New Tracks

Chris Forte – “The Thrill Is Gone”

An eclectic guitar-fronted album spanning from sweltering bluesy rock to lush Latin-inspired grooves, Backyard Astronomy comes via Chicago-based artist Chris Forte. Forte’s diverse career spans over 25 years; he first picked up

Doug Henthorn – “Forewarned and Failing”

A recent track from Indianapolis-based artist Doug Henthorn, “Forewarned and Failing” channels a bluesy rock fervency throughout. Henthorn’s vocals show a fierce passion, alternating between suave escalation and ardent outpouring. A driving

Mari – “Rocky Mountain”

Entrancing with its textural synth buzzing and serene vocals, the gorgeous “Rocky Mountain” is a new track from Mari, the project of London-based producer and singer/songwriter Ann-Marie Azurunwa. The enveloping synth character

Stephen G. Clayton – “Punchline” / “My Accident”

Stephen G. Clayton impresses with the double single “Punchline” and “My Accident,” featuring Knight-Malciak. Per Clayton, the release is “about searching for strength in the face of violence.” “Punchline” is an invigorating,

Sierra – “Identify”

Spanning from sentimental piano ballads to bustling rock murkiness, Screaming Into The Void is a catching EP from Bristol-based band Sierra. Among the EP’s highlights is “Identify,” described by the band as

Gully – “See the Sun”

A charismatic track led by funky and spirited brass, “See the Sun” comes via Bristol-based artist Gully. “Are you waiting for the limelight to fall on you?” Gully asks in the escalating

Marina Avetisian – “Freefall”

“Freefall” is a stirring new track from London-based artist Marina Avetisian. Calming acoustic shimmers and twangy guitar adornments complement Avetisian’s soaring vocals to start, exuding a soulfully suave quality. The percussive rise

New Albums

Bird – ‘Held Here Together’

Weaving delicate finger-picked guitars with sweeping orchestral power, Held Here Together showcases Janie Price’s project, Bird, at her most expansive. The release

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Adrielle Bow Belle – ‘Freeze’

Combining folk intimacy and heavy themes with lushly memorable arrangements, Freeze is a poignant seven-movement social-justice song cycle by Adrielle Bow Belle.

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