New Tracks

Votive Crown – “Tarnish”

Lushly engrossing, “Tarnish” is a new track from Brooklyn-based act Votive Crown, who impressed in March with “Prize Possession.” Thematically taking inspiration from the Greek myth of Echo and Narcissus, “Tarnish” succeeds

Oliphant – “Seashell”

“Seashell” shimmers as if in a carefree, dream-like state. “Pinch me as I’m dreaming,” the vocals repeat throughout, an apt choice considering the production’s flourishing and hypnotizing qualities. The latest track from

Konicek – “Two By Two”

Navigating cohesively from lush folk-centric moments to rousing hook-filled rock, “Two By Two” is full of range and gripping songwriting. The track comes via Konicek, an Ann Arbor-based artist who wrote, produced,

Love Montage – “Flyin’ Home From Bali”

A melodic pop delight, “Flyin’ Home From Bali” is a breezy, island-set success from Love Montage. Lush guitars and twinkling keys join with charming, dreamy vocals — relaying “the inner monologue of

Future Jr. – “Love In Colour”

Future Jr. casts a dreamy pop sound on “Love In Colour,” a track heavy on atmospheric production and vocal yearning. “It’s love in colour,” the artist sings during the bursting chorus, where

Scotch Mist – “funny face”

A swaying, surf-tinged pop gem with ample mood, “funny face” is another success from Scotch Mist, the NYC act impressing with past tracks like “Big Red Button” and Surfside.” Melancholic vocals and

Smotherly Love – “Places to Be”

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

There’s Talk – “A Slow Return”

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

New Albums

Elly Hopkins – ‘Animal’ EP

Bristol singer-songwriter Elly Hopkins makes a striking debut with Animal, a five-track EP that fuses rock charisma, Americana warmth, and soulful lyricism.

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Billy Peake – ‘Manic Waves’

Billy Peake‘s new album Manic Waves delivers a captivating mixture of hooky rock, nostalgic new wave, and sharp lyrical wit. Navigating personal

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Killing Kind – ‘Being Human’

Swedish band Killing Kind consume across their second album, Being Human — strutting a darkly impactful melding of post-punk and synth-driven entrancement.

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