New Tracks

Joy Downer – “Getaway Car”

“Getaway Car” is a memorable new track from Los Angeles artist Joy Downer, following up last year’s successful single “Plastic Wrap.” The track develops enjoyably from nonchalant lushness into a memorably hooky

Prudence – “Smile & Nod”

Prudence is the project of Tom Crandles, an Australian session bassist and composer. His Major Tom EP was recorded alone in Margate, Kent, encompassing six enjoyable tracks. Among them is the engaging

Poster Child – “Disco Duck”

The just-released “Disco Duck” comes from Nashville duo Poster Child, whose debut EP Death Star Cadillac releases on May 22nd. Impressing back in March with the EP’s self-titled track, Poster Child again

Hollowlove – “Particle & Wave”

Today marks the release day for Hollowlove’s debut, self-titled album. The release is a striking success in its atmospheric synth-pop aesthetic and hooky melodic construction, showing the Vancouver act continuing the captivating

Gracie Gray – “Morphine”

Gracie Gray’s “Morphine” captivates with a lushly entrancing sound, reminding nostalgically of ’90s alternative and slowcore. “Morphine” is a single from the artist’s debut album Oregon in a Day, now streaming on

Claudio – “Flowers”

Claudio is an Australian producer, vocalist, and composer, who crafts an atmospheric, emotional sound throughout new EP To Kill an Empath. Aesthetically, I’m reminded of a more contemplative Little Dragon, with nocturnal

Jyn – “Easy”

Berlin-based pop artist Jyn wows with new track “Easy,” a chilled-out slice of contagious pop with a hazy, yearning soundscape. Soft synths and slight guitar twangs accompany the artist’s easy-going vocals, with

Sonia Barcelona – “Violent Water”

Sonia Barcelona’s new track “Violent Water” is a beautifully developing rocker. Serene beginnings feature the artist’s accessible vocal presence and minimal guitars, with the “violent water,” bridge showing escalating guitars and elegant

New Albums

Jared Fullerman – ‘Ins’

An enthralling album spanning from dreamy, hypnotic introspection to synth-laden theatrics and rousing, spirited rock, Ins is the latest from Jared Fullerman.

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Mattock – ‘Daughters’

Daughters is a standout rock record from Southern Maryland-based act Mattock. Led by the songwriting of Casey Brandt and Jason Fletcher, the

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Snailgun – ‘Glass Walls’

A thrilling debut album from Naarm-based band Snailgun, Glass Walls masterfully balances melodic post-punk with chaotic noise rock. The album navigates diverse

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