New Tracks

Megan Kennedy – “Time Machines”

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

Faerie – “champagne tears”

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,

BIAS – “Amsterdam”

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

Alec Berlin – “LaNoise”

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

Balk – ‘Bulk’

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

Naia Lika – “Gas Station Bouquet”

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

Pokkisham – “Cages”

“Cages” is an ardent, standout single from Pokkisham, an artist from St. Albans, UK. A gradually evolving, soulful appeal captivates through a riveting vocal lead and escalating key twinkles, with glimpses of

Band of the Year – “Money Talks”

Lamenting the prevalence of greed amongst the 1%, while propelled by a fun throwback punk-friendly rock sound, “Money Talks” is a winning new single from London-based act Band of the Year. “We

New Albums

TJ Manuel – ‘The Iridescent Void’

A deeply immersive ambient journey, The Iridescent Void finds Nevada City, California-based artist TJ Manuel crafting captivating soundscapes shaped by handcrafted improvisation

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OpusKan – ‘rendez-Vous’

A melodic fusion of shoegaze, indie rock, and noise-pop textures, Angers, France-based project OpusKan impresses on debut album rendez-Vous. Spanning 16 tracks,

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Dust Choir – ‘Dust and Sand’

A collaboration between songwriter Ed Reilly and producer Lee Thompson, Dust Choir enthralls throughout new album Dust and Sand. Blending Americana, folk,

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Lydia Fairhall – ‘The Narrows’

Chronicling the varied, challenging paths throughout life, The Narrows is the sophomore album from Australian singer-songwriter Lydia Fairhall. Tracks like “Heavy Is

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