New Tracks

Slow Code – “Someone Else’s Dream”

Slow Code presents a softly introspective charm on new single “Someone Else’s Dream.” Understated acoustics and subdued vocal captivation drive into a synth-laden second half, capturing an absorbing build that’s thoroughly replay-inducing;

Islands – “Headlines”

Sporting a thematically gripping music video alongside its hooky, charismatic pop production, “Headlines” is a new track from Islands. The project of Nick Thorburn has grabbed our attention for some time now,

Arliston – “Thawed”

A ghostly folk sound enamors on “Thawed,” the latest track from Arliston, the South London-based duo comprising Jack Ratcliffe and George Hasbury. The entrancing sound continues their fruitful 2023 — also catching

Jake Simon – “Dream of You”

Exemplary of Jake Simon‘s compelling synth-pop and funk/soul integrations, “Dream of You” is a gripping single from the artist, originally from New Haven, CT. Mellow vocals lead into a soulful vocal lushness,

Slow Coast – “Won’t Change the Game”

A crisply melodic rocker from Slow Coast, “Won’t Change the Game” intertwines suave, bass-fronted verses and glistening hooky emergences, with a glowing vibrancy. The effort represents the latest from the southern California

Chayse Porter – “Flowers in Chains”

“Flowers in Chains” is a lovely new single from Chayse Porter, melding jangle-pop and psych-pop amidst an introspective thematic pursuit, described as “a study in contrasts, where scorn and serenity twist together

pleaselevitate – “in the dark”

A textured, dreamy engrossment takes hold on “in the dark,” the debut single from pleaselevitate. A lonesome lyrical introspection — “no one’s waiting,” — sends chills alongside a murky bass-y undercurrent and

alpha gal – “ultimate charm”

The latest single from alpha gal, “ultimate charm” blasts off into a spirited array of jangly guitars. The longing vocals’ emergence coincides with more sporadic guitar pulses and a warming bass backing,

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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