New Tracks

Alfa Nova – “Woozle”

“Woozle,” the debut single from Alfa Nova, impresses with a climactic sound that infuses lush synth-fronted build-ups with excitable guitar-laden hooks. Adding a touch of disco with its rhythm section, “Woozle” excels

Albon – “Colombia Biological Reserve”

“Colombia Biological Reserve” is a soaring, shimmering track from Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Albon. From the Other Niceties EP, the track emphasizes a folk-friendly vein of pop, akin to The New Pornographers. Throughout the EP,

Gravity Circus – “Millennial Crisis, Pop Rocks!”

Released today from Dutch duo Gravity Circus, “Millennial Crisis, Pop Rocks!” shows a catchy sound guided by spirited vocals, climactic guitar/rhythm interplay, and consuming hooks. Previously impressing last month with the track

Jerry – “Cleared”

“Cleared” is a hypnotic, psychedelic folk track from new artist Jerry. Serene acoustics open with spaciousness, subsiding a bit upon the soaring, elongated vocal presence that follows. The psych-friendly, otherworldly feeling conveyed

Skygasm – “Marshmallow Lollipop”

Today marks the release of Fan Fiction, a gripping EP from husband-wife duo Skygasm. Showcasing a hypnotic range of dream-pop, shoegaze, and post-punk, Fan Fiction touts a melodic and aesthetically rich sound

Favours – “Memories”

Reflecting a consuming sound reminiscent of Prefab Sprout and wonderful sophisti-pop, “Memories” is a consuming track out today from Toronto-based duo Favours. The effort precedes their debut LP Made to Wait, out

Florence Rose – “Open Your Eyes”

A shimmering, upbeat pop success fit for easing into the weekend, “Open Your Eyes” is a delight from Florence Rose. The Tulsa, OK-based band write that “Open Your Eyes” is “meant to

Advakit – “By Your Side”

Released today from Washington DC-based musician and producer Advakit, “By Your Side” is a hooky electro-pop standout. Pulsing, ’80s-friendly synths build to a memorable hook in the first minute. “If the world

New Albums

Avaraj – ‘The Crumble’

Atlanta-based artist Avaraj delivers a deeply personal and affecting sound on new album The Crumble, which draws from heartbreak, grief, and resilience

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Omer Netzer – ‘Omer’ EP

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Omer Netzer enamors with his new self-titled, six-track EP — propelled by country-rock instincts and a creative spark he found

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Shani Weiss – ‘All About Life’ EP

Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Shani Weiss offers a heartfelt exploration of human connection on her EP All About Life, a six-track folk-rock collection reflecting

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AM Gold – ‘Bongs Not Bombs’

Hudson Valley–based duo AM Gold, the project of Aaron Magram and drummer Dana Fasano, delivers a wide-ranging rock enthrallment on their latest

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