Pekoe Cat (Kyle Woolven) showed ample versatility on his recent album Digital Chaos, exploring a variety of electronic soundscapes while retaining a sound fondly akin to early Ariel Pink, particularly in his grasp
New Tracks
On previously featured “Cosmos“, Brooklyn-based act God Tiny showcased an energetic slice of psych-rock bliss, complete with soaring, trippy vocals and enveloping guitar licks. “Awaken” – also from The Space Inside Your Head – pursues
“Pseudo” is another hazy pop crooner from The Doubles, who impressed last month with “All My Eyes“. Tropical keys pulse like a heartbeat, as hypnotic vocals relatively akin to Panda Bear stretch
Featured a few weeks ago, Rare Monk’s single “Happy Haunting” was wonderfully received, with fluid guitar work and a gorgeously melodic hook hinting that the band’s forthcoming album A Future would be something special.
“21” is the title song off Alexandra Angele’s new four-song EP Willow Park. Clear keys and gentle trickles combine with an effective whistling snap, as the Jersey-born singer/songwriter flexes her lush vocals
Rising producer Listenbee displays his infectious charm on new track “Listenbee”, whose summer-friendly synth warbles and fresh vocals courtesy of previously featured Cosmos & Creature makes for an excellent aesthetic. A child-like
Los Angeles-based pop act Flaviyake shows a spacey, engaging vein of songwriting, which on new track “Bad in Bed” explores submission and BDSM in general. A chiming synth-led bounce leads the peppy
Oakland experimental project ds|feco explores the ideology of would-be Jihadist recruit, brought on by recent events, on new track “Jihad du Jour”. David Fetcho, the man behind the project, recalls acts like
New Albums
A sprawling multicultural masterwork, Octopus Fox is the third solo album from Shu Lee. Embracing the multi-faceted DIY music tradition, this ambitious
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Driven by an array of moody electronics, heavy rhythmic pulses, and haunting vocals, WAR is a compelling new three-track release from Athens,
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An excellent debut album from The Quiet North, the project of Norwegian producer Fredrik Kristiansen, Stillness Is A Sound traverses enjoyably across
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An enjoyably sprawling rock sound enamors on Kansas-based band Suneaters‘ double album Suneaters V: Heroic Dose, delivering an authentic blend of stylistic
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