Chicago-based rapper Jelani Lateef boasts an intense delivery that’s similar to the tone and technical astuteness of Big Boi. The narratives of his songs often center around the concept of responsibility, which aligns
New Tracks
Long Island-based quartet The Vigilance Committee shows their impressive ability to alternate between trickling melodic power-pop and dexterously forceful math/prog-rock throughout “Set the Pacific On Fire”, the first track off their new
Tell Me A Story by Clast Clast, a trio from Sacramento and Oklahoma City, showcase a strikingly intoxicating sound throughout their enjoyable track “Know You Know Me”. The clashing of darkly industrial
Beasts by Autumn’s Mutt “Beasts” is a strikingly creative track from Autumn’s Mutt, the project of Montreal-based musician Michael Chung, that combines idiosyncratic vocals/lyrics with a gorgeously effervescent synth accompaniment. The “animals, animals, animals” backing
With its creaky acoustics, solemn piano, and sliding twangs, Patrick Joseph casts a wonderfully mysterious melancholic feel throughout the captivating “Setting Sun”. It’s easy to fawn over the trickle of piano just
Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Little Shells produces a theatrical fusion of jazz and pop to result in a form of orchestral effectiveness that will sound familiar to fans of Fiona Apple, Beth Gibbons, and
Immediately, “Talisman” soothes listeners with waves of warm, gauzy guitars. Combined with the near-cooing of the vocals’ fragile touch, the gorgeously mysterious atmosphere is quickly and effectively concocted. As far as melodic hooks,
“The Future, Forever” creatively incorporates versatile live percussion with both entrancing synth arpeggios and post-punk guitar crawls, resulting in a striking sound that Atlanta-based rockers Vera Vera should be proud of. I’m
New Albums
Swiss-based creative director and producer Giorgio Fazio dives into questions of existence and perception on his conceptual EP, Nothing but Simulation. Inspired
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Unleashing a creative electronic charisma, Two Huge Rocks, in Peru is the new EP from Jean RN. The Stowmarket, England-based project, representing
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Nashville-based artist Ray Curenton immerses on Ripples of the Past, an affecting album that melds acoustic textures and gently layered harmonies to
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London-based songwriter Josi Costi crafts an immersive sound on his debut album Joya. Its memorable sound fuses acoustic storytelling with vivid, emotive
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