New Tracks

Alpha23 – “Reel Ones” + “Re-Up”

Kicking off the year with the excellent “Ease Up,” Atlanta-based Alpha23 has released a steady stream of singles since. “Reel One” and “Reel Ones” showed a deftly unique vein of hip-hop with

KAMILITA – “KAMILITA”

Kamilita continues showcasing a uniquely consuming vein of electro-pop on a new self-titled track, released with the video above. Echoing guitars join the initial vocal presence, with lushly sweeping synths whispering past

Mark Henes – “What Could You Be Right Now?”

“What Could You Be Right Now?” is a newly released track from Mark Henes, the Nashville-based artist who impressed previously with “Ghost Train” and “Arm Full of Roses.” “What Could You Be

Gallowayyys – “RM-1711”

“RM-1711” is a gripping track from Gallowayyys, who impressed with “Cold Showers” in March. The project, now based in Dallas, is one of the most exciting I’ve come across this year —

Closing Eyes – ‘Eternal Fidelity’ LP

After impressing with one of the year’s best tracks in psych-pop gem “How Do You Smile?,” Norwegian band Closing Eyes have released their second album, Eternal Fidelity. Released via Bergen-based labels Blanca

Favours – “Lux Luv”

“Lux Luv” is a superb track released today from Favours, a duo from Toronto comprised of Alex Zen and Jacq Andrade. Murky vocals and prancing synths establish a mysterious soundscape to start,

Mini Trees – “Want Me To Stay”

“Want Me To Stay” is a striking track from Mini Trees, the project of Los Angeles-based musician Lexi Vega. Aesthetically reminiscent of Mitski’s ability to grow lushly chugging verses into soaring pop

Sleepy House – “Livin”

California-based duo Sleepy House groove into the weekend with the release of “Livin,” a soulfully infectious single. The project already impressed last month with the track “concussed.” Whereas “concussed.” showed a quivering,

New Albums

Avaraj – ‘The Crumble’

Atlanta-based artist Avaraj delivers a deeply personal and affecting sound on new album The Crumble, which draws from heartbreak, grief, and resilience

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Omer Netzer – ‘Omer’ EP

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Omer Netzer enamors with his new self-titled, six-track EP — propelled by country-rock instincts and a creative spark he found

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Shani Weiss – ‘All About Life’ EP

Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Shani Weiss offers a heartfelt exploration of human connection on her EP All About Life, a six-track folk-rock collection reflecting

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AM Gold – ‘Bongs Not Bombs’

Hudson Valley–based duo AM Gold, the project of Aaron Magram and drummer Dana Fasano, delivers a wide-ranging rock enthrallment on their latest

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