Bay Area act Thai Food show eclectic charm throughout “Swiss Alps,” traversing from suave rock into brass-forward jazz and funk. An expansion at the one-minute mark shows strong melodic pull. The “why
New Tracks
“He Fell At The First Hurdle” is the latest track from The Palava, a five-piece based in York (UK). The initial verses conjure a sort of British rock nostalgia — parts The
“Smoke Signals” is a newly released track from Shiloh Mae, an emerging Bay Area singer/songwriter. The initial lyrics convey a retrospective yearning, with lushly entrancing vocals and dreamy acoustics assembling enjoyably. The
Releasing this Thursday from Chris Portka, Hey buddy, can you spare $74k / year? finds the Oakland-based artist traversing across a variety of soundscapes and styles. Per Portka, the eight tracks throughout
“Time To Sing” is a captivating folk track out today from Dan Friese, the first single from his forthcoming album, Somewhere Brighter. “Won’t you help me wake up my heart,” Friese opens
Out today from Jakob Kupferberg, “Sweet Surrender” engages with stirring assortment of guitars and strings, alongside Kupferberg’s passionate vocal presence. Somber strings and bursting vocals align with eventual acoustics for a satisfying
“A Nice Day For Golf” is a collaboration piece from Arlen Hart Ginsburg and Chris Carr (Stonehenge Parnhashnakovsky). The release explores the events of last summer — the killings of Ahmaud Arbery,
We’re happy to premiere “Fences,” a soulful pop delight from Los Angeles based quartet Decorator. Dreamy synths are quickly perked up by trickling guitars, the ensuing vocals exuding a soulful charisma. The
New Albums
The consuming debut album from Los Angeles artist vja, Compartments stirs with a a transportive blend of dream-pop haziness and fervent rock
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The excellent full-length debut from Robert Peterson and The Crusade, Change Coming On presents a gripping fusion of alternative rock, power-pop, and
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Wash Away is the gripping sophomore EP from Boston trio Bleach the Sky. Produced by Jay Maas, the release melds ’90s alternative
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The Apartments EP marks the fifth release for Mr.Wizard, here playing as a focused solo endeavor. The Pennsylvania-based act captures a raw
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