“Oh Lawd” is a catchy track from Har’ Monique, an NYC-based artist churning out an accessible blend of pop and R&B, with a touch of reggae. Born in Brooklyn, Har’Monique moved to
New Tracks
Modesta are an indie-rock duo from Boston, crafting a hypnotic and gripping sound on the track “Opus,” the opener on Modesta’s new 4-track EP, Ode to the Peculiar. Modern rock sensibilities combine
Sir Francis Drake by Cartography “Sir Francis Drake” is a newly released track from Cartography, the solo project of New York-based artist Trevor Misplay. Crisp acoustics and bird chirping opens the track
Israel-based rock band Iris Hill tout strong songwriting and a nicely climactic feel throughout new track “Buona Notte.” The band notes a point of comparison as Phoenix, a band I’m reminded of
“Pyramid” showcases the serene dream-pop sound of Catch a Dinosaur, intertwining jangly guitar dreaminess with slight backing synths and a gentle rhythm section. The band — based out of Somerville, Massachusetts —
“Rabbit” is a hypnotic track from DefByMisadventure, touting lulling keys and vibrant acoustics. 01:37 sees the shifting percussion fade momentarily, kicking back into gear shortly thereafter. The sitar-y effect on the guitars
“Comforts of an Apocalypse” is a catchy track from NYC rockers Strange Loops, touting melodic synths and a stirring vocal lead. Sef Kapur’s vocals impress in alternating between the rousing verses and
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New Albums
Immersive new album In Sore Bless finds The Discretes weaving art rock, ambient, noise, and trip-hop influences into a captivating listening experience,
MoreCeasefire, the debut EP from sibling duo Reality Distortion, fuses dream-pop, grunge, and alt-pop into an urgent exploration of peace, protest, and
MoreAustin-based band Ram Vela & the Easy Targets unleash a sound steeped in’70s power-pop and ’90s alternative influences on the concept EP
MoreReleasing together as a double album, To Hell With Tradition‘s Regroup and Reboot close a three-album concept trilogy with distinct yet interconnected
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