Orlon Gunner first caught my ear in 2017, with a self-titled EP touting a suave rock approach that resembled parts Cass McCombs and parts Nick Cave. The project of Canadian artist R.B.
New Tracks
Brooklyn-based rockers Atlas Engine impress with the soaring new track “Where Have You Gone?,” where a cohesive assortment of melodic guitars and swirling synths converge for quality results. The track is quick
“Dreamers” is a newly released track from Quist, the project of Jacob Quistgaard. Bryan Ferry fans know Quistgaard as the artist’s touring guitarist, also featuring on Ferry’s 2014 album Avonmore. To add
“Currency” touts a confident, driving groove led by funk-tinged guitar lines, a hypnotic wordless vocal repetition, and twinkling keys. Structurally, I’m reminded of LCD Soundsystem’s patiently developing approach, especially upon the “I
“When You Were Here And I Was Sad” is a lovely new track from Strawberry Generation. Quaintly chugging verses build toward a punchy, distorted chorus — aesthetically remind of a fun cross
Cherry Slide is the solo project of Dale Humphries, a musician originally from the UK and now based in NYC. A 2018 self-titled album showed ample promise, with tracks like “Eyes Like
“Mr. Roger” is an introspective, consuming slice of hip-hop from Yung Dank. Described the artist as “splurged out of my bitterness towards one motherfucker whose name I shall not speak of,” “Mr.
“Whisper Whisper” is an inventive new pop track from Zilla With Her Eyes Shut. Murky, synth-laden verses are reminiscent of The Knife, while the “imaginary friend,” vocal hook at 00:42 is loopy
New Albums
Portland, OR-based artist juracán crafts an immersive electronic world on pierretronic, their first synth-driven release. The 12-track journey is shaped by IDM,
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The Hole is a stellar new EP from Reykjavík-based experimental-pop artist and producer R.M. Hendrix. The release is a follow-up to his
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Washington, DC-based band Color Palette enthrall across the recently released Zombie EP, showcasing a sound steeped in shimmering dream-pop, hooky post-punk, and
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Gripping across both hazy rock introspection and soaring swells of emotion, Faultlines is the consuming new album from Pisgah. The project of
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