“Pandering Meandering” is a new track from Lunavela, the project of New Zealand-based singer/songwriter Steve Mathieson (formerly frontman of Collapsing Cities). There’s a vulnerable Brit-pop quality to the melodic vocal yearning and
New Tracks
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
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
New Albums
A memorable farewell, The Best of JustFolk 2012–2025 captures the folk-rock trio’s harmonious, wisdom-lined songwriting across thirteen years, rooted in classic influences
MoreKarey Lee‘s new album REDEMPTION is a heartfelt testament to survival and rebirth, channeling rock, Americana, and soul into hard-won catharsis. “I
MoreAthens, Greece-based duo Hollow Shift showcase a riveting darkwave sound across Reload, an EP that leans into pulsing electronics and nocturnal momentum.
MoreSwedish project Vital Virus delivers a visceral concept album in Oblivion, a nine-track plunge into fractured emotion, confusion, and rage. Blending industrial
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