New Tracks

Yan Simon – “Pause”

Toronto-based artist Yan Simon crafts an emotive, grounding success with “Pause,” a track that stands out particularly with its powerful vocal outpouring and atmospheric spaciousness. The track balances piano-laden balladry with hypnotic

Greg Bounce – “Friends in Towns”

Lisbon-based artist Greg Bounce impresses with “Friends in Towns,” a hauntingly elegant ballad that laments how “it falls down,” in reference to eroding friendships. Drawing praise for more electronic-minded works in prior

The Early Purple – “Summer Hide”

An enchanting folk sound with chamber-pop mystique emanates throughout “Summer Hide,” a beautiful single from The Early Purple, the solo project of UK-based artist Matt Saxon (Little Comets, The Dawdler). The opening

Halfspace – “Waiting”

“Waiting” is an atmospheric success from Halfspace, a Coventry, UK-based project whose dreamy fusing of folk and pop fully compels. Trickling acoustics and lush keys combine with calming vocals for an enticing

Bridge Dog – “Counterweight”

“Counterweight” struts a captivating rock sound steeped in shoegaze and dream-pop inspiration, revealing the textured sound of Bridge Dog, an Australian act from Eora (Sydney). Thematically “about the feeling of being submerged,”

Bill Bingley – “Halogen Dreams”

Australian singer/songwriter Bill Bingley enamors on the new track “Halogen Dreams,” expanding from his previous acoustic-forward sound into a glowing psychedelic pop presentation. Warming guitar strums and bright, spacey synths intertwine amidst

Trout Club – “Stage Door”

A conversational rock energy compels throughout “Stage Door,” a new single from Trout Club, a band from Santa Barbara, California. “Stage Door” represents the lead single from their upcoming full-length debut. The

Jess Josie Lee – “Memories”

“Memories” impresses with a soulful, jazz-infused pop sound, displaying the stellar output of English artist Jess Josie Lee. The “show me possibilities,” hook glides seamlessly into the soulful “I don’t think,” contemplation

New Albums

Dust Choir – ‘Dust and Sand’

A collaboration between songwriter Ed Reilly and producer Lee Thompson, Dust Choir enthralls throughout new album Dust and Sand. Blending Americana, folk,

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Lydia Fairhall – ‘The Narrows’

Chronicling the varied, challenging paths throughout life, The Narrows is the sophomore album from Australian singer-songwriter Lydia Fairhall. Tracks like “Heavy Is

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cae – ‘Alt Girl Encounters’

Alt Girl Encounters is an immersive new album from cae, a Birmingham, Alabama-based artist blending lo-fi textures and electronic-rock influences. Opening track

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