New Tracks

The Amber Bugs – “Rat Vs Mole”

Featuring a stylistically eclectic rock sound full of twists, “Rat Vs Mole” is a burst of energy from London-based quintet The Amber Bugs. The vocals relay an excitement prevalent in ska and

Take Me With You – “Stranger”

A yearning track with post-punk and new-wave appeal, “Stranger” is consuming effort from Pittsburgh-based act Take Me With You. Plucky strings and whirring synths lead into an enthusiastic vocal lead. A very

Ruven – “Alarming Times”

“Alarming Times” is a suavely infectious track from Ruven, the project of Virginia native Brian Parker. The production excels, expanding from funk-tinged, late-night pop alongside electronic and rock-forward flourishes. The eclectic yet

Soft Shelter – “Butterflies”

A new track from Soft Shelter, “Butterflies” succeeds with a lush, glistening sound. The California-based artist caught my ear in March with twangy delight “Anticipation,” and continues a melodic showcase here. Rainy-day

Sophie Coran – “Circles” (Live) (ft. Shelby Yamin)

Sophie Coran presents a more stripped-back version of her track “Circles,” featuring violinist and longtime collaborator Shelby Yamin. The mellow keys, strong vocals, and alluring strings of the original remain forces. Here

Starveya – “Let You In”

Let You In by Starveya Twangy and soaring, “Let You In” is a consuming new track from Starveya. The Los Angeles act describe the release as “sort of an anti love song,

The smallest Creature – “Would You Blink”

Magic Beans by The smallest Creature Magic Beans is the latest full-length from Cyprus-based rockers The smallest Creature. Opening track “Would You Blink” showcases their melodic, climactic qualities, traversing across psych-friendly, alt-rock

Gone From My Sight – “Chrome Dynasty”

Twenty Twenty by Gone From My Sight Displaying a sound with touches of darkly industrial rock, post-punk, and suave pop, Gone From My Sight impress throughout new album Twenty Twenty. “Chrome Dynasty”

New Albums

juracán – ‘pierretronic’

Portland, OR-based artist juracán crafts an immersive electronic world on pierretronic, their first synth-driven release. The 12-track journey is shaped by IDM,

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Color Palette – ‘Zombie EP’

Washington, DC-based band Color Palette enthrall across the recently released Zombie EP, showcasing a sound steeped in shimmering dream-pop, hooky post-punk, and

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Pisgah – ‘Faultlines’

Gripping across both hazy rock introspection and soaring swells of emotion, Faultlines is the consuming new album from Pisgah. The project of

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