First catching our ear with the eclectic track “Commit” last year, DERYK G. impresses this time with “Damian.” The smooth, title-referencing hook succeeds with a lushly melodic sway, as the ensuing verses
New Tracks
A creative, ever-shifting success from Maya Yenn, “How Much Sadness Can You Swallow?” engages with both bright pop hooks and darkly atmospheric turns. A creeping, more ominous progression at the forefront builds
“In Your Hands” is one of several highlights from Killed by The Architects‘ debut self-titled album. The Chicago-based artist channels a convincing sound steeped in rock and post-punk, citing influences like DIIV,
An escalating southern rock charmer, “Wild Rose” opens Bad Whiskey, the latest album from Nikki Wozzo & The Bad Whiskey. The Los Angeles-based artist blends rock, country, and blues throughout the album
A bright, soaring blend of folk and pop from Nashville-based artist Will Jackson, “Good Enough” is an accessibly melodic success. The track comes via his latest album, Songs From the Briarpatch. “If
Showing a dreamy folk sound with mystique, “Second Chance” is a recent track from Furs, the project of South London-based Fursey Rossi. The artist’s earlier material found inspiration from video games Rossi
A stirring track out today from Ryan Manchester, “Closer” evolves from passionate folk into an aesthetically intriguing second half, adorned by atmospheric synths. The beginnings are quaint, with emotive vocals and trickling
“Low Cut” shows another consuming sound from Fried Dough, the Toronto-based project impressing previously with the tracks “Pushy” and “Bones.” The second single in Fried Dough’s latest series of releases, “Low Cut”
New Albums
Scott Moran delivers an emotionally riveting album on Sixth of the Six, a poignant journal chronicling the international abduction of his daughter,
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London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,
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Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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