New Tracks

Dreams on Tape – “Good Times”

Tampa-based project Dreams on Tape compels with a melancholic, nostalgic glistening throughout “Good Times.” The single brings forth reflective vocals, jangling guitars, and hazy synths — converging with a sweepingly melodic quality,

Sophia Hansen-Knarhoi – “Disguise”

The riveting “Disguise” is the debut single from Australian artist Sophia Hansen-Knarhoi. “I tend to simplify solidarity to its core,” she sings to open, amidst a haunting wordless vocal accompaniment. The initial

Personality Contest – “Would You Like to Know”

Austin-based band Personality Contest impress with the soaring rocker “Would You Like to Know.” Initial laments about “living life upside down,” excel into an elongated croon amidst pulsing guitars, emitting a hooky

Carling – “freaking me out”

Los Angeles-based artist Carling impresses with his new single “freaking me out,” highlighting an inventive pop sound with multiple structural turns and an intimate lyrical focus. Richly resonating production is evident immediately,

A.B. Violet – “Cold, Cold Heart”

“Cold, Cold Heart” presents a divine melody, for when the mind wants to neglect all states of matter and disobey the rules of gravity. Avant-pop musician A.B Violet fluoresces in her throne

Yaya Diallo – ‘Kachii: Traditions to Traditions’

The new album from author and musician Yaya Diallo, Kachii: Traditions to Traditions fuses traditional and experimental elements within the artist’s aim to “play Minianka balafon music with traditional Western instruments.” More

Interview with Bel-la

We chat with Los Angeles-based artist Bel-la, recently featured with the track “Nothing’s Gonna Get You Back,” touting a folk-friendly intimacy evolving into a more rock-forward sound. Your new single “Nothing’s Gonna

New Albums

Wastrels – ‘Wastrels’

Minneapolis-based quartet Wastrels return after six years with a fantastic self-titled album, blending immersive shoegaze textures, head-nodding post-punk grooves, swirling guitars, and

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Ramo Z – ‘I hate parties’ EP

Detroit-based artist Ramo Z‘s two-track EP I hate parties captures nightlife with heart, blending introspective indie-dance and house-ready energy. “strobe lights” hypnotically

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Broke Royals – ‘Campr’

Washington, DC-based band Broke Royals explores a wide spectrum of sounds on their new album Campr, spanning enjoyable realms of rousingly anthemic

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