From Essex (UK) act Smotherly Love, “Places to Be” is the captivating opener to their new EP, Predestinate Grooves. A murky, psych-friendly intrigue is apparent early. Jangly guitars and eerie synths concoct
New Tracks
Lush and spacey with an entrancing melodic pull, “A Slow Return” is a memorable new track from There’s Talk. Impressing with the bathed water moon EP in 2018, the Oakland-based trio is
Featuring a stylistically eclectic rock sound full of twists, “Rat Vs Mole” is a burst of energy from London-based quintet The Amber Bugs. The vocals relay an excitement prevalent in ska and
A yearning track with post-punk and new-wave appeal, “Stranger” is consuming effort from Pittsburgh-based act Take Me With You. Plucky strings and whirring synths lead into an enthusiastic vocal lead. A very
“Alarming Times” is a suavely infectious track from Ruven, the project of Virginia native Brian Parker. The production excels, expanding from funk-tinged, late-night pop alongside electronic and rock-forward flourishes. The eclectic yet
A new track from Soft Shelter, “Butterflies” succeeds with a lush, glistening sound. The California-based artist caught my ear in March with twangy delight “Anticipation,” and continues a melodic showcase here. Rainy-day
Sophie Coran presents a more stripped-back version of her track “Circles,” featuring violinist and longtime collaborator Shelby Yamin. The mellow keys, strong vocals, and alluring strings of the original remain forces. Here
Let You In by Starveya Twangy and soaring, “Let You In” is a consuming new track from Starveya. The Los Angeles act describe the release as “sort of an anti love song,
New Albums
Cape Cod-based artist Vanna Pacella makes a striking impression with her debut album Listen, a self-produced collection that explores love, loss, and
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Adai Song’s new album The Bloom Project unfolds as a striking fusion of cinematic pop and electronic ingenuity, balancing intricate production with
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Veronneau crafts a moving tribute to singer-songwriter history with Blue Tapestry, reimagining the classic songs of Joni Mitchell and Carole King with
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CERULEAN SAPPHIRE‘s debut album soft attention enamors in its blend of synth-pop, dream-pop, shoegaze, and ambient. Rooted in the project’s concept of
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