The Wash – “Cat”

March 16, 2021

A haunting track from The Wash‘s debut self-titled album, “Cat” impresses with its atmospheric vein of understated rock. Ghostly guitar trickles bear a fond likeness to Radiohead. Delicately emotive vocals join seamlessly,

DUDE, MY DUDE – “Loser”

March 16, 2021

Bursting with hooky ’90s rock nostalgia, “Loser” is an anthemic success from DUDE, MY DUDE, the duo of Benjamin Lyth and Matthieu Thienpont. Their debut single firmly succeeds with a contagious throwback

Beach Fuzz – “The Difference Between”

March 15, 2021

A fun rocker from Philly band Beach Fuzz, “The Difference Between” is their first foray into a psychedelic sound — embracing “more synths and spacey FX” than previous releases. Bursting guitar tones

Thai Food – “Swiss Alps”

March 15, 2021

Bay Area act Thai Food show eclectic charm throughout “Swiss Alps,” traversing from suave rock into brass-forward jazz and funk. An expansion at the one-minute mark shows strong melodic pull. The “why

The Palava – “He Fell At The First Hurdle”

March 15, 2021

“He Fell At The First Hurdle” is the latest track from The Palava, a five-piece based in York (UK). The initial verses conjure a sort of British rock nostalgia — parts The

Shiloh Mae – “Smoke Signals”

March 15, 2021

“Smoke Signals” is a newly released track from Shiloh Mae, an emerging Bay Area singer/songwriter. The initial lyrics convey a retrospective yearning, with lushly entrancing vocals and dreamy acoustics assembling enjoyably. The

Premiere: Chris Portka – ‘Hey buddy, can you spare $74k / year?’

March 15, 2021

Releasing this Thursday from Chris Portka, Hey buddy, can you spare $74k / year? finds the Oakland-based artist traversing across a variety of soundscapes and styles. Per Portka, the eight tracks throughout

Dan Friese – “Time To Sing”

March 12, 2021

“Time To Sing” is a captivating folk track out today from Dan Friese, the first single from his forthcoming album, Somewhere Brighter. “Won’t you help me wake up my heart,” Friese opens