New Tracks

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

SODAPOP – “Tastes Like Summer”

A delectable pop single from SODAPOP, “Tastes Like Summer” transports listeners to a summertime romance and ocean water glistening in the sunlight. Initial lyrical yearning to stay here forever — “here” being

M’lasse – ‘M’lasse’

Montreal-based act M’lasse consume with a hooky, dynamic rock sound throughout their self-titled EP. The self-produced release shows a timeless sense of psychedelic garage-rock fervency, alongside inspirations that span from textural shoegaze

Augustine – “Mary Cookins”

Stockholm-based artist Augustine crafts a dreamy spell on new track “Mary Cookins,” conjuring a ’70s mellow pop nostalgia alongside lyrics that explores the myriad of emotions apparent in the journey of life.

Buddy Wynkoop – “Relatable”

Portland (OR)-based quartet Buddy Wynkoop craft a tightly infectious sound on new single “Relatable.” The bass-fronted suaveness shows an initial entrancement reminiscent of Talking Heads, with gradual vocal escalations remarking “I cry

Humble Francis – “Last Call”

An anthemic and emotive track detailing loss, “Last Call” is a catching single from Humble Francis, the project of Denver-based Ryan Hamilton Hughes. “So much I don’t know,” he sings during the

New Albums

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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Ryan Rickenbach – ‘Sirens’

A fantastic display of emotively impactful folk songwriting, Sirens is the debut full-length album from New York-based singer-songwriter Ryan Rickenbach. Produced by

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