New Tracks

Ice Island – “Population”

Described as “a sort of dystopian love story,” “Population” is a hypnotic new track from Ice Island. A bouncy bass line and lush synths envelop initially, the peppy percussion joining alongside vocals

Sea Legs – “Under The Weather”

A new single from Leeds-based quartet Sea Legs, “Under The Weather” shows a hooky nostalgia that embraces ’90s alternative and grunge. The “perfect in every way,” chorus contrasts enjoyably with grungier feeling

Chris Forte – “The Thrill Is Gone”

An eclectic guitar-fronted album spanning from sweltering bluesy rock to lush Latin-inspired grooves, Backyard Astronomy comes via Chicago-based artist Chris Forte. Forte’s diverse career spans over 25 years; he first picked up

Doug Henthorn – “Forewarned and Failing”

A recent track from Indianapolis-based artist Doug Henthorn, “Forewarned and Failing” channels a bluesy rock fervency throughout. Henthorn’s vocals show a fierce passion, alternating between suave escalation and ardent outpouring. A driving

Mari – “Rocky Mountain”

Entrancing with its textural synth buzzing and serene vocals, the gorgeous “Rocky Mountain” is a new track from Mari, the project of London-based producer and singer/songwriter Ann-Marie Azurunwa. The enveloping synth character

Stephen G. Clayton – “Punchline” / “My Accident”

Stephen G. Clayton impresses with the double single “Punchline” and “My Accident,” featuring Knight-Malciak. Per Clayton, the release is “about searching for strength in the face of violence.” “Punchline” is an invigorating,

Sierra – “Identify”

Spanning from sentimental piano ballads to bustling rock murkiness, Screaming Into The Void is a catching EP from Bristol-based band Sierra. Among the EP’s highlights is “Identify,” described by the band as

New Albums

Bryony Lloyd – ‘Aerial’ EP

Manchester-based artist Bryony Lloyd enthralls with an affecting folk sound across her Aerial EP, which succeeds in both sparser intrigue and orchestral-tinged

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Foxvalley – ‘Brighter, Further’

Chicago-based artist Foxvalley infuses drum-and-bass intensity with glowingly melodic synths and piano, resulting in a riveting sound throughout the new album Brighter,

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