The hypnotic “Green Eyes” is a gorgeous display of dream-pop from Boy With Apple, a new band from Gothenburg, Sweden. Ethereal synths and percussive pit-patter is joined quickly by caressing guitar tones,
New Tracks
Evoking ’60s psych-pop and folk with its serenely gripping aesthetic, “Someone’s Gotta Help Me Out” is a gem from Justin Lucas. The lush ushering of acoustics and piano is swiftly accompanied by
Cells Remain by pat keen Soaring vocals and enveloping acoustics assemble an engrossing feel throughout “Torch,” the newest track from Pat Keen. Originally from Eau Claire, WI and now based in Minneapolis,
A catchy track from Japanese act BROTHER SUN SISTER MOON, “All I Want” shows a fun take on psych-tinged pop. Alongside drummer Yusuke Okada, the act is comprised of siblings Shohei and
A stirring folk track with shades of Arthur Russell and Neil Young, “Iowa City” is a stellar track from Gold Connections. Twangy guitars and yearning vocals — “I wanna dream of you,”
Vermont-based artist Leon Ampersand thoroughly impresses with the track “I Used To Be Cool.” The murky, retrospective tone reminds fondly of Cass McCombs initially. A bouncier, illuminated allure comes after the one-minute
“They Don’t Know” is an infectious hip-hop success from Monz, featuring Darrell Medellin. A forceful lead carries into a melodic vocal hook at the 50-second mark, detailing the artistic grind. 02:11 sees
The blissfully melodic “Beauty Fades” is another success from Alex Siegel. The California-based artist has impressed in the past with tracks like “Headspin” and “Daydreaming Pilot.” “Beauty Fades” continues a hooky, mellow
New Albums
A consuming new EP from Chloe Dunn, Blossom showcases a sound steeped in dynamic allure — ranging from singer-songwriter and folk to
MoreHamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending
MoreImpressing in both its superb original songwriting and covers of Christmas classics, What Stops Time is an alluring new EP from Shiny
MorePittsburgh-based project Erro, led by multi-instrumentalist Nikki Stagel, impresses again with Shadowland, a new album that fuses shimmering pop-rock textures, ethereal dreaminess,
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