Bryan Deister’s new album, Spines of the Heart, is a sprawling 22-track journey that treks the enjoyably dark corners of his classical-inspired electro-pop. With his classically trained pedigree showing well, Deister’s sound
New Tracks
Since their 2011 debut, Oakland-based group Idiot Grins have gradually infused R&B and soul into their sound, genres all five members share a mutual fondness for. Their new album Big Man was
“Dusk and Dawn” is a very pleasant track from Belfast-based four-piece Hurdles, who released the track as a single release ahead of their new EP, out February 1st. Warbly synths, cooing vocals,
Off Bienart’s most recent album, “Surgeon” shows the Chicago-based singer/songwriter touting a polished and striking sound, which here will sound reminiscent of Beck to many. The heavy bass, active percussion, and sharp vocals
Chicago-based rapper Jelani Lateef caught my ear last year with his Cold Days and Dark Nights mixtape, a release chock full of quality material, from the choir and string-filled anthem “Book of
Fans of anthemic rock in the vein of Queens of the Stone Age will likely be smitten with FADES’ new track “Breaking Through the Walls”, which has most of the style’s trademarks
HWYL by Raindeer Colorfully playful synths and versatile vocals are staples of Raindeer a wonderful four-piece from Baltimore that makes some extremely spirited music. Their combustible creativity and ceaseless creative energy reminds
“Probably Good” is a smoothly nostalgic burst of suave infectiousness, its general direction reminiscent of The Style Council’s eclectic jazz/funk/soul stylings. The comparison makes sense from a stylistic and era-specific standpoint, as
New Albums
Compelling in its serene soundscapes and emotive vocal drives, Moon River is a ravishing new EP from Nathav. The latest project by
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Enveloping with an invigorating rock sound, Levitator is the new album from Melbourne-based band Society of Beggars. Satiating structural rises pair with
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Stirring in its range from delicate folk introspection to spacious electronic intrigue, Some Hills Were Once Islands is the memorable new album
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Paris-based artist MAXIIM crafts an emotional, piano-led sound throughout the new album Swimming — described as “an introspective journey filled with hope.”
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