New Tracks

Assassin of Youth – “House Spiders”

“House Spiders” is an epic exhibit of gripping, developing songwriting. The seven-minute track grows from a quaint, folk-forward feel — with meek vocals and lush guitar shimmers — into a rocker brimming

Premiere: nutrients – “hide & seek”

“hide & seek” is a melodic slice of jangle-pop from Toronto-based act nutrients, who describe the track as “all about recreating the excitement of your first taste adolescent independence.” Accompanied by a

Kaleurs – “Beach Freaks”

Kaleurs’ songwriter/vocalist/guitarist Nik Birkemeyer wrote the band’s new EP, Gently into the Night, with introspection in mind. Specifically, the band’s aesthetic successfully aims to bring “a notion of relief to the table

Split Screens – “From the Start”

Following the impressive “Back Again” last month, Split Screens released an EP last week containing that track and other gems. The six tracks on Everyday Static emphasize the gripping songwriting of the

Dimitri von Büren – “Shining Bright”

Inspired by “warm summer nights and chilling indie pop vibes,” Dimitri von Büren’s third single “Shining Bright is a delight. The Paris-based artist, who impressed earlier this year with the single “Days

Shyclops – “Runaway”

Emitting a yearning, nostalgic ’80s synth-pop tone, “Runaway” is a pleasantly melodic track from Shyclops, their debut single. The Indonesian act craft a warming pop feel with a constant synth arp, fluttering

Luiz e os Louises – “Please Everyone”

The delightful “Please Everyone” is the opening track on Life’s a Cigarette, the new full-length from Brazilian folk/indie rock solo artist Luiz e os Louises. Recalling the likes of Lou Reed and

Happy Freuds – “The Mountain”

Echo Of Sounds by Happy Freuds Hailing from Javea, Spain, four-piece Happy Freuds pursue a sound reminiscent of ’70s analog rock ‘n’ roll, while also touching on aspects of contemporary rock. They

New Albums

HAAi – ‘DIGITiSE’

London-based artist HAAi mixes club-set energy and stylish pop ingenuity on DIGITiSE, a new album influenced by the physical energy of DJ

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Sacha Mullin – ‘Social Touch’

Chicago-based singer-songwriter Sacha Mullin embraces a stylish pop-forward direction on Social Touch, his fourth album, balancing art-rock sophistication with sleek synth-pop hooks

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