New Tracks

Gold Connections – “Iowa City”

A stirring folk track with shades of Arthur Russell and Neil Young, “Iowa City” is a stellar track from Gold Connections. Twangy guitars and yearning vocals — “I wanna dream of you,”

Leon Ampersand – “I Used To Be Cool”

Vermont-based artist Leon Ampersand thoroughly impresses with the track “I Used To Be Cool.” The murky, retrospective tone reminds fondly of Cass McCombs initially. A bouncier, illuminated allure comes after the one-minute

Alex Siegel – “Beauty Fades”

The blissfully melodic “Beauty Fades” is another success from Alex Siegel. The California-based artist has impressed in the past with tracks like “Headspin” and “Daydreaming Pilot.” “Beauty Fades” continues a hooky, mellow

Treasure – “So Tired”

Released this week from Treasure, “So Tired” caresses with a soulfully lush synth-forward charm. The London-based artist’s ethereal vocal presence adds dreamy allure alongside the synths and nocturnal guitar tones. A notably

Rio Tigre – “Olympiades”

First catching my ear with the captivating, atmospheric “Tornado” in March, Rio Tigre return with another gem in “Olympiades.” The effort masterfully uses vocal samples, of varying pitches, amidst intense synth backbones

Juicebumps – “Jumpy”

“Jumpy” is a uniquely infectious track from Bay Area act Juicebumps. Concise vocal punches and quaint guitar tones establish an intriguing sound to start, with wordless vocal reflections and playful keys mingling

MJR – “No Answers”

Released today, “No Answers” is an atmospheric, psychedelic success from MJR. Off the artist’s upcoming debut LP, “No Answers” escalates from hazy synths to psych-rock melodics, particularly at the three-minute mark. The

New Albums

AUTORHYTHM – ‘Self Help Manual’

Self Help Manual, the captivating new album from AUTORHYTHM, traverses lush, scenic electronic terrains, often accompanied by infectious percussive pulses. The electronic

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Hollywand – ‘White Magic’

An enamoring, hook-filled rock sound shines on White Magic, the debut album from Los Angeles-based act HOLLYWAND. Guitar-driven energy pairs with poetic

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