A resonating track about belonging and identity from Toria Rainey, “Cowboy Song” resonates in its folk-pop appeal and metaphorical prowess — employing “cowboyhood” as a depiction of “feeling like an outsider, a
New Tracks
San Diego-based project Reduction in Force continues an impressive run of singles with “No ID,” showcasing a hooky synth-touched alt-rock sound within lyrical commentaries of identity, labels, and societal pressure. Led by
Pop, funk, and hip-hop stylings coexist with infectious, heartfelt enthrallment on “LITTLE BIT OF CONVERSATION,” the new track from Carter Ace and his forthcoming album, SPADE, out in August. The Los Angeles-based
A dreamy, jangling pop appeal shines on “Summer Rain,” an alluring new single from Nashville-based artist Kristen Castro. Coming via her upcoming debut album Capricorn Baby, out on August 29th, “Summer Rain”
Canadian alt-country artist Pony Gold consumes with a powerful sound on new single “Impossible Dream,” coming via her upcoming album High Road Reverie, out on October 3rd. “I wrote this song in
NYC-based rockers Blonde Otter strut a stylish, anthemic vigor on new track “Your Number,” whose charismatic sound and palpable structural momentum make for ample replay appeal. The band, which formed in
Unveiling a shimmering rock and pop cohesion, “Speak Too Soon” is a stirring new track from Mercy Kelly, a band based in Manchester, UK. The release is the first of four upcoming
A stylish pop sound, infusing EDM and house infectiousness amidst soulful vocal charisma, impresses on “Save Me” — the new single from Olesia Glants. Originally from Ukraine and now based in Dubai,
New Albums
New York-based Canadian artist Melissa Geurts creates what she calls “nervous system anthems,” set within a consuming dark synth-pop aesthetic. Her sophomore
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Brooklyn-based artist Sanford: returns with the expansive Big Tent Revival, a self-produced record that picks up exactly where his previous effort, Extinguished
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The project Hunki Dori embraces a lushly absorbing, atmospheric minimalism on the album Ciclo. Warm, detailed productions excel with gorgeous soundscapes, also
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Philadelphia-based band Cigarettes for Breakfast embrace bedroom-project origins with their excellent colour wheel EP, a follow-up to their acclaimed 2025 sophomore LP
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