New Tracks

Damian Wilde – “The Umbrella Co.”

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

Halcyon – “Won’t Cry Tonight”

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

Lovesick Saints – “Sick and Broken”

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

MAYBEWISE – “No One Else”

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

The Delphines – “Careless”

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

Keith Alan Mitchell – “The Feud”

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

Hazy Mountains – “Blush”

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

Mr Pigeons – ‘Ivory’

A wonderfully moody hip-hop success from Mr Pigeons, Ivory enthralls in its dark, textured musical backdrops and poetic vocal drive — consuming

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Conchis – ‘Chapters’

Helsinki-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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