Composer and painter Allan Jamisen balances personal introspection and dazzling electro-pop infectiousness on “Gotta Do,” a new single that transforms a simple phrase into a hypnotic reflection on survival, self-preservation, and collective
New Tracks
A downright infectious sound presents itself on Shell Pink‘s new track “Weird Fish,” quickly swelling from dreamy synths into a bass-forward pulse and an “I’ll swim for you” adoring vocal proclamation. The
NYC-based synthpop riser Mykola engages with new single “Always Lead to You,” a self-produced breakup confessional that twists the trope by casting himself as the chaotic ex — equal parts vulnerable, impulsive,
Fusing delicate folk textures and personal lyrical enthrallment, “Let You In” is a gorgeous debut single from Seth Mackey, originally from Toronto and now based in NYC. Themes draw from family trauma
A momentum-filled, stylish pop success, STARR‘s “CORVETTE CANDY” channels insatiable desire and first-meeting excitement within a pulsating synth-ready infectiousness. STARR’s vocals cohesively shift between debonair vocal yearning — “I need a man
Alternating seamlessly from soulful yearning to charismatic rock outpourings, “Losing Sleep” is a newly released track from Bianca Jazmine. “Feel my soul aching, draw into myself, lost in the feelings I used
A captivating success from horanVi, “Loving Arms” immerses with its beautiful, soulful vocal performance and steadily evolving range of instrumentation — spanning from heart-tugging strings to jazzy percussive flair. The project of
Columbus, Ohio-based band Spirit of the Bear show a memorable rock and pop synergy with “Bomb Family” and “Terrible Truth,” two tracks that showcase the band’s gift for pairing emotional weight with
New Albums
A sprawling multicultural masterwork, Octopus Fox is the third solo album from Shu Lee. Embracing the multi-faceted DIY music tradition, this ambitious
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Driven by an array of moody electronics, heavy rhythmic pulses, and haunting vocals, WAR is a compelling new three-track release from Athens,
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An excellent debut album from The Quiet North, the project of Norwegian producer Fredrik Kristiansen, Stillness Is A Sound traverses enjoyably across
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An enjoyably sprawling rock sound enamors on Kansas-based band Suneaters‘ double album Suneaters V: Heroic Dose, delivering an authentic blend of stylistic
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