“Amy” shows stellar songwriting and an alluring, evolving sound, ranging from folk-friendly intimacy to expansive orchestral sweeps. Portland, OR-based composer and vocalist Kelly Schenk touts captivating songwriting throughout, with an abundance of
New Tracks
Showing a rousing rock sound with a passionate vocal lead, reminiscent of Placebo, “Black Lotus” is a new track from Chicago-based solo project Midwestern Dirt. The track comes via Midwestern Dirt’s new
“One Man Band” is a fun showing from Ostrich, a group from Liverpool (UK). Fleeting saxophone give way to twinkling keys in an enjoyably expansive intro. A thick bass line joins with
The delightfully funky “Mavis” is the latest track from Tim Mellins & the Ten Percenters, who impressed with the track “Too Much Running” in May. “Mavis” starts with a tinge of synths
“U & Me” is a fun, yearning pop track from Serinity Lynn. The Sacramento-based artist meshes lyrics conveying an invisible love, with an upbeat pop charm that escalates during the chorus. “You
“Cosmic Mess” is a consuming debut track from Warahenege, an artist from Manchester, UK. Lush vocals and slight, spacey synths craft a dreamy spectacle, with 01:13 unveiling an additional key-laden effervescence followed
A shimmering, catchy vein of disco-infused pop sound is on display throughout “HOURS/DAYS,” a winning new track from Southern California-based artist Sherman Sherman. The track’s “seasons pass,” hook bursts with synth-led excitement,
Impressing previously with tracks like “Apparitions” and “Float Away,” Toy Cities again strut a gripping blend of new-wave, post-punk, and synth-pop sensibilities. “Four Walls” is their latest, another gem from the Brooklyn-based
New Albums
Meditation for Wildflowers is the third studio album from dream-pop artist Arily Michele, blending ethereal production, gothic storytelling, and her classically trained
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Brooklyn singer-songwriter Adelide explores the difficult terrain of young adulthood on The Way Up, a six-track EP. Blending soul, disco, and modern
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Swedish musician and producer Kristoffer Ragnstam, who records as They Owe Us, has spent over two decades in the alternative scene, supporting
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Stereotyping is the latest album from electronic artist Marek De Vann, also featuring Hammond organist Paolo Apollo Negri, released via influential Italian
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