“Come Round” is a slice of ’80s pop nostalgia from Astropark, the duo of David Santos and Mike Baber. They met at USC Film School, forming the band There Goes Bill and
New Tracks
Moody guitars and synth flourishes guide “Age,” the fifth single from Joe Vann‘s upcoming album. Retrospective lyrics give in to advancement, “I’m not a little kid anymore,” as synths appear sporadically amidst
Finding a comfortable meeting place between peppy garage-rock and psych-pop whimsy, “Ladder” is a new track from Ted Tyro, a band from Louisville, Kentucky. The interacting guitar lines remind me fondly of
The soulful, electric “Better Off” shows Jean~Baptiste strutting a soulful vein of hip-hop. Led by a smooth vocal flow, complemented by backing vocal enthusiasm and a suave bass line, the verses are
A superbly catchy track from Tampico Lasting Love, “Make a Little Room” meshes soulful R&B with modern pop charm. Organ spurts and gyrating vocals build to a funk-forward hooks. Sharp strings and
“Dismantled” is a riveting track from The Retrospecter, the project of Cody Harris. Synth flashes and a chugging bass line accompany suave vocals to start. An infectious chorus follows, with guitars and
The soulful, catching “Masterpiece” is another success from Lew McKenzie, who impressed with the track “Journey” in October. “Masterpiece” infuses soul, funk, pop, and hip-hop with a creative passion, the eclectic stylistic
“Song For Ella” touts a consuming pop sound steeped in ’60s nostalgia, marking another success from Cap’n Marble. The duo, previously impressing with tracks like “Come 2 California” and “Bed of Sun,”
New Albums
German band Reptyle compel with a gothic-rock and post-punk vigor on their excellent new album Blazed Shades & Thorned Veils — enveloping
MoreRadiating a dynamic blend of raucous rock bursts and lush, introspective warmth, I love you, trackstar is a captivating full-length from Los
MoreNew York-based Too Much Joy celebrate a defining chapter of their legacy with Son of Sam I Am (Tommy’s Version), a sprawling,
MoreA heartfelt and elegantly riveting classical sound shows on From the Heart, the sixth album from Sharon Ruchman — and her first
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