Enthusiastic brass and string-laden pulsing flourishes throughout the exciting “The Occasion,” a recent track from Toronto-based artist Harkness, impressing in March with “Tornado.” The brass/string push rides alongside rising vocals, swelling to
New Tracks
Certainly achieving its namesake, “Standing Out From The Crowd” is a creative, infectious entry from Japanese artist springtide. The track comes via springtide’s new EP, Remixed and Reconstructed, providing twists on previously
New York-based rapper I am TIM shows excellently on new track “big cat fears.” A nocturnal, murky beat with a whispery backing synth and heavy rhythmic pulse complement a lush vocal lead.
“Desire” is a memorable track meshing R&B yearning with scorching rock guitars, from SNTGO, a singer/songwriter and producer from Barcelona, Spain. Slight guitar fragments and building vocals, reminiscent of James Blake, start
“Always Be the King” is a rousing rocker from Wise John, via the artist’s new album A Wonderful World. Chiming bells quickly give way to an expansive rock production, with electrifying guitars
Amsterdam-based singer/songwriter Ad Vanderveen shows his strongly authentic vocal presence and folk sound on recent track “Release,” from the album of the same name. The album’s ten original tracks show an emotive
A chilled-out electro-pop success from Sup?, “I Quit” features a lush synth backing and tropical key-like resonance. Slowed-down, tender vocals accompany with melodic satisfaction, punctuating with an affirmative “I quit.” The reflective
Out today from Kekko, “Dreaming Life” is another consuming dream-pop success from the Singapore-based husband/wife duo, who impressed with the track “Past Lives” last month. Both of these tracks come from the
New Albums
Osaka, Japan–based artist Atsushi Matsumoto captivates on a personal EP, Études — shaped by winter solitude and found instruments. Built from restored
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Fusing slacker rock, post-punk, lo-fi, and shoegaze inspiration with poetic lyrical prowess, The Weather’s Been Fine is the standout new EP from
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Showcasing a dynamic rock sound spanning from punk ferocity to moody momentum, Divided & Conquered is the enthralling new EP from Roses
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Built on dynamic guitar textures, emotive vocals, and a balance of introspection and surging rock catharsis, Endless is the resonating new album
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