New Tracks

Sara Ontaneda – “Hey Maria”

A smooth success incorporating poppy synths with mellow guitar-laden touches, “Hey Maria” is a track from Ecuadorian-American singer/songwriter Sara Ontaneda, based in NYC. The “been trying to tell you, defend you,” vocal

Kristina Stykos – “State Line Diner”

“State Line Diner” is a highlight from Vermont-based artist Kristina Stykos’ most recent album, River of Light The suave, nearly stream-of-conscious feel to the vocals works well alongside the twangy, building guitar

Video Premiere: The Rungs – “King of Books”

We’re thrilled to premiere the music video for track “King of Books” from Brooklyn-based band The Rungs. The Rungs are a Brooklyn-based act that show a moody, yearning synth-led pop sound on

The Crowleys – “Clarice”

Hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, The Crowleys craft a moody, gripping sound on new track “Clarice.” Wavy synths and crisp guitar jangles build steadily, with dual vocals emerging just prior to the one-minute

Dead Emerson – “Fools Gold”

Dean Emerson crafts melodic pop under the alias Dead Amerson. The DMV-raised, LA-based artist impresses with new track “Fools Gold,” which released this week. Dazed guitars, a lush acoustic backing and clanky

Sunniva – ‘Forest Fire’ EP

First catching my ear in 2017 with the psych-friendly track “Untold,” Sunniva return with an engaging EP in Forest Fire. All four tracks impress in their own right. One of my favorites

Della Croix – “August”

Della Croix are a duo of friends who have been playing music together since elementary school. Troy and Ryan crafted Della Croix’s self-titled album over the past summer, when both were in

New Albums

Áron Porteleki – ‘Smearing’

Hungarian artist Áron Porteleki presents a deeply memorable sound across Smearing, a debut solo studio production that serves as a “sonic manifestation,”

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