New Tracks

Video: Chromatics – “Back From the Grave”

Chromatics released a video for “Back From the Grave”, directed by frequent collaborator Alberto Rossini. The footage was shot in 2010 at Rossini’s chalet, and the assortment of vague close-ups and neon

MP3s: I Used To Be A Sparrow

By way of both Italy and Sweden, I Used To Be A Sparrow consist of two members with varying stylistic preferences and home countries. The result is charming and melodic indie-pop. Download their lead

Video: Sharon Van Etten – “Leonard”

Sharon Van Etten released the video for “Leonard”, a standout on her acclaimed new album Tramp. Director Sam Zimman takes us through a hazy road trip, coming across both rural neighborhoods and scaling

MP3: Beach House – “Myth”

"Myth" is the first revealed song off Beach House's widely anticipated album Bloom, which is allegedly out May 15th via Sub Pop. There was no official confirmation of the album prior to

Stream: s / s / s – “Museum Day”

"Museum Day" is a fascinating epic from newly announced supergroup s / s / s, consisting of Sufjan Stevens, Son Lux and Serengeti. The initial vocals seem suitable for ambient synth-pop, with

MP3: Woods – “Wind Was the Wine”

MP3: Woods – Wind Was the Wine Woods premiered a new track off their upcoming split LP with Amps for Christ. “Wind Was the Wine” is a brief piece of shimmering pop, touting

Stream: Ghosty – “You Shut Me Out”

“You Shut Me Out” is a tightly infectious effort from Ghosty’s third album, a self-titled effort out April 17th. You may remember the Kansas-based group from four years ago, when I wrote

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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