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Tarli – “Heaven Sent”

“Heaven Sent” is an eerily consuming hip-hop single from Tarli, the Saint Paul-based artist formally known as eL.i.Be. Produced by and featuring Wes., “Heaven Sent” rides on spacey synth glistening and bass-y

The Looniest Toon – “Can’t Wake Up”

A serene dream-pop intoxicant featuring spacey keys, “Can’t Wake Up” is the latest single from The Looniest Toon, the Chicago-based project of Bex Gaspelin. Described as “a reflection on the state of

Pink Films – “M.A.D. (Movie’s Almost Done)”

A compelling new track from Pink Films, “M.A.D. (Movie’s Almost Done)” embraces disco-friendly rhythms alongside dreamy guitar pulses. Pink Films, the project of producer and guitarist Adam Hailstone, reminds here of artists

Aroe Phoenix – “Space+Space”

Strutting a versatile meshing of pop, soul, hip-hop, and electronica, “Space+Space” is a dazzling success from Mexican artist Aroe Phoenix. Woozy guitars complement clever lyrics regarding who’s winning “the race” of life,

Split Aura – “Limerence”

A new track from Philadelphia-based band Split Aura, “Limerence” incorporates surf-laden guitar dreaminess and post-punk rhythms alongside lyrics depicting an “unhealthy romantic obsession.” The ominous guitar tones and nonchalant vocal presence aptly

Finest Wine – “Mr Flute Man”

A new track from Finest Wine, the Chicago-based project of multi-instrumentalist Nick Andreoli, “Mr Flute Man” entrances from the get-go. Suave vocals and twinkling keys, adorned by acoustical strums, build within a

Simitree – “Get On The Ball”

A hypnotic track with psych-folk and textural electronic components, “Get On The Ball” is the latest from Simitree, the project of Charlie Kessenich. Glistening keys and distorted rhythms murkily wander into elegant

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