New Tracks

The Titos – “Whoever You Are”

The bustling, melodic “Whoever You Are” is a newly released track from The Titos. The second single from the band’s debut album, The Titos describe “Whoever You Are” as “sort of love

Les Techno – “Edge of the World”

The latest track from Les Techno, “Edge of the World” exudes charisma and ’80s nostalgia. The “edge of the world,” vocal punctuation combines with eerie guitar tones and a hypnotic rhythm section,

Resurrection Fern – “Savanna”

Resurrection Fern’s track “Savanna” is a stirring folk ballad. At just over two minutes, the track emphasizes a subtle percussive build-up alongside hypnotic acoustics and haunting vocals. The artist, Fern, is a

Pâle Regard – “Appel d’air”

The gorgeous “Appel d’air” is one of the most entrancing tracks I’ve heard this year. The Paris-based group Pâle Regard impresses strongly, sounding like the French version of TOPS here. A dreamy

Sessue – “Magic For Monkeys”

Sessue is a producer/artist from the Bay Area, impressing with the melodic “Magic For Monkeys.” The beginnings tout a nonchalant, jangle-rock yearning in the Mac DeMarco vein. An ensuing chorus reflects a

Vulve Velue – “Tropical”

“Tropical” is the impressive debut single from Vulve Velue. The Toronto-based artist integrates both higher-pitched, soulful vocal emotion and more lower-toned nonchalance, the latter present during the “two steps forward,” vocal hook.

New Albums

Coaxial – ‘Redux Trilogy’

On the ambitious Redux Trilogy, London-based project Coaxial delivers three distinct releases — Redux Media, Firemaniac, and Wittgenstein–Cronkite–Hellholes — designed for simultaneous

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Sego – ‘Direct To DVD’

Los Angeles-based band Sego unleash an eclectic, charismatic art-punk and rock appeal on their new album, Direct To DVD. Flipping a format

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Rina Kharrasova – ‘Ravel: Sonatine’

Rina Kharrasova captivates with a sharply focused interpretation of Maurice Ravel’s Sonatine, M. 40. Moving beyond “impressionistic haze,” the Moscow Conservatory graduate

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