A moving track from UK-based artist Matt Saxton, “Animal” rides on warming vocals, a pulsing piano backbone, and eventual dual-vocal effervescence. A wintry retrospection is achieved via lines that reference “the end
New Tracks
Dash Hammerstein‘s “Floating on a Strangelove Ocean” is further indication of the Brooklyn-based artist’s songwriting chops, impressing in past years with tracks like “I Should Know Better By Now” and “Ghost Dance.”
Chawa Lilith presents a meditative, atmospheric listening experience throughout her new album Euphonious. The Los Angeles-based artist developed her sound during lockdown, inspired by her own meditation practice. Drone and ambient-inspired textures
RAD I/O by Taipei Dazzling with a glistening and hypnotic dream-pop allure, “RAD I/O” is a memorable track from Taipei, the project of Finnish artist Henrik Sundström. Impressing prior with the releases
A new track from Windser, “Memory” soars with an especially memorable chorus, following breezy verses that charm easily. The solo moniker of California-based singer/songwriter Jordan Topf, Windser successfully unveils a more anthemic
Jacksonville-based solo artist Lost Club shows a captivating dream-pop sound on the track “Rubber,” from the newly released Saudade EP. “Rubber” develops initially from vocal yearning and glistening synths into twangy, expressive
A melodic rocker with playful guitars and laid-back guitars exuding ’90s nostalgia, “The Good Good” is a new single from German band Subterfuge, from their upcoming album Dots. “I wanted to be
“Creeping Shadows” is a moving, atmospheric rocker from Belgian band Easy Jane. The duo of Charles Debras and Yara Nammour derive their memorable sound from mostly post-punk inspiration, strutting a hauntingly dark
New Albums
London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,
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Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,
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