New Tracks

StayLitG – “JUNE”

A haunting beat and captivating flow are consistent throughout “JUNE,” the latest from StayLitG. “It was made when I first moved to LA, a huge turning point in my life,” StayLitG says.

Ferdishenko – “Vanishing Spark (Edit)”

Showing admirable post-punk and Kraut-rock inspiration, the duo Ferdishenko impress with new track “Vanishing Spark.” Ghostly vocals and percussive pit-patter expand alongside murky guitars. Drifting, soaring vocals echo throughout, giving way to

SONI – “Dance With Me”

“Dance With Me” is a catchy, moody slice of soul from SONI, who impressed with the track “Happy to Serve” in June. “Dance With Me” shows even more soulful infection. The “found

Calico Mantra – “The Madmen”

A clear nod to ’60s psychedelic music, and Bowie and The Beatles in particular, “The Madmen” is a melodic new track from Nashville-based duo Calico Mantra. The track’s Bowie-esque vocal delivery is

Sara Ontaneda – “Separated by the Sea”

Impressing in the past with enjoyably mellow forms of folk and R&B, with tracks like “Chico Bien” and “Hey Maria,” Sara Ontaneda finds similar enjoyment — with a touch of synths and

Midnight Mystery Club – “Blow My Mind”

“Blow My Mind” is the latest from Midnight Mystery Club. Serenely confident vocals and pulsing synths lead a breezy electro-minded pop arsenal, also showing some Phil Collins-esque charm in the vocal delivery,

Purity Trip – “Blue Moon”

NON-AMBIENT MINIMIX by Purity Trip Touting spacey, futuristic vibe throughout, “Blue Moon” is a uniquely effective track from Montreal-based artist Purity Trip, from the artist’s Non-Ambient Minimix. Aesthetically, I’m reminded well of

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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