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New Tracks

Venusia – “Think Peace”

Think Peace by Venusia A “pro-peace anthem” with a timeless-sounding pop shimmering, “Think Peace” is a new track from Switzerland-based duo Venusia. Its message is particularly poignant in times ripe with conflict,

Midwestern Dirt – “The Aaron Waters Show”

Ahead of an album release this summer, Chicago indie-rockers Midwestern Dirt put out the soaring single “The Aaron Waters Show” today. Born from a New Order-esque guitar riff, the track evolved into

Leveller – “Fair Isle Automatic”

“Fair Isle Automatic” is the debut single from Leveller, the project of Bristol-based artist Daniel R. Ball. A peppy bass line and sporadic guitar twangs build into a debonair vocal composure. “Strip

Quenta – “The Two of Us”

The Two of Us by Quenta The second single from London-based duo Quenta, “The Two of Us” grips with a heady hip-hop and art-pop fusion, reminiscent of Demon Days-era Gorillaz. Described as

The KYN – “Pure Imagination”

“Pure Imagination” presents a lush modern spin on the Willy Wonka classic, representing the latest single from Denver-based artist The KYN. Halle Tomlinson‘s enchanting vocals feature. The “if you really want to

mid – “Forever Ended Today (Max’s Song)”

Abundant with jangly melodic beauty, “Forever Ended Today (Max’s Song)” is a standout success from the band mid. “Don’t go away, stay for the day,” the vocals plead, as glistening guitars and

Smushie – “Sharp Edge”

Exuding a vintage charm, “Sharp Edge” is a rollicking single from Smushie, the Chicago-based project from Austin Koenigstein. Showing shades of Destroyer, Foxygen, and Harry Nilsson at points, the track’s production excels

Joy Canopy – “Spinning Universe”

Spacey twangs and a departing sense of melancholy engross on “Spinning Universe,” the new track from Joy Canopy, the project of Victoria, BC-based artist David Eppich. “Spinning Universe to me is about

New Albums

GOOW – ‘VISIONS’ EP

The new EP from GOOW, VISIONS showcases a blissful electronic sound that concocts specific imagery — as invoked in the descriptive track

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Blueburst – ‘Kick My Tires’ EP

Atlanta-based act Blueburst craft a resonating rock sound with textured guitar melodics and hooky vocal fervency, evidenced throughout their standout 2023 album

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