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New Tracks

Chris Portka – “wildlife [instrumental jam]”

Bay Area-based artist Chris Portka unleashes a striking sound with “wildlife [instrumental jam],” evolving from noise-rock ruminations into a passionate array of dexterous guitars with creeping, climactic qualities. Releasing ahead of Portka’s

Auroara – “Emergence”

Out today from Canadian Métis artist Auroara, the track “Emergence” stirs in its emphasis on self-love amidst a compelling production, propelled by fiddle, keys, and steady vocals. “I want to be real,

Earthware – “See the Sunlight”

Earthware‘s mellow, hypnotic “See the Sunlight” enamors with its gentle acoustics and hazy keys, sounding like an apt accompaniment for mid-summer sunrises. The Portland (OR)-based project of Eli Wheeler, Earthware released the

Toy Dinosaur – “Matters of Chance”

“Matters of Chance” is a new track from Toy Dinosaur, traversing from moody late-night contemplation into a passionate uptick in vocal emotion amidst the nocturnal soundscape. Per the duo of Joshua Batstone

Dan Barracuda – “If You Wanna”

Psychedelic guitars, theatrical piano, and jazzy brass all lead at points within the dynamic “If You Wanna,” a satiating new track from Dan Barracuda. He describes the effort as “about the determination

Memoryy – “Walking On Eggshells”

The latest from Memoryy, “Walking On Eggshells” is a climactic electro-pop stirrer that culminates in an anthemic title-touting resonance. Described as “an electronic anthem for Post-Truth America,” the single swells seamlessly from

New Albums

Catlea – ‘Language Barrier

The fantastic debut album from Cincinnati native Catlea, Language Barrier, is a striking exploration of love, loss, and self-discovery. Following the success of

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