Strutting a consuming ’80s nostalgia in its new-wave and alt-rock workings, “Pink Flamingos” is the latest track from Cheap Hotels, a band from Tempe, AZ. Reminding of acts like The Psychedelic Furs
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Impressing previously with tracks like “I NEED YOU NOW” and “Anytime At All (Aftermath of Silence),” Ajay Mathur continues to excel with his melodic vein of rock throughout his new album, Talking
A compilation from Bethesda-based label Big Curve Music featuring the label’s acts (focused in DC, Maryland, and Virginia), The Big Cover-Up is a compilation album, featuring covers of big inspirations. While some
Vancouver-based rockers Whitbeck released their debut album, January 22, this past week. Greg Whitbeck — formerly of Morning Maker, Tourist and Shining Hour — handles all music/lyrics and production, his moving songwriting
Danish artist Denni Ian impresses with his new track “Two Figures,” released today. Produced alongside longtime collaborator Christian Johansen, “Two Figures” represents the first release from Ian since his debut album, The
A captivating rocker with qualities reminiscent of The Stone Roses, “Capsized” is a new track from Waves Crashing, a quartet from Olympia, Washington. Jangly guitar-pop charms intertwine with darker, escalating distortion to
Melding sophisti-pop and electronic charm, “Initials” is a new track from viBen. Suave piano tones and a warming bass pulsation craft an inviting soundscape, alongside laid-back vocals and twangy ambient effects. A
“INNOV8!” is a hypnotic hip-hop success from Los Angeles-based artist Nemesis. Steady percussion and organ pulses complement a consuming vocal lead, diversifying tone and flow throughout with charismatic cohesion. The old-school hip-hop
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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