Now at Last by Ellen Warkentine Now at Last is the new album from Ellen Warkentine, showing a captivating assortment of jazz and pop with throwback charm. The Los Angeles-based artist was
New Tracks
“Champagne Lust” is a hooky rocker from Vases, the project of Los Angeles-based artist Ty Baron. Opening lyrics lament the feelings of isolation in a city, the observational delivery driving alongside escalating
A lushly melodic pop success, “Daisy” is a newly released track from The Last Broadcast, the duo of frontman Kyle McGurk and drummer Paolo Lombardo. The track evolves quickly from hazy intrigue
“People That You Know” is the latest track from Lunavela, the project of New Zealand-based singer/songwriter Steve Mathieson (formerly frontman of Collapsing Cities). Following up January’s “Pandering Meandering,” Mathieson again shows a
Singer/songwriter Julia Pratt enthralls with her new track “Tried and True,” a moody mover led by piano and striking vocals. Haunting backing vocal layers meander around the stirring lead, heightening in pitch
“Stray” is an alluring new track from Optacure, an Australian pop singer/songwriter. The track’s genial disposition is crafted via twinkling keys and warming guitar twangs; the artist’s vocals add a comforting quality,
“Blue” is a memorable track from New York-based trio Okami Three, showcasing their idiosyncratic blending of psychedelia and rock. Lyrically exploring the pain of losing someone, “Blue” escalates from plucky guitars into
“Harms” is a hazy, twangy success from Sugar Nap, the project of Washington-based artist Caleb Kallander. Suave vocals enter amidst flickering guitars and steady bass line, expanding beautifully past the first-minute mark
New Albums
Scott Moran delivers an emotionally riveting album on Sixth of the Six, a poignant journal chronicling the international abduction of his daughter,
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London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,
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Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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