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New Tracks

Maya Ruth – “oblivion”

A poem-turned-song from Maya Ruth, “oblivion” represents the artist’s second single, and proves commanding in its grungy, introspective appeal. A suave vocal feeling, bordering singing and spoken-word, melds grippingly with warming guitar

Noak Hellsing – “Good News”

Stockholm-based singer/songwriter Noak Hellsing reveals a suave pop entrancement with new single “Good News,” via his second EP, SHIFT. Confident vocals and bass-heavy immersion traverse across the “step by step,” verses, with

Michael VQ – “RICH P”

A buzzing alt-pop inventiveness shows on “Rich P” from Michael VQ, an artist currently based in NYC, after originally beginning his career as a street performer in Seattle. Whirring analog brass, broken

Persona Barter – “Push —> Pull <—"

A dreamy electronic showing from New Haven-based artist Persona Barter, “Push —> Pull <—” enthralls in its range of piano-set minimalism and effervescent synth swells. Soaring vocals exude a ghostly character alongside,

Infinitefreefall – “Desecrated Landscape”

An enthralling track out today from Infinitefreefall, “Desecrated Landscape” melds post-punk and artful rock intrigue. The Charleston-based project of producer Maxton Stenstrom thoroughly impresses with this moody single, which releases ahead of

Fore Fader – “Firestarter”

Chilly vocal layers and suave guitars craft a nocturnal atmospheric mystique on “Firestarter,” an enthralling new single from Fore Fader. The Los Angeles-based duo comprises Stephanie Carlin and Carey Clayton; “Firestarter” represents

Shee Ma – “Бути Нам”

Ukrainian artist Shee Ma melds electronic experimentation with a riveting vocal presence, touting a background in opera singing. “Бути Нам” is her riveting debut single, exuding a structural swell that immerses in

The Pulltops – “Mission Control”

"Mission Control" Milwaukee-based duo The Pulltops unveil another melodic success with "Mission Control," enamoring with an approachable rock appeal amidst striving for greater confidence and a sense of future purpose.

New Albums

Matt Pavone – ‘Indigo Violent’

Brooklyn-based artist Matt Pavone builds a captivating atmospheric intrigue throughout Indigo Violent, an album whose blend of lush electronica and dark-jazz soundscapes

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Yossi – ‘Lost Souls’ EP

Out today from London-based artist Yossi, Lost Souls is stirring EP that melds poetic spoken-word power with enveloping instrumentation — spacing from

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Waves Crashing – ‘Effection’

Seattle-based Waves Crashing deliver a gripping rock sound across their debut album, Effection. Shoegaze-y guitar layers and dynamic vocals — spanning from

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James Whiteley – ‘The Waves’

The Waves is the enthralling debut album from Leeds-based artist James Whiteley, whose atmospheric blend of subdued dreaminess and soaring guitar-led invigoration

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