A nostalgic alt-rock cut from Alcopops‘ DEVIL EP, “Seventy Two” bridges power-pop and shoegaze with a fuzzy, melodic pull. The Portland (OR)-based band navigate with jangly yearning in the first half, the
New Tracks
Touting a soulful pull with the entrancing vocals and sensuous lyrics, “Show Me Love” is the solo debut from Toronto/Montreal-based Yzabo. Twangy guitars and sweltering backing organs concoct ’70s soul nostalgia to
A haunting track from Calgary-based musician and producer Tawni Bias, “Two Poodles One Cake” enthralls with emotively ghostly vocals, brass flourishes, and stirring guitar work. The underlying acoustics and brass spurts are
Atlanta-based indie-pop quartet Vectralux show their bright and anthemic side on “Hidden Days,” from their new album Each Morning and the Morning Thereafter. Glistening synth arpeggios kickstart the track alongside chirpy guitars
The confident, hype-ready “Activated” is a new track from J’Moris. The Hillsboro, TX-based rapper has impressed previously with tracks like “Make It Look Easy” and “Off the Porch.” A gliding piano-driven beat
The lushly glistening “Fifth” is a hooky new track from Ghetto Garden, also featuring Boy Bloom. Dreamy synths combine with the “nice to meet you,” lyrical opening for an inviting glow, swiftly
“A Pickle” is a gripping new track from 26fix. The punchy bass line and twangy guitar expressions craft a melodic intro alongside playful key adornments. “I wanted something more,” the vocals let
Playing a soulful approach to downtempo electronic pop, “Autophagy” is a consuming track from Minnesota-based artist CAIRNS. The lush bass line and stutter-y synth energy contrast enjoyably, the vocals seamlessly shifting between
New Albums
Chicago-based singer-songwriter Sacha Mullin embraces a stylish pop-forward direction on Social Touch, his fourth album, balancing art-rock sophistication with sleek synth-pop hooks
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Blue Drops is the excellent debut full-length from Toronto-based band Azure Rose, showcasing a hazy blend of dream pop, shoegaze, and jangly
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Kwasi masterfully fuses alternative hip-hop, punk, indie, and emo-rock on Outstanding MISFIT, a fourteen-track debut album tracing the volatile relationship between the
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Technicolour delights in a variety of heartfelt, hooky pop creations from Sydney-based singer-songwriter Holly Wild, embracing the full spectrum of love, vulnerability,
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