New Tracks

Drowning Effect – “Bright Lights”

A fervent rocker from Bay Area act Drowning Effect, “Bright Lights” opens the band’s latest album, Techniculture. The band takes inspiration from both ’70s psych-rock and ’90s alternative, evident on “Bright Lights”

Blake Red – “The Cradle”

Chicago-based artist Blake Red unleashes a heavy alt-rock sound on “The Cradle,” the title track from her EP of the same name. “The other side,” Red repeats with vigor throughout, the electric

Griffin Robillard – “Tinseltown”

A hooky track from Griffin Robillard with a disco-pop feeling, “Tinseltown” swells from sole piano glistening into a pulsing chorus with replay-inducing appeal. “If you don’t wanna change, fine, the world will

Family Cash – “Only For An Hour”

“Only For An Hour” is a soaring rocker from Los Angeles quartet Family Cash, reminding at points of early My Morning Jacket. Following an active intro, the initial verses show a more

The Baylands – “Second Try”

A mellow delight from California-based band The Baylands, “Second Try” haunts with enveloping vocal harmonies and retrospective lyrics, exploring childhood reminiscence, a yearning for freedom, and the vital role of self-love. “We’re

Anna Vincent – “Thin Skin”

“Thin Skin” is the second single from London-based singer/songwriter Anna Vincent, starting a solo career following time as a touring musician for the bands Happyness, Heavy Heart, and My Tiger My Timing.

Ryan Pollie – “The Shore House”

Out today from Ryan Pollie, “The Shore House” is a lovely piece of baroque pop. The track touts an enjoyably diverse structure, from the brass-laden rock to sweeping symphonic touches. Pollie’s first

Pale Moon – “Strange Days”

A track released today from Pale Moon, “Strange Days” is described by the duo as “our most upbeat tune so far.” Twangy guitars mesh with excitable bursts of synths, as Nata’s vocals

New Albums

Chloe Dunn – ‘Blossom’ EP

A consuming new EP from Chloe Dunn, Blossom showcases a sound steeped in dynamic allure — ranging from singer-songwriter and folk to

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MARA WANNA – ‘how dreadful’

Hamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending

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