Austin-based band Western Threads project a soaring rock and folk cohesion on “Sex Cult,” exploring the pitfalls of both purity and corruption within an array of memorable vocal duets and twanging guitar-driven
New Tracks
A magnetic pop production about over-infatuation, “So Into You” is the latest earworm from Headphone Hair. Impressing with numerous past tracks, the Oakland-based project of Ian Walters continues to envelop with a
A dreamily inviting track from California-based duo Mirrorball, “Condo Pond” unfolds beautifully with its serene vocals, balmy guitar pulses, and twinkling keys. Aesthetically finding a place between Fleetwood Mac’s wistful nostalgia and
Amsterdam-based artist Jorge Natalin enthralls across moments of both haunting folk and atmospheric rock intrigue on his new album, Coming Down From Heaven. “I made these recordings in a very turbulent year,”
A new single from NYC-based band Energy Whores, “Bunker Man” invokes themes of futuristic-minded paranoia amidst an eclectic synth-forward arsenal. A dystopic soundscape presents via the mixture of lush contemplation and intensifying
Oakland-based artist Derek Lassiter crafts a tender, heartfelt folk appeal on the new track “Years & Years.” Lassiter’s solemn vocal enthrallment pairs with lush guitars, twinkling keys, and a slight backing organ
Seattle-based band The Northern Light impress with a moody yet climactic rock appeal with newly released single “Secrets.” Its creative spark arose in 2022, singer/guitarist David Pollon travelled to southwestern Ontario. He
A stylish, snappy pop appeal shows on “Spiral,” a recent track from Kim Beyer. The Columbus, Ohio-based artist pairs a synth-forward appeal with personal experience; Beyer has become a sensation on TikTok,
New Albums
Propelled by affecting piano and heartfelt strings, Are You Here? is a stirring new album from Swedish project Le Days, who also
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Another riveting atmospheric success from Amsterdam-based artist Jorge Natalin, the Lament for the Shaman EP spans successfully from the opener’s familiar folk
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A heartrending new album from Polish musician Tomasz Kowalczyk, Elysium consumes with a piano-driven classical sound — spanning tonally from the elegant
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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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