Raelism is the musical alias of Max Rael, known for his involvement with black metal group The Meads of Asphodel. Rael has touched on several electronic-leaning styles throughout various projects, as well, ranging from
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Keath Mead is a singer/songwriter out of South Carolina who just finished a trip out to Berkeley, California, where he recorded and collaborated with Chaz Bundick (Toro y Moi) in his home studio. Bundick’s Anything In Return was my
False Colors’ ability to create stunning atmospheres reminiscent of outer space, and the contrasting combination of serenity and anxiety it provokes, reminds me of Fennesz’ work (see: “Pallas Athene“). For any artist dabbling
Portland-based group Souvenir Driver label their sound as “bliss-pop”, a self-professed hybrid of shoegaze, post-punk, new wave, psych, and pretty much whatever else they’re digging at the moment. That philosophy results in a
Chains of Logic is the project of Houston-based producer JSteev, who crafts a darkly intoxicating hybrid of swelling electronica and dubstep with a futuristic edge. Bleak vocal samples emit a futuristic optimism
The Chicago-based duo of Joe Cristo and Rob Volpendesta comprise The Coquettes, a jangly pop group whose hooks and delivery are polished enough to make the self-recorded title irrelevant. On excellent track
Isaac is a rising synth-pop artist with a crisp-clean sound. His new single, “The Unknowns Blues”, appears to be his first major release. Already receiving positive feedback on SoundCloud, “The Unknowns Blues”
16 Knapper’s track “Zero Gravity” is nicely exemplary of the skills presented by the Norwegian instrumental hip-hop/electronic artist and producer, who has dug into music after several years living “the graffiti and
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A haunting electronic pop infectiousness shows throughout Chroma, the new EP from Antwerp-based trio Fortress. Satiating structural swells are apparent throughout, often
MoreLos Angeles-based artist Jerome Pawl crafts a moody hip-hop enthrallment on new EP Drain The Swamp, pairing fluid vocal rhythmics with beats
MoreImpressing across both fervent rock charisma and lush balladry, American Dreaming is the new album from Jess McAvoy. The Brooklyn-based non-binary artist
MorePittsburgh-based duo Erro craft a heartfelt, nostalgic rock appeal across their new album Strawberry Moon. ’60s and ’70s rock influences pair with
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