New Tracks

Los Saints – “As Bad As The First”

The jangly, yearning “As Bad As The First” is a stirring success from San Diego-based quartet Los Saints. The hypnotic jangle of guitars meshed with tortured-sounding vocals to conjure a sound in

WUWU – “Take Your Things”

“Take Your Things” is a charming track from WUWU, the project from California-based musicians Thomas Howbert and Kristen Gradwohl. The effort touts a shimmering and melodic sound with folk and rock components.

Easy Honey – “Body Language”

Fresh off impressing with the track “Leo,” Easy Honey return with another catchy success in “Body Language.” Chugging guitars lead to a mellow series of vocals, with serene guitars and slight key

The Brothers Gaston – “Life After Death”

“Life After Death” marks the third track from The Brothers Gaston, comprised of brothers Zack and Ben Gaston. They show a suave sound fit for nighttime cruises, with twinkling synths and reverbed

Favours – “Slip Away”

Already off to an excellent year with the tracks “Lux Luv” and “Memories,” Toronto-based duo Favours dazzle again with the track “Slip Away.” Soaring, emotive vocals lead into a “time won’t slip

Bosley – “Are We Giving Up?”

Vibrant funk-pop track “Are We Giving Up?” features an infectious vocal melody and bright brass adornments. The release marks the latest from Bosley. The artist first made waves with 2011 album Honey

Amaury Laurent Bernier – “Groundhog May”

Amaury Laurent Bernier shows a charming pop sound throughout new album 34 Days in Lockdown. Written, recorded, produced, and mixed in the referenced time-frame, the seven tracks show a pop-friendly whimsy with

Maybird – “The Story”

Bird Sides EP by Maybird “The Story” is a rousing rocker from Maybird, whose sound fondly reminds me of early Supergrass. Off the Rochester-based band’s new EP Bird Sides, “The Story” wastes

New Albums

villafeign – ‘Tragically True’

Tragically True is a consuming new album from NYC-based artist villafeign, moving seamlessly between driving, high-energy rock and moments of reflective intensity.

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Alessiah – ‘Obscentra’

The gripping debut album from Alessiah, Obscentra marks her bold step into adulthood and artistic self-realization. Building on nearly a decade in

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Christian List – ‘Beach’

The riveting new album from Christian List, Beach shows the talented songwriter expanding his sound with a fuller, band-driven approach. The release

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