The Criticals churn out more catchy Strokes-esque rock on new track “Just for the Weekend,” following up last month’s “Good Lookin.” The “afraid than being more than friends,” hook plays well, especially
New Tracks
A smooth success incorporating poppy synths with mellow guitar-laden touches, “Hey Maria” is a track from Ecuadorian-American singer/songwriter Sara Ontaneda, based in NYC. The “been trying to tell you, defend you,” vocal
“State Line Diner” is a highlight from Vermont-based artist Kristina Stykos’ most recent album, River of Light The suave, nearly stream-of-conscious feel to the vocals works well alongside the twangy, building guitar
We’re thrilled to premiere the music video for track “King of Books” from Brooklyn-based band The Rungs. The Rungs are a Brooklyn-based act that show a moody, yearning synth-led pop sound on
Hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, The Crowleys craft a moody, gripping sound on new track “Clarice.” Wavy synths and crisp guitar jangles build steadily, with dual vocals emerging just prior to the one-minute
Dean Emerson crafts melodic pop under the alias Dead Amerson. The DMV-raised, LA-based artist impresses with new track “Fools Gold,” which released this week. Dazed guitars, a lush acoustic backing and clanky
First catching my ear in 2017 with the psych-friendly track “Untold,” Sunniva return with an engaging EP in Forest Fire. All four tracks impress in their own right. One of my favorites
“The Safety of Sleep” is a great piece of songwriting from Dave Thomas O’Gorman, a Paris-born artist based in Dublin, Ireland. The follow-up to O’Gorman’s first single “I See You Through The
New Albums
CERULEAN SAPPHIRE‘s debut album soft attention enamors in its blend of synth-pop, dream-pop, shoegaze, and ambient. Rooted in the project’s concept of
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Lausanne-based art-pop singer-songwriter and classically trained guitarist Greta Fisler presents a stirring sound on her self-produced debut album, ephemera. Crafted over several
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FICMARO, the Toronto-born electronic producer now splitting time between Canada and Spain, presents a striking debut LP with Tidal Reflections, a 13-track
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Tampa-based songwriter and storyteller Bill Barlow unveils his third album, By Special Request — a melding of rock, soul, and blues alongside
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