From Another Sky by Emelia Austin Impressing last year with the evolving single “Desire to Reveal,” Los Angeles-based artist Emelia Austin continues to tout strong songwriting — ranging from singer/songwriter intimacy to
New Tracks
“Starlight’s Castaways” is an exciting rocker from What Strange Beasts, the Seattle-based band who caught our ears with the track “Scattered Skies” last month. “Starlight’s Castaways” represents a “thematic sequel” to their
The excellent “Time Machines” is the debut single from Megan Kennedy. The Melbourne-based artist captures “the feeling of being caught in a daydream,” while bolstered by dreamy guitar tones, concocting a sound
dizzy spells EP by Faerie Following one of 2022’s brightest pop successes in “k-town,” New York-based artist artist Faerie enamors further with the sweeping single “champagne tears.” Warming trumpet adornments, lush acoustics,
Michel Gondry’s 2004 film Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind is a beautiful yet heartbreaking story of love (and memories) lost, creating a spellbinding cinematic pull via its strong screenplay, acting, and
LaNoise by Alec Berlin Breezy guitar twangs lead on the delightful “LaNoise,” a new single from Brooklyn-based artist Alec Berlin. Taking inspiration from the grooving style of producer Daniel Lanois, as the
Bulk is a captivating rock album that balances ’90s nostalgia and jazz-tinged inventiveness. The release comes via the band Balk, comprising some members with backgrounds in jazz — though who chose to
Out today from Los Angeles-based artist Naia Lika, “Gas Station Bouquet” shows a suave and soulful pop sound with magnetic vocal work. The “gas station,” hook succeeds with excitable vocal rises, as
New Albums
Scott Moran delivers an emotionally riveting album on Sixth of the Six, a poignant journal chronicling the international abduction of his daughter,
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London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,
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Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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