New Tracks

Tampico Lasting Love – “Make a Little Room”

A superbly catchy track from Tampico Lasting Love, “Make a Little Room” meshes soulful R&B with modern pop charm. Organ spurts and gyrating vocals build to a funk-forward hooks. Sharp strings and

The Retrospecter – “Dismantled”

“Dismantled” is a riveting track from The Retrospecter, the project of Cody Harris. Synth flashes and a chugging bass line accompany suave vocals to start. An infectious chorus follows, with guitars and

Lew McKenzie – “Masterpiece”

The soulful, catching “Masterpiece” is another success from Lew McKenzie, who impressed with the track “Journey” in October. “Masterpiece” infuses soul, funk, pop, and hip-hop with a creative passion, the eclectic stylistic

Cap’n Marble – “Song For Ella”

“Song For Ella” touts a consuming pop sound steeped in ’60s nostalgia, marking another success from Cap’n Marble. The duo, previously impressing with tracks like “Come 2 California” and “Bed of Sun,”

Son Silva – “Kisses II”

An atmospheric hip-hop success with catching twists and turns, “Kisses II” is a recent track from Son Silva. The London-based rapper struts a captivating flow and uniquely effective structural variation. A consuming,

Josie Lockhart – “One Second to Midnight”

With a hook lovably reminiscent of The Cure’s peppier efforts, “One Second to Midnight” is new track from Josie Lockhart. The second single from the Austin-based artist, following “Like Lightning,” “One Second

There’s Talk – “Ascension”

“Ascension” is a newly released track from There’s Talk, the Oakland-based dream-pop trio that impressed with tracks like “Give It Up,” Soundry,” and “A Slow Return” in the past. This track comes

InAbell – “It Sends Me Home”

Dreamy vocals and captivating strings lead the majestic “It Sends Me Home,” the latest from Israeli artist InAbell. The artist first caught my ear with the striking track “Fresh Honey” in 2018,

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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