A cross of crooner-friendly nostalgia and synth-pop whimsy, “Turtleneck” is a winning track from Dave Heatwave. The suavely soaring “what is this game you’re playing?” hook exudes enjoyable retro-pop allure, followed by
New Tracks
“Get Up (Just Don’t Lie To Me)” is a track exuding post-punk and dream-pop charm, from Tralala, the project of Drew Price and Chris Trewin. The duo met in 2010, though Tralala
A heartfelt new track from David Pollack, “Listen to Mother Nature Sing” speaks to the beauty of nature’s tranquil embrace — especially in arduous times. Guitars and piano melodically accompany the vocal
A dark rocker with gothic pop inclinations, “All Thoughts” is a recent track from Austin TX-based solo artist 1st Base Runner, the project of Tim Husmann. The track comes via newly released
“Mirror” shows haunting guitar work and vocals from Nonviolenze, the project of Houston, TX-based Shri Baratan. Solemn guitars and forlorn vocals guide a consuming first half, expanding fervently thereafter. As the three-minute
Undo Influence by Ryan Summers The opening track on Ryan Summers‘ new album Undo Influence, “Chasm” is enjoyably representative of the project’s eclectic stylistic reach and atmospheric capabilities. A chugging, bluesy guitar
A melodic track aesthetically reminiscent of The Stone Roses, “Another Life” comes via Los Angeles-based artist Karlo. Jangly guitars clear a murky introduction, with bass-driven reverberation taking hold just prior to the
“Ghosts RPT” is a quality showing from Ola Sweet, off the band’s new album, Carnation. Gentle guitars and serene vocals unfold steadily, as strings usher in alongside dreamy vocal adornments past the one-minute
New Albums
Minneapolis-based quartet Wastrels return after six years with a fantastic self-titled album, blending immersive shoegaze textures, head-nodding post-punk grooves, swirling guitars, and
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Detroit-based artist Ramo Z‘s two-track EP I hate parties captures nightlife with heart, blending introspective indie-dance and house-ready energy. “strobe lights” hypnotically
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Nashville-based singer-songwriter Mary Jennings delivers an impassioned sound across Pyrotechnicolor, a six-track EP written over the span of a decade. Blurring pop,
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Washington, DC-based band Broke Royals explores a wide spectrum of sounds on their new album Campr, spanning enjoyable realms of rousingly anthemic
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