“Queen of the Sky” is a moving folk effort, featuring strings and dual-layered vocals in addition to the brooding acoustics. The track comes from Vancouver singer/songwriter DG Adams’ latest album, Nest of
New Tracks
Erich Mrak has thoroughly impressed in the past with a number of tracks, , and his new track “Fake It” succeeds as well. A follow-up to previously featured tracks “Navigate” and “Drive,”
“Lewis” is an understated, beautiful track with jangly guitar-pop appeal from Teal Moss, the project of writer/producer Steven Fischer. This track comes via the Denton, TX-based (though soon moving to Los Angeles)
“The Work” begins with murky engrossment, as lingering strings permeate alongside minimalist percussion and sporadic vocals. Exuberant brass emerges from the darkness, for just a moment, shortly after the one-minute mark. By
Aubrey Plaza by Ugly Ghost Described as a track that’s “about the moments you miss when you aren’t present in the moments you’re in,” “Aubrey Plaza” is a consuming new track from
UK guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Will Newman impresses on new track “Bite My Lip,” touting an aesthetic that successfully merges several stylistic influences. There’s a shoegaze-y feel apparent in the gliding guitars and
Casey Chandler’s Galapaghost project again impresses with “Jellyfish,” where aquatic, twinkling synths combine with mellow vocals for a very pleasant listen. Whereas the project had a prior emphasis on more folk-leaning sounds,
Berkeley-based Crooked Flower showcase their suave, confident sound on the track “Around and Around,” accompanied by the music video above. Angie Dang’s entrancing vocals sound parts smooth R&B and parts No Doubt-esque
New Albums
Chamber-pop melodies and intricate arrangements envelop throughout Ben Lester’s self-titled debut, a 13-track collection shaped by his admiration for Brian Wilson. Released
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Classic post-punk rhythms and shimmering synth-pop textures define Chicago trio FRENCH INHALER‘s debut album PRACTICED LINES, where live bass and drums meet
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Created during a dance studio residency, EWAH‘s gripping full-length SPIRITUAL DANCE frames a teenage odyssey through post-punk bass, Italo-disco, and inventive use
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Thomas Lemmer‘s new album DREAMSCAPES II embraces slow listening through a carefully shaped world of ambient textures, delicate piano, and soundscape-rich electronics.
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