New Tracks

MP3: Matthew Dear – “Earthforms”

The dark and grimy vocal effect on Matthew Dear’s new effort, “Earthforms”, is otherworldly and haunting, much like the work of The Knife, whose personality and emotion are easily conveyed with the

MP3: Meowtain – “Hex”

Meowtain are an energetic young trio led by the strong vocal presence of Lizzie Gomez, whose shouts and brooding tonal shifts on “Hex” resemble a rock ‘n’ roll teen prodigy with an

MP3: Profecy – “Walk With Me”

American hip-hop producer DJ Corbett, who has worked with the likes of Saigon and Bun B, joined Profecy in the studio for this entertaining new effort. Profecy has been steadily making a

Stream: The Deadline Shakes – “Sweeten the Deal”

Glasgow-based The Deadline Shakes have only played a few gigs since their recent formation, but the charming “Sweeten the Deal” suggests they’re naturals. Swift electric guitars and trickling acoustics converge over Greg Dingwall’s chirpy

MP3: Avian Architecture – “Circumambulation”

MP3: Avian Architecture – “Circumambulation” Avian Architecture is the collaborative effort of JD Snell and Tyler Lindgren, who craft an engaging instrumental sound with a likeness to futuristic prog-rock and math-rock. On “Circumambulation” the

MP3: Ghost Wave – “Hippy”

Based out of Auckland, New Zealand, Ghostwave are “inspired by skate vids, persian rugs and the music of Little Richard.” I’m not sure about the last two, but the relentless, distortion-heavy guitar-rock

New Albums

Pol Sembrano – ‘Anywhere’ EP

A compelling electro-pop sound with both emotive and danceable qualities shows across Anywhere, the new EP from Pol Sembrano. The Seattle-based, Filipino-American

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