismatic live

Ducky Neptune – “Mary”

Nashville-based band Ducky Neptune unveil a psych-friendly blend of surf and soul on new track “Mary,” recorded at at FAME Studios. Playful organs and guitar twangs drive into a haunting vocal liftoff

Linden – “Porch of Paradise”

Brighton-based singer/songwriter Linden presents a darkly compelling intrigue throughout “Porch of Paradise.” The single shows a dreamy, contemplative allure driven by mystique-filled vocals and haunting strings. A particular break, approaching the three-minute

New Albums

Titus Maz – ‘Midnight Station’

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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The Drupes – ‘The Drupes’

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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Tom Emlyn – ‘Passing Craze’

Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,

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