New Tracks

Ben Alexander – “Run Away”

“Run Away” is a riveting new track from Norwegian electro-pop producer Ben Alexander. A serene synth pad is quickly complemented by a heavy bass line and reflective percussion. Alexander’s vocals assume an

Tom Tikka & The Missing Hubcaps – ‘Better Man’

The sophomore album from Tom Tikka & The Missing Hubcaps, Better Man is exemplary of the award-winning songwriter’s charms — abundant with hooks while traversing from the power-pop of “Venetian Rubber Boots”

Patrick Ames – ‘Harmonium’

Harmonium is the newly released album from Patrick Ames, recorded in the artist’s home vineyard. Such a recording setting would suggest bright and bouncy escapism, though this treat of an album offers

Bomb Cats – ‘Third Street Melody’

Third Street Melody is an excitable EP out today from Indianapolis-based punk rock quartet Bomb Cats. The vocals throughout conjure an excitable looseness reminiscent of Television’s Tom Verlaine, set alongside fervent guitar-fronted

IMBER – “Heat”

Released today from the Bristol-based duo IMBER, “Heat” infectiously fuses electronic rhythms and melodic guitars with suave vocals. A slight percussive pulse complements chilly keys to assemble a consuming introduction, the soulful

Matt Saxton – “It’s Alright”

The latest track from Matt Saxton, “It’s Alright” is a touching success, yet another from the English artist — who impressed with the tracks “Animal” and “It’s Only Now That I Know”

Premiere: Bluey Green – “Cherry Umbrella”

Out today from New Zealand-based artist Bluey Green (Mitch Horton), “Cherry Umbrella” is a dreamy delight. Swaying guitars and a piƱa colada reference provides ideal escapism, further reinforced by lines like “you

New Albums

Chloe Dunn – ‘Blossom’ EP

A consuming new EP from Chloe Dunn, Blossom showcases a sound steeped in dynamic allure — ranging from singer-songwriter and folk to

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MARA WANNA – ‘how dreadful’

Hamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending

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Erro – ‘Shadowland’

Pittsburgh-based project Erro, led by multi-instrumentalist Nikki Stagel, impresses again with Shadowland, a new album that fuses shimmering pop-rock textures, ethereal dreaminess,

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