Hypnotic sitar work and enveloping strings lead the illuminating track “Lullaby for Guli,” from Vancouver-based sitarist and composer Mohamed Assani. Coming from his Wayfinder album, “Lullaby for Guli” is exemplary of Assani’s
New Tracks
A hooky success from Express Office Portico, “Cosmic Joke” blends R&B and funk with a synth-forward pop sound. Lush synth pulsations and funky bass drive into a captivating vocal lead, quickly adorned
Piece-dye by Cal Folger Day “Act 2” is an intriguing new track from Dublin/Baltimore-based artist Cal Folger Day. A jazzy rhythm section accompanies a conversational vocal approach, the lyrics being “verbatim quotes
Showing a brooding yet melodic sound reminiscent of The Cure, Front Row Empty is the debut EP from The Lowtones, a 5-piece from Norwich, UK. They have been active throughout Norwich in
“Flyer” is a consuming single from Bristol-based saxophonist and composer Oli Morris. The track was inspired by Morris’ Californian roots, embracing nostalgia in its smooth brass-forward unveiling. Morris also features on Emilie
An album released today from Los Angeles-based artist Unfortunately Steven, Groovy Avocado Disco struts a theatrical rock sound amidst therapy session interludes. “As a society, we tend to shy away from dark
The second solo album from Oklahoma-based singer/songwriter David McKinney, Phaneron enamors with its meshing of folk and rock, ranging from traditional folk efforts to the unique stylings of “Gyri” and sweltering bluesy
A charismatic pop success, “always on the run” is a new single from London-based artist CALL ME DIO. “Don’t get too close, ’cause I’m always on the run,” he sings during the
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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