New Tracks

Walker Landing – “Day Dream Heights”

The project of Brandon Wayne Schilling, Walker Landing touts a nocturnal sound, featuring twinkling keys, icy synth arpeggios, and lush vocals. The project’s debut album, 1111, released this week, including standout track

CRÈME – “Above Ground” (Texas Drew Remix)

Released this week, Texas Drew’s remix of CRÈME’s  “Above Ground” is a noted success, retaining the original track’s strengths while adding a nocturnal edge to the hook and overall sound. The effort starts with a

Todd Warner Moore – “Spark”

Spark by Todd Warner Moore Todd Warner Moore plays a timeless-sounding form of folk music that’s reminiscent of greats like Van Morrison and Neil Young, while adding a fluttering modern element to

Spectre – “Walls”

Spectre is an artist from Crawley, UK producing a murky vein of electronica, infusing aspects of ambient music and dubstep. As a drummer, vocalist, guitarist, and synth player, Spectre’s multi-instrumentalist approach combines

Anne Steele – “Better”

“Better” is a great example of Anne Steele’s electro-minded pop, unleashing a yearning infectiousness during the “I’m gonna love better,” hook. The NYC-based singer/songwriter just released her new EP of original music,

Bobbie Morrone – “Whiskey and Water”

“Whiskey and Water” is a new track from Indianapolis-based singer/songwriter Bobbie Morrone, who touts a soulful sound with his vibrant vocals, organ usage, and gospel-like backing vocal additions. A twangy guitar lead

Nine Blind Men and the Tiger – “Leader”

Nine Blind Men and the Tiger is the solo project of Johnny Saigusa, who has been actively releasing material since high school (when he wrote and released three full-length albums). One of

Lucky Horses – “Terraces & Discos”

“Terraces & Discos” is a new single from Lucky Horses that touts a sound particularly appealing to Pet Shop Boys fans like myself. The London-based duo have the shimmering synth-pop aesthetic down

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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