Dream System 8 are fond of ’80s synthesizers. Such is evident on the sweeping “The Story of Your Life,” the project’s first new track since the release of their debut album We
New Tracks
Brooklyn-based artist Chase Potter impresses mightily with new track “Over,” featuring a twangy and confident sound that reminds me of Cass McCombs. Potter is a multi-instrumentalist whose music tends to resonate with
The lush “Dull Inside” is a captivating new track from Floral Couches, the Chicago-based project that impressed last year with late-night groover “Ketamine Dreaming.” Pursuing an R&B-inspired vein of synth-pop, “Dull Inside”
New York Drip is a project from Logan Snowden, Stephen Patrick, Daniel Hopkins, and Irene Carson (she fronted the previously featured project i2m1). It’s an enjoyable piece of lo-fi hip-hop, led by
Matterbloomlight by Anders/O'Bitz We first heard the collaboration of Eric Anders and Mark O’Bitz last month, with the track “Hold on to Me” showcasing their tranquil folk-laden aesthetic. The track came via
Upscale Madhouse is a newly released album from Gideon King & City Blog, who have been rising quickly in the NYC jazz scene. King himself has worked with members of Steely Dan,
Lord Sonny the Unifier is the rock project of Brooklyn-based musician Greg Jiritano, who takes a cue from rock legends of the ’60s and ’70s on his forthcoming album Final Notice!, due
Paris-based post-rock/alt-rock duo Venice May impress with new track “Illusion,” a dark-sounding and stirring effort — with piercing vocals and a haunting feel reminiscent of Evanescence, especially when the rockin’ chorus hits
New Albums
The memorable debut album from Nashville-based artist Grayson Foster, Happy Sad Nothing melds consistently hooky pop songwriting with relatable introspection — spanning
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Chicago-based trio PsiloMine Sun craft an array of dynamic, immersive atmospheres across their new album Instrumentality — ranging from the soul-searching emotion
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London-based composer and producer Balthazar Mattar enthralls with an atmospheric electronic sound on debut solo album, Fingerprints. Themes of isolation and identity
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Australian-based producer Laeter immerses throughout his new album dreaming of something nice, where ambient and electronic textures span from sun-drenched serenity to
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