Hotel Hugo – “paradise”

March 10, 2022

The debut single from Hotel Hugo, “paradise” excites with melodic guitar swipes and a playful bass line. “So what’s it like in paradise?” the vocals ask before ascending to the shimmering central

Following stellar past tracks like “Powwow” and “Midnight Company,” Go Hawaii impress with the new single “Coastal.” Suave post-punk guitar tones and frolicking synth-forward lushness enamor alongside murky vocal delights. The second

Roller Derby – “Starry-Eyed”

March 10, 2022

German band Roller Derby conjure late-night rock theatrics throughout “Starry-Eyed.” The track’s dreamy rock sound excels, from the bass-hopping post-punk tranquility of the verses to the resonating “talk to me,” hook. “Talk

baseball hat – “PROJECTION #3”

March 10, 2022

The first in a new run of songs from baseball hat, the project of multi-instrumentalist producer duo Harrison Smith and John Sygar, “PROJECTION #3” wastes no time in captivating with its atmospheric,

Johnny Simon – “Sculptures”

March 10, 2022

“Sculptures” is a new single from Swiss artist Johnny Simon, who composed, produced, and played all the instruments on the track. The sporadic backing vocal sampling and guitar-based emergence play entrancingly, especially

North Atlantic Explorers – “Dreams of Flying”

March 10, 2022

A stirring track North Atlantic Explorers‘ latest album, Night Owls, “Dreams of Flying” is enjoyably representative of the release’s consuming aesthetic. Alongside a new music video with a space travel theme, “Dreams

Ad Vanderveen – “Following the Wind”

March 10, 2022

First catching our ears last June with the track “Release,” Amsterdam-based singer/songwriter Ad Vanderveen is poised for another successful year with his new album, Candle to You. The album boasts a variety

Stel Furet – “33 1/2”

March 10, 2022

The opening track to Stel Furet‘s new EP, human nature machine, “33 1/2” speaks to the creeping-up feeling of aging amidst warming organs, twangy guitars, and Jenn Grinels’ melodic backing vocal reflections.