New Tracks

Michael Paradise – “Gold”

Toronto artist Michael Paradise impresses with the track “Gold,” touting a funk-tinged vein of jangly pop that reminds fondly of Toro y Moi. Gaining steam since last summer, when he released two

Connie Danger – “I Wanna Go Home”

The delightfully melodic “I Wanna Go Home” is the second single from Connie Danger’s debut EP, The Ravages of Puberty (pt. 1). The aesthetic throughout is quite ethereal, with ’80s pop and

Mere Child – “Cold Light of Day”

The music of Aimee Herbert-Smith has stirred me for over a year now, with her Morning Myth project – alongside guitarist Ross King – showing a Mazzy Star-esque allure and glowing elements

Spine of Man – “More Than You and I”

Copenhagen quintet Spine of Man produce a vein of guitar-pop with an ’80s, starry-eyed appeal. Specifically inspired by bands of the era like Roxy Music and Fleetwood Mac, Spine of Man seamlessly

Anthony Lazaro – “Written in the Stars”

Anthony Lazaro’s latest track “Written in the Stars” bursts open with a bustling rhythmic style reminiscent of The Strokes. Lazaro’s vocals drip with raspy allure as they parade across a linear melody

Poster Child – “Death Star Cadillac”

Poster Child’s debut release is a funky and infectious success, lyrically championing self-confidence with apt ’80s references, from CBGB to DeLoreans. “Death Star Cadillac” features vibrant vocals on top of the funky

Premiere: James Parm – “I Know I Know I Know”

James Parm is a singer/songwriter from Montreal, whose new track “Know I Know I Know” builds enjoyably from lusher synth-touched pop into rockin’ guitar-forward energy. We’re happy to give it a premiere.

Rich Lerner and The Groove – “Be Here Now”

“Be Here Now” is a solid representation of the old-school rock coming from Rich Lerner and The Groove, a band from Greensboro, NC. The hypnotic “be here now,” vocal reflection meshes with

New Albums

Enfant Rouge – ‘Délier’

Melding spoken-word and rock mystique, new album Délier is the culmination of a personal journey for enfant rouge, the project led by

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Jared Fullerman – ‘Ins’

An enthralling album spanning from dreamy, hypnotic introspection to synth-laden theatrics and rousing, spirited rock, Ins is the latest from Jared Fullerman.

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Mattock – ‘Daughters’

Daughters is a standout rock record from Southern Maryland-based act Mattock. Led by the songwriting of Casey Brandt and Jason Fletcher, the

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