A cyclical concept album from Washington-based band Pastel Motel, with themes of “reflecting on repetition and life,” Confection touts a melodic rock sound with soaring heights and emotive twists. Pastel Motel formed
New Tracks
“What’s Left to Be” is a captivating track from Tom Lee-Richards. The New Zealand-based artist compels with an emotive vocal presence and meticulously layered production, where atmospheric guitars, mellow keys, and cinematic
A spirited electro-pop single from Peruvian artist Caxiel, “Out Of Time” charms with its ’80s electro-pop inspiration — channeling an energy reminiscent of Michael Jackson in the charismatic vocal work, as well.
“Heaven Sent” is an eerily consuming hip-hop single from Tarli, the Saint Paul-based artist formally known as eL.i.Be. Produced by and featuring Wes., “Heaven Sent” rides on spacey synth glistening and bass-y
A serene dream-pop intoxicant featuring spacey keys, “Can’t Wake Up” is the latest single from The Looniest Toon, the Chicago-based project of Bex Gaspelin. Described as “a reflection on the state of
A compelling new track from Pink Films, “M.A.D. (Movie’s Almost Done)” embraces disco-friendly rhythms alongside dreamy guitar pulses. Pink Films, the project of producer and guitarist Adam Hailstone, reminds here of artists
Vancouver-based band Leisure Club impress with their new track “Melting in a Shallow Body of Water,” touting a riveting brand of psych-infused rock. Opening lyrics speak to digging introspectively into one’s mind,
Strutting a versatile meshing of pop, soul, hip-hop, and electronica, “Space+Space” is a dazzling success from Mexican artist Aroe Phoenix. Woozy guitars complement clever lyrics regarding who’s winning “the race” of life,
New Albums
Dutch electronic duo Tangent return with Disclosure, their seventh album and first in three years, expanding their shadowy IDM sound through tactile
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London-based producer Ani On Keys showcases an intersection of Carnatic tradition and contemporary electronic music on Liminal Frequencies, a four-track EP blending
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Nathaniel Sutton’s excellent new album The Days weaves between dynamic full-band arrangements and more introspective acoustic moments. Across its reflections on growing
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Singer-songwriter Stephanie Phillips embraces life’s shifting terrain on Walking the Tightrope, a progressive-folk album shaped by profound personal upheaval, including bereavement and
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