New Tracks

Amaury Laurent Bernier – “Groundhog May”

Amaury Laurent Bernier shows a charming pop sound throughout new album 34 Days in Lockdown. Written, recorded, produced, and mixed in the referenced time-frame, the seven tracks show a pop-friendly whimsy with

Maybird – “The Story”

Bird Sides EP by Maybird “The Story” is a rousing rocker from Maybird, whose sound fondly reminds me of early Supergrass. Off the Rochester-based band’s new EP Bird Sides, “The Story” wastes

Nightlife Anonymous – “Crime”

A suavely effective track with psychedelic and funk components, “Crime” is a stellar output from Nightlife Anonymous, the solo project of Toronto-based songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Nick Topfer. The notably alluring “it’s easy,” chorus sees

Päter – “Sleep”

An anthemic rock track alternating between retrospective verses and a roaring chorus, “Sleep” is a track from Päter, off their debut self-produced EP, SOLE. The track’s “catch a cold breath,” halting at

Lara Taubman – “Desert Boy”

Revelation by Lara Taubman (July 10 CD&LP) Revelation is the new album from New York-based folk musician Lara Taubman. Recorded in Wolfe Island, Canada with Wolfe Island Records founder and producer Hugh

Grey Oakes – ‘Introvert’ EP

North Carolina-based artist Grey Oakes impresses with his new Introvert EP, a melodic showing of pop-friendly R&B. Among the EP’s highlights, “Jetta” is an accessible entry point, serving nicely as the opener.

Theresa Lucia – “Boxes”

Brookyln-based singer/songwriter Theresa Lucia impresses with her debut EP, Boxes. A heartfelt release with accessible alternative-folk tendencies, Boxes shows commendable range within this sphere, from the acoustical shimmering of the self-titled track

New Albums

Echomatica – ‘Echomatica’

A self-titled stunner of a debut album, Echomatica finds the New Zealand-based band excelling with a fervent, hooky blend of dreamy synths

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