Armors – “Portland”

February 13, 2019

Orange County-based duo Armors impress with emotive pop track “Portland,” a track touting an angsty, yearning vocal tone amidst bouncy keys and buzzing guitar backing. An act like Panic! At The Disco

Zephyranthes – “Alone in Stead”

February 13, 2019

Raleigh-based act Zephyranthes released one of the year’s more impressive EPs so far, Zephyranthes III, this past month. Among my favorites on the release is “Alone in Stead,” a lively success with

pär – “The God I Knew Is Dead”

February 13, 2019

pär (Pär Hagström) is a musician and producer based in Gothenburg, Sweden, producing an ethereal vein of folk with ambient qualities. “The God I Knew Is Dead” is a moving new track

“Suave” is an aptly titled track, its jangly guitars accompanying Andy Leon’s consuming vocal presence for a relaxing, suave feel. Leon is a singer/songwriter part of upcoming Los Angeles band Andy Leon

Northwest – “London”

February 13, 2019

“London” is an epic, 11-minute track from I, the striking debut album from Northwest. The project formed in 2015, when Ignacio Simón and Mariuca García-Lomas moved from Spain to the UK. Simón

Matt Shapiro – “Is There Something Going On?”

February 13, 2019

Based out of NYC, Matt Shapiro is an accomplished singer/songwriter whose music has appeared in a variety of TV shows, including

I, Aeronaut – “This Breed Will Find Something Worthwhile”

February 13, 2019

I, Aeronaut – the project of California-based producer Isaac Lomeli – produces a glistening, laid-back sound on new track “This Breed Will Find Something Worthwhile.” Mellow vocals and key-based caressing accompanies a

Pete Berwick – “Anyway”

February 13, 2019

“Anyway” is a strongly melodic track from Pete Berwick’s new album, Island. The Chicago-based artist produces a timeless sound, one steeped in rock, Americana, and country spirit. A dual vocal delivery complements