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,
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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 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.
Brooklyn-based rockers Atlas Engine impress with the soaring new track “Where Have You Gone?,” where a cohesive assortment of melodic guitars and swirling synths converge for quality results. The track is quick
“Dreamers” is a newly released track from Quist, the project of Jacob Quistgaard. Bryan Ferry fans know Quistgaard as the artist’s touring guitarist, also featuring on Ferry’s 2014 album Avonmore. To add
“Currency” touts a confident, driving groove led by funk-tinged guitar lines, a hypnotic wordless vocal repetition, and twinkling keys. Structurally, I’m reminded of LCD Soundsystem’s patiently developing approach, especially upon the “I
“When You Were Here And I Was Sad” is a lovely new track from Strawberry Generation. Quaintly chugging verses build toward a punchy, distorted chorus — aesthetically remind of a fun cross
Cherry Slide is the solo project of Dale Humphries, a musician originally from the UK and now based in NYC. A 2018 self-titled album showed ample promise, with tracks like “Eyes Like
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Technicolour delights in a variety of heartfelt, hooky pop creations from Sydney-based singer-songwriter Holly Wild, embracing the full spectrum of love, vulnerability,
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Matty Frank stirs across Dooda: Bee Sides, a varied companion to his debut album that moves between folktronica, alternative rock, acoustic introspection,
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James Keith brings an upbeat country-rock spirit to I Call It Magic When I’m With You, a fourteen-track album celebrating the joys
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Dutch electronic duo Tangent return with Disclosure, their seventh album and first in three years, expanding their shadowy IDM sound through tactile
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