New Tracks

There’s Talk – “A Slow Return”

Lush and spacey with an entrancing melodic pull, “A Slow Return” is a memorable new track from There’s Talk. Impressing with the bathed water moon EP in 2018, the Oakland-based trio is

The Amber Bugs – “Rat Vs Mole”

Featuring a stylistically eclectic rock sound full of twists, “Rat Vs Mole” is a burst of energy from London-based quintet The Amber Bugs. The vocals relay an excitement prevalent in ska and

Take Me With You – “Stranger”

A yearning track with post-punk and new-wave appeal, “Stranger” is consuming effort from Pittsburgh-based act Take Me With You. Plucky strings and whirring synths lead into an enthusiastic vocal lead. A very

Ruven – “Alarming Times”

“Alarming Times” is a suavely infectious track from Ruven, the project of Virginia native Brian Parker. The production excels, expanding from funk-tinged, late-night pop alongside electronic and rock-forward flourishes. The eclectic yet

Soft Shelter – “Butterflies”

A new track from Soft Shelter, “Butterflies” succeeds with a lush, glistening sound. The California-based artist caught my ear in March with twangy delight “Anticipation,” and continues a melodic showcase here. Rainy-day

Sophie Coran – “Circles” (Live) (ft. Shelby Yamin)

Sophie Coran presents a more stripped-back version of her track “Circles,” featuring violinist and longtime collaborator Shelby Yamin. The mellow keys, strong vocals, and alluring strings of the original remain forces. Here

Starveya – “Let You In”

Let You In by Starveya Twangy and soaring, “Let You In” is a consuming new track from Starveya. The Los Angeles act describe the release as “sort of an anti love song,

The smallest Creature – “Would You Blink”

Magic Beans by The smallest Creature Magic Beans is the latest full-length from Cyprus-based rockers The smallest Creature. Opening track “Would You Blink” showcases their melodic, climactic qualities, traversing across psych-friendly, alt-rock

New Albums

Schau.Schou – ‘January’ EP

The impressive debut EP from Norwegian duo Schau.Schou, January stirs in its wintry atmospherics — infusing dreamy backing vocal harmonies, soft acoustic

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Derby Hill – ‘Derby Hill’ EP

Detroit-based singer-songwriter Derby Hill crafts a warmly sincere debut EP steeped in folk, country, and roots tradition. Influenced by artists including Steve

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