New Tracks

Breakup Films – “All Kinds of Flowers”

“All Kinds of Flowers” is the yearning, jangly fourth single from Breakup Films, a project based in Israel. Quaint and effective, “All Kinds of Flowers” begins with sparser sections featuring lyrics conveying

Occult X – “Be Mine”

The debut single from Occult X, “Be Mine” is a tender and dreamy consumer showing a lovely lo-fi dream-pop sound. Wispy synths and a jangly guitar undercurrent comprise the initial sounds, leading

#Bloomerangs – “In Some Shape or Form”

#Bloomerangs are a jazz collective that showcases a delightful sound throughout new album Moments and Fragments, presented by Instru Dash Mental Records. Among the album’s highlights is the stirring ” “In Some

Patrick Ames – “Bang Bang Bang”

“Bang Bang Bang” is the opening track off Patrick Ames’ new album Liveness. The California-based singer/songwriter channels a storytelling suaveness and blues-tinged smokiness that compares to influences like Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen,

Fervence – “Beneath the Sleeping Earth”

Ghost by FERVENCE Fervence unleash a raucously powerful rock sound on “Beneath the Sleeping Earth,” the title track off their new album, Ghost. Forming in 2017, the Reno, Nevada-based act blend aspects

COOL HEAT – “Tender”

“Tender” is a consuming track from COOL HEAT, a Chicago-based project. A nocturnal, dreamy quality is apparent from the get-go with the lush vocals and guitar jangles. Much of the track’s second

Wes Chiller – “Ladybug”

“Ladybug” is a fun, no-frills rocker bound to get stuck in your head. Acoustical shuffles and a surf-friendly guitar twang complement suave vocals, gearing toward the irresistible “little ladybug,” chorus. The bouncy

sweater boy – “Boys”

Touting a melodic jangle-pop vibe alongside vocal yearning, “Boys” is a very pleasing introduction to sweater boy. The project’s debut single rides initially on a bass-fronted suaveness, with guitars and retrospective vocals

New Albums

Titus Maz – ‘Midnight Station’

London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,

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The Drupes – ‘The Drupes’

New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven

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Tom Emlyn – ‘Passing Craze’

Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,

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