Exuding a hypnotic, shimmering glow reminiscent of The War on Drugs, “Breaking Point” comes via the debut EP of UK project Backstreets. The track’s first half features subdued vocals, lush bass pulsations,
New Tracks
Strutting a funky rock sound with a nocturnal spirit, the aptly named “Late Night Special” is a new track from South Africa-based band Painted Flowers. The six-piece are reputed for their energetic
Touting a darkly consuming sound with enjoyable trip-hop influence, “Creation” is a new track from London-based artist B’licious. Distant vocal effects and light piano complement front-and-center percussion to start, the vocals playing
A moving track from UK-based artist Matt Saxton, “Animal” rides on warming vocals, a pulsing piano backbone, and eventual dual-vocal effervescence. A wintry retrospection is achieved via lines that reference “the end
Dash Hammerstein‘s “Floating on a Strangelove Ocean” is further indication of the Brooklyn-based artist’s songwriting chops, impressing in past years with tracks like “I Should Know Better By Now” and “Ghost Dance.”
Chawa Lilith presents a meditative, atmospheric listening experience throughout her new album Euphonious. The Los Angeles-based artist developed her sound during lockdown, inspired by her own meditation practice. Drone and ambient-inspired textures
RAD I/O by Taipei Dazzling with a glistening and hypnotic dream-pop allure, “RAD I/O” is a memorable track from Taipei, the project of Finnish artist Henrik Sundström. Impressing prior with the releases
A new track from Windser, “Memory” soars with an especially memorable chorus, following breezy verses that charm easily. The solo moniker of California-based singer/songwriter Jordan Topf, Windser successfully unveils a more anthemic
New Albums
New York-based Canadian artist Melissa Geurts creates what she calls “nervous system anthems,” set within a consuming dark synth-pop aesthetic. Her sophomore
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Brooklyn-based artist Sanford: returns with the expansive Big Tent Revival, a self-produced record that picks up exactly where his previous effort, Extinguished
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The project Hunki Dori embraces a lushly absorbing, atmospheric minimalism on the album Ciclo. Warm, detailed productions excel with gorgeous soundscapes, also
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Philadelphia-based band Cigarettes for Breakfast embrace bedroom-project origins with their excellent colour wheel EP, a follow-up to their acclaimed 2025 sophomore LP
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