Bragan – “blue blood”

February 25, 2020

Developing with melodically gripping vigor, “blue blood” is a new track from Bragan that emphasizes the artist’s impressive electronic production talents. The intro does well, with its blooping keys and lush vocals,

Socialbends – “Wide Open Spaces”

February 25, 2020

Showing a unique, murky electro-pop sound with industrial flair, “Wide Open Spaces” is a new track from Socialbends, the project of singer/songwriter Tim Gonzalez. Born in Brooklyn and presently based in Los

Weston Smith – “Autumn Wind”

February 21, 2020

Released today, “Autumn Wind” is a dreamy success from Weston Smith. With lyrics pertaining to “the fear of love with the changing of the seasons,” the track crafts a stunning soundscape that

The Great Dictators – “Play Dead Together”

February 21, 2020

“Play Dead Together” is a track released today from Copenhagen-based rock trio The Great Dictators. Citing acts like Yo La Tengo, Psychedelic Furs, and Brian Eno as influences, the band shows a

Jesse Blake Rundle – “The Death of a Soldier”

February 21, 2020

The moving “The Death of a Soldier” is a track released today from Jesse Blake Rundle, capturing the passion and tension of the poem The Death of a Soldier by Wallace Stevens.

Aaron Joseph Russo – “Espresso”

February 20, 2020

Inspired by the Italian pop music that Aaron Joseph Russo grew up hearing in his house, “Espresso” is a lushly melodic success. Dreamy woodwind effects and serene synths combine with understated vocals,

SaffeK – “When It Rains”

February 20, 2020

SaffeK’s powerful, emotive track “When It Rains” is a soulful rocker with impressively soaring vocals and ample mood. The overall rainy-day lonesome vibes remind fondly of Cousteau’s gem “Heavy Weather.” SaffeK, the

Orlon Gunner – “Mind Out the Window”

February 20, 2020

Orlon Gunner first caught my ear in 2017, with a self-titled EP touting a suave rock approach that resembled parts Cass McCombs and parts Nick Cave. The project of Canadian artist R.B.