“Everything I Never Wanted” is another riveting success from Los Angeles-based duo veronicavon, the project of songwriters Chris Hackman (Human Barbie) and Xuan Nguyen (Xuan). Impressing with the track “Nothing’s for Certain”
New Tracks
Touting standout production in its fusing of psych-pop and electronica, “Closer Than Ever” is a new track from Solomon Sprenger, the Anaheim-based artist featured in 2020 with the album Say What You
“Agnostic” is a memorable new track from Katmaz, off his upcoming third album, Tell Me How Great You Are, releasing in September. The “always on my mind,” refrain melds a hypnotic allure.
Immersing with experimental takes on electronica and key-driven compositions, Made By Thawing Ice is a newly released album from Seattle-based musician and producer Restless Mosaic. Following the praise of 2021 debut album
In My Own Time is a new album from California-based neo-classical composer Aleksandra Takala. Her incorporation of ambient, chamber-pop, New Age, and prog-rock genres results in a fulfilling, eclectic listening experience, highlighted
“Alaye” is a wholly unique track from Tibetan singer/songwriter and producer Ansa GaRangDengZhen (Zen), capturing the artist’s striking vocal work and dense production. The vocals throughout reach impressive tonal heights, at points
A nostalgic, synth-forward dream-pop delight, “Fun Now” is an alluring new track from SEE TAI, the Louisville-based project of songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Jamey See Tai. Prancing, sharp synths fade upon the
A yearning single that escalates from intimate vulnerability into a grunge-friendly fervency, “Versailles” is a new track from 19-year-old artist Bella Marcy. The understated vocals, with trickling guitars and synth-infused playfulness —
New Albums
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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Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,
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