One of the beauties of summer is its ability to provide brief respites, from the tumults of the world. When you’re beachside with a “frozen concoction” in hand, there’s little worry to
New Tracks
A fun rocker from Singapore-based artist Sanjay Michael, “Rocking Into Midnight” plays with an accessible vigor. The single’s sporadic guitar pulses and steady percussion exude a steady ’80s nostalgia, furthered by a
Chicago-based artist Jaewon dazzles with a smoothly hypnotic variety of sounds on “Soothsayer,” a track “inspired by smooth talking and grifting.” Recorded by the singer/songwriter/producer at home, “Soothsayer” expands quickly from sonar-like
The latest track from Nashville-based artist Bedon, “Daylight” releases ahead of the artist’s upcoming sophomore LP of the same name. Featured in March with the track “Waking Up Slow,” Bedon continues to
An escalating alt-rock sound compels throughout “Greed,” the latest track from San Francisco-based quintet Dear Banshee. The steadily unfolding vocal presence corresponds with the guitar work in intensity; an understated presence enamors
Understated guitars and glimmering synth effects enamor on “older,” another success from Swiss artist suliian, who first caught our ears in March with the album to gentle giant. The effort is described
“When the World Falls Down” captivates with its twangy guitar suaveness and bright synth reflections, showcasing the melodic chops of Bodhikan and their new album, Fresh Eyes. The guitar work plays with
“Hot Skates (Live)” is a track from Austin-based Viben & The Submersibles‘ new EP, Live In Austin II. The track exudes a bustling and infectious energy, especially compared to the more sophisti-pop
New Albums
Excelling across jangly rock, power-pop, and folk pursuits, Catching Phrases is the memorable new album from Drawing Mazes. It thematically traces revelations
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Peel A Little Deeper is the excellent debut album from Birmingham, England-based band The Bitter Lemons, balancing garage rock, rockabilly, rhythm &
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Denmark-based act Wingfish looks across 23 years of musical history on new album Dyads, bringing together new studio recordings, a reworked older
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Glasgow-based Amy Aytchi makes her full-length debut with Cyclosis, an alternative pop concept album following a girl who becomes a tornado after
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