Led by rousing piano and orchestral additions, “When I’m Gone (For George Michael)” is a ballad by Rob Alexander. Specializing in a vein of Adult Contemporary emphasizing strong vocal emotion, the South
New Tracks
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 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
“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.
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 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
“Follow The Muse (Song For R Stevie)” is certainly an effective homage to lo-fi/DIY pioneer R. Stevie Moore, emphasizing colorful psych-pop melodies within a lovably bedroom-pop arsenal. Deriving from artist Altin Mikrofon,
The Brooklyn-based psych-soul duo Slow Riches formed in the summer of 2015. Per the band, “Aria” is one of two singles released in advance of their EP Vol II, now out and
New Albums
An excellent debut EP from Insignificant, Become struts a memorable folk sound across its seven tracks. From the ghostly acoustics of “Ourselves”
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Cologne-based duo Kitbuilders return with Stupid Games, unveiling a striking hybrid of electro, new wave, IDM, and beyond. This release marks a
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On the sophomore album HELIX, Cole Lumpkin delivers a self-produced masterclass in resilience and eclectic charm. Written and performed entirely by Lumpkin,
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Composer Dren McDonald captures the comforting essence of digital companionship in the release of Stay: Forever Home Vol. 2 Cozy. Serving as
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