Sluka – “Isn’t It Strange”

August 11, 2021

The second from the Sluka‘s forthcoming album Figure It Out, “Isn’t It Strange” casts a mysterious feeling with its string-laden pulses and inviting vocals. “Have we reached the end?” the vocals ask

Always You – “Have It Your Way”

August 6, 2021

“Have It Your Way” is a fantastic track from Always You, the Los Angeles-based project of Anton and Christoph Hochheim, whose previous project Ablebody churned out sophisti-pop gems like “One Dime a

Maybird – “Open Your Eyes”

August 6, 2021

“Open Your Eyes” is a hypnotic new track from Maybird, soaring with elements of psychedelic pop and folk. Impressing previously with tracks “In Technicolor (For The First Time)” and “The Story,” the

Cal in Red – “Act Like”

August 6, 2021

Flowing melodically with lush vocals and synth/guitar interplay, “Act Like” is a memorable track from Cal in Red, a duo of brothers from Grand Rapids, MI. The track’s magnetic chorus — “act

Yellow Branch impresses with the track “Been Here,” aesthetically sounding like a cross of King Krule and Mac DeMarco. Ghostly, wordless vocals and creaky guitars assemble an intriguing beginning. The vocals’ initial

Archie Blu – “Potestaquisitor”

August 2, 2021

Nashville-based Archie Blu produces a lovely, jangly glow throughout new track “Potestaquisitor.” The hypnotic track unveils a dreamy pop allure, the softly enveloping vocals ascending beautifully amidst crisp guitars. A weightless sophisti-pop

The Kerosene Hours – “My Dirty Car”

August 2, 2021

The Kerosene Hours takes listeners to another memorably murky, suave soundscape on “My Dirty Car,” the latest from the Los Angeles-based project of Aaron Silverstein. Visions of a late-night drive, with a

Jose Lobo & Calm Canopy – “Patience”

August 2, 2021

“Patience” is a caressing gem from Jose Lobo & Calm Canopy. Clap-laden percussion and gentle guitar trickles around 01:20 play with enchanting effect, the bass-y pulses thereafter lending a warming feel. “Patience”