An ardent showing from Cass & Crossland, “The Death of Maggie Simon” shows the Phoenix-based duo’s songwriting might. Stirring strings, intermingling vocal harmonies, and serene acoustics join for a naturally engaging folk
New Tracks
Julian Dinwoodie‘s “Up N down Til the End” shows a consuming, emotive folk sound with moving orchestral flourishes. The Los Angeles-based songwriter/producer impressed with the track “Madness Over Might” in October. With
Following up Wa’el‘s impressive debut single, “Come by and We’ll Talk All Night” rides on a deep, psychedelic groove. A pulsing bass line converges with serene vocals, as percussion intensifies approaching the
A rousing track from Cape Town rocker Tall Thief, “A Place I Know” swelters with a rising sound. A blast of guitars at the 50-second mark leads into a heightened vocal presence,
A serenely enthralling dream-pop showing, “Better Days” is another resonating success from Kevin Kaho Tsui. First catching my ear with “Gone” in April, “Better Days” casts a similarly lush spell. Delicate, hypnotic
Courtesy of Brooklyn-based act Hypnagogic Garden, “Mysterium Cosmographicum” touts a creative pop sound with fun hooks throughout. The strings at 01:20 generate a sort of warm nostalgia (reminding me, at least, of
“Always Late” impresses with a murky rock sound, marked by both delicate dream-pop twangs and darkly invigorating guitar swells. The track, from Pleasure Nature, oozes with atmospheric engrossment. Especially as the vocals
A laid-back, twangy delight, “Burnt Coffee” is a new track from Vern Matz, standing out in the past with tracks like “Shelby Park” and “Skyscrapers.” “‘Burnt Coffee’ is about a failing high
New Albums
London-based band The Mad Mile show a consuming sound throughout their debut album Legroom, emitting a grippingly dynamic rock appeal — traversing
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On the album mother’s day, Canadian singer-songwriter Suzanne Jarvie transforms deep-seated grief into a landscape where folk and Americana intertwine with a
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Dose is a fiery psych-rock standout from Galveston, TX-based band India Tigers in Texas. This sophomore album blends organic spontaneity with infectious
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Japanese rockers The Submerged capture their acclaimed, modern live experience on their mini album Fabrica. Operating primarily within VRChat, a massive social
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