New Tracks

Dirty Chime – “Fifty One Fifty”

The “she don’t even know,” vocal repetition proves effective with various vocal layers and twinkling synths. “Fifty One Fifty” is a memorable pop track from Los Angeles-based artist Dirty Chime. The track’s

/fyoog/ – “Better”

The opening track off Temp’rall Sho’gazing, the new album from New Orleans-based jazz/blues duo /fyoog/, “Better” is a great example of the project’s gripping and unique sound. Project co-founders Katarina Boudreaux and

Don Mai – “Won’t Let You Down”

Don Mai is an Australian singer/songwriter who shows an accessible, melodic sound on new track “Won’t Let You Down.” An acoustic guitar accompanies the vocals to start, a fairly sparse accompaniment. The

Teenage Priest – “Cool To You”

“Cool To You” is a supremely catchy single from Teenage Priest, the solo project of Los Angeles-based Taylor Van Ginkel. Spacious keys and tight percussion accompany fairly nonchalant vocals to start, with

monkeybars – “New Face”

Acrobats by monkeybars monkeybars is the captivating solo project of Brooklyn-based Eli Aleinikoff, who melds his formal saxophone training with a feeling for contemplative pop songwriting. The jazz-fueled soundscapes and melodic direction

isle&fever – “Enuff”

“Enuff” shows a catchy assortment of vintage synths and melodic guitars, embracing isle&fever’s love for merging ’70s and ’80s arsenals with a sleek, modern tint. The track comes via the Echo Park

David Vivian – “Unfair”

David Vivian shows his psych-pop savvy on new track “Unfair.” Reverbed guitars and lush synths complement a mesmeric vocal presence, comprising an alluring initial aesthetic. A more blaring synth lead emerges after

.paperman – “dialogue with a new mother”

“dialogue with a new mother” is an expansive synth-pop track with ample ’80s nostalgia from .paperman, the project of Bryant Bayhan. The longing, emotive vocal presence plays with resonance amidst the clicking

New Albums

villafeign – ‘Tragically True’

Tragically True is a consuming new album from NYC-based artist villafeign, moving seamlessly between driving, high-energy rock and moments of reflective intensity.

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Alessiah – ‘Obscentra’

The gripping debut album from Alessiah, Obscentra marks her bold step into adulthood and artistic self-realization. Building on nearly a decade in

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Christian List – ‘Beach’

The riveting new album from Christian List, Beach shows the talented songwriter expanding his sound with a fuller, band-driven approach. The release

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