NYC-based musician Scott Chasolen released his debut album in 2003, following many years in the jam circuit with instrumental group ulu. Since then, his solo career has blended folk, rock, and jazz
New Tracks
Joel Cuzzi’s new album Footprints merges the Californian singer/songwriter merging his punk-rock youth with retrospective, acoustic vibes. The album is written in tribute to Cuzzi’s friend and musician Tony Sly, the frontman
We featured the self-titled track from Sluka’s new album, Ready to Connect, last month — emphasizing the band’s knack for twangy acoustics, soaring melodies, and orchestral additions. The San Diego act is
Mellow synths and lush, distant vocals adorn the sweeping “Free,” a recently released track from Koresma (Ryan Lindberg), an electronic producer based in Asheville, North Carolina. The track’s soaring, open feel takes
“Vera” is a striking track from Night Hikes, the Seattle duo who wowed with “Avila” in August. Olivia Godby and Matthew Farrell again impress with this dreamy, effervescent gem. Godby’s lush vocals
The Kerosene Hours is the project of Los Angeles native Aaron Silverstein. The songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist shows a suavely effective sound on new track “Purple Heart,” where a haunting vocal lead
“Is This Real?” shows the bright, soaring pop smarts of Mojave Nomads, an act from Ogden, Utah. A charismatic, perky vocal lead builds to a pleasantly melodic chorus — “is this real?
The Criticals churn out more catchy Strokes-esque rock on new track “Just for the Weekend,” following up last month’s “Good Lookin.” The “afraid than being more than friends,” hook plays well, especially
New Albums
Brooklyn-based project Blanker, founded by former Upstate Escape guitarist and vocalist John Norwood, embraces momentum-filled indie-rock instincts and witty satire on newly
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Tales From The Ripped is a consuming new album from RIP DUNES, the Brooklyn-based project of Matthew Iwanusa, blending post-punk guitar work
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NYC trio Occurrence reimagines five songs from its early catalog on Anniversary, a celebratory EP marking a decade of experimental electronic pop.
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Seattle-based roots-rock quintet Stellar Jays expand their jangly Americana sound on Merit Badge, their second full-length album, balancing sweet backing harmonies and
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