New Tracks

TARA – “Wander”

Another surefire success from Brooklyn shoegazers TARA, following “Second Guess” in April, “Wander” shows the band’s talents further in regard to layered, atmospheric construction. A warming array of bass, soaring guitars, and

Floor People – “Love at First Sound”

“Love at First Sound” is an excellent single from Floor People, a band based in Boston with roots in Buffalo, NY. This is captivating, infectious synth-pop fond of both hooks and atmospheric

RHYNE – “Finding”

After impressing with the track “Cynthy” a couple years back, Los Angeles project RHYNE again catches my ear, this time with new track “Finding.” The overall project is inspired by “finding peace

Ronald Raygun – “Fruit”

Manchester seven-piece Ronald Raygun produce a lofty sound with elements of funk, jazz, psych-pop, and rock — all present on invigorating new track “Fruit.” Smooth brass and effervescent synths complement melodic vocals,

Premiere: CRV – “Song 004”

Released today, “Song 004” is a rockin’ new track from Brooklyn-via-Austin trio CRV. Off the band’s new Compact Recreational Vehicle album, which also released today (and is streaming below), “Song 004” recalls

Mother Sun – “Sunny Tuesday”

“Sunny Tuesday” is the first single from Mother Sun’s upcoming 10-song debut album, out in August. The band, hailing from British Columbia, deal in an exciting sound rooted in psych-pop and rock.

Frass Green – “Feels Like Summer”

For You by Frass Green Today marks the first day of summer (here in the U.S.), which makes this an apt release date for “Feels Like Summer,” the latest track from D.C.

WALLA – “Lanes”

Los Angeles act WALLA released the catchy track “Lanes” today, showing a sound that incorporates suavely melodic vocals, guitars, and synths. “Lanes” pursues a hint of disco and funk in its heavy

New Albums

Elly Hopkins – ‘Animal’ EP

Bristol singer-songwriter Elly Hopkins makes a striking debut with Animal, a five-track EP that fuses rock charisma, Americana warmth, and soulful lyricism.

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Billy Peake – ‘Manic Waves’

Billy Peake‘s new album Manic Waves delivers a captivating mixture of hooky rock, nostalgic new wave, and sharp lyrical wit. Navigating personal

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Killing Kind – ‘Being Human’

Swedish band Killing Kind consume across their second album, Being Human — strutting a darkly impactful melding of post-punk and synth-driven entrancement.

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