New Tracks

Premiere: Valaska – “New York Stories”

The first single from Valaska’s upcoming album Loverbird, out in May, “New York Stories” expands into twangy beauty, complete with heart-tugging strings and yearning guitars. The Chicago-based act show a gripping sound

Moonlight Bloom – “Release”

Denver-based psych-rock trio Moonlight Bloom released their new album, American Impressionism, on January 31st. An enjoyably varied, textural psychedelic rock sound is on display throughout, from more hypnotic build-ups like “Cloud Temple”

Hampus Svard – “Cartoonish Villain”

“Cartoonish Villain” is a new track from Swedish artist Hampus Svard, touting a briskly infectious sound with post-punk and pop appeal. The verses drive with an ’80s post-punk flavor, as synths, guitars,

Downtown Market – “Stay With Me”

Tokyo-based duo Downtown Market show a melodic guitar-based rock sound on the track “Stay With Me.” Per the band, the track was inspired by “Hesitation” by Hot Flash Heat Wave, a site

DERYK G. – “Commit”

“Commit” is an eclectic stylistic showing from DERYK G., blending alternative hip-hop and R&B with a touch of punk-rock. A suave bass line and industrial synth tones complement a brisk hip-hop vocal

The Brush – “Where”

The Brush’s “Where” is a resonating, emotive success from The Brush. The project is from Los Angeles-based musician/filmmaker Aaron Alan Mitchell, whose vocals bear a striking resemblance to the late great Mark

Estereomance – “Crimson Queen”

“Crimson Queen” is a newly released track from Estereomance, showing a catchy sound with escalating yearning. Based around El Paso/Juarez, the project formed in early 2019 by Adria, Paulina, and Manu. Bright

New Albums

Jared Bill – ‘Unknown Country’

Jared Bill‘s third album, Unknown Country, serves up a surreal tapestry of Appalachian tales, unique characters, and offbeat vignettes. Balancing satirical storytelling

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juracán – ‘pierretronic’

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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Color Palette – ‘Zombie EP’

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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