New Tracks

Fuzzysurf – “Problems”

“Problems” is a great showing of smart power-pop songwriting, with a tinge of surf-pop added to the mix with the engaging vocal harmonies and serene guitar licks. The track from Milwaukee-based group

Autorall – “Guts and Gears”

Today marks the release of Autorall’s new EP, The Unpopular. Spontaneous and visceral melodies combine throughout with an energetic electronic/rock aesthetic, with the Brazilian artist also impressing with his use of samples.

Lone Wild – “Savages”

Following the riveting “Stranger Ways” last year, Tulsa-based rockers Lone Wild impress again with the track “Savages.” There’s a continuation of the group’s structural creativity, the initial verses touting a minimalist assortment

Heavy Heart – “Bed Bug”

“Bed Bug” is a new track from Heavy Heart, a rock act from south London. The group is heavy on dreamy soundscapes, particularly here, where Anna Vincent’s vocals float with the feeling

Marble Mammoth – “The Light”

“The Light” is a captivating two-part single from Swedish psych-rockers Marble Mammoth, the band’s second single after their debut EP. A thickly resonating bass line coincides with jagged guitars to start, a

Pastis – “Around Here”

“Around Here” is a catchy rocker released today from Pastis, a five-piece from Helsinki, Finland. They incorporate aspects of Brit-pop/rock, merseybeat, and modern indie-rock into a fun and high-energy sound fond of

The Theory For Our Revenge – “OBORO”

“OBORO” is the debut single from The Theory For Our Revenge, a duo from Japan. I enjoy the unsettling, whisper-y feel of the vocals combining with a nocturnal key-laden melody with mounting

The Other Life – “Moody”

The hypnotic “Moody” is a commendable showing from Swedish act The Other Life, who blend aspects of electronica, dance, pop, and rock into their intriuging sound. “This music began as an effort

New Albums

MARA WANNA – ‘how dreadful’

Hamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending

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Erro – ‘Shadowland’

Pittsburgh-based project Erro, led by multi-instrumentalist Nikki Stagel, impresses again with Shadowland, a new album that fuses shimmering pop-rock textures, ethereal dreaminess,

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Ellie Walker – ‘The Balance EP’

Cambridgeshire, England-based Ellie Walker’s The Balance EP is a four-song success, weaving intimate indie-folk charm with heart-on-sleeve pop elements. Across its tracks,

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