New Tracks

Harpool – “Dream”

A heady and psychedelic track from Portland, Oregon-based artist Harpool, “Dream” ponders upon the “surrealness of life” with an engrossing aesthetic pull. Quaint acoustical flickers and textured guitars lead initially, rising gradually

Colatura – “King Kalm”

“King Kalm” is a melodic rocker from Brooklyn-based trio Colatura, the lead single from their upcoming debut full-length, out early next year. The initial showing of breezy guitar jangles and relaxed vocals

Fellwalker – “Seriously Though”

Seriously Though by Fellwalker Leading with a cinematic pop mystique and rhythms in the jazzy trip-hop vein (complements of The Bad Plus drummer Dave King), “Seriously Though” is a moody new track

Max Koste – “Lonely Human (so everybody cries)”

Swedish singer/songwriter Max Koste delivers a twangy, laid-back charm on “Lonely Human (so everybody cries).” Reminiscent of Mac DeMarco, Koste’s suave vocals escalate into an emotive vocal burst, the “so lonely,” lyric

Letting Up Despite Great Faults – “Gemini”

“Gemini” is a gorgeously lush track from Letting Up Despite Great Faults, based in Austin, Texas. The project first caught our ear back in 2012, with the track “Scratch” and album Untogether.

Distant Lovers – “Two Birthdays”

“Two Birthdays” casts a dreamy spell throughout, the lush synths and hooky vocal lead driving to a soaring chorus. The track comes via Distant Lovers, the project of San Francisco Bay Area-based

Paul Feder – “Lose My Mind”

From Paul Feder‘s newly released EP Nightwalk, “Lose My Mind” is a memorable synth-pop opener. The Brooklyn-based artist infuses sporadic guitar tones amidst an ongoing synth arpeggio and other synth-laden adornments. “I

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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