New Tracks

These People – “Levels”

“Levels” is a captivating psych-rocker from These People, the solo project of producer and songwriter TJ Penzone, based in Long Beach, NY. The project’s new EP, In Place of Time, touts a

Viridian – “Slowly / Letting Go”

“Slowly / Letting Go” is a serenely gripping track from Viridian, a Vancouver-based project comprising Michael Di Spirito and Danielle Davie. They formed the act six years ago, at the age of

Finnish Postcard – “Highway” / “Polluted Water”

Los Angeles-based act Finnish Postcard make a stellar first impression with two new singles, showcasing a serenely impactful rock sound with ample yearning. “Highway” and “Polluted Water” impress with different personalities; “Highway”

The background world – “Why”

Described by the band as “a song about the bipolar nature of emotions,” “Why” is a melodic new single from Swedish act The background world. The seven-piece was originally formed in 2017

True Indigo – “Go Getter”

Aptly described by the band as a “psychedelic hype song,” “Go Getter” is a catchy single from True Indigo, an act led by Oscar Webber and Tyler Oden. They explain: “The idea

Ellereve – “Photographs”

“Photographs” is the eerily consuming new track from Ellereve, the alias of Bavarian singer-songwriter Elisa Giulia Teschner. “My songs are still mostly written late at night, in my living room, when a

Rare Kreature – “Nowhere Seen”

Phoenix-based trio Rare Kreature enthrall with a driving ’80s nostalgia on new track “Nowhere Seen,” which showcases the band’s consuming post-punk revivalism and synth-laden integrations. New-wave and goth-rock inspirations play enjoyably throughout,

James Something – ‘The World’ EP

Enter The World of Toronto-based artist James Something, whose new EP unveils a creative electronic sound ranging from the thumping electro-pop of “Formless” to the atmospheric escapism of the title track. The

New Albums

Titus Maz – ‘Midnight Station’

London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,

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The Drupes – ‘The Drupes’

New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven

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Tom Emlyn – ‘Passing Craze’

Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,

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