“Catching Paradise” evolves from spacious, atmospheric intrigue into memorable electro-pop energy. The track, a collaboration from Guy Jackson and Hetty Clark, succeeds with engrossing soundscapes and creative structural twists — aesthetically resembling
New Tracks
A new project from NYC, The Brooksidez impress with the track “Too Soon.” Their earlier releases showed a rock-forward sound, while recently gravitating to a more dream-pop direction. “Too Soon” balances those
The project of Turkish musician Bilge Nur Yilmaz, Tendertwin reveals a stirring, evolving sound with elements of chamber-folk and pop. Described as “a track of expectations marking a division between the present
A melodic cut from Stevie Zita’s new album Cosmica, “Vesta” continues the artist’s charms evident on prior tracks like “Indigo” and “Disco” — namely, pulsing and hooky keys amidst yearning, soaring vocals
On their upcoming album Artefact, Johan Agebjörn and Mikael Ögren craft the unofficial soundtrack to Arthur C. Clarke’s science fiction novel Rendezvous With Rama. Every track is inspired by a chapter in
Crumble by Coral Grief “Crumble” is an impressive first single from Coral Grief, a Seattle-based dream-pop project comprising Lena Farr-Morrissey and Sam Fason. Captivating, dreamy vocals from Farr-Morrissey are complemented by an
The newly released “Sunday Driving” is a shimmering and hooky rocker from Bay Area act Pretty in Between, from the project’s upcoming eponymous debut LP (out 5/14). The “fire is raging on,”
Vancouver-based musician Echo Frame crafts a catchy, dreamy vein of surfy rock on recent track “Belladonna.” Swooning vocals and twangy guitar lead a catching intro, the smooth vocal emergence thereafter meshing enjoyably
New Albums
Australian singer-songwriter Oliver Downes brings wry observations and heartfelt chamber-pop songwriting to While The Sun Shines, an album contemplating family life, personal
MoreA gripping post-rock success, WORLD-ENDING FIRE is the self-titled debut album from the collaboration of Canadian guitarist and producer Paul MacLean and
MoreBilly Stuart‘s excellent Sink With Me is a debut solo EP that finds the Sacramento-based guitarist moving from years in Northern California’s
MoreBoston-raised, Lyon, France-based artist Nathan Meunier channels the emotional disorientation of leaving home into A Godforsaken Place Will Once Again Recover, his
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