oblio‘s “This Noise Will Destroy You (Filtered Sound)” is a stellar effort that unfolds from understated elegance into enjoyable alt-rock expansion. Aesthetically, I’m fondly reminded of Deerhunter. The “unfamiliar tones of happiness,”
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Showing a suave vocal lead and twangy aesthetic reminiscent of Kurt Vile, Tom Galloway‘s “Mercy of Your Mood” is a delightful new track. Its “way it’s going, I’ll be gone soon,” hook
“A Beautiful Girl In A Photograph” is a consuming track from Richard Yot, impressing a few years back with “Kings of Nothing.” This effort pursues a more synth-fronted sound. Bouncy synth/percussion establishes
Wayfinder by Mohamed Assani Mohamed Assani’s new album Wayfinder presents a hypnotic, atmospheric journey that highlights the Vancouver-based artist’s songwriting and sitar-playing abilities. The sounds of resonating sitar mesh cohesively with sounds
Overnight Flight by Todd Warner Moore Todd Warner Moore has impressed already with a multitude of albums the past few years. The engaging Love and Change released last April, while Path Overgrown
Previously impressing with the tracks “Statue” and “Good Gracious Love,” JRtheBand succeeds again with the engaging “Footprints in the Sand.” Percussive pit-pats and vibrant acoustics give way to JR’s soaring vocal power
The Cynical Express by Ivan Beecroft The Cynical Express is the latest full-length from Melbourne-based artist Ivan Beecroft. Last catching my ear with the track “Inequality” last June, Beecroft returns with an
“Heathens” is a track released today from Von Thrasher, off the Minimal Soul EP, also out today. A sparser guitar-fronted beginning expands with fluttering allure past the 30-second mark. The rhythm section’s
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A deeply immersive ambient journey, The Iridescent Void finds Nevada City, California-based artist TJ Manuel crafting captivating soundscapes shaped by handcrafted improvisation
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A collaboration between songwriter Ed Reilly and producer Lee Thompson, Dust Choir enthralls throughout new album Dust and Sand. Blending Americana, folk,
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Chronicling the varied, challenging paths throughout life, The Narrows is the sophomore album from Australian singer-songwriter Lydia Fairhall. Tracks like “Heavy Is
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Alt Girl Encounters is an immersive new album from cae, a Birmingham, Alabama-based artist blending lo-fi textures and electronic-rock influences. Opening track
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