“Sizzler” flaunts a rock-forward mystique throughout, courtesy of Slow Cinema, a band from Newcastle, Australia. Drawing from prior decades — from the ferocity of ’90s alt-rock to the rhythmic suaveness of ’70s
New Tracks
A collaborative release with haunting synth wandering and spoken-word samples, “Flip Cups” (Todd Hochradel’s Straight to Hell Remix) consumes in its interpretation of Marottes‘ solo material. The remix comes via Seattle-based artist
“Son of Sam” is the exciting debut single from Death Party, an Austin-based trio currently prepping their debut album. The track was mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Howie Weinberg, and exudes a ceaseless
Milwaukee-based The Appalachians show a compelling, menacing alt-rock sound on their new single “Killer Ritalin.” The halted guitar before the “settle down,” sequence at the 30-second mark plays climactically, with the ensuing
A superbly melodic, breezy delight from the duo Freedom Fry, “If the World Was Mine” is described as “a feel-good yet slightly bittersweet song about living in an imagined ideal world.” The
Crumble EP by Letting Up Despite Great Faults Letting Up Despite Great Faults continue to deliver a dreamily captivating rock sound with “Halfway Crooks,” the band’s first foray in 2023, following last
Dr. Rocket, the Seattle-based solo project of Nick Carver, impresses with two new singles in “Running in Circles” and “I Can’t Seem To Win.” The former builds from synths and acoustics into
Kaleidoscope by La Fonda Described as “a story of leaving a love and life behind only to start an entirely new one,” “Kaleidoscope” is a stellar single from Seattle-based act La Fonda.
New Albums
Roomful of Strangers is the fourth studio album from Finnish singer-songwriter Tom Tikka. Blending ’80s-friendly guitar progressions, power-pop hooks, and stately piano
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Impressing across both heavy rock vigor and dreamier soundscapes, Climax is the instrumental rock album from Italian guitarist Luigi Chiappini, performing as
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Eternal Beta Mode is a memorable conceptual electronic album from Budapest-based producer Zságer Balázs. Blending experimental electronica with cybernetic textures and modular
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The Theory is a dynamic, emotionally visceral electronic EP from Boston-based musician MOMARZ. Fusing synthwave electronic textures with organic piano melodies and
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