New Tracks

Skin Mag – “An Exercise in Hindsight”

Long Beach five-piece Skin Mag impressed last year with the track “Tonight Show,” touting hypnotic, layered guitar work and a psych-friendly vocal presence. That alluring aesthetic returns on new track “An Exercise

Daria Black – “Changing”

“Changing” is a track released today from Daria Black, whose track “Not That Girl” we premiered a couple weeks ago. “Changing” builds from the get-go, with a shaky guitar presence accompanied by

Good Days – “Green”

“Green” is the latest entry in Good Days’ ongoing singles collection ROYGBIV, where the ban digs in heavily into the psychology of each color, “finding subject matter and emotions that lived in

Soft Streak – “Never Enough”

Late Bloomer by Soft Streak Coming from Soft Streak’s new 5-track EP Late Bloomer, released today, “Never Enough” is a captivating and creative effort from the Los Angeles duo. Tori Michelle’s vocals

Sunshine Brothers Inc. – “That Way”

“That Way” is a shimmering, infectious rocker from Sunshine Brothers Inc. and their newest release, JERRY EP. Last year, their track “So Bad to Me” was one of my favorite indie-rockers of

Indigo Bunting – “Reading Wrong”

Reading Wrong/Lavender Mountain [Single] by Indigo Bunting “Reading Wrong” is a bright psych-pop success from Indigo Bunting, who impressed with multiple tracks last year. This newly released effort combines contemporary, soaring indie-pop

Superocean – “Animal Caller”

Soaring guitars and a lush synth backing kicks off “Animal Caller” convincingly, showing the latest release from Superocean as one with ample appeal. Reminiscent of acts like Wild Nothing, in the incorporation

Aaron Taos – “Communication”

Brooklyn artist Aaron Taos impresses with new track “Communication,” a suave synth-led success with vibes reminiscent of Toro y Moi. The lush verses lead into a mellow though effective hook, with a

New Albums

Wastrels – ‘Wastrels’

Minneapolis-based quartet Wastrels return after six years with a fantastic self-titled album, blending immersive shoegaze textures, head-nodding post-punk grooves, swirling guitars, and

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Ramo Z – ‘I hate parties’ EP

Detroit-based artist Ramo Z‘s two-track EP I hate parties captures nightlife with heart, blending introspective indie-dance and house-ready energy. “strobe lights” hypnotically

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Broke Royals – ‘Campr’

Washington, DC-based band Broke Royals explores a wide spectrum of sounds on their new album Campr, spanning enjoyable realms of rousingly anthemic

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