New Tracks

Yellow Branch – “Been Here”

Yellow Branch impresses with the track “Been Here,” aesthetically sounding like a cross of King Krule and Mac DeMarco. Ghostly, wordless vocals and creaky guitars assemble an intriguing beginning. The vocals’ initial

Archie Blu – “Potestaquisitor”

Nashville-based Archie Blu produces a lovely, jangly glow throughout new track “Potestaquisitor.” The hypnotic track unveils a dreamy pop allure, the softly enveloping vocals ascending beautifully amidst crisp guitars. A weightless sophisti-pop

The Kerosene Hours – “My Dirty Car”

The Kerosene Hours takes listeners to another memorably murky, suave soundscape on “My Dirty Car,” the latest from the Los Angeles-based project of Aaron Silverstein. Visions of a late-night drive, with a

Jose Lobo & Calm Canopy – “Patience”

“Patience” is a caressing gem from Jose Lobo & Calm Canopy. Clap-laden percussion and gentle guitar trickles around 01:20 play with enchanting effect, the bass-y pulses thereafter lending a warming feel. “Patience”

Attics – “Allergic”

“Allergic” is a new track from Attics, the Brooklyn-based rock act that impressed prior with the tracks “Goodbye” and “Granite State.” Following an intimate beginning, suave acoustics and a backing organ resonate

High Chair – “Tree and Leaf”

Hey Mountain Hey by High Chair A serenely impactful folk track with psychedelic appeal, “Tree and Leaf” is one of several highlights throughout Hey Mountain Hey, the new album from London-based project

George Gritzbach – “Sweet Misery”

Tender blues guitars and sweltering organ lead on “Sweet Misery,” a memorable track from George Gritzbach, off his sixth studio release, Full Circle. The blues artist touts a suave confidence throughout, the

Tenuous Threads – “Abduction”

A sprawling track that develops from quaint psych-friendly guitars into string-laden majesty, “Abduction” nicely showcases the songwriting abilities of Australian musician and producer Tenuous Threads. From the newly released debut EP Mettle,

New Albums

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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Erro – ‘Shadowland’

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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Ellie Walker – ‘The Balance EP’

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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