“Inside an Atom” is our first peek at Astronaut’s forthcoming debut album Silence One. It’s a great representation of the band’s hypnotic, atmospheric sound. Sparse, lush beginnings evolve into a rhythmically consuming
New Tracks
Winnipeg-based project Warming is the synth-pop project of Brady Allard, who wrote his 12-song LP while living out of a van. Taking inspiration from ’80s pop music, evident in the nonchalant though
Super-Center Boy by Improvement Movement The suave and twangy “Super-Center Boy” is the latest from psych-pop act Improvement Movement, based out of Atlanta. A jumpy rhythm section combines with melodic vocals and
Touting consuming folk-led vibes reminiscent of Damien Jurado, “Gambling Man (Time to Walk Away)” is a beautiful new track from Philadelphia-based solo artist Maxwell Perla (La Dante). A companion to his first
Touting late-night electro-tinged pop vibes reminiscent of The xx and James Blake, “Island Night” is an atmospheric and melodic success we’re happy to premiere. The effort comes courtesy of Dansson Rana, who
On The Rocks by Acting Captain Tranquil guitars and soulful vocals kick off “Bottom of the Tank” in enticing form. The stomping percussion and buzzing around 01:30 is well-done, with the soaring
Brooklyn-based artist Lord Sonny the Unifier impressed last year with the track “Right In Your I,” a success that captured project leader Greg Jiritano’s fondness for rock of the ’60s and ’70s
Ivor Lane crafts moving, atmospheric songs with slowcore appeal, influenced by ’90s shoegaze, Nico, and ambient music — all of which value tactful melodic journeys and rewards patience. The Chicago-based artist shows
New Albums
A powerful display of heartfelt Americana, raucous garage rock, and angsty punk, The Devil You Know is the excellent debut album from
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A riveting display in gloomy, retro-futuristic darkwave and synth-pop, SINS LIES AND DEVOTION is the gripping new album from Mexico City-based producer
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Melding sophisticated West African polyrhythms with a deeply soulful, jazzy finesse, Four Lemmas is the stunning new full-length from New York-based artist
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Written between Beirut and New England, Kite without a string is the affecting debut album from the folk band John Lebanon. The
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