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New Tracks

Sluka – “Vampire’s Ball”

Sluka‘s latest track is a Bowie-esque romp, fit with Halloween vibes that quiver and chill. A dramatic, piano-forward composition sets “Vampire’s Ball” in motion over eloquent vocals. The second half briskly rises

Life INC – “Mais Uma Onda”

Supremely melodic and aesthetically consuming with a sophisti-pop glow, “Mais Uma Onda” is a gorgeous new track from pop group Life INC. The project was formed in New York City, comprised of

Limón Limón – “Long Distance”

The stylish “Long Distance” is the latest from Los Angeles-based duo Limón Limón. Strutting a synth-pop sound fit for late night drives, “Long Distance” rides on a pulsing, lush synths and bass

Pekoe Cat – “Menace”

The latest from Pekoe Cat, the project of multi-instrumentalist/producer Kyle Woolven, is mesmerizing psych-rocker “Menace.” Complete with a trippy, consuming video animated and directed by Juno nominee Johnny Jansen, “Menace” is a

World News – “Lend Me Your Brain”

Lovably reminiscent of ’80s jangle-pop akin to The Go-Betweens, “Lend Me Your Brain” is a new track from London-based trio World News. Soaring vocals start alongside fast-paced guitars, also reminding of Billy

Skye Allen – “Icarus”

2020 vibes abound, “Icarus” is a new single from Skye Allen. The first single from the Detroit-based artist’s upcoming album, “Icarus” lyrically and structurally echoes the year’s tumultuous turns — evolving from

Tainui Richmond – “Complacent”

A consuming piece of songwriting from Tainui Richmond, “Complacent” develops from smoky barroom retrospection to a soaring, affirming hook (01:30). The second single off Richmond’s upcoming EP, Forever a Boi, “Complacent” showcases

Josh Fudge – “When She’s Gone”

Josh Fudge wowed last month with the superbly catchy track “Second Date,” strutting a soulful mode of electronic pop heavy on hooks. The Oklahoma City-based artist finds similar success with his latest,

New Albums

Matt Pavone – ‘Indigo Violent’

Brooklyn-based artist Matt Pavone builds a captivating atmospheric intrigue throughout Indigo Violent, an album whose blend of lush electronica and dark-jazz soundscapes

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Yossi – ‘Lost Souls’ EP

Out today from London-based artist Yossi, Lost Souls is stirring EP that melds poetic spoken-word power with enveloping instrumentation — spacing from

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Waves Crashing – ‘Effection’

Seattle-based Waves Crashing deliver a gripping rock sound across their debut album, Effection. Shoegaze-y guitar layers and dynamic vocals — spanning from

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James Whiteley – ‘The Waves’

The Waves is the enthralling debut album from Leeds-based artist James Whiteley, whose atmospheric blend of subdued dreaminess and soaring guitar-led invigoration

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