New Tracks

sweater boy – “Boys”

Touting a melodic jangle-pop vibe alongside vocal yearning, “Boys” is a very pleasing introduction to sweater boy. The project’s debut single rides initially on a bass-fronted suaveness, with guitars and retrospective vocals

The Brush – “Squeeze & Turn”

The Brush had me smitten in February with the lovely track “Where,” reminding me strikingly of Talk Talk, one of my favorites. Los Angeles-based musician/filmmaker Aaron Alan Mitchell is back with another

The Hildys – “Water Won’t Flow”

“Water Won’t Flow” shows climactic songwriting from The Hildys, a band from Denton (TX). Coming from new EP Kudos, the track builds from dreamy retrospection into enjoyably raucous rock. Lazy-day vibes in

Damien McFly – “Vega”

Bustling, anthemic percussion, lively acoustics, and pleasant twinkles give “Vega” an accessible feel to start. The track from Damien McFly satisfies throughout. More solemn, acoustical-accompanied vocals comprise the first series of verses

Personal Igloo – “Time To Be”

From Auckland-based songwriter and producer Personal Igloo, “Time To Be” is a bouncy pop track described by the artist as “about the realisation of the times we live in, and how we

Cubgod – “So Icky”

Releasing today, “So Icky” is an exhilarating hip-hop display from Los Angeles-based artist Cubgod. Aesthetically reminiscent of Death Grips, the track’s initial vocals are joined by a crunchy backing distortion. The “this

Premiere: Sara Jackson-Holman – “Nuclear War”

Releasing today alongside the Candy EP, “Nuclear War” is a moving track from Sara Jackson-Holman. She describes the effort as “a love song set against unrest and uncertainty– the increased urgency of

New Albums

Cole Lumpkin – ‘HELIX’

On the sophomore album HELIX, Cole Lumpkin delivers a self-produced masterclass in resilience and eclectic charm. Written and performed entirely by Lumpkin,

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