Expanding from suave synth-tinged contemplation into excitably hooky effervescence, “Ramon” is a track from Oakland-based duo Soft People, off their new album Absolute Boys. Cleverly, the track incorporates several lyrical Beatles references,
New Tracks
“Amy” shows stellar songwriting and an alluring, evolving sound, ranging from folk-friendly intimacy to expansive orchestral sweeps. Portland, OR-based composer and vocalist Kelly Schenk touts captivating songwriting throughout, with an abundance of
Showing a rousing rock sound with a passionate vocal lead, reminiscent of Placebo, “Black Lotus” is a new track from Chicago-based solo project Midwestern Dirt. The track comes via Midwestern Dirt’s new
“One Man Band” is a fun showing from Ostrich, a group from Liverpool (UK). Fleeting saxophone give way to twinkling keys in an enjoyably expansive intro. A thick bass line joins with
The delightfully funky “Mavis” is the latest track from Tim Mellins & the Ten Percenters, who impressed with the track “Too Much Running” in May. “Mavis” starts with a tinge of synths
“U & Me” is a fun, yearning pop track from Serinity Lynn. The Sacramento-based artist meshes lyrics conveying an invisible love, with an upbeat pop charm that escalates during the chorus. “You
“Cosmic Mess” is a consuming debut track from Warahenege, an artist from Manchester, UK. Lush vocals and slight, spacey synths craft a dreamy spectacle, with 01:13 unveiling an additional key-laden effervescence followed
A shimmering, catchy vein of disco-infused pop sound is on display throughout “HOURS/DAYS,” a winning new track from Southern California-based artist Sherman Sherman. The track’s “seasons pass,” hook bursts with synth-led excitement,
New Albums
Alpha Romeo‘s new album Soft Collapse represents another successful collaboration between Jeremy Jones and Rodrigo Passannanti, fusing a talent for stirringly introspective
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San Antonio-based electronic artist Rodrigo Etcheto envelops on his debut EP, Everything Flows, with a captivating blend of lush electronic textures, hypnotic
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Reviving highlights from his long-running downtown theater career, the Music for Downtown Theater EP finds Tom X. Chao transforming four stage-rooted songs
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Rooted in a decade-long creative rebirth, Kakorrhaphiophobia marks a striking new chapter for Deaf Locust, the evolving project of New Jersey-based musician
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