“Greener” is a moving folk track from Dan Friese, via the Oregon-based artist’s recent album Somewhere Brighter. Gentle piano flourishes emerge alongside solemn acoustics and ardent vocals, aesthetically reminiscent of Tallest Man
New Tracks
“Honeydew (Honey Don’t)” is a delectable track from Canadian band An Hour a Minute, fusing rock, power-pop, and psychedelic elements with shimmering hook-abundant charm. The “waiting for something better,” chorus soars with
“Five Years” is the excellent debut single from Toronto-based band Fjord Mustang. Hazy guitars and laid-back vocals construct a quaint introduction, perking up alongside a yearning hook and the punctuating, melodic “it’s
A nocturnal, driving synth-pop sound leads throughout “Hills,” the final single from Distant Lovers‘ debut EP, Shadowlands, released last week. The project of San Francisco Bay Area-based musician Alex Lasner, Distant Lovers
A memorable rocker from The Voxes‘ debut album, Closer Than Ever, “Peak” excels with its melding of garage-rock and post-punk. Based out of the San Fernando Valley, The Voxes impress with their
“Galloway” is a contemplative folk track from Matt Monsoor, also echoing a nostalgic ’90s alternative feeling. Guitar strums and bass complement lush vocals to start, the suave inflection just past the one-minute
A new track from LiLi Joy, “Can’t See Far” consumes with its rainy-day atmospherics and hypnotic vocal presence. Intimate vocals and subdued guitar glistening expand alongside slight key-laden touches and a slight
Shimmer (feat. Marty Willson-Piper) by Arktik Lake A psych-friendly slice of jangly rock, “Shimmer” is the opening track from the EP of the same name, from rock collective Arktik Lake. The hypnotic
New Albums
Osaka, Japan–based artist Atsushi Matsumoto captivates on a personal EP, Études — shaped by winter solitude and found instruments. Built from restored
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Fusing slacker rock, post-punk, lo-fi, and shoegaze inspiration with poetic lyrical prowess, The Weather’s Been Fine is the standout new EP from
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Showcasing a dynamic rock sound spanning from punk ferocity to moody momentum, Divided & Conquered is the enthralling new EP from Roses
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Built on dynamic guitar textures, emotive vocals, and a balance of introspection and surging rock catharsis, Endless is the resonating new album
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