New Tracks

Doc Straw & the Scarecrows – “Get On By”

“Get On By” is an enjoyably twangy track from Doc Straw & the Scarecrows, a Virginian artist crafting a memorable southern-rock sound. Lyrics reaffirm a commitment to remaining strong in tough times,

Erich Mrak – “No Ways”

Erich Mrak again impresses, this time with the track “No Ways.” The Toronto-based artist describes the track as “what happens when you’re a drink away from collapsing and spilling your feelings, when

Invisible Ensemble – “Danse Macabre”

Touting a nostalgic new-wave sound fondly reminiscent of The Psychedelic Furs, “Danse Macabre” is a stellar track from Invisible Ensemble. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, the artist now operates from a home studio

jjoey – “Paper Cups”

“Paper Cups” is an environmentally conscious rocker from jjoey, the first single from the artist’s sophomore release, Oak. “Everyone is leaving trash on the ground,” the vocals repeat, with a hypnotic melodic

Waves of Dread – “Stars (beach cut)”

A beautifully murky re-imagining of Waves of Dread‘s track “Stars,” released earlier this year, the “(beach cut)” shows the band pursuing a dreamier feeling. “Initially, I wanted the song to have a

Sean James – “Morningstar”

Developing from intimate acoustics into a vibrant string-laden pull, “Morningstar” is a tender and engrossing folk track from Sean James, the Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter who impressed with “Comete” last month. James’ vocals exude

Evan Isaac – “Love Always Surrounds Us”

A catchy track from Evan Isaac‘s newly released album, “Love Always Surrounds Us” rides on a playful bass line and suave vocals to start. Clap-laden percussion converges with the bass line for

Inside Mood – “Hazy”

Inside Mood by inside mood Serene and blissful, “Hazy” is another thorough success from Inside Mood, the San Francisco-based duo that impressed in September with the track “Fever Dream,” which appears on

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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