New Tracks

Joe Vann – “Age”

Moody guitars and synth flourishes guide “Age,” the fifth single from Joe Vann‘s upcoming album. Retrospective lyrics give in to advancement, “I’m not a little kid anymore,” as synths appear sporadically amidst

Ted Tyro – “Ladder”

Finding a comfortable meeting place between peppy garage-rock and psych-pop whimsy, “Ladder” is a new track from Ted Tyro, a band from Louisville, Kentucky. The interacting guitar lines remind me fondly of

Jean~Baptiste – “Better Off”

The soulful, electric “Better Off” shows Jean~Baptiste strutting a soulful vein of hip-hop. Led by a smooth vocal flow, complemented by backing vocal enthusiasm and a suave bass line, the verses are

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,

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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