The sounds of elephants and animal chirping firmly establishes the vibrant, overgrown jungle setting of “kwOmBa,” a track that’s nicely representative of Denver act Lost Aliens and their hypnotic, psych rock-friendly aesthetic.
New Tracks
“Letting Go” grows quickly from a stuttering guitar lead into one with theatrical keys and synth gurgling, with the vocal emergence shortly thereafter delivering a commanding presence, a bit reminiscent tonally of
“Flying” shows a serene, gliding rock sound from The Hollywood Freeway Ghosts, an act based around Luxembourg. The band was founded by a songwriter/bassist formerly from Los Angeles, alongside an eclectic cast
“Night Lights” comes via Day & Dream’s new album With Every Breath You Die, an impressive rock release in the shoegaze and dream-pop realm. The Asheville, North Carolina act– formed by Peter
Anthemic percussion and brass kick off “Radio Song,” before Mike StClair’s captivating vocal delivery — tonally in the vein of a more exuberant Mark Kozelek, or Aqueduct (David Terry) — begins to
The very catchy “Drive By” is the latest release from Ay Wing, the project of a Swiss singer/songwriter based in Berlin and London. Her vein of pop songwriting emphasizes big hooks and
Midiskirts produce atmospheric pop out of Athens, GA — recalling the hypnagogic pop aesthetic of Ariel Pink. The act is building momentum with their memorable sound, earning a live spot on Adult
Mariage Blanc first caught my ear almost a decade ago, when they submitted their first release, Broken Record. The Pittsburgh act is still going strong, with their latest album Mirror Phrase showing
New Albums
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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Written on a cross-country road trip, Miami-based artist Theo Black impresses throughout his new EP, Turned Around — blending post-punk, power pop,
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London-based artist Sharon Katta crafts an emotively resonant, atmospherically captivating success with new EP Death said, Breathe. The production delivers an immersive
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