Flaunt – “Messiah”

Flaunt’s track “Restraint” stood out last month for its chilling atmospheres, conjuring up its own vein of swamp-rock with multi-vocal layering and ominous synth pads.

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Charles – “Chill Pill”

“Chill Pill” begins with alternating between a funky energetic beat and more tranquil electronica, epitomizing brilliantly the process of transitioning from busy chaos to

Peridot – “Capsules”

Consequences by Peridot “Capsules” is a slice of dark, spacey synth-pop magic, coming via Portland, Oregon-based husband/wife duo Peridot. The project started out as

Vandfald – “Abigail”

“Abigail” begins lushly and infectiously, with a serene voice accompanying gentle key trickles and jangly guitar reverberations. The guitar segment around 00:50 is a

Vince Grant – “Oceans II”

Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Vince Grant tackles a very complex and personal topic on his latest release: mental illness. With a powerfully shimmering alt-rock sound

Guy Grogan – “My Own Way Out”

Guy Grogan is a one-man-band with a very comprehensive discography that spans over nine albums, in the process earning the Santa Fe-based singer/songwriter accolades