Akshara Music Ensemble was formed in 2008 by Carnatic musician, composer, and educator Bala Skandan, who infuses classical Carnatic (South Indian) ragas and talas with jazz improv, world music, and various modern
New Tracks
Playful vocals and a variety of instrumentation – from harmonica to accordion – comprise the colorful track “Forget About Yesterday”, a new one from Ajay Mathur, who was featured in 2016 for his
Previously impressing with the catchy single “Frame of Mind” last year, Sam Levin is back at it with the equally engaging “First World Problems”. The track works off a minimalist snare beat
“Crossing Corners” is a just-released track from Pennsylvania singer/songwriter Kyle Meadows, who previously impressed on the tracks “Low Time Call” and “Goin’ Down“. It may be his most captivating and eclectic to
Hailing from Newcastle upon Tyne, Idle Hands is a new act whose debut single “Swarm of Fear” is a beautiful success. Trickling acoustics and a somber touch of strings lead into a
“Fire” is a single off Sgmaniak’s debut album No Sleep, which releases on Friday. The track touts quite the structural adventure, beginning with a nocturnal electro-pop groove with a funky R&B tinge.
Released in the past week, “Stay” is a hook-y and upbeat new single from Vaarwell, meshing trickling dream-pop guitars with melodic vocals and pulsating synth work. The Lisbon-based act mixes their appreciation
Dublin producer/instrumentalist Sal Dulu made a striking impression with the track “Tyko” in January, touting a versatile sound that ranged from Twin Peaks-esque darkness to energetic J-Pop inspiration and dubstep. The atmosphere
New Albums
Oslo-based band von Krogh depict the turbulent aspect of life’s ups and downs within an emotive production on their new album WAVES.
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Consuming in its stylishly foreboding rock, folk, and Americana interweaving, Too Many Ghosts is the new album from CoyoteBear, a band based
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Asheville, NC-based band The Silver Doors captivate with an eclectic rock appeal on their self-titled album. From concise punk outputs to anthemic
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Los Angeles-based musician and producer Cormac Liotta unveils a fuzzy, melodic rock charm across the three-song EP, I Bought A New Pedal.
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