New Tracks

Carson Aday – “Fade Away”

Dallas-based artist Carson Aday presents an emotively stirring sound on “Fade Away,” whose alt-pop production hooks with a moving “don’t fade away,” vocal refrain amidst twinkling piano and tender guitar stylings. Thematically,

Arden Alexa – “Petty Bitch”

A new single from San Francisco-based artist Arden Alexa, “Petty Bitch” emits an accessible, spirited pop sound with a thematic grasp on the cathartic, therapeutic impact of channeling emotions into song. After

Rohith Shaker – “These Walls”

Exuding a vintage orchestral-laden pop mystique, “These Walls” is a fantastic new single from Rohith Shaker, a Phoenix-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. “Can I go back to how I was before?” Shaker’s debonair

Faster Than Light – “Constant Disappointment”

Touting a mellow groove, “Constant Disappointment” is a new single from Faster Than Light. The Brooklyn-based project caught our ears last month with the single “Charm Squad,” as well. Laid-back guitars and

Ultra Contra – “Walk The Terminal”

The new track from Ultra Contra, “Walk The Terminal” captivates in its lush yet emotional soundscape, meshing dream-pop and shoegaze. The Pacific Northwest-based artist reveals a heady sound, swelling from dreamy introspection

Carousels – “The Fine Line”

Copenhagen-based band Carousels mesh catchy guitar lines and playful synth flourishes on “The Fine Line,” a scathing critique of incendiary figures that use hatred and sexism as a tool. Specifically, the act

HATE DRUGS – “TILL YOU’RE MINE”

Tender guitars and smooth brass kick off the inviting “TILL YOU’RE MINE,” the latest single from HATE DRUGS. A yearning, impassioned chorus — “mesmerized whenever I’m with you,” — proves firmly replay-inducing

Xy bird – “Had No Words”

A soulful pop entrancement compels on “Had No Words,” the latest from London-based duo Xy bird. Daisy’s dynamic vocal presence — spanning from the suave title-touting refrain to spirited verses — is

New Albums

Darker Lighter – ‘Darker Lighter’

The self-titled debut album from Los Angeles-based project Darker Lighter captivates with a cathartic, melodic rock immersion. Songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Salar

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The Kanz – ‘Alienation Party’

Captivating with its blend of pop-punk nostalgia and modern electronic infusions, Alienation Party is the debut full-length album from London-based band The

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