Memorable shoegaze atmospherics shine on “Fix, the debut single from Atlanta-based band Aphantasia. Emotive vocals intensify amidst layered guitars, swelling from understated dreaminess into a raucously inviting dose of distortion. The “won’t
New Tracks
月読 (Tsukuyomi) by Ghost Park Brooklyn-based project Ghost Park crafts a dynamic rock entrancement on “Seven Vials,” the first single from newly released album 月読 (Tsukuyomi). Haunting guitar trickles traverse into a
A harmoniously jangling rocker with soaring vocal harmonies, “On And On” is an alluring new track from Nicamus. The Portland, Oregon-based band are releasing an album, Trust Fall, this summer — “and
Austin-based artist Michael Sanders consumes on his new single “blue,” which melds ’90s rock nostalgia and lush pop/folk hookiness. “How about a joke for you? Something kind of sweet,” Sanders’ soaring opening
Stirring in its range of solemn acoustic-set contemplations and gorgeous orchestral additions, “Back Here” is a standout folk track from Alison Martino. The Los Angeles-based artist describes the track as “about losing
Peaks Island and Other Places is an affecting, heartfelt album from Little Champion — highlighted by tracks like “Half Moon Bae” and “Suburbs” that capture a particular place, time, and emotion within
Matt Sterling’s recent singles, “Leave It In The Dust” and “Beachtown Kids,” showcase his knack for pairing emotional honesty with hooky, replay-worthy production — spanning from punchy pop precision to dreamy intrigue.
Swedish band Trails Pluto enamor with a free-flowing psych-pop captivation on “In Between Answers,” the first single from their upcoming album. Reverbed vocals swirl amidst heady guitar tones for an enjoyably serene
New Albums
Minneapolis-based quartet Wastrels return after six years with a fantastic self-titled album, blending immersive shoegaze textures, head-nodding post-punk grooves, swirling guitars, and
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Detroit-based artist Ramo Z‘s two-track EP I hate parties captures nightlife with heart, blending introspective indie-dance and house-ready energy. “strobe lights” hypnotically
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Nashville-based singer-songwriter Mary Jennings delivers an impassioned sound across Pyrotechnicolor, a six-track EP written over the span of a decade. Blurring pop,
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Washington, DC-based band Broke Royals explores a wide spectrum of sounds on their new album Campr, spanning enjoyable realms of rousingly anthemic
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