New Tracks

Breezy the band – “Telemaster”

A strong rock entrancement shows on “Telemaster,” a new single from Breezy the band, a Portland, Oregon-based act that formed in 2018. The track’s production conjures a heady nostalgia, drawing from ’70s

Auric Echoes – “Multiplicity”

An intensifying intrigue takes hold on “Multiplicity,” a swelling success from Auric Echoes. The West Virginia-based quartet meld rock and jazz experimentation with stellar results, drawing praise for their ingenuity in live

Sam Setton – “TLV” + “8 Years New Tears”

NYC-based singer/songwriter Sam Setton enthralls with soulful pop emotion across his new album 8 Years New Tears. The title track and “TLV” make a strong one-two punch to commence the album, beginning

Perlin Noise – “Always A Light”

Philly-based band Perlin Noise strut a bright, synth-infused charm on their new single “Always A Light.” The project’s first track recorded with their current lineup, “Always A Light” drives from steady guitar-based

Tatum Gale – “Your Day” + “Chickadee Eye”

Singer/songwriter and producer Tatum Gale showcases a versatile, compelling range on two recent tracks; “Chickadee Eye” presents a chilling piano-set balladry, while “Your Day” moves with a brisker, rhythmically infectious engrossment —

HOMADE – “Fun House”

“Fun House” is a riveting dose of rock charisma from HOMADE, who admit “I got a way with words,” amidst pulsing bass and escalating guitar distortion. “Just like a fun house, you

CITRA – “Papercuts”

“Papercuts” is a melodic rock single from Denver-based band CITRA, described as “ultimately an acceptance of the vulnerability that comes with being human.” The vocals maintain a captivating, soaring quality throughout, as

LoPi – “Echinacea”

A comforting folk sound enamors on “Echinacea,” a recent single from LoPi. Not much is known about the project, though what’s clear is their knack for affecting, spacious soundscapes within a quaintly

New Albums

Waves Crashing – ‘Effection’

Seattle-based Waves Crashing deliver a gripping rock sound across their debut album, Effection. Shoegaze-y guitar layers and dynamic vocals — spanning from

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James Whiteley – ‘The Waves’

The Waves is the enthralling debut album from Leeds-based artist James Whiteley, whose atmospheric blend of subdued dreaminess and soaring guitar-led invigoration

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Besides – ‘Breakfast’ EP

Hong Kong-based project Besides craft a dreamily inviting rock and alt-pop cohesion on new EP Breakfast. Led by musician David McGinty, Besides

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