Out today from Montreal-based group why try, “time 2 heal” struts a hooky, mellow sophisti-pop sound. The track is the first single from why try’s upcoming second album, we could do anything.
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Further excellent songwriting from Owen Duff, “One Word” charms with a vibrant array of smooth brass and shimmering strings, pairing nicely with Duff’s serene yet melodically invigorating vocal showing. Among Duff’s more
Welsh band New Wolves impress with “Draw Another Circle,” their second single. A pulsing synth and percussive-laden backbone adds nicely amidst the lush guitar trickles and gentle vocal touch. The title-referencing bridge
Impressing prior with gems like “Espresso” and “Cha Cha Cha,” Aaron Joseph Russo returns with the yearning “Night Market.” A spirited synth-laden twinkling kickstarts the effort, as Russo’s dreamy, relatively melancholic vocal
“Holler” is a haunting synth-forward track from Remedies, the third single release ahead of the Northern Norway-based duo’s album. The nostalgic tones and bristling synth-bass concoct vibes reminiscent of Depeche Mode, while
Out today from Chris Ianuzzi, the track “Infinite Prize” exemplifies the artist’s pursuit of experimental electronic textures, jarring vocals, and creative vigor. Fans of Aphex Twin, Amon Tobin, Xiu Xiu, and Oneohtrix
Out today from Louise Aubrie, “Last” is a yearning rocker written in New York, recorded in London, and mixed and mastered in Los Angeles. The track comes ahead of Aubrie’s fifth studio
Another creative showing from San Diego-based act Sluka, “Figure It Out” rides on energetic pulsing to start. Strings and percussion rouse, with Christopher Sluka’s invigorating vocals — and “figure it out!” refrain
New Albums
The consuming debut album from Los Angeles artist vja, Compartments stirs with a a transportive blend of dream-pop haziness and fervent rock
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The excellent full-length debut from Robert Peterson and The Crusade, Change Coming On presents a gripping fusion of alternative rock, power-pop, and
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Wash Away is the gripping sophomore EP from Boston trio Bleach the Sky. Produced by Jay Maas, the release melds ’90s alternative
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The Apartments EP marks the fifth release for Mr.Wizard, here playing as a focused solo endeavor. The Pennsylvania-based act captures a raw
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