“Take Me Somewhere” is a dreamy rock track from aoihr, the Tokyo-based project of Shunsuke Abe. The one-man band pursues a darker, more shoegaze-focused direction on this track, compared to previous releases.
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A striking debut single from Void Comp, “Come My Way” dazzles with its late-night synth atmospherics, fondly reminiscent of Junior Boys. The project of Canadian multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter David Jule, Void Comp
“Behave” is an invigorating rocker from Soheill, the Nashville-based artist who impressed last year with the single “Can’t Stop Thinking.” Crunchy guitar distortion accompanies relatively understated vocals to start, while emitting an
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
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
New Albums
Weaving delicate finger-picked guitars with sweeping orchestral power, Held Here Together showcases Janie Price’s project, Bird, at her most expansive. The release
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Fusing industrial ingenuity, post-punk intrigue, and unsettling atmospherics, Barren Mother of All is an excellently sprawling double album from Calgary-based solo project
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Slithering through psychedelic noir and angular post-punk, Ain’t No Fool is an adventurous 15-track effort from NYC-based The Mortal Prophets. The project
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Combining folk intimacy and heavy themes with lushly memorable arrangements, Freeze is a poignant seven-movement social-justice song cycle by Adrielle Bow Belle.
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