New Tracks

Patrick Ames – “Second Wave”

Suave rocker “Second Wave” is a track from Napa Valley-based singer/songwriter Patrick Ames, channeling a mixture of folk and blues. A melodic, fluttering chorus contrasts enjoyably with the blues-oriented, chugging verses. The

Premiere: Phantom Handshakes – “Cricket Songs”

Out today, “Cricket Songs” is a hazy gem from Phantom Handshakes, exuding a shimmering and dreamy soundscape. The Brooklyn-based project is a collaboration between Matt Sklar (Exiles) and Federica Tassano (Sooner, Mônetre).

Arham – “try the other way”

“try the other way” is a hypnotic, psychedelic track from Arham. Dazed vocal layers intermingle with caressing guitar tones, building to a stellar title-referencing hook around 01:45. This particular section soars initially,

yuma yamaguchi – “Beautiful Wasted Melody”

A creative fury of brass and brisk rhythms feel alive throughout “Beautiful Wasted Melody,” an inventive track whose aesthetic resembles a hypothetical Matthew Herbert and Ringo Sheena collaboration. The track comes via

ttypes – “For Robert Downey Jr. Pt 1”

“For Robert Downey Jr. Pt 1” is the latest from ttypes, whose 2020 album MOTEL firmly caught my ear with a sound reminiscent of Apples in Stereo. “For Robert Downey Jr. Pt

Millionyoung – “Free”

“Free” is a catching new track from Millionyoung, touting an atmospheric and yearning synth-forward pop sound. Lush vocals and nocturnal synths usher in quaintly, with bouncy additional synths emerging as the vocals

Griffin Novie – “Monologue”

One of many highlights throughout Griffin Novie‘s album Balcony Bliss, the jangly and melodic “Monologue” now comes with a video. The Brooklyn-based artist enlisted director Brendan McKnight for the video, which visually

Bad Visuals – “So Broken”

A new track from Bad Visuals, “So Broken” touts enjoyable layers of guitar, which coverge for a shoegaze-friendly textural allure. Vocals accompany in a power-punk/pop spirit. The aesthetic meshes genres from the

New Albums

Darker Lighter – ‘Darker Lighter’

The self-titled debut album from Los Angeles-based project Darker Lighter captivates with a cathartic, melodic rock immersion. Songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Salar

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The Kanz – ‘Alienation Party’

Captivating with its blend of pop-punk nostalgia and modern electronic infusions, Alienation Party is the debut full-length album from London-based band The

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