New Tracks

Tired Cossack – “Lilac Pain”

First catching our ears with “Pea Roll Along” last year, Winnipeg-based artist Tired Cossack further showcases their spirited rock sound with the riveting new single “Lilac Pain.” The expressive guitar tones grow

Ryan Hoffman – “Shapes”

Another highlight from Pittsburgh-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Hoffman‘s new album A Spark Blown in the Breeze, “Shapes” engrosses with its gentle guitar work and vocal harmonizing. Jangly guitar fragments and wordless

Cole Blu – “Boston Story”

“Boston Story” is a new single from NYC artist Cole Blu, whose compelling sound melds art-pop, Kraut-rock, and experimental intuition. The dazed, eerie vocal presence plays cohesively amidst the bustle of guitars

BARCLAY’S – “hello…!?”

A devastating late-night rocker exploring the fragility of relationships, “hello…!?” is a new track from Louisville-based artist BARCLAY’S. Creeping guitars and melancholic vocals tout a nocturnal, spacious production fondly reminiscent of King

Velvet Beach – “Home (Is It True?)”

“Home (Is It True?)” is a moody rock success from Toronto-based band Velvet Beach. Feelings of frustrations and time wasted are conveyed through haunting vocals and jangly guitar theatrics. Inspiration for the

Pleasure Cult – “Stay”

Phoenix-based act Pleasure Cult impress with the pleading rocker “Stay,” featuring an impassioned vocal presence that begs to “stay with me,” amidst resonating guitar work. Suave verses drive cohesively to this pulsing

Ben Pagano – “Feeling Down”

NYC-based artist Ben Pagano enthralls on the rousing “Feeling Down,” navigating both spacious synth-laden soundscapes and impassioned rock with cohesive success. He describes the effort as “an atmospheric, moody rocker where I

New Albums

Wastrels – ‘Wastrels’

Minneapolis-based quartet Wastrels return after six years with a fantastic self-titled album, blending immersive shoegaze textures, head-nodding post-punk grooves, swirling guitars, and

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Ramo Z – ‘I hate parties’ EP

Detroit-based artist Ramo Z‘s two-track EP I hate parties captures nightlife with heart, blending introspective indie-dance and house-ready energy. “strobe lights” hypnotically

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Broke Royals – ‘Campr’

Washington, DC-based band Broke Royals explores a wide spectrum of sounds on their new album Campr, spanning enjoyable realms of rousingly anthemic

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