New Tracks

RE/GEN – “Signals”

“Signals” shows a synth-tinged post-punk sound from Vancouver-based act RE/GEN. They released their first full-length, Talk to the Past, this month. The album and this track in particular show a tendency for

The Criticals – “Homebody”

In both its NYC references and rock sound, Nashville-based act The Criticals recall the early ’00s rock sound of acts like The Stokes on new track “Homebody.” The act has performed at

Premiere: Max Helgemo – “Slide Away”

The lushly melodic “Slide Away” is a track released today from Max Helgemo, whose breezy vocal presence and tender guitar twangs lead an easy-listening success. Helgemo’s pleasant, melodic songwriting came in handy

Premiere: – Gianna Alessi – “Night Mentality”

Gianna Alessi’s powerful, soulful vocal presence leads stellar new track “Night Mentality,” a suavely entrancing piece of R&B-laden pop with smooth guitars and twinkling keys. A nice bridge at 03:07 shows a

Remnose – “Greenland”

After impressing with “Cures, Diseases” last month, Detroit act Remnose have put out an equally engaging effort in “Greenland.” Twangy guitars establish a delectably infectious melodic presence to start, with emotively crooning

What About Sylvia – “Lucky You” + “Flower”

Southern California-based duo What About Sylvia impress throughout new EP Lucky You. The release’s self-titled track is particularly effective, with Krista Blairand’s melodic vocal presence lending a climactic feel alongside churning guitars,

Burly Herd – “Meso Life”

“Meso Life” is Burly Herd’s follow-up to last month’s excellent track “Betamax.” A more contemplative and lush showing from the London-based four-piece, “Meso Life” explores “escapism in day to day life and

Flashes – “Folki”

Channeling a mellow dream-pop sound reminiscent of The Radio Dept., English five-piece Flashes impress with serene sounds and a twilight-friendly glow on new track “Folki.” Representing the first of several new singles

New Albums

Nick Jaina – ‘The Monster Mash’

The new album from Nick Jaina, The Monster Mash showcases a spacious guitar-led sound that melodically frames lyrics exploring self-reflection, personal fragmentation,

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Dim Petals – ‘Bilmiyorum’

The second single from Dim Petals’ forthcoming debut album, “Bilmiyorum” presents an immersive, atmospheric sound from the Hamburg, Germany-based project. Their style

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Stephen Mugford – ‘Palooza Beach’

The standout debut album from singer-songwriter Stephen Mugford, Palooza Beach is a wonderfully dynamic success — spanning from the cinematic orchestral intrigue of

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