A new release from Glenn Echo, “Hearth” is a satiating, evolving folk track with string infusions and electronic-minded percussive entries. Brisk acoustics percussive pitter-patter craft an elegant beginning. Caressing vocals follow, driving
New Tracks
“Wicker Park Towing Specialist” is a gripping new track The Edwards, a five-piece from Chicago. Captivating early with a confident sound reminiscent of Deerhunter, the effort features a slew of catching twists
The second release from FM Towns, “Sweet William” showcases excellent songwriting and a rousing sound. The Suffolk (UK)-based artist touts a striking falsetto lead and knack for melodic nostalgia. “Sweet William” wastes
The Death of Me by Alice Dreamt “All Those Little Things” shows a beautiful pop-forward embrace, coming from Detroit-based artist Alice Dreamt. Dreamy acoustical strums and flourishing vocal effects open the track
Pulsing guitars and a haunting, whirring backing leads “In your bed,” a rousing rocker from Belgian artist NINU. “I’ll get you in your bed,” the vocals repeat throughout, exuding a sort of
“Ruby Jean” is the latest from Mickey Newball, who caught my ear in December with the track “Betting On Bad Weather.” Nostalgic pop charm is abundant throughout “Ruby Jean,” particularly as the
Impressing with “Mirror Man” last month, “Join My Dreams” is another success from Houston-based artist Scotty Malcolm. “If you think you know me, you gotta join my dreams,” Malcolm sings during the
“It’s OK” shows crisp, reassuring enjoyment from Glassmaps, reminding of parts Tame Impala and Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Expressive, psych-friendly guitars and pulsing bass give way to smoother, funk-tinged vocal expression to start.
New Albums
Following a career as an industrial rock vocalist, Tokyo-based Yuichi Nishikawa pivoted to composition after a vocal disorder, eventually scoring over 50
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Founded by Ed Silva in 2007, the project Cries of Redemption serves up two decades of unreleased material on the LP Patterns.
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County Durham quintet The Casbahs channel decades of British guitar-rock heritage into their excellent sophomore album, Peasants of the Show. Recorded at
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San Francisco-based collective Wreckless Strangers continues their “Ameri-Cali Soul” stylishness with Dirty Souls, a six-song EP produced by four-time Grammy winner Dave
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