SaffeK’s powerful, emotive track “When It Rains” is a soulful rocker with impressively soaring vocals and ample mood. The overall rainy-day lonesome vibes remind fondly of Cousteau’s gem “Heavy Weather.” SaffeK, the
New Tracks
Orlon Gunner first caught my ear in 2017, with a self-titled EP touting a suave rock approach that resembled parts Cass McCombs and parts Nick Cave. The project of Canadian artist R.B.
Brooklyn-based rockers Atlas Engine impress with the soaring new track “Where Have You Gone?,” where a cohesive assortment of melodic guitars and swirling synths converge for quality results. The track is quick
“Dreamers” is a newly released track from Quist, the project of Jacob Quistgaard. Bryan Ferry fans know Quistgaard as the artist’s touring guitarist, also featuring on Ferry’s 2014 album Avonmore. To add
“Currency” touts a confident, driving groove led by funk-tinged guitar lines, a hypnotic wordless vocal repetition, and twinkling keys. Structurally, I’m reminded of LCD Soundsystem’s patiently developing approach, especially upon the “I
“When You Were Here And I Was Sad” is a lovely new track from Strawberry Generation. Quaintly chugging verses build toward a punchy, distorted chorus — aesthetically remind of a fun cross
Cherry Slide is the solo project of Dale Humphries, a musician originally from the UK and now based in NYC. A 2018 self-titled album showed ample promise, with tracks like “Eyes Like
“Mr. Roger” is an introspective, consuming slice of hip-hop from Yung Dank. Described the artist as “splurged out of my bitterness towards one motherfucker whose name I shall not speak of,” “Mr.
New Albums
A commanding display of alt-rock and shoegaze savvy, In The Blur is the sophomore album from Pacific Northwest band Waves Crashing. Following
MoreStalacs is a dark ambient experimental EP from Utrecht-based composer Arpatle, the moniker of Patrick Bossink. Utilizing granular delays, 1024 sine tones,
MoreTouting a vibrantly melodic electronic sound, No Memories in Glass is the latest album from Houston-based artist Loop One South. Merging synthwave,
MoreA strikingly creative album with poignant thematic societal ruminations, The Tree of Knowledge is the fifth studio album from Berlin-based band Saline
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