The gorgeous “Gaia” is a dream-pop success from Stillehavet. The Norwegian act first caught my attention in 2016 with the atmospheric track “Gola Malimbe.” “Gaia” comes from the band’s upcoming album, Kama
New Tracks
San Francisco-based artist Needy Empty shows a captivating, dreamy mood throughout “Houseplants,” a new track with psych-rock and bedroom-pop appeal alike. The project’s debut single impresses with a series of lovely melodic
“Desolation” is a captivating rocker from Griffin Novie, from his standout debut album Balcony Bliss. The album’s lengthiest track, “Desolation” is also described by Novie as its “emotional apex.” Alone, “Desolation” is
With a pep in its step and proudly touting a style reminiscent of ’90s alt-rock hits, “Pretend You Know” is the latest single from Argonaut & Wasp. Featured last year with the
The tender and twangy “Awake” is a new single from South Shallows. The duo craft a dreamy, lush sound throughout — with several catching moments, from the vocals’ gentle lead-in to serenely
Flourishing with melodic sophisti-pop charm, “Madness Over Might” is a new track from Julian Dinwoodie. The Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter impresses with ever-changing textures throughout, starting with solemn guitar strums and expanding with
“Bush League Batter” is the latest single from Grey Watson, impressing prior with tracks like “Love Is Good, It’s #1” and “Spinning Wheels.” “Bush League” Batter” presents as a chugging rocker in
“Sit Back Player” is a suavely addictive electro-pop track with soulful appeal from Cable TV, the new project of James Yuill. The project’s second single, “Sit Back Player” succeeds aesthetically and melodically.
New Albums
Latvian guitarist Reinis Jaunais expands his instrumental folk sound on Vest, an album whose title translates to “to lead,” “to guide,” or
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Rain Steam Speed finds Danish composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Nils Lassen bringing a long history of work across film, electronic music, and
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Copenhagen-based Somali-Danish artist Bashir Billow explores self-discovery and belonging throughout his debut album How Will It Be, where electronic production meets organic
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Lizet Aviva’s stirring eponymous EP captures the perspective of an introspective songwriter navigating a world that rarely seems to slow down. Drawing
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