An intoxicating electronic track from numeral, “Mayhem” balances darkly ominous soundscapes with escalating momentum. The result is one of melodic, inventive unease, swelling with strong textural charisma. The project is the work
New Tracks
Sydney-based duo Mass Experience show an intoxicating vein of electronic pop on the track “Rise Up,” from their new album Pleasure and Purge. Co-producers Timothy Poulton and Katie M. Little impress throughout
A lushly melodic synth-pop success with bursting rises, “Fairytale” is a new track from Tonoso, the Los Angeles-based duo of Jacob Grabb and Paul Salerno. Spacey synth reflections are complemented initially by
“Will You Still Be There” is a new track from Danish singer/songwriter Alexander Grandjean. A producer for the past decade for other artists — primarily in the R&B, hip-hop, and pop genres
A funky and soulful success from James Stephen, “Stronger With You” shows a stirring stylistic turn for the the Stockport, England-based artist. Whereas his past releases mainly emphasized a folk-forward Americana sound,
“Dream Girl, Decide” is a rousing rock single from Port Streets, a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from Orange County, CA. The initial piano-centric entry suggests a sophisti-pop foray, though the ensuing direction
San Francisco-based artist Said Sara, aka David Benson, presents a stirring sound on his new track “Sea.” Thick guitar strums and harmonica drive into Benson’s passionate vocal lead. Multiple vocal layers converge
“Slow No Wake” is a new track from Toronto-based artist Juventud, the project of Felipe Godoy Diaz, originally from Chile. Pulsing guitar jangles and a suave bass line complement Diaz’s vocals, bolstered
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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