Based out of Capetown, Damian Wilde produces a minimalist yet affecting blend of acoustic and downtempo electronic sounds, with an R&B touch that compares to adoration expressed by artists like The Weeknd
New Tracks
Based out of London, Canada, synth-pop project Halcyon utilizes shimmering guitars, swaying synth pads, and powerful vocals to make for a uniquely powerful listening experience. The vocals, while very unique, do bring
Arizona-based rockers Lovesick Saints project a sound somewhere between Bad Religion’s punk-rock and The Mountain Goats’ nasally yet melodic narratives. In around three minutes, their track “Sick and Broken” shows how they exult
On new track “No One Else”, electronic duo MAYBEWISE play with a contrasting assortment of twinkling ethereal synths and nocturnal deep-bass rhythms. The captivating production is led by a vocal sample saying “no one
Throughout their new self-titled album, indie-folk group Matt Townsend and the Wonder of the World use their expansive sound to touch on inspirations like “strange dreams and visions, the precarious beauty of
The Delphines remind me of a female-fronted Wire, putting out a punchy and concise punk/rock sound that’s easy to get caught up in. This Milwaukee-based quartet has a new album, Hush, coming out on May
San Francisco-based singer/songwriter Keith Alan Mitchell crafts a personable blend of rock and indie-folk, touching on aspects of human nature that are easy to relate to — especially for fellow musicians. The
Under the moniker Hazy Mountains, Julian Prott makes elegant use shoegaze, electronica, and guitar-pop. Prott describes his own sound very well: “It’s a mixture of electronic shoegaze music paired with dreamy synth-pop sounds in
New Albums
A befitting title as the holidays approach, Background Music For Family Arguments is the compelling new album from Helsinki-based band Drug Store
MoreA wonderfully moody hip-hop success from Mr Pigeons, Ivory enthralls in its dark, textured musical backdrops and poetic vocal drive — consuming
MoreA collaborative album from Wiesbaden-based cellist/improviser Jan-Filip Ťupa and Zurich-based pianist/video artist Coco Schwarz, Ludwig*s DNA presents a dynamic range of classical
MoreHelsinki-based artist Conchis enthralls on her debut album, Chapters — presenting an artful pop sound with textural, electronic sophistication. Samples within take
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