New Tracks

Eric H. F. Law – “Don’t Be Afraid”

The opening track on Better Angels, the new album from Eric H. F. Law, “Don’t Be Afraid” touts considerable stylistic charm. A brooding vocal lead is complemented by snarling guitars and backing

Pat Absent – “Nothing”

Reminding me fondly of The Psychedelic Furs, “Nothing” is a track from Richmond, VA-based musician Pat Absent, off the new album Tangible Absence. Weary vocals and jangly guitars craft a climactic, murky

Bushwick Blooze Band – “Waiting”

“Waiting” is a raucously enjoyable track from Bushwick Blooze Band, a blues-rock trio. Although the band often features vocals in their material, “Waiting” is an instrumental piece, focusing on guitar work, particularly

SONI – “Savage” (ft. Izzy Austin)

Previously impressing with the tracks “Happy to Serve” and “Dance With Me,” California-based artist SONI shows well again with the track “Savage,” featuring Izzy Austin. SONI’s convergence of soul, R&B, and pop

Solomon Sprenger – “Green Bean”

The playfully hypnotic “Green Bean” is a memorable new track from Solomon Sprenger, off his new album, Say What You Know. The suave initial vocal momentum and synth-laden flashes remind fondly of

Reed Gaines – “To Be Lonely”

“To Be Lonely” is the latest track from Nashville-based artist Reed Gaines. Touting ample mood and soulful charisma, the track grooves with convincing replay-inducing appeal. Nocturnal, minimalist piano tones past the two-minute

Votive Crown – “Tarnish”

Lushly engrossing, “Tarnish” is a new track from Brooklyn-based act Votive Crown, who impressed in March with “Prize Possession.” Thematically taking inspiration from the Greek myth of Echo and Narcissus, “Tarnish” succeeds

Oliphant – “Seashell”

“Seashell” shimmers as if in a carefree, dream-like state. “Pinch me as I’m dreaming,” the vocals repeat throughout, an apt choice considering the production’s flourishing and hypnotizing qualities. The latest track from

New Albums

Shani Weiss – ‘All About Life’ EP

Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Shani Weiss offers a heartfelt exploration of human connection on her EP All About Life, a six-track folk-rock collection reflecting

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AM Gold – ‘Bongs Not Bombs’

Hudson Valley–based duo AM Gold, the project of Aaron Magram and drummer Dana Fasano, delivers a wide-ranging rock enthrallment on their latest

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Last Relapse – EP

Atlanta-based band Last Relapse return with an immersive new EP, representing their first release in 13 years. The five-track collection combines guitar-driven

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Alpha Romeo – ‘Soft Collapse’

Alpha Romeo‘s new album Soft Collapse represents another successful collaboration between Jeremy Jones and Rodrigo Passannanti, fusing a talent for stirringly introspective

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