New Tracks

Joel Porter – “Ready for the Harrow”

Released this morning, the beautifully serene “Ready for the Harrow” is another success from North Dakota-based artist Joel Porter, who impressed earlier this month with “Amaranthine“. Whisper-y vocals and a budding string-laden

Moon Panda – “Rabbit”

Moon Panda is a new project based in Brighton, comprising Californian songwriter Maddy Myers, Danish guitarist Gustav Moltke, Bristol-based synth player George Godwin, and London-based percussionist Alfie Webber. They cite Portishead, Beirut,

Helenor – “Ocean State”

Boston-based visual artist David DiAngelis fronts the project Helenor, whose new track “Ocean State” is an impressive effort that reminds fondly of later-era Blur. “Ocean state is a state of mind,” he

Jaz Mattu – “5-Star Flying”

“5-Star Flying”, a cut from Jaz Mattu’s debut album Sanguine Man, is quick to get started. Quivering, post-punk-inspired vocals and hypnotic guitar reverberation is prominent from the get-go, reminding of a cross

Headphone Hair – “A Little Color”

Headphone Hair, the project of Oakland-based Ian Walters, impressed early this year with “Wanna Be Alone“. While that release showed more understated yearning, “A Little Color” packs a more pulsating and colorful

The Soft Season – “One Hour”

“One Hour” is a brand new track from Toronto duo The Soft Season, who struck us with the captivating “Shine On” last month. A whisper-y synth pad haunts and jungle-set synths flicker

CANCHES – “The Joker´s Curtain Call”

Beginning with a rousing piano lead and percussion, “The Joker´s Curtain Call” grips early on. The vocals kick in just before the one-minute mark, reminding fondly of Jellyfish’s key-laden vein of hook-y

i2m1 – “Fever”

Borrowing Time/Fever by i2m1 i2m1, the project of Colorado-based Irene Carson, continues to show eclectic range with the engrossing track “Fever”. Whereas the previously featured “Illusion” showcased a bouncy synth-pop feel, “Fever”

New Albums

Avaraj – ‘The Crumble’

Atlanta-based artist Avaraj delivers a deeply personal and affecting sound on new album The Crumble, which draws from heartbreak, grief, and resilience

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Omer Netzer – ‘Omer’ EP

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Omer Netzer enamors with his new self-titled, six-track EP — propelled by country-rock instincts and a creative spark he found

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Shani Weiss – ‘All About Life’ EP

Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Shani Weiss offers a heartfelt exploration of human connection on her EP All About Life, a six-track folk-rock collection reflecting

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AM Gold – ‘Bongs Not Bombs’

Hudson Valley–based duo AM Gold, the project of Aaron Magram and drummer Dana Fasano, delivers a wide-ranging rock enthrallment on their latest

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