New Tracks

The Retrospecter – “Dismantled”

“Dismantled” is a riveting track from The Retrospecter, the project of Cody Harris. Synth flashes and a chugging bass line accompany suave vocals to start. An infectious chorus follows, with guitars and

Lew McKenzie – “Masterpiece”

The soulful, catching “Masterpiece” is another success from Lew McKenzie, who impressed with the track “Journey” in October. “Masterpiece” infuses soul, funk, pop, and hip-hop with a creative passion, the eclectic stylistic

Cap’n Marble – “Song For Ella”

“Song For Ella” touts a consuming pop sound steeped in ’60s nostalgia, marking another success from Cap’n Marble. The duo, previously impressing with tracks like “Come 2 California” and “Bed of Sun,”

Son Silva – “Kisses II”

An atmospheric hip-hop success with catching twists and turns, “Kisses II” is a recent track from Son Silva. The London-based rapper struts a captivating flow and uniquely effective structural variation. A consuming,

Josie Lockhart – “One Second to Midnight”

With a hook lovably reminiscent of The Cure’s peppier efforts, “One Second to Midnight” is new track from Josie Lockhart. The second single from the Austin-based artist, following “Like Lightning,” “One Second

There’s Talk – “Ascension”

“Ascension” is a newly released track from There’s Talk, the Oakland-based dream-pop trio that impressed with tracks like “Give It Up,” Soundry,” and “A Slow Return” in the past. This track comes

InAbell – “It Sends Me Home”

Dreamy vocals and captivating strings lead the majestic “It Sends Me Home,” the latest from Israeli artist InAbell. The artist first caught my ear with the striking track “Fresh Honey” in 2018,

The Mighty Orchid King – “Bail Me Out”

Released last month from The Mighty Orchid King, “Bail Me Out” is a delectable psych-friendly, synth-stomping success. Reminding fondly of MGMT aesthetically, the track builds with swagger led by spacey synths and

New Albums

Heists – ‘Feral Kids’

A captivating album spanning from the fuzzy rock vigor of “Happy Accidents” to the dreamy softness within “Gaztelugatxe,” Feral Kids is a

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Bei Bei – ‘Two Moons’

Los Angeles-based virtuoso Bei Bei and London-based producer Paul Elliott celebrate the Lunar New Year with the cinematic ambient-fusion album Two Moons.

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‘ai12DIE’

Black Astronaut Records presents ai12DIE, a genre-defying mixtape exploring the consciousness of a sentient rap AI. From the defiant alt-pop of “Beep

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