An initially unassuming rocker, “Common Ground” offers several catching melodic shifts, and a conclusion that launches into wonderfully dazed psych-pop territory. The track is a thorough success from Elevator Small Talk. Hazy
New Tracks
“Tile” is a beautifully textural rocker from Harvey Waters, riding on hypnotic guitar twangs that escalate enjoyably alongside emotive vocals. Following the three-minute mark, an intense wave of guitar-based distortion adjusts seamlessly
Brisbane-based artist Scott Stevenson shows a wholly unique soundscape throughout “Maelstrom,” his latest track. Ghostly piano and industrial bass tones construct a haunting feel to start. Percussive additions arrive alongside nocturnal vocal
Grey Day by Powder Pink & Sweet Wrapped in a dreamy haze, “Grey Day” is a pleasing new track from Powder Pink & Sweet. Textural guitars find a comforting post-punk and shoegaze-friendly
“Take A Breath” is a hypnotic pop gem from Scoobert Doobert. The San Diego-based artist says they wrote the track “to be anti-anxiety,” — with the comforting refrain “take another breath,” showing
“Orange Sunshine” is an initially hazy rocker from Growing Pains, based in Portland, Oregon. By its second half, a flurry of anthemic, spirited guitars join with wordless vocal passion for an invigorating,
The project name, Deep Sea Research Center, suggests music fit for murky depths, where mysterious alien-like creatures frolic — and the track “Opening” meets such expectations. A sonar-like frequency lingers initially, with
Already impressing this year with tracks like “Indigo” and “Neon Niko,” Stevie Zita continues his strong 2020 with the track “Disco.” A pulsing key-laden backbone holds steady as Zita’s soaring vocal vibrancy
New Albums
Enamoring with glistening guitars, emotive strings, and melodic vocals, an impactful array of songwriting shines on Everything’s Moving, Nothing’s Changing, the debut
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Within a soulful pop and hip-hop blend, Salam Noir explores the subtle social dynamics of everyday life on her debut album, The
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Based in Miami, 21-year-old instrumentalist Conor Moore explores the tradition of American Primitivism on his debut release, Chamber Music. The album marks
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Finnish-born, Baltimore-based artist Ruut follows up her selection as the Finlandia Foundation 2026 Performer of the Year with a remastered reissue of
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