Capturing the cyclical, season-like movements of life within a chilling chamber-folk sound, “Dogwood Winter” is a moving new track from Kaigara. The release represents continued success from the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and
New Tracks
Brighton, UK-based band CARNE invigorate with a soaring rock sound on “VAST,” their second single. Drawing from ’90s alt-rock inspirations like PJ Harvey and Smashing Pumpkins, the four-piece channel an impassioned and
A soulful, heart-aching immersion takes hold on “Hungry Ghost,” a track from Phellotape that enamors in its mixture of melodic vocals, brass-y suaveness, and gorgeous string infusions. Comprising Alice Phelps and Tom
A wonderfully woozy composure lingers on “TOO DYNAMIC,” a track from Pink Contrails that excels in its trickling guitar tones and hazy synth atmospherics. Soulful vocal layers emerge seamlessly as the synths
A lushly magnetic pop charm flows throughout “Window Seat,” a track from Chicago-based band Course. Their sound melds dream-pop and indie-rock prowess, reminding fondly of Alvvays, and on “Window Seat” embraces the
A resonating track about belonging and identity from Toria Rainey, “Cowboy Song” resonates in its folk-pop appeal and metaphorical prowess — employing “cowboyhood” as a depiction of “feeling like an outsider, a
San Diego-based project Reduction in Force continues an impressive run of singles with “No ID,” showcasing a hooky synth-touched alt-rock sound within lyrical commentaries of identity, labels, and societal pressure. Led by
Pop, funk, and hip-hop stylings coexist with infectious, heartfelt enthrallment on “LITTLE BIT OF CONVERSATION,” the new track from Carter Ace and his forthcoming album, SPADE, out in August. The Los Angeles-based
New Albums
An excellent debut EP from Insignificant, Become struts a memorable folk sound across its seven tracks. From the ghostly acoustics of “Ourselves”
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Cologne-based duo Kitbuilders return with Stupid Games, unveiling a striking hybrid of electro, new wave, IDM, and beyond. This release marks a
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On the sophomore album HELIX, Cole Lumpkin delivers a self-produced masterclass in resilience and eclectic charm. Written and performed entirely by Lumpkin,
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Composer Dren McDonald captures the comforting essence of digital companionship in the release of Stay: Forever Home Vol. 2 Cozy. Serving as
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