New Tracks

Dr. BENTZ – “Risin’ Up”

“Risin’ Up” is a bustling hip-hop effort touting a synth-laden beat. The effort, from Vancouver-based Dr. BENTZ, succeeds in establishing a climactic rise — and how motivation and drive can help prevent

Premiere: Kyle Meadows – “10 Toes”

“10 Toes” is a stellar new track from Kyle Meadows, the Pennsylvania-based singer/songwriter who has impressed with multiple tracks in the past. This consuming folk effort precedes Meadows’ forthcoming album Full Time

argonaut&wasp – “Composure”

The lush and hooky synth-pop effort “Composure” comes from Brooklyn duo argonaut&wasp, who describe the track as “a song about the intersection of love and memory.” Having recently signed to +1 Records,

Premiere: Yardgames – “Tiny Violin”

Out of Orbit by Yardgames We’re pleased to premiere the consuming track “Tiny Violin” from Yardgames, the pop project of New York-based artist Will Ian Lakritz (5thPlanet, Pajama People, Panama Papers, Salvador

Maroc – “Dead Pixel”

Copenhagen hip-hop duo Maroc entrance with new track “Dead Pixel,” a cut off their self-titled EP, released a week ago today. Comprised of Cobo Maroc and Anton Bentzon, Maroc excels in displaying

Remnose – “Cures, Diseases”

“Cures, Diseases” touts a twangy beauty further enforced by a rousing vocal presence, leading a great track from Detroit-based indie-folk/rock band Remnose. The little smatterings of keys throughout add beautifully, as does

Pale Moon – “Everything Is Alright”

Serene and hypnotic, “Everything Is Alright” is the latest from Icelandic/Russian psych-pop group Pale Moon. A caressing vocal presence rides blissfully alongside twinkling synths and doses of guitar, comprising an aesthetic success

Sneakers – “If You Want Me”

“If You Want Me” is another quality track from Sneakers, who impressed in the past with the track “Come Down Sundown.” On this track, a suave vocal presence is nicely accompanied by

New Albums

POLLY – ‘Daddy Issues’ EP

Captivating in its range from heartfelt balladry to riveting electro-pop infectiousness, Daddy Issues is the memorable new EP from POLLY. The Naarm/Melbourne-based

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awfultune – ‘split’ EP

On her latest EP split, awfultune expands her bedroom-pop origins into a vivid blend of glimmering synth-pop, jangly indie rock, and brooding

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