“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
New Tracks
“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 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
“Too Rich” is the third and latest chapter of Ellen Warkentine’s engrossing Nonsense Mouth series, covered in March with “Thanatos” and “Nonsense Mouth.” The release explores “the heroine’s journey and themes of
Love and Change by Todd Warner Moore Todd Warner Moore has been busy the past year, with two full-lengths releasing in 2018 — the second of them the previously featured Spark. Now,
Bay Area singer/songwriter Patrick Ames showcases his eclectic stylistic range on new EP All I Do Is Bleed, with its four tracks spanning a variety of styles. Among them is Latin folk
Touting a magical feel fit for a fairy tale, “Carrousel” is a highlight from Versal’s new eponymous album. Versal is the alias of Houston-based ambient/New Age musician/producer Javier Velez, who shows a
The atmospheric funk of “L-Star City” will put an extra stride in your step this Monday morning. A new track from Jaz Clemente, which we’re happy to premiere, “L-Star City” is described
New Albums
Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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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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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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A fantastic display of emotively impactful folk songwriting, Sirens is the debut full-length album from New York-based singer-songwriter Ryan Rickenbach. Produced by
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