New Tracks

Some Days Are Darker – “Dead Romance”

Phoenix-based act Some Days Are Darker contrast their locale’s sun-filled brightness with a moody post-punk and goth-rock interweaving, citing acts like Depeche Mode and Placebo as influences. “Dead Romance” is their newly

Jared Evan – “Only With You”

New York-based artist Jared Evan impresses again with the dynamic single “Only With You.” The track consumes in its eclectic flair, from the soulful vocal yearning to moody saxophone elements — and

Make Believe Love – “Trapped in a Maze”

Anthemic pop and rock intertwining take hold on “Trapped in a Maze,” a blast of a track from Make Believe Love. The Los Angeles-based project of multi-instrumentalist Lucas Berman collaborates here with

Late Night Television – “Go-Getter!”

Nashville-based act Late Night Television balance conformity/authority thematic introspection with a hooky punk/rock/pop blend on new single “Go-Getter!” — a sharply produced success that precedes their sophomore EP, out this fall. Representing

Sam and Louise Sullivan – “Maybe It’s Love”

Philadelphia-based family band Sam and Louise Sullivan deliver a funky, soulful timelessness on new single “Maybe It’s Love.” Both vocalists excel with a melodic, escalating spirit amidst funk-friendly bass bounces and chiming

Max Blansjaar – “Red Tiger”

A resonating new single from Max Blansjaar, “Red Tiger” compels with its folk-friendly unraveling, reminiscent at points of Sufjan Stevens. The track’s “all the days rolled into months,” sequence stirs, as does

Widows Gold – “Throw It Away”

The latest from California-based band Widows Gold, “Throw It Away” is described as “about finding inner joy and letting go of all the burdens that aren’t yours to bear.” Madeline Star’s vocals

D. Marin Perez – “Senator Senator”

Observing rampant greed amongst politicians within a laid-back rock enamoring, “Senator Senator” is a resonating new track from D. Marin Perez. The Cuban-American artist presents a poignant thematic pursuit within a twangy,

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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