A swaying, surf-tinged pop gem with ample mood, “funny face” is another success from Scotch Mist, the NYC act impressing with past tracks like “Big Red Button” and Surfside.” Melancholic vocals and
New Tracks
From Essex (UK) act Smotherly Love, “Places to Be” is the captivating opener to their new EP, Predestinate Grooves. A murky, psych-friendly intrigue is apparent early. Jangly guitars and eerie synths concoct
Lush and spacey with an entrancing melodic pull, “A Slow Return” is a memorable new track from There’s Talk. Impressing with the bathed water moon EP in 2018, the Oakland-based trio is
Featuring a stylistically eclectic rock sound full of twists, “Rat Vs Mole” is a burst of energy from London-based quintet The Amber Bugs. The vocals relay an excitement prevalent in ska and
A yearning track with post-punk and new-wave appeal, “Stranger” is consuming effort from Pittsburgh-based act Take Me With You. Plucky strings and whirring synths lead into an enthusiastic vocal lead. A very
“Alarming Times” is a suavely infectious track from Ruven, the project of Virginia native Brian Parker. The production excels, expanding from funk-tinged, late-night pop alongside electronic and rock-forward flourishes. The eclectic yet
A new track from Soft Shelter, “Butterflies” succeeds with a lush, glistening sound. The California-based artist caught my ear in March with twangy delight “Anticipation,” and continues a melodic showcase here. Rainy-day
Sophie Coran presents a more stripped-back version of her track “Circles,” featuring violinist and longtime collaborator Shelby Yamin. The mellow keys, strong vocals, and alluring strings of the original remain forces. Here
New Albums
Recorded in the intimate setting of his Phoenix apartment, New York-born artist Bobrosia delivers a sprawling, spiritual exploration of atmosphere and melodically
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Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary artist Emily Daccarett enthralls with both emotional power and electronic-pop atmospherics on the newly released EP, Another World. Its
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Buffalo, NY-based band Witty Tarbox excel with a timeless-sounding rock allure throughout their new album, Midnight Sun. Recorded live to 16-track reels
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Norwegian composer and vocalist Eivind Buene blurs the lines between biography and performance on his latest release, Personal Best. Featuring Trio Accanto
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