Impressing previously with tracks like “I NEED YOU NOW” and “Anytime At All (Aftermath of Silence),” Ajay Mathur continues to excel with his melodic vein of rock throughout his new album, Talking
New Tracks
A compilation from Bethesda-based label Big Curve Music featuring the label’s acts (focused in DC, Maryland, and Virginia), The Big Cover-Up is a compilation album, featuring covers of big inspirations. While some
Vancouver-based rockers Whitbeck released their debut album, January 22, this past week. Greg Whitbeck — formerly of Morning Maker, Tourist and Shining Hour — handles all music/lyrics and production, his moving songwriting
Danish artist Denni Ian impresses with his new track “Two Figures,” released today. Produced alongside longtime collaborator Christian Johansen, “Two Figures” represents the first release from Ian since his debut album, The
A captivating rocker with qualities reminiscent of The Stone Roses, “Capsized” is a new track from Waves Crashing, a quartet from Olympia, Washington. Jangly guitar-pop charms intertwine with darker, escalating distortion to
Melding sophisti-pop and electronic charm, “Initials” is a new track from viBen. Suave piano tones and a warming bass pulsation craft an inviting soundscape, alongside laid-back vocals and twangy ambient effects. A
“INNOV8!” is a hypnotic hip-hop success from Los Angeles-based artist Nemesis. Steady percussion and organ pulses complement a consuming vocal lead, diversifying tone and flow throughout with charismatic cohesion. The old-school hip-hop
Showing a melodic and lush hip-hop sound, “Wildflowers” is a new track from Midwestern rapper Karras. The single releases with four consuming mixes, from Jack Lim, Nakka, CYNYD, and Carpa D. Jack
New Albums
Hailing from Niš, Serbia, the band Bitter Blue crafts a mixture of hooky rock immediacy and vulnerable emotion across their EP, Levity,
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Spanning from anthemic rock to visceral folk, Glitter Up the Dark is an excellent full-length from Jessye DeSilva, thematically capturing the power
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Based in La Seu d’Urgell, Spanish composer Rafa Palomo impresses across his debut album, Calma — released under the moniker DIONIA RAF. Throughout,
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On the ambitious debut album Burial at Sea, Atlanta-based artist Rex Novi parallels the feeling of being lost at sea with the
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