New Tracks

Ajay Mathur – ‘Talking Loud’

Impressing previously with tracks like “I NEED YOU NOW” and “Anytime At All (Aftermath of Silence),” Ajay Mathur continues to excel with his melodic vein of rock throughout his new album, Talking

Big Curve Music – ‘The Big Cover-Up’

A compilation from Bethesda-based label Big Curve Music featuring the label’s acts (focused in DC, Maryland, and Virginia), The Big Cover-Up is a compilation album, featuring covers of big inspirations. While some

Whitbeck – ‘January 22’

Vancouver-based rockers Whitbeck released their debut album, January 22, this past week. Greg Whitbeck — formerly of Morning Maker, Tourist and Shining Hour — handles all music/lyrics and production, his moving songwriting

Premiere: Denni Ian – “Two Figures”

Danish artist Denni Ian impresses with his new track “Two Figures,” released today. Produced alongside longtime collaborator Christian Johansen, “Two Figures” represents the first release from Ian since his debut album, The

Waves Crashing – “Capsized” + “high/low”

A captivating rocker with qualities reminiscent of The Stone Roses, “Capsized” is a new track from Waves Crashing, a quartet from Olympia, Washington. Jangly guitar-pop charms intertwine with darker, escalating distortion to

viBen – “Initials”

Melding sophisti-pop and electronic charm, “Initials” is a new track from viBen. Suave piano tones and a warming bass pulsation craft an inviting soundscape, alongside laid-back vocals and twangy ambient effects. A

Nemesis – “INNOV8!”

“INNOV8!” is a hypnotic hip-hop success from Los Angeles-based artist Nemesis. Steady percussion and organ pulses complement a consuming vocal lead, diversifying tone and flow throughout with charismatic cohesion. The old-school hip-hop

Karras – “Wildflowers”

Showing a melodic and lush hip-hop sound, “Wildflowers” is a new track from Midwestern rapper Karras. The single releases with four consuming mixes, from Jack Lim, Nakka, CYNYD, and Carpa D. Jack

New Albums

lemon. – ‘a fresh grave’ EP

Ontario, Canada-based artist lemon. takes a darker turn on the five-track EP A Fresh Grave, incorporating gothic rock and new-wave influences into

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Friend – ‘Trash’

Friend‘s consuming album Trash is a deliberately varied solo production, conceived over six years with each song taking shape around a distinct

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Bollard – ‘HEAT’

An eclectic rock success, Bollard‘s new album HEAT moves between post-punk steadiness, dreamy reflections, and bursts of full-bodied rock fervor. The Melbourne

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