“Amy” shows stellar songwriting and an alluring, evolving sound, ranging from folk-friendly intimacy to expansive orchestral sweeps. Portland, OR-based composer and vocalist Kelly Schenk touts captivating songwriting throughout, with an abundance of
New Tracks
Showing a rousing rock sound with a passionate vocal lead, reminiscent of Placebo, “Black Lotus” is a new track from Chicago-based solo project Midwestern Dirt. The track comes via Midwestern Dirt’s new
“One Man Band” is a fun showing from Ostrich, a group from Liverpool (UK). Fleeting saxophone give way to twinkling keys in an enjoyably expansive intro. A thick bass line joins with
The delightfully funky “Mavis” is the latest track from Tim Mellins & the Ten Percenters, who impressed with the track “Too Much Running” in May. “Mavis” starts with a tinge of synths
“U & Me” is a fun, yearning pop track from Serinity Lynn. The Sacramento-based artist meshes lyrics conveying an invisible love, with an upbeat pop charm that escalates during the chorus. “You
“Cosmic Mess” is a consuming debut track from Warahenege, an artist from Manchester, UK. Lush vocals and slight, spacey synths craft a dreamy spectacle, with 01:13 unveiling an additional key-laden effervescence followed
A shimmering, catchy vein of disco-infused pop sound is on display throughout “HOURS/DAYS,” a winning new track from Southern California-based artist Sherman Sherman. The track’s “seasons pass,” hook bursts with synth-led excitement,
Impressing previously with tracks like “Apparitions” and “Float Away,” Toy Cities again strut a gripping blend of new-wave, post-punk, and synth-pop sensibilities. “Four Walls” is their latest, another gem from the Brooklyn-based
New Albums
burning rome is a timely and soulful success of an album from Dublin-based artist Danny Groenland. Soul legends like Marvin Gaye and
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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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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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Lithuanian singer-songwriter Alina Orlova crafts a beautifully haunting sound on new album Nakties Atvirukai, achieving a nocturnal intrigue in its poetic lyricism
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