New Tracks

Mount Sharp – “Apostate”

Mount Sharp formed in 2012, merging the personal and poetic songwriting of Swood (Sarah Wood) with the more noise-friendly, spontaneous tendencies of Bryan Bruchman. Today, the band is joined by drummer Sal

L’Resorts – “Highs and Lows”

“Highs and Lows” is a catchy track off Milwaukee act L’Resort’s self-titled debut album, out today. The project impressed with the track “Yeah Everything” last month, and continues to shine melodically here.

Cave Mode Shake – “This Is It”

Nashville 5-piece Cave Mode Shake impress with “This Is It,” the first of several singles the band will be releasing throughout the year. “It is a bit of a tribute to our

Sonic Blume – “Pink Boots”

Following the well-received track “Aubrey,” Sonic Blume impress again with the dreamily melodic “Pink Boots.” Inspired by “both dreams and discontent with reality,” the track features serene vocals — tonally reminiscent of

Ka Pala – “Eggshells”

“Eggshells” is the catchy opener on Moon Eyes, the new EP from Vancouver act Ka Pala. Their surf-pop influence shows in the bright vocal presence and chirpy guitar tones, with jazzy sax

Vanessa Carrión Upson De Harper – “The Thrush”

Touting a striking vocal presence and experimental spirit reminiscent of Kate Bush, “The Thrush” is a successfully idiosyncratic track from Vanessa Carrión Upson De Harper. The track marks the first release of

Oliver Marson – “Cocaine Romance”

“Cocaine Romance” is the debut solo release from Oliver Marson, coming from the forthcoming EP of the same name. “The song itself was written about a friend of mine who began dating

New Albums

MARA WANNA – ‘how dreadful’

Hamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending

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Erro – ‘Shadowland’

Pittsburgh-based project Erro, led by multi-instrumentalist Nikki Stagel, impresses again with Shadowland, a new album that fuses shimmering pop-rock textures, ethereal dreaminess,

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Ellie Walker – ‘The Balance EP’

Cambridgeshire, England-based Ellie Walker’s The Balance EP is a four-song success, weaving intimate indie-folk charm with heart-on-sleeve pop elements. Across its tracks,

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