The second album from prog-rockers Brainsqueezed, Scarred expands upon the band’s rock sound displayed on 2015 EP EMOTIONS. Led by French musician Sébastien Laloue, Brainsqueezed captures a sound steeped in dark alternative
New Tracks
Thunderous guitars, both of the melodic lead and rhythmic muscle varieties, lead the charge on “Eat My Dust.” A track off Robertas Semeniukas’ recent album Backstage Stories, “Eat My Dust” channels a
“Oh Lawd” is a catchy track from Har’ Monique, an NYC-based artist churning out an accessible blend of pop and R&B, with a touch of reggae. Born in Brooklyn, Har’Monique moved to
Modesta are an indie-rock duo from Boston, crafting a hypnotic and gripping sound on the track “Opus,” the opener on Modesta’s new 4-track EP, Ode to the Peculiar. Modern rock sensibilities combine
Sir Francis Drake by Cartography “Sir Francis Drake” is a newly released track from Cartography, the solo project of New York-based artist Trevor Misplay. Crisp acoustics and bird chirping opens the track
Israel-based rock band Iris Hill tout strong songwriting and a nicely climactic feel throughout new track “Buona Notte.” The band notes a point of comparison as Phoenix, a band I’m reminded of
“Pyramid” showcases the serene dream-pop sound of Catch a Dinosaur, intertwining jangly guitar dreaminess with slight backing synths and a gentle rhythm section. The band — based out of Somerville, Massachusetts —
“Rabbit” is a hypnotic track from DefByMisadventure, touting lulling keys and vibrant acoustics. 01:37 sees the shifting percussion fade momentarily, kicking back into gear shortly thereafter. The sitar-y effect on the guitars
New Albums
Impressing in both its superb original songwriting and covers of Christmas classics, What Stops Time is an alluring new EP from Shiny
More
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,
More
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,
More
San Ramon, CA-based artist Mike Quintor crafts a stirring sound across his new album TRANCE, dazzling with an array of pulsating synths,
More