Impressing last month with “Autumn Wind,” Weston Smith is back already with the delightful “Mirror World.” Woodwind effects and lo-fi synth tones weave around downcast vocals, establishing a consuming and lush feel.
New Tracks
Only Forward by Autosleeper Barcelona-based rockers Autosleeper impress throughout their new EP Only Forward. Highlight “Disappearing” exemplifies the band’s bursting, textured rock sound — balancing a gauzy wall-of-sound with a briskly melodic
Alluring alt-rocker “Maze” is a recently released track from Ptolemea, a Luxembourg-based band. Priscila Da Costa’s suavely invigorating vocals lead during climactic bass-heavy verses. The chorus builds with guitar-fronted fervor, especially during
Jackson Price and the Blues Rockets are a quartet from New Mexico, paying homage to rootsy blues and rock ‘n’ roll. “I want to pay homage to the roots of real music
“VIP” is a catchy new track from Sluka, impressing in the past with efforts like “Hey Oh” and “Ready to Connect.” Following a burst of synths, the track starts with warming yet
We’re happy to premiere “in her shoes,” a track from VVARD. Based out of the Netherlands, the bedroom-pop crafts dreamy engrossment throughout. Hazy, submerged beginnings lead nicely into poppy percussive additions as
Temporary Vessel by The Wormholes Charlotte, NC duo The Wormholes impress with new track “Temporary Vessel.” Showcasing an expansive sound with spacey synths, a lushly hypnotic rhythm section, and lingering guitar tones,
Touting a consuming, murky aesthetic fondly reminiscent of Yves Tumor, “JACUZZI” is a gripping new track from BREATHERRR, the project led by Michael Anthony Espinach. Submerged, nocturnal vocals creep around clanking industrial
New Albums
Brooklyn-based artist Alex Julia‘s new album Making Friends With My Demons blends darkwave, post-punk, industrial rock, and grunge into a brooding collection
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An absorbing new album from DreamGood, Paris Novella pairs synth-driven art-pop with catchy guitar work, danceable rhythms, and theatrical vocal hooks, shifting
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first known use‘s new EP Yielding blends dreamy indie pop, expressive vocals, and guitar-driven art-rock, moving between delicate acoustic passages and fuller,
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An album whose sound combines bright, fast-moving synth-pop production with playful electronic textures and infectious melodic instincts, pink punk (special edition) also
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