New Tracks

Pat Keen – “Torch”

Cells Remain by pat keen Soaring vocals and enveloping acoustics assemble an engrossing feel throughout “Torch,” the newest track from Pat Keen. Originally from Eau Claire, WI and now based in Minneapolis,

BROTHER SUN SISTER MOON – “All I Want”

A catchy track from Japanese act BROTHER SUN SISTER MOON, “All I Want” shows a fun take on psych-tinged pop. Alongside drummer Yusuke Okada, the act is comprised of siblings Shohei and

Gold Connections – “Iowa City”

A stirring folk track with shades of Arthur Russell and Neil Young, “Iowa City” is a stellar track from Gold Connections. Twangy guitars and yearning vocals — “I wanna dream of you,”

Leon Ampersand – “I Used To Be Cool”

Vermont-based artist Leon Ampersand thoroughly impresses with the track “I Used To Be Cool.” The murky, retrospective tone reminds fondly of Cass McCombs initially. A bouncier, illuminated allure comes after the one-minute

Alex Siegel – “Beauty Fades”

The blissfully melodic “Beauty Fades” is another success from Alex Siegel. The California-based artist has impressed in the past with tracks like “Headspin” and “Daydreaming Pilot.” “Beauty Fades” continues a hooky, mellow

Treasure – “So Tired”

Released this week from Treasure, “So Tired” caresses with a soulfully lush synth-forward charm. The London-based artist’s ethereal vocal presence adds dreamy allure alongside the synths and nocturnal guitar tones. A notably

Rio Tigre – “Olympiades”

First catching my ear with the captivating, atmospheric “Tornado” in March, Rio Tigre return with another gem in “Olympiades.” The effort masterfully uses vocal samples, of varying pitches, amidst intense synth backbones

New Albums

Reinis Jaunais – ‘Vest’

Latvian guitarist Reinis Jaunais expands his instrumental folk sound on Vest, an album whose title translates to “to lead,” “to guide,” or

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Bashir Billow – ‘How Will It Be’

Copenhagen-based Somali-Danish artist Bashir Billow explores self-discovery and belonging throughout his debut album How Will It Be, where electronic production meets organic

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Lizet Aviva – ‘Lizet Aviva’ EP

Lizet Aviva’s stirring eponymous EP captures the perspective of an introspective songwriter navigating a world that rarely seems to slow down. Drawing

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