With a gorgeous folk sound, “Still Tired” marks the debut single from singer/songwriter Jared Saltiel. Aesthetically echoing the lusher efforts from Elliott Smith and Paul McCartney, “Still Tired” knits a refreshing aesthetic.
New Tracks
Soaring guitar twangs kick off “Everyone Knows” with a pleasant allure. A lushly melodic vocal presence follows, reaching soaring heights as the track progresses. San Diego-based act Odakota impress thoroughly with this
The second track from Ethan Ast, “Don’t Get Comfortable” is an engrossing track infusing soaring, spacey pop vibes with blistering psych-rock adornments. Lush verses contrast enjoyably with more bursting chorus, with a
The debut single from Mickey Newball, “Betting On Bad Weather” consumes with moody, soulful escalation. Sweltering vocals and hazy organs lend to an aesthetic reminiscent of Father John Misty and Cass McCombs.
Aesthetically reminding fondly of The Divine Comedy and Momus, with a pulsing bedroom-pop charm and synthesized glow, “I Love My Phone” is a clever delight from Hard Working Boss. “Oh, does this
A highlight from Denni Ian‘s consuming new album The Sad Saint of South End, “Killer Whales” impresses with its serenely unfolding sound. Gently pulsing keys provide a lovely accompaniment to the stirring,
“Get On By” is an enjoyably twangy track from Doc Straw & the Scarecrows, a Virginian artist crafting a memorable southern-rock sound. Lyrics reaffirm a commitment to remaining strong in tough times,
Erich Mrak again impresses, this time with the track “No Ways.” The Toronto-based artist describes the track as “what happens when you’re a drink away from collapsing and spilling your feelings, when
New Albums
…From What? marks the full-length debut of Outsideness, a collaboration between Azalias and Freidrich$. Born from a single demo, the record evolved
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A Vibrant Sea is another stirring full-length from Dortmund-based artist David Kleinekottmann, performing as Present Paradox. First catching our ears in 2022
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“Soikkola” is a transportive success from Van Sur Les, the Amsterdam-based project of composer Dmitry Surugin. Rooted in Ingrian heritage, the piece
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An alt-rock success shifting between dreamy intrigue and fuzzed-out ardor, Dystopian Days is the new album from Detroit-based artist Hey Look Listen,
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