New Tracks

Mickey Newball – “Ruby Jean”

“Ruby Jean” is the latest from Mickey Newball, who caught my ear in December with the track “Betting On Bad Weather.” Nostalgic pop charm is abundant throughout “Ruby Jean,” particularly as the

Scotty Malcolm – “Join My Dreams”

Impressing with “Mirror Man” last month, “Join My Dreams” is another success from Houston-based artist Scotty Malcolm. “If you think you know me, you gotta join my dreams,” Malcolm sings during the

Glassmaps – “It’s OK”

“It’s OK” shows crisp, reassuring enjoyment from Glassmaps, reminding of parts Tame Impala and Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Expressive, psych-friendly guitars and pulsing bass give way to smoother, funk-tinged vocal expression to start.

chemical club – “Everything I Know”

A recent track from duo chemical club, “Everything I Know” enamors with a hooky charm, meshing modern pop charm with tinges of ’80s nostalgia — led by shimmering guitars and playful synth

Michael Droske – “V’Ger’s Dream”

V'Ger's Dream by Michael Droske “V’Ger’s Dream” is the debut single of Michael Droske, showing a hypnotic psych-folk sound with lush guitars and woodwind flourishes. Laid-back vocals and guitar twangs exude an

beauty is the end – “The Glass Wall”

“The Glass Wall” is an impressive track from duo beauty is the end, comprised of Clinton Degan and drummer Cullen Corley. Its seven-minute length features an eclectic array of styles, from soaring

The Wormholes – “Temporary Vessel”

Released this week from Charlotte, NC duo The Wormholes, the video for “Temporary Vessel” bolsters the track’s engrossing atmospheric and thematic qualities. Escapism and a feeling of no-way-out, simultaneous participants, are visually

Alessandro Takeshi – “Ghosts and Dead Ends”

“Ghosts and Dead Ends” is a shimmering track from Alessandro Takeshi, infusing aspects of folk and dream-pop with twinkling keys and a hooky vocal lead. Wordless vocal enthusiasm and soaring instrumentation, with

New Albums

Sehore – ‘Husfikbur’

The riveting sophomore album from Spanish band Sehore, Husfikbur emphasizes both melodic immediacy and impressive musicianship across its 14 tracks. Their debut

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