New Tracks

Vast Caldera – “Adamant”

Sweeping strings, haunting guitars, and brassy adornments are among the forces flowing throughout “Adamant,” a track from Vast Caldera, the project of Justin Weiss. From the NYC artist’s Vast Caldera 1 EP,

Patrick Ames – “You Make Me Scream”

“You Make Me Scream” is a recent track from Patrick Ames, who teams up with producer Jon Ireson for an effort with a suave, funky pop feeling. Additional vocalists Chana and Mikaela

Stillehavet – “Gaia”

The gorgeous “Gaia” is a dream-pop success from Stillehavet. The Norwegian act first caught my attention in 2016 with the atmospheric track “Gola Malimbe.” “Gaia” comes from the band’s upcoming album, Kama

Needy Empty – “Houseplants”

San Francisco-based artist Needy Empty shows a captivating, dreamy mood throughout “Houseplants,” a new track with psych-rock and bedroom-pop appeal alike. The project’s debut single impresses with a series of lovely melodic

Griffin Novie – “Desolation”

“Desolation” is a captivating rocker from Griffin Novie, from his standout debut album Balcony Bliss. The album’s lengthiest track, “Desolation” is also described by Novie as its “emotional apex.” Alone, “Desolation” is

Argonaut & Wasp – “Pretend You Know”

With a pep in its step and proudly touting a style reminiscent of ’90s alt-rock hits, “Pretend You Know” is the latest single from Argonaut & Wasp. Featured last year with the

South Shallows – “Awake”

The tender and twangy “Awake” is a new single from South Shallows. The duo craft a dreamy, lush sound throughout — with several catching moments, from the vocals’ gentle lead-in to serenely

Julian Dinwoodie – “Madness Over Might”

Flourishing with melodic sophisti-pop charm, “Madness Over Might” is a new track from Julian Dinwoodie. The Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter impresses with ever-changing textures throughout, starting with solemn guitar strums and expanding with

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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