BatWhaleDragon is a lovely, atmospheric electronic project that impressed with the album Zoa Constrictor earlier this year. Now, BatWhaleDragon – the project of Kevin Focke – has another album out, the excellent
New Tracks
The tranquilly engaging “Hollywood” is the latest track from Matias Malagardis, following up his previous release “What You’ve Done.” The Madrid-born singer/songwriter cites influences like Ben Howard and Jack Johnson, emitting an
“Missing” is a consuming new track from Collective State, a new project born out of a love of atmospheric songwriting. A heartfelt vocal backing repeats “missing,” alongside lush synths to start, establishing
The Good Truth by Look Vibrant Following the impressive “Cherish Everything,” Look Vibrant has released another track from their forthcoming sophomore album (also entitled Cherish Everything). “The Good Truth” is the last
“Girls Wait” is the latest track from Field Trip to the Moon, the project of Angela Christofilou that impressed a couple years ago with the track “You.” Christofilou’s captivating, moody vocal presence
Erich Mrak’s blend of hip-hop and electronica continues to engage with new track “Riptide,” a lush entry featuring tranquil vocals and contemplative synths. The track from the Toronto-based artist is part of
Vancouver-based hip-hop artist iiiso has been drawing buzz for his atmospheric hip-hop sound, opening for acts like Danny Brown and Chris Travis, in addition to his own shows at Hawthorne Theater, Portland
Italian funk collective The Black City recently released their new album Wake Up. The Funk, showcasing a band whose members have experience in everything from blues and rock to reggae and Latin
New Albums
Dutch electronic duo Tangent return with Disclosure, their seventh album and first in three years, expanding their shadowy IDM sound through tactile
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London-based producer Ani On Keys showcases an intersection of Carnatic tradition and contemporary electronic music on Liminal Frequencies, a four-track EP blending
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Nathaniel Sutton’s excellent new album The Days weaves between dynamic full-band arrangements and more introspective acoustic moments. Across its reflections on growing
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Singer-songwriter Stephanie Phillips embraces life’s shifting terrain on Walking the Tightrope, a progressive-folk album shaped by profound personal upheaval, including bereavement and
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