First catching my ear with the track “Thanks” last summer, Utah-based act Indigo Waves return with another dose of atmospheric, melodic dream-pop goodness. Per the band, “Virtual Vacation” takes inspiration from “the
New Tracks
“Living Fossils” is a newly released track from Blurred Mirror, the Amsterdam-based project of Adrián Schäfer. Dreamy, seductive synths and tender guitars build to a chilled-out vocal presence to start, evolving with
oblio‘s “This Noise Will Destroy You (Filtered Sound)” is a stellar effort that unfolds from understated elegance into enjoyable alt-rock expansion. Aesthetically, I’m fondly reminded of Deerhunter. The “unfamiliar tones of happiness,”
Showing a suave vocal lead and twangy aesthetic reminiscent of Kurt Vile, Tom Galloway‘s “Mercy of Your Mood” is a delightful new track. Its “way it’s going, I’ll be gone soon,” hook
“A Beautiful Girl In A Photograph” is a consuming track from Richard Yot, impressing a few years back with “Kings of Nothing.” This effort pursues a more synth-fronted sound. Bouncy synth/percussion establishes
Wayfinder by Mohamed Assani Mohamed Assani’s new album Wayfinder presents a hypnotic, atmospheric journey that highlights the Vancouver-based artist’s songwriting and sitar-playing abilities. The sounds of resonating sitar mesh cohesively with sounds
Overnight Flight by Todd Warner Moore Todd Warner Moore has impressed already with a multitude of albums the past few years. The engaging Love and Change released last April, while Path Overgrown
Previously impressing with the tracks “Statue” and “Good Gracious Love,” JRtheBand succeeds again with the engaging “Footprints in the Sand.” Percussive pit-pats and vibrant acoustics give way to JR’s soaring vocal power
New Albums
Hamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending
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Impressing in both its superb original songwriting and covers of Christmas classics, What Stops Time is an alluring new EP from Shiny
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Pittsburgh-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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Cambridgeshire, England-based Ellie Walker’s The Balance EP is a four-song success, weaving intimate indie-folk charm with heart-on-sleeve pop elements. Across its tracks,
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