Con Fusion is another creative success from Gem FM, further melding electronica and rock with playfully melodic charm. The project of Fort Lauderdale-based artist James Freeman, Gem FM impresses with an eclectic
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Hailing from the Bay Area, Modern Monsters‘ hard-rocking energy is enjoyably abundant throughout their Malice EP. The release serves as “an expression of disdain towards societal issues, unchecked power, two-part justice systems,
A glitzy synth-pop delight, “Dancing in the Dark” is the latest effort from Jun Parker. He recorded the track in Tokyo in collaboration with Seiki Sato, renowned for his synth-pop arrangements and
Oklahoma City-based band Swim Fan impress with their hooky single “Doin’ Alright,” meshing vocal yearning with an array of colorful synths, funk-tinged rhythms, and melodic guitar work. Patiently unfolding verses drive to
Jackknife by Amy Vee A mystique-filled sound emanates throughout the single “Jackknife,” the latest from Australian singer/songwriter Amy Vee. Lyrics reference the “point of no return,” prior to looming tumult, set amidst
“Hollow Eyes 0_0” is the debut single from hummer, the Los Angeles-based project of Aaron Bernards, who describes it as “a project that plans on being a full band one day.” Its
An sprawling electronic journey from London-based artist Domax, “Bollé” is the byproduct of a nighttime studio session with live drums and Mono/Poly synth. Domax has unveiled a steady stream of releases over
“Dutch Courage” is a grungy rock success from Brooklyn-based act Superswell. A dexterous guitar-laden fury falls into a more contemplative feeling as the vocals emerge. An impassioned “I’m not scared,” remark is
New Albums
Weaving delicate finger-picked guitars with sweeping orchestral power, Held Here Together showcases Janie Price’s project, Bird, at her most expansive. The release
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Fusing industrial ingenuity, post-punk intrigue, and unsettling atmospherics, Barren Mother of All is an excellently sprawling double album from Calgary-based solo project
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Slithering through psychedelic noir and angular post-punk, Ain’t No Fool is an adventurous 15-track effort from NYC-based The Mortal Prophets. The project
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Combining folk intimacy and heavy themes with lushly memorable arrangements, Freeze is a poignant seven-movement social-justice song cycle by Adrielle Bow Belle.
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