Crafting a memorable fusing of shoegaze, dream-pop, and alternative, Brooklyn-based married duo smush showcase their strong sound with two recent covers: Hotline TNT’s “Lawyers in Love” and Retail Drug’s “41.” The former
New Tracks
Lee Feather and The Night Movers’ “Drugs for Christmas” is a whimsically dark holiday tale, blending playful mischief with off-kilter storytelling. Capturing late-night city wanderings, intoxicated revelry, and tender seasonal intimacy all
A gorgeous chamber-folk track with nostalgic, hypnotic allure, “Marigold” is a standout success from Gabriel Zingiber, an artist based in Brighton and Hove, England. Richly produced and carefully arranged, “Marigold” showcases Zingiber’s
South Carolina-based artist <3peace. captivates with “COLORS (LETTING GO),” a luminous, synth-driven single blending bouncy bass lines, soulful vocals, and bright electronic textures. The track’s danceable rhythms and expressive melodies mirror themes
Israeli rock band lizardream craft a dark, cinematic intrigue on their new track “Stories,” presenting a blend of twangy guitar mystique, ghostly organs, and psych-touched intensity — making for a climactic sound
A stark portrait of codependency, “sadist” is another stirring success from Olina, the London-based artist whose strong songwriting has caught our ears previously this year, with tracks like “Tug of War” and
Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter Sophie Penman returns after a two-year hiatus with the memorable new single “Albert Street,” achieving a soulfully introspective folk appeal in its standout production. The track takes inspiration from long
The sophomore single from big riverz, “Running” enamors with a twangy alt-pop and country fusing — delighting across both its folk-ready verses and more anthemic, replay-inducing central chorus. The trio comprises Canadian
New Albums
A fully immersive LP from Damenja, The Birds Will Always Sing crafts an intricate electronic universe where industrial textures meet serene, natural
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A triumphant debut full-length from Cincinnati-based band Tina Fey, Victory Lap delivers a hard-rocking spiritedness amidst heavy, relatable themes — spanning from
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The newest record from Seattle-based quartet Guest Directors, Before You Get Broken captures a vast sonic range that balances ethereal, swirling textures
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Newly released album The Stories That You Weave showcases the self-recorded ingenuity of Phoenix-based artist Thomas Young, performing as Victims of the
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