“Brother K” caught my ear for various bits of nostalgia. First, the soaring vocal melody reminds me of Manic Street Preachers’ James Dean Bradfield. As the vocals are present from the first
New Tracks
Entrancing brass and a smooth, lounge-y rhythm section accompany the striking croon of Danish artist Nidam on his debut track “You Think It’s Like A Fire,” exuding shades of Bryan Ferry. The
“Confessions II” is a newly released track from Sonny Pursall’s upcoming debut full-length, GIRL CARÇON. Fluid, jangly guitars adorn the artist’s hazy vocals, certainly bringing to mind Mac Demarco, as was the
“Case of the Tuesdays” shows a moody, yearning rock sound from California-based band Pistol for Ringo. Drawing praise for live performances around the West Coast, Pistol for Ringo pursue a sound with
J’Moris continues his prolific release schedule with two-track EP K.O.T.H., following up his RNB EP from earlier this spring. The Texas-based rapper pursues a summer-banger sound with both these tracks; “K.O.T.H.” and
Sydney-based pop artist Aaron Beri incorporates a smooth pop sound reminiscent of ’90s R&B with a darkly atmospheric tint. Beri’s track “Naked” shows the rising artist’s knack for consuming soundscapes and accessible
“Caught a Feeling” shows the strongly melodic songwriting of T. Soomian, a Los Angeles-based artist whose sound generates blissful psych-pop sentiments and hypnotic rock twilight. The track’s “take you on a magic
“For All I Know” is a track played, recorded, and mixed by Hugo Cottu in his bedroom. Certainly a bedroom project by definition, though “For All I Know” packs an atmospheric punch
New Albums
An immersive, atmospheric work shaped by stillness, Ocoeur‘s new album Greener Grass, Clearer Water explores nature’s fragility and renewal. The album blends
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An eclectic ten-chapter journey from Czech composer and keyboardist Otto Orany, 10 Blue-Penciled Stories features a hybrid ensemble of saxophone, clarinet, oboe,
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A captivating blend of intricate harp arrangements and melodic folk-pop, Stephanie Babirak‘s new album Rotten Fruit masterfully explores morality and identity. The
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The awakening final chapter of The Dialectic Series, Kayze‘s Renaissance is an enveloping electro-pop and hip-hop triumph. Blending ethereal synths with driving
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