San Francisco-based artist Louie Elser succeeds with a track that’s both serene and stirring. “Holograms” shows Elser’s ability to craft haunting soundscapes with a quivering croon, accompanied by murky rhythms and suave
New Tracks
After impressing with retro-pop gem “I Wonder” in April, “Chaucer” is another melodic success from Micky Blouse, hailing from Sheffield, England. “Chaucer” features a more swirling guitar presence, in addition to Micky’s
Nashville act The Criticals have had a great year, impressing thus far with the tracks “Homebody,” “Kate Moss,” and “Treat Ya Better.” Their most recent of the bunch, “Good Lookin” touts a
The Sparkling Black by Aura Blaze “The Sparkling Black” is another success from Aura Blaze, the New Jersey-based rock project of Rhode Rachel that impressed with the track “Good While It Lasted”
“Dark Side” is a catching new track from Florida singer/songwriter Tanya Gallagher, who first caught my ear with the track “Virginia” in September 2016. It’s an addictive track, with a confident stylistic
“Ready to Connect” is the newest single from San Diego act Sluka, previously featured with “Higher” and “Number One.” Eerie synths around 01:30 meld together with twangy acoustics, as proud strings emerge
The Dream Baby 2 is the newest EP from hip-hop/R&B artist CW Allen. The Cleveland native releases thias the second release of the Dream Baby EP series, with this particular volume touching
“Talk Too Loud” is the latest from Jillian Shea, who caught our ears with “Barely Changed” in January. “Talk Too Loud” shows an even firmer grasp of pop hooks for the young
New Albums
Bay Area-based project Little Oil present a dynamic, ceaseless creativity on their new album, Twelve Songs. The production succeeds across various fronts,
MoreThe debut album from Lisbon-based artist Greg Bounce, Brain Movies enamors with a melodic production that spans from jangly rock lushness to
MoreVancouver-based artist Theda Phoenix crafts a heady, atmospheric sound fit for meditation on new album Crystal Calm, Vol. 2. The singing bowl
MoreDescribed as “an album about the delicacy of our planet,” Oscillations is a stirring fusing of electronic, classical, and rock pursuits from
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