A fully engaging track exploring aspects of folk, pop, and prog-rock, “Bleedways” comes from San Francisco-based artist Said Sara. Impressing prior with “I Star As You” in February, singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist David Benson again
New Tracks
“The Sun Song” is the latest track from emerging duo The Kobras, formed last year in London. The “sun makes me feel,” chorus followed by shining guitar and gentle whistling, exudes warm
“Canoe” is the warming, atmospheric opener on the No Hard Feelings EP, the latest from Chicago/Atlanta-based trio Pure Intruders. The project self-released three singles in 2020, drawing praise for a blend of
“Alone Together” is a dream-pop charmer from Autumn Works, a Tampa-based artist. Glistening guitars and serene vocals craft ethereal bliss to start, the swooning vocals and guitars at the 40-second mark adding
“Hangers On” is a haunting, expansive track from Echo Hotel, a band split between London and Bristol. Emotive vocal quivers, brassy adornments, and textured guitars resemble a feeling reminiscent of later-era Talk
“Outside” enthralls with a lush bossa-nova groove and hooky melodic pull, emitting a mellow, soulful playfulness throughout. The track comes via Preston Campbell, a singer/songwriter based in San Antonio and Austin, Texas.
The stirring “Ellipses” is the latest from Love Crumbs, also catching our ears with the track “Cavalcades” in January. The Massachusetts-based group expertly blend Americana, folk, and rock alongside a powerful vocal
New Matters by Moon Sand Land “New Matters” is a satisfying track from Moon Sand Land, the project of singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jason Ross. The initial verses engage easily; clockwork-like percussion
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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