New Tracks

Maxwell James – “When It’s Real”

Nashville act Maxwell James produces a touching vein of Americana with folk and country influence. “When It’s Real” is a nice example of his knack for heart-tugging melodies and lyrical sentiments. Trained

Heidi Osborne – “A2Z (Rise and Grind)”

Nomad by Heidi Osborne The snappy, opening track on Heidi Osborne’s new album Nomad, “A2Z (Rise and Grind)” is a nice example of the artist’s knack for charismatic vocals and playful, perky

Shawna Virago – “Tranimal”

San Francisco transgender music icon Shawna Virago releases a passionate, acoustical track with “Tranimal”. Accompanied by a music video (below), the track is a response to hate and intolerance. “This country needs

Monique Angele – “Pink Coloured Sky”

Theatrical vocals, a gripping piano-laden melody, and lavish string accompaniments comprise the introduction of “Alive”, which adds percussion around 01:20 as the strings unroll themselves in even more majestic form. A new

Dead Sullivan – “Swallow”

“Swallow” is a gorgeous track from Dead Sullivan, a project hailing from Denton, Texas. Barely over a minute-and-a-half long though rich in atmosphere, “Swallow” plays as a preview of the project’s aesthetic

Joel Porter – “Ready for the Harrow”

Released this morning, the beautifully serene “Ready for the Harrow” is another success from North Dakota-based artist Joel Porter, who impressed earlier this month with “Amaranthine“. Whisper-y vocals and a budding string-laden

Moon Panda – “Rabbit”

Moon Panda is a new project based in Brighton, comprising Californian songwriter Maddy Myers, Danish guitarist Gustav Moltke, Bristol-based synth player George Godwin, and London-based percussionist Alfie Webber. They cite Portishead, Beirut,

Helenor – “Ocean State”

Boston-based visual artist David DiAngelis fronts the project Helenor, whose new track “Ocean State” is an impressive effort that reminds fondly of later-era Blur. “Ocean state is a state of mind,” he

New Albums

villafeign – ‘Tragically True’

Tragically True is a consuming new album from NYC-based artist villafeign, moving seamlessly between driving, high-energy rock and moments of reflective intensity.

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Alessiah – ‘Obscentra’

The gripping debut album from Alessiah, Obscentra marks her bold step into adulthood and artistic self-realization. Building on nearly a decade in

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Christian List – ‘Beach’

The riveting new album from Christian List, Beach shows the talented songwriter expanding his sound with a fuller, band-driven approach. The release

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