New Tracks

Teal Moss – “Lewis”

“Lewis” is an understated, beautiful track with jangly guitar-pop appeal from Teal Moss, the project of writer/producer Steven Fischer. This track comes via the Denton, TX-based (though soon moving to Los Angeles)

Fevrmoon – “The Work”

“The Work” begins with murky engrossment, as lingering strings permeate alongside minimalist percussion and sporadic vocals. Exuberant brass emerges from the darkness, for just a moment, shortly after the one-minute mark. By

Ugly Ghost – “Aubrey Plaza”

Aubrey Plaza by Ugly Ghost Described as a track that’s “about the moments you miss when you aren’t present in the moments you’re in,” “Aubrey Plaza” is a consuming new track from

Will Newman – “Bite My Lip” (feat. Sophia Lyons)

UK guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Will Newman impresses on new track “Bite My Lip,” touting an aesthetic that successfully merges several stylistic influences. There’s a shoegaze-y feel apparent in the gliding guitars and

Galapaghost – “Jellyfish”

Casey Chandler’s Galapaghost project again impresses with “Jellyfish,” where aquatic, twinkling synths combine with mellow vocals for a very pleasant listen. Whereas the project had a prior emphasis on more folk-leaning sounds,

Crooked Flower – “Around and Around”

Berkeley-based Crooked Flower showcase their suave, confident sound on the track “Around and Around,” accompanied by the music video above. Angie Dang’s entrancing vocals sound parts smooth R&B and parts No Doubt-esque

Michael Bruner – “Don’t Mean Broken”

Passionate vocals and vibrant acoustical trickles begin “Don’t Mean Broken” with intriguing appeal. A drum fill and bass entry emerge around the 50-second mark to add a fun, dub-like feel to the

Dr. BENTZ – “Risin’ Up”

“Risin’ Up” is a bustling hip-hop effort touting a synth-laden beat. The effort, from Vancouver-based Dr. BENTZ, succeeds in establishing a climactic rise — and how motivation and drive can help prevent

New Albums

dreamscent – ‘Burning Days’

Blurring the lines between shoegaze, alternative, and indie rock, Burning Days is the debut album from Raleigh-based band dreamscent. Released on Blank

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Shaky – ‘Kinda Wild II’

Infusing post-garage and post-grunge flavors into a nostalgic indie rock sound, Kinda Wild II is the twelve-track sophomore album from Shaky. The

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