New Tracks

Ex Okays – “Onlysong”

A bevy of frantic percussion, twangy guitars, and melodic synths open “Onlysong” in enjoyably expansive form. The gripping new track from Chicago-based band Ex Okays, “Onlysong” is a fantastic start to 2020

Morningless – “Panda Pub”

Lovably reminiscent of XTC, “Panda Pub” is a delightful bouncy track from Morningless. The Swiss artist impress throughout his new album Sunrise on the Moon, with “Panda Pub” nicely indicative of his

Alfah Femmes – “Skunks”

Alfah Femmes are a six-piece from Gdansk, Poland. Their new track “Skunks” shows a convincing blend of synth-pop and post-punk, with a dreamy disposition guided by serene vocals. Past releases from the

Tymoxx – “Train” (feat. Kahiti)

Gliding synths and a more contemplative rhythmic backbone kick off “Train,” the latest track from Danish producer Tymoxx (formerly known by the project GingerAle feat. Karren). Kahiti adds to the track with

Good Days – “Violet”

The final song in Good Days’ enjoyable ROYGBIV series, “Violet” is a romantic rocker that reflects the color’s association with compassion. The “send out your love,” vocal repetition aligns with swaying keys

Aurehl – “Sakura Girl”

Fractal (EP) by Aurehl Strongly reminiscent of Beach House, “Sakura Girl” is a gripping, hypnotic track from Barcelona-based act Aurehl. The track comes via the project’s second EP, Fractal. “Sakura Girl” is

Kami – “Questions”

Kami is a Miami-based producer with a knack for lushly melodic pop music, intertwining aspects of synth-pop and dreamwave. New track “Questions” is a twinkling, infectious success, complete with fluid synths and

New Albums

MARA WANNA – ‘how dreadful’

Hamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending

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Erro – ‘Shadowland’

Pittsburgh-based project Erro, led by multi-instrumentalist Nikki Stagel, impresses again with Shadowland, a new album that fuses shimmering pop-rock textures, ethereal dreaminess,

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Ellie Walker – ‘The Balance EP’

Cambridgeshire, England-based Ellie Walker’s The Balance EP is a four-song success, weaving intimate indie-folk charm with heart-on-sleeve pop elements. Across its tracks,

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