A serenely melodic single from Jeff Kolhede, “Special One” enamors with a laid-back bossa nova and pop intertwining. Mellow guitars and gentle Wurlitzer meld with subtle rhythms to start, moving seamlessly into
New Tracks
An atmospheric success that balances grooving, hypnotic intrigue and bursts of colorful twangs, “calling out for a good life” is a consuming new single from ernie g. Taking inspiration from ’90s and
A haunting, moody rock allure shows on “The Color in Your Eye,” the latest track from Winston Orz. Twangy guitars and chilly, ethereal vocals meld with soaring intrigue as the track gets
A blissfully melodic psych-pop standout from Florence, Italy-based artist Lazy Lazarus, “Reel to Reel” delights with an illuminated sense of continuous motion. Chirpy synth effervescence pairs with pulsing rhythms, jangling guitars, and
An affecting folk-ready expanse takes hold on “Burning Man,” a recent track from Budd Jeepers. The Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter describes the release as “about embracing going crazy to the point of being motivated
Los Angeles-based project Some Spirit captivates with a moody, visceral sound on new single “I Won’t Let You Down.” Featuring Jonny Diina on vocals, keys, and guitar, the act excels with a
“California Heatwave” is a hypnotic, jangly charmer from soft siren, A combination of jangling and twangy guitar layers complement a playful bass line to start, as a dreamy vocal entrancement struts a
Reminiscent of Smashing Pumpkins’ “Mayonaise” in its ascent from hazy, lush guitar swirls to blasts of warming distortion, “Specter of Circumstance” is a gripping track from Blonde Goth. Inspired as well by
New Albums
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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Get Together unites China’s Summer Fades Away and Nashville-based instrumental duo Vaudlow in a stirring two-track collaboration shaped by their shared affinity
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Pianist and improviser Ashot Danielyan showcases his expressive solo playing on Make Classical Music Great Again, a collection of seven spontaneous piano
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