New Tracks

Bliss Nova – “Going Places”

“Going Places” is a melodic synth-pop gem from Bliss Nova, off their recently released album of the same name. The track is a showcase of the Toledo-based duo’s lush pop sound, alongside

Shaky Shack – “In Honey”

Alex Winter and Mateusz Kosnik comprise Dublin-based duo Shaky Shack. Their bedroom-crafted alt-pop captivates on their sophomore single, “In Honey.” A brooding minimalism ushers the first minute, with an emotive uptick in

Begut – “Bittersweet”

“Bittersweet” is the suavely successful debut single from London-based Begut, a twenty-year-old singer/songwriter originally from Zaragoza, in the North of Spain. Described as “an empowering self-acceptance story,” the track features a lush,

Good Time Mystery Vision – “Cala Lillies”

“Cala Lillies” is a strong rock track from Brooklyn-based act Good Time Mystery Vision, exuding a timeless feel with its twangy guitars and ardent vocal presence. The rousing vocal section just prior

Isaac & Robi – “You Already Are”

“You Already Are” is the soaring, melodic debut single from Isaac & Robi. The Los Angeles-based duo wrote the track during the several earthquakes that took place in Los Angeles over this

Mike Baretz – “Foolish to Try”

“Foolish to Try” is an atmospheric ballad from Mike Baretz, a singer, songwriter, and producer with an aptitude for R&B-infused pop. Baretz is also a popular performer in the NYC/Brooklyn area, featuring

Blue Sails – “Chosen.”

Brothers Max and Mitch Bell form the project Blue Sails, whose engaging new track “Chosen.” touts a nocturnal soundscape, post-punk guitar tones, and shimmering synth-laden hooks. The project first caught my ear

The Criticals – “Got No Love”

The Criticals’ latest track is “Got No Love,” a throwback folk success with psych-friendly qualities. Per the band, they “recorded the song live after writing it one hour previous in high summer

New Albums

juracán – ‘pierretronic’

Portland, OR-based artist juracán crafts an immersive electronic world on pierretronic, their first synth-driven release. The 12-track journey is shaped by IDM,

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Color Palette – ‘Zombie EP’

Washington, DC-based band Color Palette enthrall across the recently released Zombie EP, showcasing a sound steeped in shimmering dream-pop, hooky post-punk, and

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Pisgah – ‘Faultlines’

Gripping across both hazy rock introspection and soaring swells of emotion, Faultlines is the consuming new album from Pisgah. The project of

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