New Tracks

Roller Derby – “Starry-Eyed”

German band Roller Derby conjure late-night rock theatrics throughout “Starry-Eyed.” The track’s dreamy rock sound excels, from the bass-hopping post-punk tranquility of the verses to the resonating “talk to me,” hook. “Talk

baseball hat – “PROJECTION #3”

The first in a new run of songs from baseball hat, the project of multi-instrumentalist producer duo Harrison Smith and John Sygar, “PROJECTION #3” wastes no time in captivating with its atmospheric,

Johnny Simon – “Sculptures”

“Sculptures” is a new single from Swiss artist Johnny Simon, who composed, produced, and played all the instruments on the track. The sporadic backing vocal sampling and guitar-based emergence play entrancingly, especially

North Atlantic Explorers – “Dreams of Flying”

A stirring track North Atlantic Explorers‘ latest album, Night Owls, “Dreams of Flying” is enjoyably representative of the release’s consuming aesthetic. Alongside a new music video with a space travel theme, “Dreams

Ad Vanderveen – “Following the Wind”

First catching our ears last June with the track “Release,” Amsterdam-based singer/songwriter Ad Vanderveen is poised for another successful year with his new album, Candle to You. The album boasts a variety

Stel Furet – “33 1/2”

The opening track to Stel Furet‘s new EP, human nature machine, “33 1/2” speaks to the creeping-up feeling of aging amidst warming organs, twangy guitars, and Jenn Grinels’ melodic backing vocal reflections.

Westrock – “Life from a Lift Chair”

Westrock‘s latest album, Welcome to the River, finds the Colorado-based band infuse folk, country, and rock within lyrical sentiments adoring the beauty of the outdoors. In particular, the band cites the release’s

Depression, Mom – “Once In California”

Philadelphia-based band Depression, Mom entrance with their new song “Once In California,” taking inspiration from the Spector Sound. Pulsing guitars and click-clacking percussion exude an initial quaintness, with both bright and dark

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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