New Tracks

STARMOB – “Dreamlyfe”

“Dreamlyfe” is a riveting psych-rocker from STARMOB, a band from Long Beach, CA. Buzzing guitars and woodwind flourishes throughout concoct an engrossing soundscape amidst serene, confident vocals. The clanging guitars and playful

Evripidis and His Tragedies – “Melancholia”

Another gem from Evripidis and His Tragedies, “Melancholia” builds to a punchy synth-pop chorus — “melancholia, it’s closing in,” — amidst a hope to keep fighting. Evripidis looks to the stars early

Enfant Terrible – “Wait With Me”

First catching my ear with the excellent “Theodore” and L’air du Temps this past fall, Enfant Terrible captivate with the music video for “Wait With Me,” the EP’s fourth track. Lush brass

Magnetic Ghost – “The Long Winter”

“The Long Winter” is a consuming new track from Magnetic Ghost. The Minneapolis-based artist shows a hypnotic, melodic rock sound that wraps listeners in a warm blanket of hazy vocal melodies and

Remedies – “Psycho Scent”

Eerie synths and creeping vocals lead the striking “Psycho Scent,” off Remedies‘ upcoming album, out this year. The Norwegian act capture the feeling of an ice-cold winter throughout, with the prancing synths

Faintlife – “Meltdown”

“Meltdown” is a hypnotic, grooving build-up of a track from Chicago-based trio Faintlife, converging psych-rock and dream-pop leanings. A funk-tinged bass line accompanies glistening guitar effects to establish a glistening feel from

Tall Thief – “Daydreaming”

Tall Thief‘s “A Place I Know” was among my favorite tracks of 2020, and “Daydreaming” continues that quality, undoubtedly. Soaring vocals exude lyrical escapism amidst buzzing guitars to start, gearing toward a

NTHNL – “Duality”

NTHNL is the New York-based project of Jake Rudin. The project’s new album, Tranquility Studies (Vol. 1), provides a meditative, hypnotic experience that helps achieve accessing expansive states of mind. Diverse soundscapes

New Albums

Thomas Lemmer – ‘DREAMSCAPES II’

Thomas Lemmer‘s new album DREAMSCAPES II embraces slow listening through a carefully shaped world of ambient textures, delicate piano, and soundscape-rich electronics.

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Geoffrey Lewis – ‘Tainted’ EP

Nashville-based artist Geoffrey Lewis writes, records, and produces entirely from his home studio, incorporating custom-built analog rhythm machines alongside intricate, dynamic guitar

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Rosenkranz – ‘One’ EP

Zurich-based artist Rosenkranz‘s debut EP One marks a new artistic chapter following the former 59 Perlen project. Built from four improvised live

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Lior Golan – ‘MIDNIGHT TRAINS’ EP

Tel Aviv-based artist Lior Golan‘s first professionally recorded EP, MIDNIGHT TRAINS, arrives after a 15-year musical partnership with guitarist Gabriel Lefelman. Recorded

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