“Alarming Times” is a suavely infectious track from Ruven, the project of Virginia native Brian Parker. The production excels, expanding from funk-tinged, late-night pop alongside electronic and rock-forward flourishes. The eclectic yet
New Tracks
A new track from Soft Shelter, “Butterflies” succeeds with a lush, glistening sound. The California-based artist caught my ear in March with twangy delight “Anticipation,” and continues a melodic showcase here. Rainy-day
Sophie Coran presents a more stripped-back version of her track “Circles,” featuring violinist and longtime collaborator Shelby Yamin. The mellow keys, strong vocals, and alluring strings of the original remain forces. Here
Let You In by Starveya Twangy and soaring, “Let You In” is a consuming new track from Starveya. The Los Angeles act describe the release as “sort of an anti love song,
Magic Beans by The smallest Creature Magic Beans is the latest full-length from Cyprus-based rockers The smallest Creature. Opening track “Would You Blink” showcases their melodic, climactic qualities, traversing across psych-friendly, alt-rock
Twenty Twenty by Gone From My Sight Displaying a sound with touches of darkly industrial rock, post-punk, and suave pop, Gone From My Sight impress throughout new album Twenty Twenty. “Chrome Dynasty”
A captivating rocker with escalating, hooky appeal, “The Sunshine Lounge” is a quality showing from The Silver Bars, originally from North West England. “The Sunshine Lounge” marks the band’s first single from
An ardent showing from Cass & Crossland, “The Death of Maggie Simon” shows the Phoenix-based duo’s songwriting might. Stirring strings, intermingling vocal harmonies, and serene acoustics join for a naturally engaging folk
New Albums
Self Help Manual, the captivating new album from AUTORHYTHM, traverses lush, scenic electronic terrains, often accompanied by infectious percussive pulses. The electronic
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Tsubasa Lucid‘s concept album Leave Her to Heaven, Leave Him to London chronicles his London years through a unique blend of country,
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An enamoring, hook-filled rock sound shines on White Magic, the debut album from Los Angeles-based act HOLLYWAND. Guitar-driven energy pairs with poetic
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Todd Adelman and the Woodsmen‘s self-titled album delivers an authentic, organic blend of country and rock and roll. Rooted in honest, working-class
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