New Tracks

MC – “Manic Romantic” + “Punch Drunk”

Illinois-based artist MC flashes a catchy pop sound on two recent tracks, “Manic Romantic” and “Punch Drunk,” alongside a new album. “Manic Romantic” begins with gorgeously spacious synth pulsations. Understated vocals and

Leon in the Wild – “Track Shoes”

“Track Shoes” is a vibrant rock success from Leon in the Wild, an artist based in Northern California. Quaint key twinkling and twangy guitars concoct an easy-going beginning, the vocals remarking “I

Nick Costa – “Supermoon”

“Supermoon” is a soaring, melodic new track from Vancouver-based artist Nick Costa. The opening lyrics play like a romantic ode amidst dreamy guitar tones: “What a privilege to be alive in the

Present Company – “This Time”

Minneapolis-based rockers Present Company strut an anthemic post-punk sound on “This Time,” a track illustrating how “the slow decay of a long-term relationship can inspire confusing thoughts and feelings about love.” A

Justin Larkin – “Young Enough to Know”

A song reflecting on the innocent moments of childhood, “Young Enough to Know” is a consuming track from Justin Larkin, an artist from Springfield, Missouri. Multiple vocal layers assemble amidst guitar twangs,

Ice Island – “Population”

Described as “a sort of dystopian love story,” “Population” is a hypnotic new track from Ice Island. A bouncy bass line and lush synths envelop initially, the peppy percussion joining alongside vocals

Sea Legs – “Under The Weather”

A new single from Leeds-based quartet Sea Legs, “Under The Weather” shows a hooky nostalgia that embraces ’90s alternative and grunge. The “perfect in every way,” chorus contrasts enjoyably with grungier feeling

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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