New Tracks

Elevator Small Talk – “Common Ground”

An initially unassuming rocker, “Common Ground” offers several catching melodic shifts, and a conclusion that launches into wonderfully dazed psych-pop territory. The track is a thorough success from Elevator Small Talk. Hazy

Harvey Waters – “Tile”

“Tile” is a beautifully textural rocker from Harvey Waters, riding on hypnotic guitar twangs that escalate enjoyably alongside emotive vocals. Following the three-minute mark, an intense wave of guitar-based distortion adjusts seamlessly

Scott Stevenson – “Maelstrom”

Brisbane-based artist Scott Stevenson shows a wholly unique soundscape throughout “Maelstrom,” his latest track. Ghostly piano and industrial bass tones construct a haunting feel to start. Percussive additions arrive alongside nocturnal vocal

Powder Pink & Sweet – “Grey Day”

Grey Day by Powder Pink & Sweet Wrapped in a dreamy haze, “Grey Day” is a pleasing new track from Powder Pink & Sweet. Textural guitars find a comforting post-punk and shoegaze-friendly

Scoobert Doobert – “Take A Breath”

“Take A Breath” is a hypnotic pop gem from Scoobert Doobert. The San Diego-based artist says they wrote the track “to be anti-anxiety,” — with the comforting refrain “take another breath,” showing

Growing Pains – “Orange Sunshine”

“Orange Sunshine” is an initially hazy rocker from Growing Pains, based in Portland, Oregon. By its second half, a flurry of anthemic, spirited guitars join with wordless vocal passion for an invigorating,

Deep Sea Research Center – “Opening”

The project name, Deep Sea Research Center, suggests music fit for murky depths, where mysterious alien-like creatures frolic — and the track “Opening” meets such expectations. A sonar-like frequency lingers initially, with

Stevie Zita – “Disco”

Already impressing this year with tracks like “Indigo” and “Neon Niko,” Stevie Zita continues his strong 2020 with the track “Disco.” A pulsing key-laden backbone holds steady as Zita’s soaring vocal vibrancy

New Albums

Cocoa Pastel – ‘girl’ EP

Enthralling with a dreamy synth-pop charm, girl is the new EP from Cocoa Pastel, the solo project of Las Vegas-based composer, producer,

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Solkyri – ‘Cranebrook’ EP

Sydney-based band Solkyri unveil an immersive instrumental post-rock sound on their new EP, Cranebrook. Spanning from thunderous rock to understated folk tonal

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