“Bugs” is a soaring success from Jane Astronaut, the project of songwriter Billy Azurdia. The Inglewood-based artist shows a stirring sound with commendable tonal shifts, from spacious synth-laden moments to roaring guitar
New Tracks
A recent track from Adjective Animal, the solo project of Jon Birkholz, “Everybody Hide” allures with a melodic vocal lead and hazy guitars. Its chorus — “hide in your hobbies,” — reflects
The opening track on Better Angels, the new album from Eric H. F. Law, “Don’t Be Afraid” touts considerable stylistic charm. A brooding vocal lead is complemented by snarling guitars and backing
Reminding me fondly of The Psychedelic Furs, “Nothing” is a track from Richmond, VA-based musician Pat Absent, off the new album Tangible Absence. Weary vocals and jangly guitars craft a climactic, murky
“Waiting” is a raucously enjoyable track from Bushwick Blooze Band, a blues-rock trio. Although the band often features vocals in their material, “Waiting” is an instrumental piece, focusing on guitar work, particularly
Previously impressing with the tracks “Happy to Serve” and “Dance With Me,” California-based artist SONI shows well again with the track “Savage,” featuring Izzy Austin. SONI’s convergence of soul, R&B, and pop
The playfully hypnotic “Green Bean” is a memorable new track from Solomon Sprenger, off his new album, Say What You Know. The suave initial vocal momentum and synth-laden flashes remind fondly of
“To Be Lonely” is the latest track from Nashville-based artist Reed Gaines. Touting ample mood and soulful charisma, the track grooves with convincing replay-inducing appeal. Nocturnal, minimalist piano tones past the two-minute
New Albums
The newest record from Seattle-based quartet Guest Directors, Before You Get Broken captures a vast sonic range that balances ethereal, swirling textures
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Newly released album The Stories That You Weave showcases the self-recorded ingenuity of Phoenix-based artist Thomas Young, performing as Victims of the
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Merging dynamic acoustic piano, evolving vocals, and modern electronic textures, Perfect Timing is the excellent fourth studio record from Toronto-based artist Dylan
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A compelling new EP from Yorkshire-based Les Gillon & The Agents Of Karma, After Party Sunrise radiates a cinematic folk-pop elegance. With
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