“Strange for Miles” is a catching rocker from Minneapolis-based band Briefcase, via their newly released IIIP EP. The vocals open invitingly to “take my hand,” amidst chipper guitars, resembling The New Pornographers
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“Find Us (Beyond)” is a stirring collaboration from Y the Ghost (Jacoby Elliott), Elisa Giannina van den Berg, and Kate Northrop. Elliott’s lead vocals, alongside van den Berg’s backing vocals and guitar,
A peppy single that incorporates power-pop infection with surf-y vocal harmonizing, “Remy” is a stellar track from Los Angeles-based project Seven Layer Piano Cakes. Beginning with solemn Wurlitzer and evolving into rock-forward
Composer Yuval Ron and vocalist Úyanga Bold concoct a meditative success throughout their new album Sacred Spiral. Exotic instrumentation is abundant throughout the release; the uniquely powerful arsenal includes sitar, jaw harp,
It’s Murky Grey, the new album from Italy-based rockers PORT NASIM, unleashes a fervent blend of ’70s-inspired prog-rock and contemporary alternative. Opening track “In the End” wastes no time with its heavy
Low EP by Paolo Ruiu London-based artist Paolo Ruiu impresses with his new Low EP, touting a murky vein of rock that induces a suavely memorable effect. The opening, self-titled track concocts
The sophomore album from Paul Andrews, From the Distance entrances with its melodic vein of sophisti-pop and dance. There’s ample versatility amongst the tracks; “Words to Sorrow” and “Borrowed Time” evoke an
Maru by Universed Consuming with its lush instrumental electronic sound, Maru is a lovely EP from Universed, the Los Angeles-based project of Cristina Lord. “Harvey” is enjoyably representative, its nocturnal keys gradually
New Albums
A collaboration between songwriter Ed Reilly and producer Lee Thompson, Dust Choir enthralls throughout new album Dust and Sand. Blending Americana, folk,
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Chronicling the varied, challenging paths throughout life, The Narrows is the sophomore album from Australian singer-songwriter Lydia Fairhall. Tracks like “Heavy Is
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Alt Girl Encounters is an immersive new album from cae, a Birmingham, Alabama-based artist blending lo-fi textures and electronic-rock influences. Opening track
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New York-based act The Scrub Ups impress throughout Thought Bubbles, an album merging ska rhythms, punk edge, and Americana instrumentation amidst memorably
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