Echoing a hypnotic, layered psych-pop sound reminiscent of Animal Collective, “Wiffle” is a newly released track from King Bug, the solo project of Eddie Kuspiel (also of Brooklyn-based projects Color Tongue and
New Tracks
“Struck Gold” is a lush electro-pop and funk-tinged track from Los Angeles artist Kosie, featuring the vocals of Amber Navran. The track comes from the new album Beauty Sleep. Tender guitars and
San Francisco-based artist Louie Elser succeeds with a track that’s both serene and stirring. “Holograms” shows Elser’s ability to craft haunting soundscapes with a quivering croon, accompanied by murky rhythms and suave
After impressing with retro-pop gem “I Wonder” in April, “Chaucer” is another melodic success from Micky Blouse, hailing from Sheffield, England. “Chaucer” features a more swirling guitar presence, in addition to Micky’s
Nashville act The Criticals have had a great year, impressing thus far with the tracks “Homebody,” “Kate Moss,” and “Treat Ya Better.” Their most recent of the bunch, “Good Lookin” touts a
The Sparkling Black by Aura Blaze “The Sparkling Black” is another success from Aura Blaze, the New Jersey-based rock project of Rhode Rachel that impressed with the track “Good While It Lasted”
“Dark Side” is a catching new track from Florida singer/songwriter Tanya Gallagher, who first caught my ear with the track “Virginia” in September 2016. It’s an addictive track, with a confident stylistic
“Ready to Connect” is the newest single from San Diego act Sluka, previously featured with “Higher” and “Number One.” Eerie synths around 01:30 meld together with twangy acoustics, as proud strings emerge
New Albums
New York-based Canadian artist Melissa Geurts creates what she calls “nervous system anthems,” set within a consuming dark synth-pop aesthetic. Her sophomore
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Brooklyn-based artist Sanford: returns with the expansive Big Tent Revival, a self-produced record that picks up exactly where his previous effort, Extinguished
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The project Hunki Dori embraces a lushly absorbing, atmospheric minimalism on the album Ciclo. Warm, detailed productions excel with gorgeous soundscapes, also
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Philadelphia-based band Cigarettes for Breakfast embrace bedroom-project origins with their excellent colour wheel EP, a follow-up to their acclaimed 2025 sophomore LP
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