New Tracks

Trace Decay – “Paradigm”

A moody new track from Australian artist Trace Decay, showing a darkly consuming rock sound, “Paradigm” makes a strong impression. The “in this wicked paradigm,” vocal refrain exudes a convincing post-punk moodiness,

Christian Black – “Driver”

“Driver” is a newly released track from Christian Black. The comforting, narrative-ready croon in the verses reminds fondly of Leonard Cohen; the suave guitar twangs and underlying acoustics serve as an accommodating

Mystic Seers – “Path of a Fool”

“Path of a Fool” is a new track from Mystic Seers, the project of producer & multi-instrumentalist Derek White. He describes the release as “about finding redemption from mistakes made.” Hazy organs,

Erika Wester – “Wanted To Be Like You”

Successfully achieving a breezy and dreamy entrancement, “Wanted To Be Like You” is a new single from Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Erika Wester. Caressing acoustical charm and dreamy vocals converge for a swaying,

Tommy Holmes – “Daydream Disco”

From San Francisco-based artist Tommy Holmes, “Daydream Disco” wastes no time getting down. Brassy exultation and a fuzzy bass pulse concoct an exciting introduction. The vocals’ emergence aligns with a club-friendly synth

Betageist – ‘Interference Patterns’ EP

A grippingly atmospheric EP that blends ardent guitar tones with spacey synths, Interference Patterns comes via Betageist, the project of Indiana-based artist Kevin Heber. Feelings of mystique and wonder flow through the

Forts – “The Chemist”

“The Chemist” is a new track from Phoenix-based trio Forts, strutting a stylishly dark pop sound and gripping lyrics conveying “the feeling of what it’s like to live in a reality distorted

Moontwin – “With The Birds”

“With The Birds” is a consuming, stylish new track from Moontwin, the duo of singer-songwriter Maple Bee (aka Melanie Garside) and Zac Kuzmanov (founder of alternative radio station XRaydio). Jazzy rhythms, gentle

New Albums

Twice Dark – ‘Telekinetic’

The fourth album from Twice Dark, Telekinetic touts a gripping blend of synth-pop, goth-rock, post-punk, and beyond. The Bloomington, Indiana-based project of

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MERAK – ‘Vol (1)’ EP

A psychedelic rock sound with funky appeal enamors on Vol (1), the new EP from Indonesian trio MERAK. The Jakarta-based act take

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