Anthemic percussion and brass kick off “Radio Song,” before Mike StClair’s captivating vocal delivery — tonally in the vein of a more exuberant Mark Kozelek, or Aqueduct (David Terry) — begins to
New Tracks
The very catchy “Drive By” is the latest release from Ay Wing, the project of a Swiss singer/songwriter based in Berlin and London. Her vein of pop songwriting emphasizes big hooks and
Midiskirts produce atmospheric pop out of Athens, GA — recalling the hypnagogic pop aesthetic of Ariel Pink. The act is building momentum with their memorable sound, earning a live spot on Adult
Mariage Blanc first caught my ear almost a decade ago, when they submitted their first release, Broken Record. The Pittsburgh act is still going strong, with their latest album Mirror Phrase showing
“Recently” is a new track from Miko Payton, a hip-hop artist from Ohio. A lush, soulful vocal sample is aided by a melodic piano to comprise the beat, which is quickly accompanied
“A Place in Me” touts murky soundscape of twangy guitars and nonchalant vocals, accompanied in the first minute by tinges of brass that remind of avant-garde pop acts like Xiu Xiu. The
We’re happy to premiere the latest track from Current Eternal, the project of London-based composer/instrumentalist/singer Nikky French, who impressed last year with the track “Save the Day.” “Was Anything Ever Done?” continues
The moody “California” is a track released today from Drinker, the Brooklyn-based duo of singer/songwriter Aaron Mendelsohn and producer/compser Ariel Loh, who impressed with the track “Fragment II” last August. Both artists
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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