Ben Strawn – “It’s All Gonna Be Okay”

January 28, 2020

Touting a melodic rock sound influenced by The War on Drugs, “It’s All Gonna Be Okay” is a very pleasant track from Ben Strawn. Off Strawn’s recently released debut album See in

Sons Of Zöku – “Luz”

January 28, 2020

Australian psych-rockers Sons Of Zöku show a hypnotic sound on new track “Luz.” A resonating sitar effect lingers amidst the dazed vocals and dazzling guitars. Aesthetically, George Harrison would be proud. 02:58

Julia Anrather – “Dorothy”

January 28, 2020

A melodic gem from Julia Anrather, “Dorothy” is about being a romantic in a culture that recently invented the term “ghosting.” The Brooklyn-based artist impressed with November via the track “Opening,” and

Penny Diving – “Nineteen”

January 28, 2020

Releasing ahead of Penny Diving’s full-length on 2/7, “Nineteen” shows the Montreal-based band’s delightful rock sound. The track’s guitar tones are jangly and nostalgic, the initial guitar lines reminding fondly of Pulp

Lady in the Microfiche – “No Time (Here is Always Somewhere Else)”

January 28, 2020

From Lady in the Microfiche, “No Time” is a dreamy track loosely based on the disappearance of performance artist Bas Jan Ader and the documentary ‘Here is Always Somewhere Else.’ The track’s

Premiere: Meltway – “From Blue”

January 27, 2020

“From Blue” is a dreamy, hypnotic track from Meltway. The band produces a textured rock sound steeped in shoegaze and dream-pop elements, evident on the steadily evolving “From Blue.” The track comes

The Lylacs – “Imitation of Love”

January 24, 2020

The Lylacs thoroughly impress with their new EP, A New Age. A dreamy rock sound encompasses much of the release, with only “Echo Valley” veering into distorted alt-rock, for a nice change

Droolfox – “Trusty Shoes”

January 24, 2020

The lushly melodic “Trusty Shoes” comes via Droolfox, a duo from Bangalore, India. Spacey synths, a hypnotic bass, and light smatterings of guitar establish an entrancing soundscape to start. Serene vocals then