An initially unassuming rocker, “Common Ground” offers several catching melodic shifts, and a conclusion that launches into wonderfully dazed psych-pop territory. The track is a thorough success from Elevator Small Talk. Hazy
New Tracks
“Tile” is a beautifully textural rocker from Harvey Waters, riding on hypnotic guitar twangs that escalate enjoyably alongside emotive vocals. Following the three-minute mark, an intense wave of guitar-based distortion adjusts seamlessly
Brisbane-based artist Scott Stevenson shows a wholly unique soundscape throughout “Maelstrom,” his latest track. Ghostly piano and industrial bass tones construct a haunting feel to start. Percussive additions arrive alongside nocturnal vocal
Grey Day by Powder Pink & Sweet Wrapped in a dreamy haze, “Grey Day” is a pleasing new track from Powder Pink & Sweet. Textural guitars find a comforting post-punk and shoegaze-friendly
“Take A Breath” is a hypnotic pop gem from Scoobert Doobert. The San Diego-based artist says they wrote the track “to be anti-anxiety,” — with the comforting refrain “take another breath,” showing
“Orange Sunshine” is an initially hazy rocker from Growing Pains, based in Portland, Oregon. By its second half, a flurry of anthemic, spirited guitars join with wordless vocal passion for an invigorating,
The project name, Deep Sea Research Center, suggests music fit for murky depths, where mysterious alien-like creatures frolic — and the track “Opening” meets such expectations. A sonar-like frequency lingers initially, with
Already impressing this year with tracks like “Indigo” and “Neon Niko,” Stevie Zita continues his strong 2020 with the track “Disco.” A pulsing key-laden backbone holds steady as Zita’s soaring vocal vibrancy
New Albums
An accomplished year for Post Death Soundtrack with the project’s riveting sixth full-length, GRIST. Already impressing this year with the WHITE DOVE
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A consuming new EP from Chloe Dunn, Blossom showcases a sound steeped in dynamic allure — ranging from singer-songwriter and folk to
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Hamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending
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Impressing in both its superb original songwriting and covers of Christmas classics, What Stops Time is an alluring new EP from Shiny
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