Swedish artist Le Days presents one of the year’s most inventive albums with Stuck In My Head (Alternate Recordings). The release’s aesthetic is striking throughout. Dark, swelling soundscapes are led by versatile
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Long Beach-based act Tetra Collective return with another melodic success in “Something Real,” following up the superbly catchy “Already Unsure.” The fourth and final single from their forthcoming LP, “Something Real” rides
Miami-based artist Janna Pelle crafts an intriguing pop sound throughout her new track “Know Too Much.” The initial soundscape presents a spacey allure; lush synths and contemplative vocals concoct ample mystique, gradually
The haunting “I’m Not Yours Anymore” is a new track from Connecticut-based artist Tyler Bernhardt, from his album Makeshift Troubadour. Acoustical pulses and sporadic piano complement a brooding vocal presence, remarking “you
Los Angeles-based musician and filmmaker Kowloon impresses with the laid-back, psych-friendly single “Today.” Following up last year’s full-length, Come Over, “Today” delights with its hazy rhythm guitars, understated percussion, and serene vocal
“Deep Breathing” is a stirring rock success from Yam Bakshi, a musician from Tel Aviv. The beginnings unfold patiently, from creaking guitar arpeggios and spacious vocals into a bustling vibrancy. A vocal
“Prehistoric Feeling” is a new track from Airpark, a Nashville-based duo formed in 2017 by brothers Ben Ford and Michael Ford, Jr.. The playful acoustical shimmers and laid-back vocals build an inviting
Cyrus VandenBerghe is the brainchild of the indie/alternative music sensation Welcome Strawberry. The Oakland, California-based artist spent the year of 2021 assembling his solo project, channeling his sound, and surfing the infinite
New Albums
Scott Moran delivers an emotionally riveting album on Sixth of the Six, a poignant journal chronicling the international abduction of his daughter,
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London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,
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Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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