New Tracks

Someone/Anyone – “Turning on Each Other”

A creative whirlwind from Someone/Anyone, featuring multiple vocalists and bustling brass/synth interplay, “Turning on Each Other” is a standout release. The synth fragments and “will I ever be free,” vocal refrain gives

Harkness – “Tornado”

“Tornado” is a melodic rocker steeped in mood and stellar production, the latest from Toronto-born artist Harkness. The multi-instrumentalist makes constant entertainment throughout the track’s four minutes, integrating chiming bells, orchestral flourishes,

Lilan Kane – “TKMO”

The soulful “TKMO” (Time Keeps Moving On) is an engrossing track from Lilan Kane, inspired by the artist’s “love for Roy Ayers.” Smooth, mellow vocals express in several layers, as suave guitars

Anni Pohto – “DEEP”

Helsinki-based singer/songwriter Anni Pohto shows an enjoyably evolving pop sound on recent track “DEEP.” Plucky keys and a mysterious vocal tone engross in the beginning, with percussive additions past the mid-point breathing

Vajra – “Sever The Tie”

Exemplary of the intense, hard rock sound presented from NYC-based act Vajra, “Sever The Tie” comes via Vajra’s new EP, Irkalla. A bustling rhythm section pairs with passionate vocals to start, generating

The Rungs – “Not In Love”

“Not In Love” is another dreamy pop success from Brooklyn-based project The Rungs, impressing previously with tracks like “King of Books” and “Right Rooms.” Achieving a soundscape that will sound lovably familiar

brushstroke – “Lucid”

First catching my ear in October with “Freeze,” Philly-based artist brushstroke impresses again, this time with “Lucid.” Showing a sound steeped in soul and R&B influence, with a hypnotic psych-rock appeal, the

New Albums

Radium88 – ‘Beauty is Lies’

Beauty is Lies is the ambitious, atmospheric new album from Nottingham, UK-based duo Radium88. Reckoning with the emerging cultural embrace of artificial

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Tamer Sağcan – ‘Home: Roots’

Home: Roots is an absorbing four-track instrumental EP by Turkish composer and author Tamer Sağcan. Built on original classical guitar compositions, the

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Hot Hail! – ‘Hope In Hell’

Hope In Hell is the memorable sophomore full-length from Hot Hail!, the solo project of Seattle-based artist Billy Sigil. Filtering authoritarian anxiety

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Noah Suarez – ‘The Aeronaut!’

The Aeronaut! is a captivating art-rock concept album from Toronto-based filmmaker and musician Noah Suarez. Poignant in its release following the recent

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