Impressing last month with “Autumn Wind,” Weston Smith is back already with the delightful “Mirror World.” Woodwind effects and lo-fi synth tones weave around downcast vocals, establishing a consuming and lush feel.
New Tracks
Only Forward by Autosleeper Barcelona-based rockers Autosleeper impress throughout their new EP Only Forward. Highlight “Disappearing” exemplifies the band’s bursting, textured rock sound — balancing a gauzy wall-of-sound with a briskly melodic
Alluring alt-rocker “Maze” is a recently released track from Ptolemea, a Luxembourg-based band. Priscila Da Costa’s suavely invigorating vocals lead during climactic bass-heavy verses. The chorus builds with guitar-fronted fervor, especially during
Jackson Price and the Blues Rockets are a quartet from New Mexico, paying homage to rootsy blues and rock ‘n’ roll. “I want to pay homage to the roots of real music
“VIP” is a catchy new track from Sluka, impressing in the past with efforts like “Hey Oh” and “Ready to Connect.” Following a burst of synths, the track starts with warming yet
We’re happy to premiere “in her shoes,” a track from VVARD. Based out of the Netherlands, the bedroom-pop crafts dreamy engrossment throughout. Hazy, submerged beginnings lead nicely into poppy percussive additions as
Temporary Vessel by The Wormholes Charlotte, NC duo The Wormholes impress with new track “Temporary Vessel.” Showcasing an expansive sound with spacey synths, a lushly hypnotic rhythm section, and lingering guitar tones,
Touting a consuming, murky aesthetic fondly reminiscent of Yves Tumor, “JACUZZI” is a gripping new track from BREATHERRR, the project led by Michael Anthony Espinach. Submerged, nocturnal vocals creep around clanking industrial
New Albums
New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,
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A fantastic display of emotively impactful folk songwriting, Sirens is the debut full-length album from New York-based singer-songwriter Ryan Rickenbach. Produced by
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Written on a cross-country road trip, Miami-based artist Theo Black impresses throughout his new EP, Turned Around — blending post-punk, power pop,
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