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New Tracks

Balloon Ride Fantasy – “Dynamo”

“Dynamo” is a new track from Pittsburgh-based Balloon Ride Fantasy, delivering a charismatic vein of synth-driven pop. The track’s aesthetic reminds fondly of The Helio Sequence, touting an invigorating and nostalgic hook

Ol’ RattleBones – ‘Rise: Chapter1’

Taunton, MA-based band Ol’ RattleBones deliver a bluesy, throwback rock sound throughout their new EP, Rise: Chapter1. The release represents the first of three EPs, comprising 13 songs they wrote at the

Girls Know – “Some Words”

“Some Words” is the infectious debut single from Girls Know, an act from the Pacific Northwest that proudly embraces ’00s revival-rock nostalgia. The initial vocal nonchalance and scraggly guitar distortion shows a

Dandelion Head – “Two Hands”

The soulfully entrancing “Two Heads” is a grooving single from Dandelion Head, an artist based in Los Angeles and Melbourne. Soothing vocal theatrics complement a thickly reverberating rhythm section with funky appeal.

Scalise – “Transferred to Houston”

“Transferred to Houston” is a captivating new track from Scalise, a band based in the south metro Twin Cities area. The enthralling rise from twinkling keys and hazy acoustics into a rock-forward

Swiss Banks – “Animals”

Austin-based trio Swiss Banks show a commanding rock sound on “Animals,” conjuring a darkly suave post-punk integration with shades of Nick Cave and Interpol. An eerie, ghostly backing effect lingers alongside a

Watson Moon – “Mr. Resister”

A hypnotic rock soundscape envelops throughout “Mr. Resister,” the memorable new psych-rock track from Watson Moon. Spacey effects drive into roaring guitar distortion with a lush backing resonance. Serenely dazed vocals excel

Holy Wire – “Dream”

Its synth-pop and new-wave nostalgia shimmering with melodic charm, “Dream” is a new single from Holy Wire, the project of Austin-based artist Alain Paradis. Mellow vocals mesh tightly with the peppy rhythmic

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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