New Tracks

Kevin Kaho Tsui – “Gone”

“Gone” is a serene track from Kevin Kaho Tsui, exuding a twinkling dream-pop tone. Lush acoustics and twangy guitars adorn the verses. This twang becomes more prominent during the gorgeous build-up, featuring

hhhhhh – “forever”

The lushly swaying “forever” is a hazy success from hhhhhh, the project of Los Angeles-based artist Hector Guerra. The vibe fondly reminds me of Christopher Owens’ project Girls. A reverberating, surf-y guitar

Super Flat – “Time”

Time by Super Flat Buzzing synths and a scorching guitar lead open “Time” in gripping, nostalgic form. The track shows a consuming balance between dreamy retrospection and thunderous rock theatrics, a success

The Birthday Letters – “Dirty Crusty”

“Dirty Crusty” is the new single from London-based singer/songwriter The Birthday Letters, previously impressing with the XTC-esque track “Lesser Evil.” The 50-second mark brings forth a bouncy bass alongside perky percussion, with

Captain Mantis – “The Game”

“The Game” is a lively track from Captain Mantis, emphasizing the project’s energetic and fun sound. They pursue an “earthy retro sound,” citing acts like Queen and Wings — evident especially in

Carey Clayton – “Rice And Tangerines”

A resonating track touching with a timely focus on the nature of isolation, “Rice and Tangerines” comes from New York-based artist Carey Clayton. The track’s first minute shows a range of singer/songwriter

Cory José – “Soupçon Salissant/Lines”

“Soupçon Salissant/Lines” is a newly released track from Cory José, a Chicago-based artist with a striking sound. A grooving bass-laden vibrancy and nonchalant vocals make for an interesting aesthetic, one that reminds

Ava Cherry – “Testify Love”

Ava Cherry’s successful music career spans five decades. The Chicago-based artist has released multiple albums and worked with the likes of David Bowie, Luther Vandross, and Curtis Mayfield, returning recently with a

New Albums

Y is Nature – ‘Evasion’

Infusing nostalgic spy film inspiration with a knack for hooky psych-pop expanses, Evasion is the riveting new album from Y is Nature.

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Brian Halloran – ‘Disquiet’

A memorable rock album that succeeds in both anthemic soaring and emotive introspection, Disquiet is the latest from Brian Halloran. The release

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