New Tracks

Monalia – “We Are Dust”

Building from eerie intrigue into a haunting hook, “We Are Dust” is a rousing rocker from Oslo-based band Monalia. The band’s penchant for the dark and dreamy continues here; the initial foray

Maida Rose – “Fallen”

“Fallen” is another dream-pop gem from Dutch duo Maida Rose. Roos Meijer and Javièr den Leeuw again craft a serenely captivating sound throughout. The “did I ever,” vocal rise into the chorus

Slow Cruise – “You’ve Got Me”

Strutting both lush dream-pop mystique and bursting effervescence at points, “You’ve Got Me” is a consuming new single from Swedish artist Slow Cruise. A wintry sparseness is evident at first with sporadic

Strumbrush – “Nightmare Zoo”

The debut single from Atlanta-based rock quartet Strumbrush, “Nightmare Zoo” captivates with shifting structural ingenuity and a jangly guitar-based charm, reminiscent of Deerhunter and The Wrens. The initial verses are bolstered by

Vases – “Champagne Lust”

“Champagne Lust” is a hooky rocker from Vases, the project of Los Angeles-based artist Ty Baron. Opening lyrics lament the feelings of isolation in a city, the observational delivery driving alongside escalating

The Last Broadcast – “Daisy”

A lushly melodic pop success, “Daisy” is a newly released track from The Last Broadcast, the duo of frontman Kyle McGurk and drummer Paolo Lombardo. The track evolves quickly from hazy intrigue

Lunavela – “People That You Know”

“People That You Know” is the latest track from Lunavela, the project of New Zealand-based singer/songwriter Steve Mathieson (formerly frontman of Collapsing Cities). Following up January’s “Pandering Meandering,” Mathieson again shows a

New Albums

bland – ‘consumables’ EP

Winnipeg-based band bland make a powerful first impression with their debut EP consumables, captivating with a sound that blends post-punk intrigue and

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Sehore – ‘Husfikbur’

The riveting sophomore album from Spanish band Sehore, Husfikbur emphasizes both melodic immediacy and impressive musicianship across its 14 tracks. Their debut

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