A dream-pop gem from Los Angeles-based act Cruisers, “Hold On Tightly” consumes with captivating vocals and twangy, enveloping guitar bursts. The duo of Danny Torres and vocalist Ieva Berberian impress throughout, touting
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The beautifully consuming “Comete” is a new track from Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Sean James. Graceful acoustics and vocals comprise an inviting introduction, reminiscent of Paddy McAloon’s folk-forward offerings. Expansion with chamber-pop fervor shows
“Tarot” is a satiating rocker with psych-friendly elements, from Atlanta-based five-piece Rujen. The psych-friendly sensibilities are especially apparent shortly after the two-minute turn, when a caressing bass line, spacey guitars, and twinkling
Expanding from suave synth-tinged contemplation into excitably hooky effervescence, “Ramon” is a track from Oakland-based duo Soft People, off their new album Absolute Boys. Cleverly, the track incorporates several lyrical Beatles references,
“Amy” shows stellar songwriting and an alluring, evolving sound, ranging from folk-friendly intimacy to expansive orchestral sweeps. Portland, OR-based composer and vocalist Kelly Schenk touts captivating songwriting throughout, with an abundance of
Showing a rousing rock sound with a passionate vocal lead, reminiscent of Placebo, “Black Lotus” is a new track from Chicago-based solo project Midwestern Dirt. The track comes via Midwestern Dirt’s new
“One Man Band” is a fun showing from Ostrich, a group from Liverpool (UK). Fleeting saxophone give way to twinkling keys in an enjoyably expansive intro. A thick bass line joins with
The delightfully funky “Mavis” is the latest track from Tim Mellins & the Ten Percenters, who impressed with the track “Too Much Running” in May. “Mavis” starts with a tinge of synths
New Albums
Hamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending
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Impressing in both its superb original songwriting and covers of Christmas classics, What Stops Time is an alluring new EP from Shiny
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Pittsburgh-based project Erro, led by multi-instrumentalist Nikki Stagel, impresses again with Shadowland, a new album that fuses shimmering pop-rock textures, ethereal dreaminess,
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Cambridgeshire, England-based Ellie Walker’s The Balance EP is a four-song success, weaving intimate indie-folk charm with heart-on-sleeve pop elements. Across its tracks,
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