New Tracks

Pat Absent – “Nothing”

Reminding me fondly of The Psychedelic Furs, “Nothing” is a track from Richmond, VA-based musician Pat Absent, off the new album Tangible Absence. Weary vocals and jangly guitars craft a climactic, murky

Bushwick Blooze Band – “Waiting”

“Waiting” is a raucously enjoyable track from Bushwick Blooze Band, a blues-rock trio. Although the band often features vocals in their material, “Waiting” is an instrumental piece, focusing on guitar work, particularly

SONI – “Savage” (ft. Izzy Austin)

Previously impressing with the tracks “Happy to Serve” and “Dance With Me,” California-based artist SONI shows well again with the track “Savage,” featuring Izzy Austin. SONI’s convergence of soul, R&B, and pop

Solomon Sprenger – “Green Bean”

The playfully hypnotic “Green Bean” is a memorable new track from Solomon Sprenger, off his new album, Say What You Know. The suave initial vocal momentum and synth-laden flashes remind fondly of

Reed Gaines – “To Be Lonely”

“To Be Lonely” is the latest track from Nashville-based artist Reed Gaines. Touting ample mood and soulful charisma, the track grooves with convincing replay-inducing appeal. Nocturnal, minimalist piano tones past the two-minute

Votive Crown – “Tarnish”

Lushly engrossing, “Tarnish” is a new track from Brooklyn-based act Votive Crown, who impressed in March with “Prize Possession.” Thematically taking inspiration from the Greek myth of Echo and Narcissus, “Tarnish” succeeds

Oliphant – “Seashell”

“Seashell” shimmers as if in a carefree, dream-like state. “Pinch me as I’m dreaming,” the vocals repeat throughout, an apt choice considering the production’s flourishing and hypnotizing qualities. The latest track from

Konicek – “Two By Two”

Navigating cohesively from lush folk-centric moments to rousing hook-filled rock, “Two By Two” is full of range and gripping songwriting. The track comes via Konicek, an Ann Arbor-based artist who wrote, produced,

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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