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New Tracks

Jess Josie Lee – “Memories”

“Memories” impresses with a soulful, jazz-infused pop sound, displaying the stellar output of English artist Jess Josie Lee. The “show me possibilities,” hook glides seamlessly into the soulful “I don’t think,” contemplation

Hollow Bodies – “One of Us”

Seattle-based act Hollow Bodies infuse jangly guitars and ethereal vocal harmonies on the memorable “One of Us,” described as “a toe-tapper about the meaning of home.” The contrasting lyrical descriptions intrigue in

Goostavo – “Runaway”

South London-born and Southampton-based rapper, instrumentalist, and producer Goostavo drops his warm yet woeful track "Runaway." Goostavo inhales his thoughts and feelings and exhales them with a sleepy, sulky, and sullen despair

Night Hymns – “Blue Bottle”

Showing a confident and twangy rock sound, “Blue Bottle” is the latest single from Vancouver-based artist Night Hymns, the project of the singer/songwriter Wei. Initial lyrics warn of slowing the pace “before

The Long Faces – “Eisenhower”

London-based quintet The Long Faces showcase a cinematic folk sound on their sweeping new track “Eisenhower,” marking their first new material in almost three years. A frolicking introduction enamors with brisk strings

Fake Mountains – “Road”

Expanding from piano-laden contemplation into thunderous rock ardency, “Road” is a powerful single from Fake Mountains, a solo project. Per the artist, the release explores “themes of loneliness and isolation, the myth

Peter Johnston RVA – “Sojourner”

A hopeful-sounding rocker with sweltering emotion, "Sojourner" comes via Peter Johnston RVA, an artist from Richmond, Virginia. Transformed from a few home recordings into a full project, Peter Johnston RVA strives to

missilkid – “David Stole My Ride”

“David Stole My Ride” is a suave rocker from the new artist missilkid. Not much is known about the project beyond its Nashville origins and sturdy rock composure, easily immersing here with

New Albums

Apex4X – ‘Nightfall’

San Francisco-based band Apex4X craft a darkly introspective rock appeal on Nightfall, melding alternative, darkwave, and metal influences amidst starkly impactful themes.

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