Idiot Grins – “There’s a Higher Power”

February 15, 2021

Thoughts & Prayers is the latest album from Oakland-based group Idiot Grins, a reinterpretation of the Louvin Brothers’ 1959 country-gospel album Satan is Real. Passionate vocals join throughout the album with a

Borito – “Someday”

February 12, 2021

What we Have Now by Borito Today marks the release of Borito‘s debut album, What We Have Now. The Tel Aviv-based act impressed with multiple tracks last year, “Nice & Slowly” and

Spills – “Shadowed”

February 12, 2021

A stylistic and melodic delight, “Shadowed” invigorates with a darkly consuming mixture of retrowave, post-punk, and shoegaze. The track comes via Chicago band Spills, whose new album Reflexions showcases an atmospheric sound

Delta Will – “Any Body”

February 12, 2021

A track from Delta Will‘s upcoming LP, Multitudes III, “Any Body” is a stirring effort with striking vocals and structural expansion. The initial vocal presence is one of suave retrospection, nicely aligning

Evripidis and His Tragedies – “Bitter”

February 12, 2021

Neos Kosmos by Evripidis and his Tragedies “Bitter” is a captivating synth-pop track from Barcelona-based queer artist Evripidis and His Tragedies. Also featuring Greg from NYC pop duo The Ballet, who joins

Ball Pit Witch – “Rating”

February 12, 2021

A funky success that laments losing a 5-star Uber rating, “Rating” is the latest from Ball Pit Witch, who first caught my ear last year with the excellent “Thinking of You.” Glistening

Inky Nite – “The Canyon”

February 12, 2021

A new track from Inky Nite, “The Canyon” struts a darkly nostalgic sound, featuring jangly guitars, melodic vocals, and whirring synth accompaniments. The ’80s vibes throughout are enjoyable, messhing New Wave familiarity

Owen Duff – “The One for Me You Are”

February 12, 2021

The One for Me You Are by Owen Duff The latest charmer from Owen Duff, “The One for Me You Are” breezily touts chamber-pop and folk aesthetics. Flourishing orchestral components glide majestically