New Tracks

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.

Moreish Idols – “Mobile Phone”

Starting with a lush, dreamy allure and finishing with psych-funk invigoration, “Mobile Phone” is a captivating new track from Moreish Idols. The band — originally formed in Falmouth, Cornwall — is comprised

The Strawberry Moons – “Cigarette Hills”

The newly released “Cigarette Hills” is a rousing success from San Diego act The Strawberry Moons. An initial arsenal of playful organs and escalating vocals becomes accompanied by sweltering guitars past the

New Albums

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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