I first caught onto John War with his stylish, atmospheric cover of Glen Campbell’s “Wichita Lineman” a couple years ago. It was a nice showcase of his aesthetic, which is continued with
New Tracks
“Security” is a newly released track from Vienna-based trio The Faded North, the second single off their new EP What Did I Miss?, also releasing this month. Comprised of immigrants from the
“Bet” is a catchy, soulful track from Minneapolis-based hip-hop group iLLism, off their second studio album iLLuminate. The husband-wife duo have been rising since becoming a top three finalist in Prince’s Paisley
Villows returns with another successful track in “Revel.” The effort touts a danceable, club-laden chorus that plays effectively off the suave verses, led by trickling guitars and a warbled synth lead. The
Seattle trio Peyote Ugly produce a psych-friendly sound steeped in hypnotic guitars and synths. “Jackdaw” is the opening track off their recently released EP of the same name, streaming in full below.
The Blue are a rising act that impress with new track “Harley.” A catchy, straightforward beginning features pleasant vocals and pop-friendly guitar work. It builds to great heights, though. The track’s power
South London-based composer/instrumentalist/singer Nikky French fronts the project Current Eternal, whose new track “Save The Day” blends colorful, atmospheric electronics with clever pop smarts. French successfully pursues an aesthetic steeped in orchestral
“Casual Encounters” is a spirited rocker from The This, a new trio from Victoria, British Columbia. Originally beginning as the solo recording project of guitarist/vocalist Evan Matthiesen, as an endeavor between his
New Albums
Achieving a gripping mixture of lushly absorbing charm and funky pop vibrancy, A Timeless Echo is the sophomore EP from Paris-based quartet
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A fantastic display in poignant, darkly atmospheric songcraft, Alone is the debut full-length album from Denver artist Neo Dimes, the moniker of
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Honky Tonk is a wholly engaging Americana album from Seattle-based veteran collective Marley’s Ghost. Guided by producer Larry Campbell, the record honors
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Conjuring a sound reminiscent of Wild Beasts in its haunting mixture of lush vocal-led intrigue and rock-laden emotion, headprint is the debut
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