Last Companion by Max Gowan “Pitter Patter” shows the consuming, affecting sound of Max Gowan, producing a guitar-forward meshing of rock and folk. There are shades of The Replacements in the aesthetic.
New Tracks
Released today from Barry Carroll, “Better” is an upbeat folk-pop gem. Impressing with the track “Faye” last month, Carroll continues to show an accessible, melodic sound. “Better” pursues a more organic folk
Embers in Snow is a rock project based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, led by musician and producer Rakat Zami (previously known for work with acts like Indalo, Nemesis, and Shironamhin). “Moires” is the
The gorgeous “Half Pair (Song of the Muse)” is a journey of a track from Half Pair, a Germany-based project led by guitarist and singer Maximilian Stephan. In addition to writing the
Redesigner EP by Tequila Sirens “Drums Keep Bangin'” is a captivating rocker from Tequila Sirens, the new project from Shaun Curran (formerly of Soft Pyramids). The project’s new Redesigner EP was written
The dreamy “Corinna” comes via Jonny Herman, an artist based in Norwich, UK. The reflective vocal backing approaching the one-minute mark plays with infectious anticipation, satisfyingly leading into a series of jangly
Firmly catching my ear in March with the very catchy track “Cool To Be Unhappy,” Elephant Castle returns with another melodic gem. “My Muse” ascends from psych-pop charm in the verses to
Described by the artist as “a hopeful song about fighting back against forces that keep you down,” “Kings and Cattle” is the latest from Austin Bullock. Impressing earlier this year with the
New Albums
To Whom It May Concern is a memorable new album from London-based artist Paul Claxton, succeeding across an array of jangly rockers,
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The impressive debut EP from Norwegian duo Schau.Schou, January stirs in its wintry atmospherics — infusing dreamy backing vocal harmonies, soft acoustic
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Laguna Beach-based act Acid Smoothies, the solo project of multi-instrumentalist Paul Dunne, unleashes a fuzz-forward rock ferocity on new album Carts in
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Detroit-based singer-songwriter Derby Hill crafts a warmly sincere debut EP steeped in folk, country, and roots tradition. Influenced by artists including Steve
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