New Tracks

Orange Animal – “Clear”

An orchestral mystique combines with a fervent alt-rock drive on “Clear,” a compelling new single from Cleveland-based trio Orange Animal. Formed in 2017, the band released their first track — “Can’t Love

Recess – “Faces”

NYC six-piece Recess strut their funky brand of charismatic pop on new track “Faces.” Suave guitar pulses and smooth vocals dazzle alongside flourishes of piano, reminding fondly of Steely Dan. Brassy emergences

New Polarities – “Happy/Sad”

Swiss band New Polarities explore the dichotomy of emotions within a melodic guitar/synth intertwining on “Happy/Sad.” A lush vocal presence exudes a laid-back power-pop enamoring, set against twangy guitars and serene synths

Little Miss Echo – “Optigan”

“Optigan” is a psych-pop delight from Boston-based act Little Miss Echo, compelling in its dreamy evolution amidst warming acoustics, twinkling piano, and escalating guitar textures. Harmonious vocal layers emerge following pulsing acoustics,

Unknown Vagabond – “Falling Consciously”

A gorgeously contemplative folk expansive, fit for chilly winter hikes, stirs on “Falling Consciously” — a new track from Swiss singer/songwriter Unknown Vagabond. “Falling consciously, time will follow me,” hypnotic vocals meld

Devon Grace – “Surrender”

Impressing last month with the single “Losing Game,” Austin-based singer/songwriter Devon Grace continues a hauntingly soulful folk entrancement with recent track “Surrender.” Haunting guitar tones complement themes of empowerment — “I got

BLEU REINE – “Un Visage sur un nom”

A dreamy, haunting spell takes hold on French project BLEU REINE‘s “Un Visage sur un nom,” evolving from a lush pop intrigue to textured psychedelic rock haunts. One of many highlights via

New Albums

Zabus – ‘Automatic Writhing’

An ominous post-punk atmospheric prowess lingers throughout Automatic Writhing, the new album from Washington, D.C.-based project Zabus. Aptly, the darkly impactful soundscapes

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TT – ‘Man on the Corner’

A range of spirited, twangy rock and moving string-laden balladry immerse across Man on the Corner, the debut from Los Angeles-based artist

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Stephen Spencer – ‘Dawnings’

The debut album from Stephen Spencer, Dawnings enthralls in its warming assortments of hypnotic guitars, wordless vocal lushness, and riveting atmospheric constructions

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