A cyclical concept album from Washington-based band Pastel Motel, with themes of “reflecting on repetition and life,” Confection touts a melodic rock sound with soaring heights and emotive twists. Pastel Motel formed
New Tracks
“What’s Left to Be” is a captivating track from Tom Lee-Richards. The New Zealand-based artist compels with an emotive vocal presence and meticulously layered production, where atmospheric guitars, mellow keys, and cinematic
A spirited electro-pop single from Peruvian artist Caxiel, “Out Of Time” charms with its ’80s electro-pop inspiration — channeling an energy reminiscent of Michael Jackson in the charismatic vocal work, as well.
“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
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
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
Vancouver-based band Leisure Club impress with their new track “Melting in a Shallow Body of Water,” touting a riveting brand of psych-infused rock. Opening lyrics speak to digging introspectively into one’s mind,
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,
New Albums
Seattle-based Waves Crashing deliver a gripping rock sound across their debut album, Effection. Shoegaze-y guitar layers and dynamic vocals — spanning from
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The Waves is the enthralling debut album from Leeds-based artist James Whiteley, whose atmospheric blend of subdued dreaminess and soaring guitar-led invigoration
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Hong Kong-based project Besides craft a dreamily inviting rock and alt-pop cohesion on new EP Breakfast. Led by musician David McGinty, Besides
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San Diego-based act The Tabloids deliver a mesmerizing blend of jangly psychedelia and dreamy introspection on new album If Not Now, When?,
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