Future Jr. casts a dreamy pop sound on “Love In Colour,” a track heavy on atmospheric production and vocal yearning. “It’s love in colour,” the artist sings during the bursting chorus, where
New Tracks
A swaying, surf-tinged pop gem with ample mood, “funny face” is another success from Scotch Mist, the NYC act impressing with past tracks like “Big Red Button” and Surfside.” Melancholic vocals and
From Essex (UK) act Smotherly Love, “Places to Be” is the captivating opener to their new EP, Predestinate Grooves. A murky, psych-friendly intrigue is apparent early. Jangly guitars and eerie synths concoct
Lush and spacey with an entrancing melodic pull, “A Slow Return” is a memorable new track from There’s Talk. Impressing with the bathed water moon EP in 2018, the Oakland-based trio is
Featuring a stylistically eclectic rock sound full of twists, “Rat Vs Mole” is a burst of energy from London-based quintet The Amber Bugs. The vocals relay an excitement prevalent in ska and
A yearning track with post-punk and new-wave appeal, “Stranger” is consuming effort from Pittsburgh-based act Take Me With You. Plucky strings and whirring synths lead into an enthusiastic vocal lead. A very
“Alarming Times” is a suavely infectious track from Ruven, the project of Virginia native Brian Parker. The production excels, expanding from funk-tinged, late-night pop alongside electronic and rock-forward flourishes. The eclectic yet
A new track from Soft Shelter, “Butterflies” succeeds with a lush, glistening sound. The California-based artist caught my ear in March with twangy delight “Anticipation,” and continues a melodic showcase here. Rainy-day
New Albums
Blurring the lines between shoegaze, alternative, and indie rock, Burning Days is the debut album from Raleigh-based band dreamscent. Released on Blank
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Infusing post-garage and post-grunge flavors into a nostalgic indie rock sound, Kinda Wild II is the twelve-track sophomore album from Shaky. The
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There’s A Song In Every Story is the latest release from the Grammy-nominated education nonprofit Kid Pan Alley. Featuring legendary artists like
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Infusing soulful R&B sensibilities with alternative guitar-forward textures, Made For Cruising is a cohesive new album from Fort Lauderdale-based artist Silky Vibe.
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