A new EP from Slight Light, Tunnel Vision impresses with a melodic rock sound that consumes in its stellar songwriting and catching mix of guitars, synths, and rhythms. “At the Door” proves
New Tracks
Representing the project’s debut, Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist franch reveals a cathartic sound on new single “Umbilical.” A resonating success with a dreamy mystique-filled folk/rock blend, the track is described as “about cutting
The gorgeous “Precious Time” comes via Willard Finch‘s album of the same name, showing the Canadian songwriter/producer as consistently capable of emotive, sonically diverse songwriting with atmospheric longing. Described as “a song
Capturing the endless cycle of “doomscrolling” many of us fall victim to, “Doomscrolling” is an emotive synth-pop success from Vancouver-based artist Yaris Paris, featured last year with the track “LMK.” Melancholic key
A new track from Vermont-based trio Verboten, “Strange Rehab” enamors with playfully bouncing keys and a melodic, understated vocal charm. Feeling parts Beatles-esque with touches of Elliott Smith in the vocal tone,
With the colorful new track “Severed Hands,” Texas-based band The Ghost Party dig firmly into their ’60s psych-forward influences. Its themes “based on a recurring dream and about generally feeling ‘in between’,”
Ottawa-based rockers Missioner show their songwriting strengths on two new tracks, touting an ardent sound with satiating builds. “Waste Some Time” stirs with its contrast between the contemplative verses and invigorating rise.
The electronic chords of layan‘s After Dark EP hint at an enigma within the darkness, then his voice comes in lamenting evidence; a sound akin to crossing artists like Justice or Röyksopp
New Albums
Hungarian artist Zsager Balazs continues to show his penchant for enthralling atmosphere on the Sacral Design EP, whose dark ambient sound traverses
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Alternating from expressive frolicking to dreamy entrancement across its dynamic sound, The Drovers Unlimited Orchestra, Vol. 3 is a fantastic listening experience
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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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Enamoring in a dynamic fusing of rock and folk, Goodness Gracious is a captivating album from TheHeligoats, the Chicago-based solo project of
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