“Go On” is the gorgeously layered opener on Sown, the debut EP from rising Toronto act Sicayda. The band deals in an enjoyably chaotic mixture of shoegaze and alternative, with tracks often
New Tracks
“I Can Do What I Want” shows a bustling, psych-friendly soundscape from Different Places In Space, a duo from Pittsburgh, PA. They describe the effort as “a song about empowering yourself and
Courtesy of Seattle-based act Tincho, “I Got Home Today” is an excellent track that features gliding, melodic Kurt Vile-esque guitar tones alongside a melodic vocal lead, parts Modest Mouse and Pavement. The
Touting hazy, laid-back guitar tones fit for lazy summer days and a vocal melody reminiscent of The Go-Betweens, “Here Alive” is a new track from Summer Crowd Stereo. The Hamburg-based project is
After impressing with “No Secrets” in December, Nolan Garrett returns with another gripping success. “Better Weather” is described by the artist as “about dealing with change and learning to accept it.” A
The excellent “Tie Dye Daydream” is the debut track from Daffodil Daze. Chilled-out guitars and mellow whistles establish a consuming aesthetic early. The serene vocals aid nicely, with the “show me the
A rising organ in the intro of Dallas-based act Kyoto Lo-Fi’s new track “Flowering Boulder” quickly gives way to bouncy guitars and charismatic vocals. A vibrant, key-laden appeal hits as the first
Orange County-based songwriter/producer Skyler Garn fronts the project Mortimer, named after his dog Morty. New track “Align” delights with a mellow working of guitars and synths. Following the one-minute mark, soaring vocals
New Albums
Chamber-pop melodies and intricate arrangements envelop throughout Ben Lester’s self-titled debut, a 13-track collection shaped by his admiration for Brian Wilson. Released
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Classic post-punk rhythms and shimmering synth-pop textures define Chicago trio FRENCH INHALER‘s debut album PRACTICED LINES, where live bass and drums meet
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Created during a dance studio residency, EWAH‘s gripping full-length SPIRITUAL DANCE frames a teenage odyssey through post-punk bass, Italo-disco, and inventive use
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Thomas Lemmer‘s new album DREAMSCAPES II embraces slow listening through a carefully shaped world of ambient textures, delicate piano, and soundscape-rich electronics.
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