A gently pulsing synth and lush piano additives complement tender vocals throughout the engaging “These Things,” a recent track from Hasten Mercy, the project of Michael Baker (member of the band Head
New Tracks
2021 was a productive year from Washington, DC-based rapper J Ru. Following two EPs and an album already in the year, J Ru dropped his autobiographical album, XIV XXVIII, on December 31st.
Strutting a stylishly hooky pop sound with dark atmospherics, “Bleeding Hearts Club” is a catching track from Australian artist Sunday Hunter. The Brisbane-based singer/songwriter shows a commanding, versatile vocal presence throughout, with
?Volumes by Team Leader “Volumes” is an alluring new track from Team Leader, the Manchester-based duo of Joel Harries and Quincey May Brown. Tranquil keys complement Brown’s stirring vocals, as flickering guitars
Little African Drama by Louis Warner Inspired by his childhood growing up in rural South Africa, Little African Drama is the second album from Louis Warner. Ranging from intimate folk to fervent
Halo by Fuchsia Falls Los Angeles-based duo Fuchsia Falls consume with the new track “Halo,” evident of their lushly caressing dream-pop sound. The ethereal vocals conjure a ghostly allure amidst the shimmering
A mellow and soulful synth-pop success, “Edge of Heaven” is another striking track from The Mietus Touch, via the album Transcendental Souvenirs. The project, aka Joseph Mietus, impressed a few weeks back
Touting gripping post-punk escalation with a driving synth-laden undercurrent, “Presence” is a new track from The 113, the project of Leeds-based artist Jack Grant. A clanging bass-driven hop complements a suave vocal
New Albums
Osaka, Japan–based artist Atsushi Matsumoto captivates on a personal EP, Études — shaped by winter solitude and found instruments. Built from restored
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Fusing slacker rock, post-punk, lo-fi, and shoegaze inspiration with poetic lyrical prowess, The Weather’s Been Fine is the standout new EP from
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Showcasing a dynamic rock sound spanning from punk ferocity to moody momentum, Divided & Conquered is the enthralling new EP from Roses
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Built on dynamic guitar textures, emotive vocals, and a balance of introspection and surging rock catharsis, Endless is the resonating new album
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