December is here, and so are Christmas songs. The niche is an interesting one, filled with numerous poorly-done covers and less-than-impressive singles. However, quality originals and covers alike deserve recognition like the
New Tracks
Metal O'Clock by Henry Metal Chicago-based Henry Metal produces an original take on – you guessed it – metal, which rides on rhythmic and tonal repetition on new track “Thrash Your Head”
Copenhagen-based artist Esben Hansen crafts music under the pseudonym Eucrid Elms, emitting a haunting sound. The track “I Just Saw the End of the World” comes via his debut album Digital Funeral,
Electric Bliss is the project of Bora Dayanikli, originally from Istanbul and presently living in London. He produces a sound with a murky, post-punk influence, with gliding, twangy guitars often providing a
Vacuum Repair by Vacuum Repair Vacuum Repair is a electro-acoustic psychedelic act from Austin, Texas, with a new self-titled album that offers seven tracks with atmospheric and melodic charm. Opening track “Mariokart”
The Crowleys – an act out of Hamilton, Ontario – provide an interesting spin on jangle-pop, adding tinges of surf guitar and robotic vocal tones to the mix on new track “Midnight
Crème is the new recording alias of Trixie Reiss, who fans of The Crystal Method will recognize as a writer and performer on the electronic duo’s debut, platinum-selling album Vegas, which featured
There’s not much background information on Shy Spell available, beyond the fact that 7 of 12 songs on the project’s new album were written on the old piano above, under the watchful
New Albums
Cologne-based composer and saxophonist Luise Volkmann presents The Stories We Tell with her ensemble Été Large, a project that thrives on eclectic
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The new album from Rize Michael, i can’t wait to know you, always is a vibrant exploration of love, longing, and personal
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A stirring blend of wistful folk and hazy psychedelia, Lorem Ipsum is a memorable full-length from Brooklyn-based artist Jeff Jakobs. The album’s
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Impactful in its orchestral-laden folk sound and gripping lyrical narratives, Vignettes is the new full-length album from Lehigh Valley, PA-based singer-songwriter Kim
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