New Tracks

Slow Cruise – “You’ve Got Me”

Strutting both lush dream-pop mystique and bursting effervescence at points, “You’ve Got Me” is a consuming new single from Swedish artist Slow Cruise. A wintry sparseness is evident at first with sporadic

Strumbrush – “Nightmare Zoo”

The debut single from Atlanta-based rock quartet Strumbrush, “Nightmare Zoo” captivates with shifting structural ingenuity and a jangly guitar-based charm, reminiscent of Deerhunter and The Wrens. The initial verses are bolstered by

Vases – “Champagne Lust”

“Champagne Lust” is a hooky rocker from Vases, the project of Los Angeles-based artist Ty Baron. Opening lyrics lament the feelings of isolation in a city, the observational delivery driving alongside escalating

The Last Broadcast – “Daisy”

A lushly melodic pop success, “Daisy” is a newly released track from The Last Broadcast, the duo of frontman Kyle McGurk and drummer Paolo Lombardo. The track evolves quickly from hazy intrigue

Lunavela – “People That You Know”

“People That You Know” is the latest track from Lunavela, the project of New Zealand-based singer/songwriter Steve Mathieson (formerly frontman of Collapsing Cities). Following up January’s “Pandering Meandering,” Mathieson again shows a

Julia Pratt – “Tried and True”

Singer/songwriter Julia Pratt enthralls with her new track “Tried and True,” a moody mover led by piano and striking vocals. Haunting backing vocal layers meander around the stirring lead, heightening in pitch

Optacure – “Stray”

“Stray” is an alluring new track from Optacure, an Australian pop singer/songwriter. The track’s genial disposition is crafted via twinkling keys and warming guitar twangs; the artist’s vocals add a comforting quality,

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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