“Some Words” is the infectious debut single from Girls Know, an act from the Pacific Northwest that proudly embraces ’00s revival-rock nostalgia. The initial vocal nonchalance and scraggly guitar distortion shows a
New Tracks
The soulfully entrancing “Two Heads” is a grooving single from Dandelion Head, an artist based in Los Angeles and Melbourne. Soothing vocal theatrics complement a thickly reverberating rhythm section with funky appeal.
“Transferred to Houston” is a captivating new track from Scalise, a band based in the south metro Twin Cities area. The enthralling rise from twinkling keys and hazy acoustics into a rock-forward
Austin-based trio Swiss Banks show a commanding rock sound on “Animals,” conjuring a darkly suave post-punk integration with shades of Nick Cave and Interpol. An eerie, ghostly backing effect lingers alongside a
A hypnotic rock soundscape envelops throughout “Mr. Resister,” the memorable new psych-rock track from Watson Moon. Spacey effects drive into roaring guitar distortion with a lush backing resonance. Serenely dazed vocals excel
Its synth-pop and new-wave nostalgia shimmering with melodic charm, “Dream” is a new single from Holy Wire, the project of Austin-based artist Alain Paradis. Mellow vocals mesh tightly with the peppy rhythmic
A new track from Good Jester, the stylish success “Clockwork” bridges retro-minded synth tones with a sharp modern pop production. Synthwave-y synths craft a lush momentum alongside the restrained vocals, perking up
“Gone For U” is a passionate new single from Brooklyn-based act Roma NYC, the solo project of Andrew Francini. Raised in Orange County and exceling in classical piano — competing on a
New Albums
Australian composer and producer Dan Webb draws on Taoist and Buddhist ideas of death and rebirth for his fifth album, Lion Dance,
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The excellent debut album from Haikunika, Veronica Polo’s electronic project, Ludorigen draws on decades of experimentation with technology and sound, moving between
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Bristol, UK-based five-piece Claudine brings together members of several local projects for its debut EP, Live In The Garage, a three-song introduction
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Helsinki-based electronic alt-pop artist Conchis composed her second album, Gravity, entirely in her mind during a prolonged period of illness that left
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