The sophomore album from Paul Andrews, From the Distance entrances with its melodic vein of sophisti-pop and dance. There’s ample versatility amongst the tracks; “Words to Sorrow” and “Borrowed Time” evoke an
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Maru by Universed Consuming with its lush instrumental electronic sound, Maru is a lovely EP from Universed, the Los Angeles-based project of Cristina Lord. “Harvey” is enjoyably representative, its nocturnal keys gradually
“ashes” is a stirring folk track from NYC-based artist Kevin Atwater, via their debut EP, retriever. A gentle rush of acoustics complement vulnerable lyrics to start: “I want to be cool, I
Brown Eyes by Mono XL An anthemic pop mover with suave electric guitars and spirited synth lines, “Brown Eyes” is a new track from Mono XL, the London-based project of Mike de
A melodic single with twinkling synths and soothing acoustics, “do you think we’re old enough” comes from Au Gres, the Michigan-based project of singer/songwriter Josh Kemp. An initial assortment of synths and
“Skin” is a shimmering pop anthem from NYC act Morning Silk, conveying a dazzlingly melodic array of synths and hooky vocals. Brooding synths and pulsing percussion complement climactic vocals to start, lyrically
MOOR, the debut album from German artist Lulu on Mars, unveils a darkly consuming vein of pop — both haunting and beautiful. The uniquely impactful sound is fully conveyed on album track
“Far Dawn” is a dreamy, beautiful success from Japanese project atrem, comprising Ryuichi Shima and Yusuke Kamimura. Taking inspiration from the world of The Aosawa Murders, a psychological thriller by novelist Riku
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Following a career as an industrial rock vocalist, Tokyo-based Yuichi Nishikawa pivoted to composition after a vocal disorder, eventually scoring over 50
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Founded by Ed Silva in 2007, the project Cries of Redemption serves up two decades of unreleased material on the LP Patterns.
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County Durham quintet The Casbahs channel decades of British guitar-rock heritage into their excellent sophomore album, Peasants of the Show. Recorded at
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San Francisco-based collective Wreckless Strangers continues their “Ameri-Cali Soul” stylishness with Dirty Souls, a six-song EP produced by four-time Grammy winner Dave
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