New Tracks

Paul Maged – “Culture War”

“Culture War” is another charismatic rocker from NYC-based singer/songwriter Paul Maged, continuing wit-filled social commentary evident on prior tracks like “The Resistance” and “Fight to the Death.” “Culture War” comes from Maged’s

Idiot Grins – “There’s a Higher Power”

Thoughts & Prayers is the latest album from Oakland-based group Idiot Grins, a reinterpretation of the Louvin Brothers’ 1959 country-gospel album Satan is Real. Passionate vocals join throughout the album with a

Borito – “Someday”

What we Have Now by Borito Today marks the release of Borito‘s debut album, What We Have Now. The Tel Aviv-based act impressed with multiple tracks last year, “Nice & Slowly” and

Spills – “Shadowed”

A stylistic and melodic delight, “Shadowed” invigorates with a darkly consuming mixture of retrowave, post-punk, and shoegaze. The track comes via Chicago band Spills, whose new album Reflexions showcases an atmospheric sound

Delta Will – “Any Body”

A track from Delta Will‘s upcoming LP, Multitudes III, “Any Body” is a stirring effort with striking vocals and structural expansion. The initial vocal presence is one of suave retrospection, nicely aligning

Evripidis and His Tragedies – “Bitter”

Neos Kosmos by Evripidis and his Tragedies “Bitter” is a captivating synth-pop track from Barcelona-based queer artist Evripidis and His Tragedies. Also featuring Greg from NYC pop duo The Ballet, who joins

Ball Pit Witch – “Rating”

A funky success that laments losing a 5-star Uber rating, “Rating” is the latest from Ball Pit Witch, who first caught my ear last year with the excellent “Thinking of You.” Glistening

Inky Nite – “The Canyon”

A new track from Inky Nite, “The Canyon” struts a darkly nostalgic sound, featuring jangly guitars, melodic vocals, and whirring synth accompaniments. The ’80s vibes throughout are enjoyable, messhing New Wave familiarity

New Albums

Heists – ‘Feral Kids’

A captivating album spanning from the fuzzy rock vigor of “Happy Accidents” to the dreamy softness within “Gaztelugatxe,” Feral Kids is a

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Bei Bei – ‘Two Moons’

Los Angeles-based virtuoso Bei Bei and London-based producer Paul Elliott celebrate the Lunar New Year with the cinematic ambient-fusion album Two Moons.

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‘ai12DIE’

Black Astronaut Records presents ai12DIE, a genre-defying mixtape exploring the consciousness of a sentient rap AI. From the defiant alt-pop of “Beep

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