Tall Thief‘s “A Place I Know” was among my favorite tracks of 2020, and “Daydreaming” continues that quality, undoubtedly. Soaring vocals exude lyrical escapism amidst buzzing guitars to start, gearing toward a
New Tracks
NTHNL is the New York-based project of Jake Rudin. The project’s new album, Tranquility Studies (Vol. 1), provides a meditative, hypnotic experience that helps achieve accessing expansive states of mind. Diverse soundscapes
“Michigan” is a lovely new track from Half Bath, the Washington, DC-based project of Reed Doherty. Twangy guitars and heartfelt vocals kick off, exuding a swaying, nonchalant charm. “We’re only here for
Transporting me to a nighttime tropical cruise with its mysteriously nostalgic glow, “Where Are You Paradise?” is an engrossing new track from Mermaid in China. The Portland, OR-based act infuse a variety
A recent track from Amateur Painter, “Love Letter to My Phone” balances moody production with a hooky melodic pull. The Canadian producer, singer, and songwriter impresses throughout. Rising vocals accompany murky bass
“Grace” is a calming, euphoric listen from Gimme Gimme, the Australian brother-sister duo comprised of Esther and Will Henderson. Serene vocal swells align beautifully with the track’s optimistic string flourishes. The dual
Impressing this past September with the track “Goodbye,” Brooklyn-based band Attics show well with another single, “Granite State.” Hazy keys and lush acoustics adorn the consuming hook, as the vocals assume a
Mellow keys and emotive string flourishes set the scene on the atmospheric, evolving “topple.” The track, from Los Angeles-based artist most.unlikely, retains its consuming soundscape throughout, while strutting notable structural twists and
New Albums
Traversing post-punk psych urgency and dystopian sonic realism, Visions from the frontier is the debut EP from Noise Factory United, the UK
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The Chariot is the debut album from Minneapolis duo Sawtooth Witch, featuring fingerstyle guitarist Pat ‘Doc’ Dougherty and fiddler Haley Fleming. Drawing
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Featuring the legendary E Street Band rhythm section of drummer Max Weinberg and bassist Garry Tallent, On E Street Remix showcases the
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Blending art-punk ferocity with post-punk wit, A 1000 Words on Sound is the Leicester-based trio Boilermen‘s debut album. Their concise, punchy song
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