“Catching Paradise” evolves from spacious, atmospheric intrigue into memorable electro-pop energy. The track, a collaboration from Guy Jackson and Hetty Clark, succeeds with engrossing soundscapes and creative structural twists — aesthetically resembling
New Tracks
A new project from NYC, The Brooksidez impress with the track “Too Soon.” Their earlier releases showed a rock-forward sound, while recently gravitating to a more dream-pop direction. “Too Soon” balances those
The project of Turkish musician Bilge Nur Yilmaz, Tendertwin reveals a stirring, evolving sound with elements of chamber-folk and pop. Described as “a track of expectations marking a division between the present
A melodic cut from Stevie Zita’s new album Cosmica, “Vesta” continues the artist’s charms evident on prior tracks like “Indigo” and “Disco” — namely, pulsing and hooky keys amidst yearning, soaring vocals
On their upcoming album Artefact, Johan Agebjörn and Mikael Ögren craft the unofficial soundtrack to Arthur C. Clarke’s science fiction novel Rendezvous With Rama. Every track is inspired by a chapter in
Crumble by Coral Grief “Crumble” is an impressive first single from Coral Grief, a Seattle-based dream-pop project comprising Lena Farr-Morrissey and Sam Fason. Captivating, dreamy vocals from Farr-Morrissey are complemented by an
The newly released “Sunday Driving” is a shimmering and hooky rocker from Bay Area act Pretty in Between, from the project’s upcoming eponymous debut LP (out 5/14). The “fire is raging on,”
Vancouver-based musician Echo Frame crafts a catchy, dreamy vein of surfy rock on recent track “Belladonna.” Swooning vocals and twangy guitar lead a catching intro, the smooth vocal emergence thereafter meshing enjoyably
New Albums
Friend‘s consuming album Trash is a deliberately varied solo production, conceived over six years with each song taking shape around a distinct
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An eclectic rock success, Bollard‘s new album HEAT moves between post-punk steadiness, dreamy reflections, and bursts of full-bodied rock fervor. The Melbourne
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Philadelphia-born and now Long Beach, CA-based, Andrew Huston channels the experience of starting over in unfamiliar surroundings on SWAY, his next full-length
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Debut marks a memorable new direction for John Beckmann, the songwriter and producer behind The Mortal Prophets, who steps away from the
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