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
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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
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’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
Several tracks from Niki Moss’ debut album Gooey, releasing May 10th, have already impressed. “Soylent Green” and “There Must Be Something in the Water” stood out as exemplary of the sound Niki
Rainy-day jazz sounds and precise hip-hop flows converge on the track “Basketball,” a highlight off the new EP – Problem Child – from Cool Baby, an act from Takoma Park, MD. Lounge-friendly
Bobby Chill and the Wave aren’t exactly hiding their aesthetic here with the name of their band and recent track, “California USA.” Hazy, gliding guitar work is fit for a beach sunset,
“Something” is another winner from Lillimure, a singer/songwriter from Westchester, New York. Impressing in January with the track “WDYTM,” Lillimure builds on that track’s perky vocal melodies, snappy brass infusions, and bustling
New Albums
A riveting display of new-wave and post-punk precision, Videopticons is the new album from Vancouver-based trio The Zaxons. Built on catchy rhythms,
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An immersive prog-rock concept album, Scenes from a Revolution is the stellar new release from New Jersey-based collective Forgotten Roads. The ambitious
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Steeped in memorable folk and Americana portrayals of modern tumult and perseverance, New Scrolls is the personal new album from Connecticut-based singer-songwriter
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A beautifully cohesive collection of memorable songwriting, Lovers’ Lament is the debut four-track EP from London-based singer-songwriter Suze Harper, originally from New
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