“Run Away” is a riveting new track from Norwegian electro-pop producer Ben Alexander. A serene synth pad is quickly complemented by a heavy bass line and reflective percussion. Alexander’s vocals assume an
New Tracks
The sophomore album from Tom Tikka & The Missing Hubcaps, Better Man is exemplary of the award-winning songwriter’s charms — abundant with hooks while traversing from the power-pop of “Venetian Rubber Boots”
Harmonium is the newly released album from Patrick Ames, recorded in the artist’s home vineyard. Such a recording setting would suggest bright and bouncy escapism, though this treat of an album offers
Third Street Melody is an excitable EP out today from Indianapolis-based punk rock quartet Bomb Cats. The vocals throughout conjure an excitable looseness reminiscent of Television’s Tom Verlaine, set alongside fervent guitar-fronted
Stuck In My Head (Alternate Recordings) by Le Days A whirlwind of darkness and foreboding flows through “We Are Slaves (Alternate Recording),” a new track from Swedish act Le Days. Escalating vocal
Released today from the Bristol-based duo IMBER, “Heat” infectiously fuses electronic rhythms and melodic guitars with suave vocals. A slight percussive pulse complements chilly keys to assemble a consuming introduction, the soulful
The latest track from Matt Saxton, “It’s Alright” is a touching success, yet another from the English artist — who impressed with the tracks “Animal” and “It’s Only Now That I Know”
Out today from New Zealand-based artist Bluey Green (Mitch Horton), “Cherry Umbrella” is a dreamy delight. Swaying guitars and a piña colada reference provides ideal escapism, further reinforced by lines like “you
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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