New Tracks

Gelexadia – “18.”

“18.” is a recent track from GELEXAIDA, the project of Chicago-based singer/songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Genevieve Skittone. Sleepy keys concoct an inviting introduction, with Skittone’s ensuing vocals emitting a mysteriously contemplative quality.

drown in lavender – “Stuck/Salome”

A dream-pop delight from Japanese band drown in lavender, “Stuck/Salome” traverses with late-night guitar tones, accompanying a lushly understated vocal lead to start. The steady build crafts a hypnotic spell. A slight

Billy Bobak – “Respite” + “Indo Girls”

“Respite” is a magnetic new track from Billy Bobak, featuring Aya. Gorgeous, trickling guitars entrance past the one-minute mark, aesthetically fondly reminiscent of Aztec Camera. “What can you do now, as life

Supertentacles – “Turtle Shell”

“Turtle Shell” is a new track from Supertentacles, the moniker of Milwaukee-based musician and producer Sean Anderson. A fat bass line emits a synth-tinged quality reminiscent of Flaming Lips, while the guitars

En-Kay – “Changing Tides”

Showing a lovely sophisti-pop vein reminiscent of Prefab Sprout, “Changing Tides” is a recent track from En-Kay, the project of New York-based Nathanael Koenig. Bird-chirping and jazzy acoustics consume initially, as Koenig’s

The Mietus Touch – “Digits” + “Send Soul”

An especially stylish track, as if Pet Shop Boys embraced more guitar-based adornments, “Digits” is a catching effort from The Mietus Touch (aka Joseph Mietus). Coming via his new Transcendental Souvenirs album,

Easy Honey – “Calling It Off” + “Habitat”

The new album from Charleston-based band Easy Honey, Peach Fuzz impresses with a sound conjuring ’90s rock nostalgia while still feeling fresh. Album track “Calling It Off” compels with its steady, enjoyably

New Albums

TJ Manuel – ‘The Iridescent Void’

A deeply immersive ambient journey, The Iridescent Void finds Nevada City, California-based artist TJ Manuel crafting captivating soundscapes shaped by handcrafted improvisation

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OpusKan – ‘rendez-Vous’

A melodic fusion of shoegaze, indie rock, and noise-pop textures, Angers, France-based project OpusKan impresses on debut album rendez-Vous. Spanning 16 tracks,

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Dust Choir – ‘Dust and Sand’

A collaboration between songwriter Ed Reilly and producer Lee Thompson, Dust Choir enthralls throughout new album Dust and Sand. Blending Americana, folk,

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Lydia Fairhall – ‘The Narrows’

Chronicling the varied, challenging paths throughout life, The Narrows is the sophomore album from Australian singer-songwriter Lydia Fairhall. Tracks like “Heavy Is

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