The debut single from Mickey Newball, “Betting On Bad Weather” consumes with moody, soulful escalation. Sweltering vocals and hazy organs lend to an aesthetic reminiscent of Father John Misty and Cass McCombs.
New Tracks
Aesthetically reminding fondly of The Divine Comedy and Momus, with a pulsing bedroom-pop charm and synthesized glow, “I Love My Phone” is a clever delight from Hard Working Boss. “Oh, does this
A highlight from Denni Ian‘s consuming new album The Sad Saint of South End, “Killer Whales” impresses with its serenely unfolding sound. Gently pulsing keys provide a lovely accompaniment to the stirring,
“Get On By” is an enjoyably twangy track from Doc Straw & the Scarecrows, a Virginian artist crafting a memorable southern-rock sound. Lyrics reaffirm a commitment to remaining strong in tough times,
Erich Mrak again impresses, this time with the track “No Ways.” The Toronto-based artist describes the track as “what happens when you’re a drink away from collapsing and spilling your feelings, when
Touting a nostalgic new-wave sound fondly reminiscent of The Psychedelic Furs, “Danse Macabre” is a stellar track from Invisible Ensemble. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, the artist now operates from a home studio
“Paper Cups” is an environmentally conscious rocker from jjoey, the first single from the artist’s sophomore release, Oak. “Everyone is leaving trash on the ground,” the vocals repeat, with a hypnotic melodic
A beautifully murky re-imagining of Waves of Dread‘s track “Stars,” released earlier this year, the “(beach cut)” shows the band pursuing a dreamier feeling. “Initially, I wanted the song to have a
New Albums
Edinburgh-based composer and pianist Ryoka Hagiwara debuts with ICHI, a solo piano album navigating fleeting memory and fragile identity through a striking
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Led by singer-songwriter Gene Wallenstein, Berklee-based indie collective The Iddy Biddies craft an absorbing blend of psychedelic folk and melodic introspection on
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Inside Room 17 is a memorable debut for Shane Revers, a Milan, Italy-based singer-songwriter who succeeds with a compelling mixture of confessional-laden
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Minneapolis-based band The Del-Viles showcase a brisk, energized rock appeal across their debut album It’s Just a Kiss-Off. Captured live in the
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