New Tracks

Scott Chasolen – “Don’t Know How”

NYC-based musician Scott Chasolen released his debut album in 2003, following many years in the jam circuit with instrumental group ulu. Since then, his solo career has blended folk, rock, and jazz

Joel Cuzzi – “Shortest Pier”

Joel Cuzzi’s new album Footprints merges the Californian singer/songwriter merging his punk-rock youth with retrospective, acoustic vibes. The album is written in tribute to Cuzzi’s friend and musician Tony Sly, the frontman

Sluka – “Hey Oh”

We featured the self-titled track from Sluka’s new album, Ready to Connect, last month — emphasizing the band’s knack for twangy acoustics, soaring melodies, and orchestral additions. The San Diego act is

Koresma – “Free”

Mellow synths and lush, distant vocals adorn the sweeping “Free,” a recently released track from Koresma (Ryan Lindberg), an electronic producer based in Asheville, North Carolina. The track’s soaring, open feel takes

Night Hikes – “Vera”

“Vera” is a striking track from Night Hikes, the Seattle duo who wowed with “Avila” in August. Olivia Godby and Matthew Farrell again impress with this dreamy, effervescent gem. Godby’s lush vocals

The Kerosene Hours – “Purple Heart”

The Kerosene Hours is the project of Los Angeles native Aaron Silverstein. The songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist shows a suavely effective sound on new track “Purple Heart,” where a haunting vocal lead

Mojave Nomads – “Is This Real?”

“Is This Real?” shows the bright, soaring pop smarts of Mojave Nomads, an act from Ogden, Utah. A charismatic, perky vocal lead builds to a pleasantly melodic chorus — “is this real?

The Criticals – “Just for the Weekend”

The Criticals churn out more catchy Strokes-esque rock on new track “Just for the Weekend,” following up last month’s “Good Lookin.” The “afraid than being more than friends,” hook plays well, especially

New Albums

NOCOLOUR – ‘NUMBERS’ EP

An intoxicating house-driven sound appeals throughout NUMBERS, the debut EP from NOCOLOUR, a duo comprising German producer Marcus Voss and Cuban-born Will

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