New Tracks

CS Hellmann – “Delroy (Where Did You Go)”

East Nashville musician CS Hellmann impresses with instrumental rock track “Delroy (Where Did You Go),” which shows a fondness for ’60s rock and pop with the suave guitar twangs and swirling organs.

JW Francis – “Too Fast”

“Too Fast” is barely over a minute-and-a-half long, though does well in that time to establish a suave, moody rock aesthetic with vintage yearning from JW Francis, a 25-year-old singer/songwriter born in

Shangri-La Kids – “Ark”

“Ark” is an impressive debut single from Shangri-La Kids’ debut album Visions, the craft of a Phoenix, AZ multi-instrumentalist. Immediately, the thick guitar presence gives off a hypnotic funk-tinged rock vibe reminiscent

Jettes – “Traces”

Jettes are the duo of Laura Lee and Melody Connor, who show an exhilarating garage-rock sound on new track “Traces.” The Berlin-based act grip from the get-go with gauzy guitar distortion and

Video: Ellen Warkentine – “Too Rich”

“Too Rich” is the third and latest chapter of Ellen Warkentine’s engrossing Nonsense Mouth series, covered in March with “Thanatos” and “Nonsense Mouth.” The release explores “the heroine’s journey and themes of

Todd Warner Moore – “Love and Change”

Love and Change by Todd Warner Moore Todd Warner Moore has been busy the past year, with two full-lengths releasing in 2018 — the second of them the previously featured Spark. Now,

Patrick Ames – “Queen Kae”

Bay Area singer/songwriter Patrick Ames showcases his eclectic stylistic range on new EP All I Do Is Bleed, with its four tracks spanning a variety of styles. Among them is Latin folk

Versal – “Carrousel”

Touting a magical feel fit for a fairy tale, “Carrousel” is a highlight from Versal’s new eponymous album. Versal is the alias of Houston-based ambient/New Age musician/producer Javier Velez, who shows a

New Albums

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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Shu Lee – ‘Fusion Of Colours’

Australian artist Shu Lee presents an ambitious, genre-defying exploration of sound, culture, and identity on new album Fusion Of Colours. Shu Lee handled

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