Chris Robley released the track “Straight White Male” today, continuing a gripping vein of songwriting that first impressed me over a decade ago. Aesthetically, the track pursues a peppy vein of electro-pop,
New Tracks
Recently taking the Los Angeles scene by storm with her accomplished live act (playing at the House of Blues, the 626 Golden Streets festival, The Satellite, and many more established venues), Daria
Another impressive track from Trudy and the Romance arrives, with “The Original Doo-Wop Spacemen” capturing a number of the Liverpool act’s strengths — notably, a striking quivering lead that meshes beautifully with
Sinister Hand by The Mute Group “Rodney O” makes evident The Mute Group’s emotional, soaring sound. A highlight off the Nashville band’s new album Sinister Hand, released today, “Rodney O” grows from
Chicago artist Flying Potion just released a self-titled debut album with captivating appeal. A constant throughout is emphasis on pedal steel guitar techniques, with the twangy presence providing a melodic backbone to
Swift woodwinds and twangy guitars accompany the warm vocals of Daniel Micsoda on the track “Seasonal Winds,” the latest release from Zanzinger. Micsoda is a Budapest-based artist who fronts the project, taking
Irish producer Sal Dulu impresses again with the atmospheric “Xompulse.” Following up on successes like “Duluoz Dream,” “Antasma,” and “Tyko.” Classical, jazz and ambient influences appear strongly in this calming piano piece.
“Heart Beats” shows a fun, rockin’ sound with a power-pop flair, reminding me of Teenage Fanclub fondly. It’s a catchy, addictive effort from Connecticut-based act The Twelve AM. The “like my band,”
New Albums
Los Angeles-based project Molto Non Troppo consume with a melodic art-pop sound, musing on the human condition through both melancholy and absurdity,
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Toronto-based composer Eddy Ruyter and City of Dawn collaborate on the serene EP Silfira, a title translating to “silent fire.” Pairing patient
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The captivating debut album from Rome-based producer Jomoon, Sugar develops wonderfully through inventive soundscapes and emotionally melodic charm — infusing aspects of
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Shadows and Lies, the sophomore album from North London composer Rob Fairweather’s project FellowFeel, is an evocative exploration of perception and fractured
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