New Tracks

MP3: Tape Sounds – “Cosmosis”

The spaced-out work of Tape Sounds, AKA Massachusetts-based Nate Kellogg, presents experimental electro-psychedelia with steady synth-pad backdrops and alternating leads, the latter often projected through fastidious guitars or unique synth effects. Kellogg's

MP3s: Creeptones

Despite having attained a respectable following in their native Toms River, NJ, the rich and melodic rock of Creeptones still has not achieved the blog buzz it deserves. That should change shortly.

Stream: Teen Daze – “Spirit”

The Inner Mansions, the second album this year from British Columbia native Teen Daze, is a serenely beautiful release where the producer’s atmospheric electronica is at its peak. The new album is

Full EP: Girls Casino – Please Be Back Soon

The utter lack of information surrounding Girls Casino adds to the mystique of their music, a vein of nocturnal electro-pop that mixes dreamy intoxication with hard-thumping club choruses. Their full album is

MP3: Hailer – “Spooky Clams”

Hailer had to be patient when completing their new album. It didn't matter that it only took them eight days to record it. Fate often seems intent on derailing artists that complete

MP3: Alpaca Sports – “I Was Running”

Let's kick off our Friday nights with some easy-listening Swedish pop. Alpaca Sports is the solo project of Andreas Jonsson, though he credits the work of many friends on his Facebook page

MP3: Mykus – “Electric Fizz” (ft. Fruit Shoes)

Mykus aka Mikus is an idiosyncratic producer from Leeds who touts a skilled manipulation of sound, particularly with his vocal production. On "Electric Fizz", various vocal layers topple over one another like

MP3: Swank Motel – “Away’s Away”

“Away’s Away” is a very solid garage-rock track that pays homage to both ’00s indie-rock and early ’90s alternative. Atlanta-based Swank Motel bring a youthful energy to their admiration for past greats,

New Albums

Fortress – ‘Chroma’ EP

A haunting electronic pop infectiousness shows throughout Chroma, the new EP from Antwerp-based trio Fortress. Satiating structural swells are apparent throughout, often

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Erro – ‘Strawberry Moon’

Pittsburgh-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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