New Tracks

Billy Summer – “I Get So Close”

“I Get So Close” drives on hypnotic late-night synths and yearning vocals, concocting an intriguing synth-pop sound courtesy of Billy Summer. The Florida-based artist, impressing last year with the track “Fiddle Leaf

Expert Lovers – “Wicked Change”

“Wicked Change” is the latest success from Expert Lovers, showing well earlier this year with tracks “Tantrum” and “Can’t Let It Go.” Spirited vocals and shimmering acoustics cast a vibrant feel throughout

Secret Vacation – “Weather”

“Weather” is a hazy delight from Secret Vacation, the project of Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Stephen Shapero. Sleepy guitars and vocals develop an intimate charm initially, as the entry of slight percussion coincides with

Hotspit – “Epitaph” + “CC”

Crafting an unfolding sound with dreamy rock and folk elements, Hotspit are a band from Richmond, Virginia. Their new EP, CC, consumes with an assortment of strong songwriting, led by hypnotic vocal

Quiet Takes – “Ghosty Was Here”

“Ghosty Was Here” is an atmospheric, hypnotic track from Quiet Takes, the project of Sarah Magill. Quick-pulsing synths reflect amidst flickering acoustics as haunting vocals ask “how’s the weather on the other

eliza elliott – “Go Outside!”

“Go Outside!” rides on a bouncy synth-pop charm, lyrically contrasted by a season-ending yearning. NYC-based artist eliza elliott incorporates backing acoustics and melodic vocals alongside the playful synth tones, escalating rhythmically during

The Go Rounds – “Harpees”

A new track from Michigan-based band The Go Rounds, “Harpees” stirs with a haunting vocal chilliness and shimmering, textural build. The vocal rise past the one-minute mark conjures feelings reminiscent of Wild

StanLei – “Recognised”

A.I.P.O.D. (Artist in process of development) by StanLei Showing an intriguing soulful pop sound led by mellow keys and cello flourishes, “Recognised” is a new track from StanLei. Following an atmospheric initial

New Albums

Friend – ‘Trash’

Friend‘s consuming album Trash is a deliberately varied solo production, conceived over six years with each song taking shape around a distinct

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Bollard – ‘HEAT’

An eclectic rock success, Bollard‘s new album HEAT moves between post-punk steadiness, dreamy reflections, and bursts of full-bodied rock fervor. The Melbourne

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Andrew Huston – ‘SWAY’

Philadelphia-born and now Long Beach, CA-based, Andrew Huston channels the experience of starting over in unfamiliar surroundings on SWAY, his next full-length

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Utopia PKWY – ‘Debut’

Debut marks a memorable new direction for John Beckmann, the songwriter and producer behind The Mortal Prophets, who steps away from the

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