The opener on J Bengoy’s just-released debut LP Dogwood Winter, “Hands” is another testament to the band’s knack for captivating melodic evolution in their songwriting — evidenced in the past year by
New Tracks
Bodhi Tree by The Missing Frets Tackling the topic of “how we are all connected through the mental struggle to find meaning in our existence,” The Missing Frets’ new track “Bodhi Tree”
Benjamin Dean Wilson wrote, produced, and performed alone throughout new album The Smartest Person in the Room, apart from fiddle contributions on the self-titled track from Maria Grigoryeva. It’s quite an impressive
“Little Love” is an engaging new track from Jasmine Karimova’s recently released full-length From the Womb. The Amsterdam-based artist touts a commanding vocal delivery, working seamlessly here over minimalist pianos and synths
Alterations & Repairs by Parker Moore Parker Moore – previously featured as a member of Bay Area-based rock group Catholic Radio – has an excellent solo album out: Alterations & Repairs. Moore’s
“Lost Your Lover” is a just-released track from Melaku, a rising act from Santa Cruz who channels the spirit of captivating love ballads of the past on this track’s melodic flow and
The warmly embracing vocal tone throughout “Girl We’re Gonna Die” – reminiscent of Jim James – provides an interesting contrast with the impending-doom lyrics, vowing initially that “girl, we are gonna die
With a commanding, dramatic vocal presence reminiscent of Rufus Wainwright, Jesse Rosenthal pulls off a striking sound on captivating new track “Party Dress”, a twangy success with ample mood and yearning. The
New Albums
Incorporating creative vocal and structural turns within familiar melodic inspirations, Don’t Be Falling In Love is the newest album from Freidrich$ —
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Forrest Hill’s sixth solo album, Beyond The Veil, unfolds as a harmonious, introspective journey — blending warm acoustic textures, melodic folk-rock sensibilities,
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Tamar Berk’s fifth album, ocd bursts with memorably dynamic energy and unfiltered emotion, blending fuzz-soaked guitars, swirling synths, and melodic hooks with
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The captivating new album from Lexytron, Something New enamors in its palpable emotion and stylistic variety. Shimmering synths, jangly guitars, and dramatic
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