New Tracks

CRÈME – “Memories”

“Memories” is the latest track from CRÈME, released today. The project of Trixie Reiss has impressed with many tracks in the past, and this is one is no exception. Effervescent synth pulsations

The Weird Years – “Ticking Time”

Brooklyn folk act The Weird Years emphasize a multitude of strengths on “Ticking Time,” a highlight off their recently released self-titled EP. A quaint, playful acoustic presence aids the lush vocal presence,

Astrolemo – “Dreams in Reverse”

Astrolemo impressed last year with the Haunting Me EP and the track “Just Another Lie,” an atmospheric effort with spacey synth arps, bustling trip-hop rhythms and hypnotic vocal effects. The project, which

Hallam London – “Run for Your Life”

Released today, “Run for Your Life” is an anti-homophobia synth-rocker from Hallam London, an artist who impressed in 2016 with the track “To the Sky.” Hallam’s anthemic vocal presence is evident from

James Crowley – “Wasted Away”

James Crowley’s understated vocals accompany a quivering organ to kick off “Wasted Away,” a track released today. The second single from the London-based artist’s upcoming EP, releasing in June, “Wasted Away” does

Premiere: Burly Herd – “Betamax”

London quartet Burly Herd kicks off a series of upcoming releases with the excellent track “Betamax.” Fluid, dreamy guitar tones establish an entrancing soundscape, as lush synths and bass assume prominence when

Sea Salt – “Frames”

Sea Salt is the project of Seattle-based artist Kurt Roy, who employs an engaging dream-pop aesthetic that rides on tranquil guitars and serene vocals, reminiscent of Wild Nothing. The first 17 seconds

Souvenir Driver – “Haze”

“Haze” is the opening track off Souvenir Driver’s new album A Dangerous Crossing. The track develops with mysterious, spacious beauty — growing considerably from a spacious beginning featuring western-y guitar twangs, foreboding

New Albums

Tomasz Kowalczyk – ‘Elysium’

A heartrending new album from Polish musician Tomasz Kowalczyk, Elysium consumes with a piano-driven classical sound — spanning tonally from the elegant

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Bryony Lloyd – ‘Aerial’ EP

Manchester-based artist Bryony Lloyd enthralls with an affecting folk sound across her Aerial EP, which succeeds in both sparser intrigue and orchestral-tinged

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Foxvalley – ‘Brighter, Further’

Chicago-based artist Foxvalley infuses drum-and-bass intensity with glowingly melodic synths and piano, resulting in a riveting sound throughout the new album Brighter,

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