“Hideaway” marks the first of many singles in 2021 for Verandan, the project of Ville Hopponen (whose former band Cats on Fire was featured here over a decade ago). Jangling guitars and
New Tracks
Traversing with a serene, dreamy vein of rock, “Island Glow” is the latest track from Placid Cactus. Hypnotic guitar jangles and tranquil synths accompany dazed vocals, expanding into a more glistening, expressive
“A Business Relationship” succeeds in melding post-punk and psych-rock with an enthralling intimacy. The track comes via The Sheeps, describing the effort as “about that sinking feeling when you realize no relationship
Released today from Creeptones, “Vacant Winds” is an expansive rocker with engrossing rhythmic drive, shimmering guitar/synth interplay, and hooky vocals. The New Jersey-based act, formed in 2010, release this track as a
“Stuck Pig” is a consuming, creative track from Einsam, finding inspiration from “Bristol’s trip-hop heritage.” The various backing effects and overall rhythmic drive tout an alluring trip-hop vibe, while the piano additions
“Waste My Time” is a stellar single from The Crystal Casino Band, exceling with a spirited rock sound. Sparse guitars and developing vocals build to a consuming “I don’t mind if you
A new release from Glenn Echo, “Hearth” is a satiating, evolving folk track with string infusions and electronic-minded percussive entries. Brisk acoustics percussive pitter-patter craft an elegant beginning. Caressing vocals follow, driving
“Wicker Park Towing Specialist” is a gripping new track The Edwards, a five-piece from Chicago. Captivating early with a confident sound reminiscent of Deerhunter, the effort features a slew of catching twists
New Albums
James Beastly continues to showcase consistently excellent songwriting on his third album We Should Be Animals. Born from collaborative jam sessions in
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MIDTONES combine gorgeous folk-rock dynamics with emotional thematic terrain on their third album, Mountain. The East Nashville-based quartet navigate the “midtones” of
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The Resurrection Club unveils a melodic, stylish depiction of endurance on their debut album Survival. Reconnecting decades after their Glasgow post-punk origins,
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English band FADED explores a melancholic, disjointed reality on the Out Of Season EP. This collection of tracks, deemed too dark for
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