Building from heartfelt folk steadiness into an expressive punch of ardency, “martyr” is a standout track from Alex Kehm. The Middletown, Rhode Island-based queer transgender singer, songwriter, and producer enamors with a

“Adoration” is a serenely inviting track from El Gorab, coming via their Take Cover EP, recorded in Bath, UK. Lush, fluttering acoustics convey an amiable glow — bolstered by a beautiful vocal

A memorable track from NYC-based artist John Wars, “Two Eyes” progresses with a rousing expanse — culminating in an emotive rock immersion. Flickering guitars and a warming bass presence illuminate the track

The tracks “New Pine Overcoat” and “Angel” are two emotively rich highlights from Hovercraft’s newly surfaced recordings, digitized from original mid-1990s demos recorded in their base of Grimsby, UK. Warm, folk-rooted guitar

Crafting a memorable fusing of shoegaze, dream-pop, and alternative, Brooklyn-based married duo smush showcase their strong sound with two recent covers: Hotline TNT’s “Lawyers in Love” and Retail Drug’s “41.” The former

Lee Feather and The Night Movers’ “Drugs for Christmas” is a whimsically dark holiday tale, blending playful mischief with off-kilter storytelling. Capturing late-night city wanderings, intoxicated revelry, and tender seasonal intimacy all