Enthusiastic brass and string-laden pulsing flourishes throughout the exciting “The Occasion,” a recent track from Toronto-based artist Harkness, impressing in March with “Tornado.” The brass/string push rides alongside rising vocals, swelling to
New Tracks
Certainly achieving its namesake, “Standing Out From The Crowd” is a creative, infectious entry from Japanese artist springtide. The track comes via springtide’s new EP, Remixed and Reconstructed, providing twists on previously
New York-based rapper I am TIM shows excellently on new track “big cat fears.” A nocturnal, murky beat with a whispery backing synth and heavy rhythmic pulse complement a lush vocal lead.
“Desire” is a memorable track meshing R&B yearning with scorching rock guitars, from SNTGO, a singer/songwriter and producer from Barcelona, Spain. Slight guitar fragments and building vocals, reminiscent of James Blake, start
“Always Be the King” is a rousing rocker from Wise John, via the artist’s new album A Wonderful World. Chiming bells quickly give way to an expansive rock production, with electrifying guitars
Amsterdam-based singer/songwriter Ad Vanderveen shows his strongly authentic vocal presence and folk sound on recent track “Release,” from the album of the same name. The album’s ten original tracks show an emotive
A chilled-out electro-pop success from Sup?, “I Quit” features a lush synth backing and tropical key-like resonance. Slowed-down, tender vocals accompany with melodic satisfaction, punctuating with an affirmative “I quit.” The reflective
Out today from Kekko, “Dreaming Life” is another consuming dream-pop success from the Singapore-based husband/wife duo, who impressed with the track “Past Lives” last month. Both of these tracks come from the
New Albums
Blending orchestral chambergaze with melancholic fuzz rock, Breach is the stunning debut album from Detroit-based ensemble harper. The album’s title track opens
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A conceptual, modular synthesis experiment, life is the artistic new album from Brooklyn-based project ko.valainen. Dividing human existence into eight distinct states
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An affecting debut album drawn from genuine reflections and life changes, Catharsis Caught is an introspective standout from Dave Des. Sparked by
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An ethereal collection of eleven instrumental tracks, Total Tranquility is the soothing new-age album from Germany-based composer Kirk Monteux Mysoftmusic. Fusing analog
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