New Tracks

Sluka – “Figure It Out”

Another creative showing from San Diego-based act Sluka, “Figure It Out” rides on energetic pulsing to start. Strings and percussion rouse, with Christopher Sluka’s invigorating vocals — and “figure it out!” refrain

Dexter Francis Mason – “Lover”

A suavely infectious track from Dexter Francis Mason, “Lover” entrances with lush guitars and synths amidst a hooky vocal showing. The vocal reflections – “that make me feel like this,” – play

Goldwoman – “Hungover”

Goldwoman by goldwoman “Hungover” is an emotive success from Goldwoman, the Brooklyn-based artist who impressed in March with the track “Midwest Ghost.” Solemn keys and escalating vocals build the track initially, driving

Sage of New England – “Fire Tales”

“Fire Tales” is a recent track from Sage of New England, a project that first caught our attention in March with the consuming “Encounter with a Guide.” Lush, flickering acoustics and shuffling

Natasha Ghosh – “More Love”

A new track from Dutch-Indian singer/songwriter Natasha Ghosh, “More Love” shows a lushly entrancing pop sound with melodic vocal chops, hooking melodically and atmospherically. Quaint, nocturnal guitar flickers and clap-laden percussion move

Grimson – “Will He Ride (My Bike)”

“Will He Ride (My Bike)” is a captivating piece of songwriting from Swedish/American songwriter and animator Grimson, released as part of an experimental animated documentary. Reflective vocals and guitar carry initially, with

Mount Comfort – “Night Bloom”

“Night Bloom” is a consuming, twangy charmer from Mount Comfort, a project out of Fayetteville, AR. Subdued vocals and guitar twangs drive to a playful synth bounce past the first-minute mark, right

New Albums

Zabus – ‘Automatic Writhing’

An ominous post-punk atmospheric prowess lingers throughout Automatic Writhing, the new album from Washington, D.C.-based project Zabus. Aptly, the darkly impactful soundscapes

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TT – ‘Man on the Corner’

A range of spirited, twangy rock and moving string-laden balladry immerse across Man on the Corner, the debut from Los Angeles-based artist

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Stephen Spencer – ‘Dawnings’

The debut album from Stephen Spencer, Dawnings enthralls in its warming assortments of hypnotic guitars, wordless vocal lushness, and riveting atmospheric constructions

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