New Tracks

Divine Sweater – “2×2”

2×2 by Divine Sweater Whereas some bands struggle for a confident sound with their debut release, “2×2” presents the opposite scenario. The debut single from Boston-based act Divine Sweater, “2×2” is an

Frith – “Loud Mouth”

Frith, the project of Travis Frith Warner, released the very catchy track “Loud Mouth” today. The Los Angeles-based artist reminds of Andrew Bird in his string-tinged arsenal, especially when the chorus hits

Said Seco – “Never Really Talk About It”

Said Seco just released a new album, Thirst, this past week. Among its numerous highlights is the track “Never Really Talk About It,” a lush and entrancing success led by piano and

Private Agenda – “Instinct” + “Bedsheets”

Synth-pop duo Private Agenda released its impressive new EP, Affection, today. Its four tracks are a showcased in smart pop songwriting and tightly constructed synthesized melodies, an eclectic range of influences including

EYES EYES – “WAR”

Swedish-American pop group EYES EYES released their new track “WAR” today. It’s a twinkling, catchy success — the melodic vocals and shimmering acoustics bolstered by effervescent keys. After a minimalist beginning with

Premiere: The Asteroid Shop – “Vanished”

The Asteroid Shop impress with new track “Vanished,” which we’re happy to premiere. Led by Eric Brendo, the project impresses with a spacey vein of psych-rock, comparable to Spiritualized and Spacemen 3.

Premiere: V-Neck Sweater – “Retrieve”

We’re happy to premiere “Retrieve,” the opening track from V-Neck Sweater’s just-released EP Second Cycle (streaming below). The moniker of Jake J Brotter’s NYC-based solo recording project, V-Neck Sweater crafts dreamy bedroom

The Velvoids – “Absolutely Nothing”

“Absolutely Nothing” is an enjoyable new track from The Velvoids, a duo from Athens, Greece. Vice Lesley and Dorah X comprise the project, formed by Lesley in the early months of 2003.

New Albums

Keeley – ‘Beautiful Mysterious’

A dreamy envelopment takes hold throughout Beautiful Mysterious, the new album from Dublin-based artist Keeley. The release is a compelling thematic follow-up

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Kerrin Connolly – ‘Transitions’

Boston-based artist Kerrin Connolly envelops with a dynamic, consistently melodic sound through Transitions, their third self-released collection of songs. The release “explores

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Neacal – ‘Stranger from Long Ago’

Stranger from Long Ago is an affecting album from Neacal, melding beautiful chamber-pop orchestration with impactful lyricism exploring tragedy, feelings of imprisonment,

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