Two new tracks from LearningToDive show the project’s captivating aesthetic, steeped in elements of sophisti-pop. They both come via the new album Norwegian Pop. “Promenade” touts a caressing soundscape, complete with strings
New Tracks
A cross of crooner-friendly nostalgia and synth-pop whimsy, “Turtleneck” is a winning track from Dave Heatwave. The suavely soaring “what is this game you’re playing?” hook exudes enjoyable retro-pop allure, followed by
“Get Up (Just Don’t Lie To Me)” is a track exuding post-punk and dream-pop charm, from Tralala, the project of Drew Price and Chris Trewin. The duo met in 2010, though Tralala
A heartfelt new track from David Pollack, “Listen to Mother Nature Sing” speaks to the beauty of nature’s tranquil embrace — especially in arduous times. Guitars and piano melodically accompany the vocal
A dark rocker with gothic pop inclinations, “All Thoughts” is a recent track from Austin TX-based solo artist 1st Base Runner, the project of Tim Husmann. The track comes via newly released
“Mirror” shows haunting guitar work and vocals from Nonviolenze, the project of Houston, TX-based Shri Baratan. Solemn guitars and forlorn vocals guide a consuming first half, expanding fervently thereafter. As the three-minute
Undo Influence by Ryan Summers The opening track on Ryan Summers‘ new album Undo Influence, “Chasm” is enjoyably representative of the project’s eclectic stylistic reach and atmospheric capabilities. A chugging, bluesy guitar
A melodic track aesthetically reminiscent of The Stone Roses, “Another Life” comes via Los Angeles-based artist Karlo. Jangly guitars clear a murky introduction, with bass-driven reverberation taking hold just prior to the
New Albums
Brooklyn-based collective Lettuce Inn delivers a kaleidoscopic blend of psychedelic pop, art-rock, and orchestral touches on their album Let Us Never Do
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Chicago-based singer-songwriter Kenan Slade crafts a moving, poignant folk sound on his new album A Garden for the Stockyard, propelled by poetic
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Vancouver-based musician Pennan Brae impresses with Paint, a vibrant seven-track release that fuses classic rock, funk, and country-tinged charm into a warmly
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Breton act Steel & Velvet return with People Just Float, a stripped-down folk EP shaped in the spirit of Johnny Cash’s American
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