Impressing prior with the tracks like “African James Bond” and “John Wayne,” the London-based duo of Rebel ACA & French Monkey Wrench continue delivering a melodic sound with hip-hop and pop convergence,
New Tracks
Enamoring with shimmering guitars and melodic key touches, “Fingertips” is a new track from Palo Sopraño. Suave and hooky with hazy lazy-day charm, “Fingertips” drives from amiable verses into a twangy, nostalgic
“Take Me Somewhere” is a dreamy rock track from aoihr, the Tokyo-based project of Shunsuke Abe. The one-man band pursues a darker, more shoegaze-focused direction on this track, compared to previous releases.
A striking debut single from Void Comp, “Come My Way” dazzles with its late-night synth atmospherics, fondly reminiscent of Junior Boys. The project of Canadian multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter David Jule, Void Comp
“Behave” is an invigorating rocker from Soheill, the Nashville-based artist who impressed last year with the single “Can’t Stop Thinking.” Crunchy guitar distortion accompanies relatively understated vocals to start, while emitting an
First catching our ear with the eclectic track “Commit” last year, DERYK G. impresses this time with “Damian.” The smooth, title-referencing hook succeeds with a lushly melodic sway, as the ensuing verses
A creative, ever-shifting success from Maya Yenn, “How Much Sadness Can You Swallow?” engages with both bright pop hooks and darkly atmospheric turns. A creeping, more ominous progression at the forefront builds
“In Your Hands” is one of several highlights from Killed by The Architects‘ debut self-titled album. The Chicago-based artist channels a convincing sound steeped in rock and post-punk, citing influences like DIIV,
New Albums
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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Impressing in both its superb original songwriting and covers of Christmas classics, What Stops Time is an alluring new EP from Shiny
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Pittsburgh-based project Erro, led by multi-instrumentalist Nikki Stagel, impresses again with Shadowland, a new album that fuses shimmering pop-rock textures, ethereal dreaminess,
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Cambridgeshire, England-based Ellie Walker’s The Balance EP is a four-song success, weaving intimate indie-folk charm with heart-on-sleeve pop elements. Across its tracks,
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