“18.” is a recent track from GELEXAIDA, the project of Chicago-based singer/songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Genevieve Skittone. Sleepy keys concoct an inviting introduction, with Skittone’s ensuing vocals emitting a mysteriously contemplative quality.
New Tracks
A dream-pop delight from Japanese band drown in lavender, “Stuck/Salome” traverses with late-night guitar tones, accompanying a lushly understated vocal lead to start. The steady build crafts a hypnotic spell. A slight
“Respite” is a magnetic new track from Billy Bobak, featuring Aya. Gorgeous, trickling guitars entrance past the one-minute mark, aesthetically fondly reminiscent of Aztec Camera. “What can you do now, as life
Stark by Stark The eponymous debut album from Illinois-based band Stark presents intrigue throughout, casting a spell with its touching of post-punk, shoegaze, and grunge — within a nostalgic New Romantic tint.
“Turtle Shell” is a new track from Supertentacles, the moniker of Milwaukee-based musician and producer Sean Anderson. A fat bass line emits a synth-tinged quality reminiscent of Flaming Lips, while the guitars
Showing a lovely sophisti-pop vein reminiscent of Prefab Sprout, “Changing Tides” is a recent track from En-Kay, the project of New York-based Nathanael Koenig. Bird-chirping and jazzy acoustics consume initially, as Koenig’s
An especially stylish track, as if Pet Shop Boys embraced more guitar-based adornments, “Digits” is a catching effort from The Mietus Touch (aka Joseph Mietus). Coming via his new Transcendental Souvenirs album,
The new album from Charleston-based band Easy Honey, Peach Fuzz impresses with a sound conjuring ’90s rock nostalgia while still feeling fresh. Album track “Calling It Off” compels with its steady, enjoyably
New Albums
A deeply personal neoclassical release, In Omeostasi is the captivating EP from Italian composer Francesco Trento. Fusing historic acoustic piano with spacey
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An enjoyably emotive rock-charged album, When and How It Happened is the compelling sophomore album from San Francisco-based band 37 Houses. Live-recorded
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A powerful output after decades away, Leviathan is the memorable new album from Philadelphia post-punk band Sri Lanka. The record reworks archival
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A riveting display of new-wave and post-punk precision, Videopticons is the new album from Vancouver-based trio The Zaxons. Built on catchy rhythms,
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