New Tracks

CD Ghost – “Bittersweet”

Melodic and atmospheric, “Bittersweet” is a pulsing dream-pop beauty from CD Ghost. The Los Angeles-based project entrances with lush vocals and a sturdy synth-pop adornment, touting a playful synth lead and suavely

DRENCH FRIES – “Shut-In”

Gorgeous folk track “Shut-In” is the latest from DRENCH FRIES. The solo project of songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Levi Nattrass previously impressed with the track “Snow in April…” in 2016. Since then,

Kevin Kaho Tsui – “Gone”

“Gone” is a serene track from Kevin Kaho Tsui, exuding a twinkling dream-pop tone. Lush acoustics and twangy guitars adorn the verses. This twang becomes more prominent during the gorgeous build-up, featuring

hhhhhh – “forever”

The lushly swaying “forever” is a hazy success from hhhhhh, the project of Los Angeles-based artist Hector Guerra. The vibe fondly reminds me of Christopher Owens’ project Girls. A reverberating, surf-y guitar

Super Flat – “Time”

Time by Super Flat Buzzing synths and a scorching guitar lead open “Time” in gripping, nostalgic form. The track shows a consuming balance between dreamy retrospection and thunderous rock theatrics, a success

The Birthday Letters – “Dirty Crusty”

“Dirty Crusty” is the new single from London-based singer/songwriter The Birthday Letters, previously impressing with the XTC-esque track “Lesser Evil.” The 50-second mark brings forth a bouncy bass alongside perky percussion, with

Captain Mantis – “The Game”

“The Game” is a lively track from Captain Mantis, emphasizing the project’s energetic and fun sound. They pursue an “earthy retro sound,” citing acts like Queen and Wings — evident especially in

Carey Clayton – “Rice And Tangerines”

A resonating track touching with a timely focus on the nature of isolation, “Rice and Tangerines” comes from New York-based artist Carey Clayton. The track’s first minute shows a range of singer/songwriter

New Albums

AUTORHYTHM – ‘Self Help Manual’

Self Help Manual, the captivating new album from AUTORHYTHM, traverses lush, scenic electronic terrains, often accompanied by infectious percussive pulses. The electronic

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Hollywand – ‘White Magic’

An enamoring, hook-filled rock sound shines on White Magic, the debut album from Los Angeles-based act HOLLYWAND. Guitar-driven energy pairs with poetic

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