Conjuring a hazy alt-pop charm, “Two Peas in a Pod” is an enamoring track from Blackbird Blackbird. The project of SF/Bay Area native and Filipino-American musician Mikey Maramag first caught our ears
New Tracks
A stirring track from New York-based artist Lena Fjortoft, “Tugboat” pairs twangy guitar allure and serenely caressing vocal layers amidst themes capturing the heavy lifting of moving on from heartbreak, cleverly reframing
Crafting a caressingly melodic sound with a range of twinkling keys, heartfelt strings, momentum-filled guitars, and a lovely vocal duet, "The Distance Between Me & You" is another standout track from Abstain
NYC-based Zoos craft a stylish, melodic charm on “I Need To Sleep.” The track navigates from debonair acoustics and nocturnal synth tones into trickling guitars and magnetic vocals, beckoning to “meet me
Boulder, CO-based band Experimental Brunch unleash a dynamic, jazz-forward psychedelic rock allure on “Hallucinations.” Gripping structural whimsy and impressive musicianship are on display throughout from the talented act, comprising alumni from the
Chilean producer Nicoorion joins forces with guitarist Bruno de la Vega for “DÆMON,” a cinematic plunge into melodic techno that compels in its gradually unfolding momentum and artful atmospherics — seamlessly infusing
“You Better Believe” is a high-octane introduction to Criminal Hero, a Canadian rock project that emerged after founder Rick Harkness rediscovered his creative spark in the dive bars of Detroit. The project’s
Amsterdam-based composer Ustur explores the resonance of memory on his riveting solo piano single “Faded Ink.” Embracing a sound that balances minimalism and cinematic allure, the self-produced piece mirrors the softening of
New Albums
Bristol-based singer-songwriter Lady Nade captivates with a soulful, genre-fluid approach on Identity, her fourth studio album, moving between folk, Americana, jazz, blues,
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Nashville-based Israeli artist Omer Netzer infuses Southern soul, blues, roots-rock, and alt-country on Let It Sing: Side A, his five-track sophomore EP.
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Mon Rayon’s lovely debut album Image Repertoire brings together an affection for classic pop songwriting and carefully arranged orchestration across the Swedish
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Wade Easy’s absorbing new album Honey Venom is a psych-rock success steeped in hypnotic guitars, meditative rhythms, and understated phrasing, drawing its
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