New Tracks

Prism & Mike Mags – “Rain.”

“Rain.” is an atmospheric hip-hop track with glistening production, inspired by Makato Shinkai’s film Weathering with You. The artists Prism and Mike Mags impress with an eclectic flair throughout, meshing soul and

Expert Lovers – “Tantrum”

“Tantrum” is an invigorating rocker from Expert Lovers, comprised of members from NYC and Los Angeles. The track touts a number of catching twists and turns. A contemplative alt-rock sound appears at

Hunter Ellis – “Be There Now”

Face Tapes EP by Hunter Ellis The engrossing “Be There Now” is a new track from Hunter Ellis, who creates from his small studio in Northern California. Flickering guitar twangs unfold enjoyably

Da’Vinci – ‘Stardust’ EP

Brooklyn-based musician Da’Vinci shows a hypnotic electronic sound throughout recent EP Stardust. Opener “Thisside” rides on pulsing effervescence and a steady percussive beat, setting the scene with amiable appeal. Suaver, funk-laden vibes

Riccardo Chiarion – “Delicato”

The opening track on Riccardo Chiarion‘s latest album, Quiet Stories, “Delicato” entrances with lush guitar work. The intimate guitar-based jazz aesthetic is on display throughout the release, a fully enjoyable listen from

Shihori – “I Cover You”

Impressing this past October with the track “Perfect Imperfection,” Shihori shows further strong songwriting with the track “I Cover You.” This piano-forward ballad charms with an emotive lead and several catching instrumental

Soft Cheese – “Bad News”

Touting consuming production with haunting vocals and echoing, nostalgic guitars, “Bad News” captures a feeling reminiscent of ’90s grunge and alternative. Portland, OR act Soft Cheese kick off their newly released self-titled

New Albums

MARA WANNA – ‘how dreadful’

Hamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending

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Erro – ‘Shadowland’

Pittsburgh-based project Erro, led by multi-instrumentalist Nikki Stagel, impresses again with Shadowland, a new album that fuses shimmering pop-rock textures, ethereal dreaminess,

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Ellie Walker – ‘The Balance EP’

Cambridgeshire, England-based Ellie Walker’s The Balance EP is a four-song success, weaving intimate indie-folk charm with heart-on-sleeve pop elements. Across its tracks,

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