On their upcoming album Artefact, Johan Agebjörn and Mikael Ögren craft the unofficial soundtrack to Arthur C. Clarke’s science fiction novel Rendezvous With Rama. Every track is inspired by a chapter in
New Tracks
Crumble by Coral Grief “Crumble” is an impressive first single from Coral Grief, a Seattle-based dream-pop project comprising Lena Farr-Morrissey and Sam Fason. Captivating, dreamy vocals from Farr-Morrissey are complemented by an
The newly released “Sunday Driving” is a shimmering and hooky rocker from Bay Area act Pretty in Between, from the project’s upcoming eponymous debut LP (out 5/14). The “fire is raging on,”
Vancouver-based musician Echo Frame crafts a catchy, dreamy vein of surfy rock on recent track “Belladonna.” Swooning vocals and twangy guitar lead a catching intro, the smooth vocal emergence thereafter meshing enjoyably
“Perfect Afternoon” comes via Cosmic Sleepovers, the project of Mason Wang. Lush organs and gentle guitar twangs craft an intriguing soundscape, exuding a Twin Peaks sort of nostalgia. Wang’s melancholic vocal yearning
Spanish artist Sandra Iris impresses with new track “I’m Trash.” Enjoyably navigating from unrequited yearning to cathartic confidence, Iris’ vocals exude a consuming Gwen Stefani-like vibe amidst an assortment of bird chirping,
A striking new track from MIHI NIHIL‘s new album, “Gold” is an evolving psychedelic rocker with aesthetic and melodic appeal. Sludgy bass and lingering guitars complement a sweltering vocal ascension to start.
A beautiful slice of soulful R&B with a variety of interesting twists, “High On The Ceiling” comes from RGB, a Tel-Aviv based band formed in 2019. Concise synth trickles and a mellow
New Albums
Following a career as an industrial rock vocalist, Tokyo-based Yuichi Nishikawa pivoted to composition after a vocal disorder, eventually scoring over 50
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Founded by Ed Silva in 2007, the project Cries of Redemption serves up two decades of unreleased material on the LP Patterns.
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County Durham quintet The Casbahs channel decades of British guitar-rock heritage into their excellent sophomore album, Peasants of the Show. Recorded at
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San Francisco-based collective Wreckless Strangers continues their “Ameri-Cali Soul” stylishness with Dirty Souls, a six-song EP produced by four-time Grammy winner Dave
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