New Tracks

COOL HEAT – “Tender”

“Tender” is a consuming track from COOL HEAT, a Chicago-based project. A nocturnal, dreamy quality is apparent from the get-go with the lush vocals and guitar jangles. Much of the track’s second

Wes Chiller – “Ladybug”

“Ladybug” is a fun, no-frills rocker bound to get stuck in your head. Acoustical shuffles and a surf-friendly guitar twang complement suave vocals, gearing toward the irresistible “little ladybug,” chorus. The bouncy

sweater boy – “Boys”

Touting a melodic jangle-pop vibe alongside vocal yearning, “Boys” is a very pleasing introduction to sweater boy. The project’s debut single rides initially on a bass-fronted suaveness, with guitars and retrospective vocals

The Brush – “Squeeze & Turn”

The Brush had me smitten in February with the lovely track “Where,” reminding me strikingly of Talk Talk, one of my favorites. Los Angeles-based musician/filmmaker Aaron Alan Mitchell is back with another

The Hildys – “Water Won’t Flow”

“Water Won’t Flow” shows climactic songwriting from The Hildys, a band from Denton (TX). Coming from new EP Kudos, the track builds from dreamy retrospection into enjoyably raucous rock. Lazy-day vibes in

Damien McFly – “Vega”

Bustling, anthemic percussion, lively acoustics, and pleasant twinkles give “Vega” an accessible feel to start. The track from Damien McFly satisfies throughout. More solemn, acoustical-accompanied vocals comprise the first series of verses

Personal Igloo – “Time To Be”

From Auckland-based songwriter and producer Personal Igloo, “Time To Be” is a bouncy pop track described by the artist as “about the realisation of the times we live in, and how we

New Albums

iNL83 – ‘Cut Scenes’

A dynamic hip-hop success with a futuristic electro-pop allure, Cut Scenes is a riveting album from iNL83. Each of its tracks resemble

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Nick Jaina – ‘The Monster Mash’

The new album from Nick Jaina, The Monster Mash showcases a spacious guitar-led sound that melodically frames lyrics exploring self-reflection, personal fragmentation,

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Dim Petals – ‘Bilmiyorum’

The second single from Dim Petals’ forthcoming debut album, “Bilmiyorum” presents an immersive, atmospheric sound from the Hamburg, Germany-based project. Their style

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