The dazzling, infectious “Be Yours” is the striking debut of synth-pop duo xOxford, based in Englewood, Colorado. Suave verses featuring melodic vocals and a bass-driven swell are gradually accompanied by effervescent synths,
New Tracks
The uplifting, melodic “Blue” is the latest in Good Days’ successful ‘ROYGBIV’ singles collection. The band aims for a calming and loving sound here and succeeds from the get-go, with surf-pop-inspired vocal
“The Session” is a captivating track released today from The Rhetorician, born and raised in the Greater Pittsburgh Region and now living in the Pacific Northwest. Smooth brass at 01:16 coincides with
The newly released “The Dreamer” comes via RC $pitta, a 25-year-old lyrical rapper from Portland, OR. An after-dark soundscape is established by eerie keys and a reflective vocal sample, with the rapper’s
We’re happy to premiere “Hope,” a new track from Indian singer/songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Andy The Crocodile (born Anand Manivannan). The artist possesses vibrant, nicely fluctuating vocals, a range that first becomes
Linda Gardens’ new track “Tubular Steel” impresses with a nocturnal, hypnotic soundscape and vocal presence that reminds somewhat of Kate Bush. Reserved verses find a haunting synth tone and buzzing bass-y push,
“In the Middle” emphasizes a soaring psych-pop aesthetic and FETES’ knack for spacious melodies. The strikingly engaging track is described as “a cathartic tale of heartbreak,” with singer/songwriter Cristian Campano, aka FETES,
“Signals” shows a synth-tinged post-punk sound from Vancouver-based act RE/GEN. They released their first full-length, Talk to the Past, this month. The album and this track in particular show a tendency for
New Albums
London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,
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Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,
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