South London act Imperial Daze thoroughly impress with new track “Centerpole.” A suave vocal lead is surrounded by sharp guitar lines, buzzing synth adornments, and a tight rhythm section. The chugging guitars
New Tracks
The first of a string of upcoming singles from New York-based artist Luca, “Hold Up” is a smooth and soulful success. A lush bass line and chilled-out guitar progression lead as clap-laden
The lush, hypnotic “Still Not There” traverses from aquatic, synth-heavy bliss into serenely effective guitar-laden additions. The track is among several highlights on the stellar new album On the Run, from New
We’re happy to premiere Lady in the Microfiche’s new self-titled EP, featuring gems like the track “My Eyes Were Closed.” Melodic, smooth vocals and laid-back percussion guide the quainter verses, with buzzing
Philly-based singer/songwriter Sara Seyed impresses on the track “Loopy,” showing a lush and entrancing vein of pop with nocturnal synths and plucked strings. I’m fondly reminded of Jessy Lanza’s aesthetic — showing
“Pockets” is a catchy, stylish synth-pop track from James Mantis. Aesthetically, the bursting synth-pop effervescence in the hook aligns with melodic vocals — touched with hint of falsetto — to remind of
“Expanding” shows an apt title, with its consuming song structure undergoing an enjoyable expansion process. Theatrical strings, swelling percussion, wordless vocal chants, and trickling acoustics kick this off, a striking track from
“Outlaster” showcases the suavely striking vocals of Natalie Bouloudis, set against a climactic guitar-based pull that intermingles with creeping strings. It’s a stellar track from the London-based artist. The “here comes disaster,”
New Albums
New York-based Canadian artist Melissa Geurts creates what she calls “nervous system anthems,” set within a consuming dark synth-pop aesthetic. Her sophomore
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Brooklyn-based artist Sanford: returns with the expansive Big Tent Revival, a self-produced record that picks up exactly where his previous effort, Extinguished
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The project Hunki Dori embraces a lushly absorbing, atmospheric minimalism on the album Ciclo. Warm, detailed productions excel with gorgeous soundscapes, also
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Philadelphia-based band Cigarettes for Breakfast embrace bedroom-project origins with their excellent colour wheel EP, a follow-up to their acclaimed 2025 sophomore LP
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