A track released this week from Norwegian artist Robert Vendetta, “All By My Handsome Self” struts a hooky rock and retro-pop sound, thematically exploring a crumbling relationship. Bouncy pianos glide into a
New Tracks
“Something Good” is the latest from Swedish artist Rain on Monday, the project of Raimond Dagfjäll, first catching our ear with the catchy track “Kill My Love” in 2017. “Something Good” again
Strutting a charismatic, peppy vein of rock, “The Dirties” is a track released today from Lone Wild. The Nashville-based act showed a soaring vein of synth-tinged rock with previously featured tracks “Savages”
“I Get So Close” drives on hypnotic late-night synths and yearning vocals, concocting an intriguing synth-pop sound courtesy of Billy Summer. The Florida-based artist, impressing last year with the track “Fiddle Leaf
“Wicked Change” is the latest success from Expert Lovers, showing well earlier this year with tracks “Tantrum” and “Can’t Let It Go.” Spirited vocals and shimmering acoustics cast a vibrant feel throughout
“Weather” is a hazy delight from Secret Vacation, the project of Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Stephen Shapero. Sleepy guitars and vocals develop an intimate charm initially, as the entry of slight percussion coincides with
Crafting an unfolding sound with dreamy rock and folk elements, Hotspit are a band from Richmond, Virginia. Their new EP, CC, consumes with an assortment of strong songwriting, led by hypnotic vocal
“Ghosty Was Here” is an atmospheric, hypnotic track from Quiet Takes, the project of Sarah Magill. Quick-pulsing synths reflect amidst flickering acoustics as haunting vocals ask “how’s the weather on the other
New Albums
Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,
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A fantastic display of emotively impactful folk songwriting, Sirens is the debut full-length album from New York-based singer-songwriter Ryan Rickenbach. Produced by
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