New Tracks

Floral Couches – “Feelings I Can’t Control”

“Feelings I Can’t Control” is a tender cut from Floral Couches’ latest, R&B-influenced EP, Glitter. The Chicago-based project of Cody Gray has impressed with his melodically downcast vein of synth-pop in the

Black Hole Bears – “Under the Moon”

“Under the Moon” is a highlight off Black Hole Bears’ eponymous debut EP. The Denton, TX quartet feature dreamy guitar tones and soaring vocals on the track. The “under the moon,” vocal

Old Flame – “Young & In Debt”

Rising quickly in the Western Massachusetts DIY scene since forming in 2017, Old Flame recently released their debut full-length album, Young & In Debt. Throughout the release, Old Flame exhibit excellent production,

CS Hellmann – “Delroy (Where Did You Go)”

East Nashville musician CS Hellmann impresses with instrumental rock track “Delroy (Where Did You Go),” which shows a fondness for ’60s rock and pop with the suave guitar twangs and swirling organs.

JW Francis – “Too Fast”

“Too Fast” is barely over a minute-and-a-half long, though does well in that time to establish a suave, moody rock aesthetic with vintage yearning from JW Francis, a 25-year-old singer/songwriter born in

Shangri-La Kids – “Ark”

“Ark” is an impressive debut single from Shangri-La Kids’ debut album Visions, the craft of a Phoenix, AZ multi-instrumentalist. Immediately, the thick guitar presence gives off a hypnotic funk-tinged rock vibe reminiscent

Jettes – “Traces”

Jettes are the duo of Laura Lee and Melody Connor, who show an exhilarating garage-rock sound on new track “Traces.” The Berlin-based act grip from the get-go with gauzy guitar distortion and

New Albums

Titus Maz – ‘Midnight Station’

London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,

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The Drupes – ‘The Drupes’

New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven

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Tom Emlyn – ‘Passing Craze’

Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,

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