New Tracks

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

Kirrah Amosa – “Undefeated”

Canberra native Kirrah Amosa shows a suave vein of R&B-tinged pop on the track “Undefeated.” Pulsing synths are gradually accompanied by snappy percussion, providing a nice accompaniment to the engaging vocal presence.

Premiere: Color Card – “Insecurity”

“Insecurity” is a consuming track released today from Color Card, a band that formed in Chicago by longtime friends Kyle Irwin (guitar, synth, vocals) and Eden Sierotnik (guitar, synth, vocals) in 2009.

Premiere: Brite – “Bad Blood”

bad blood by Brite “Bad Blood” is the debut single from Brite, a band hailing from Winnipeg. The one-minute mark — “to keep me to keep you,” — finds a more forcefully

New Albums

Friend – ‘Trash’

Friend‘s consuming album Trash is a deliberately varied solo production, conceived over six years with each song taking shape around a distinct

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Bollard – ‘HEAT’

An eclectic rock success, Bollard‘s new album HEAT moves between post-punk steadiness, dreamy reflections, and bursts of full-bodied rock fervor. The Melbourne

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Andrew Huston – ‘SWAY’

Philadelphia-born and now Long Beach, CA-based, Andrew Huston channels the experience of starting over in unfamiliar surroundings on SWAY, his next full-length

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Utopia PKWY – ‘Debut’

Debut marks a memorable new direction for John Beckmann, the songwriter and producer behind The Mortal Prophets, who steps away from the

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