New Tracks

Hope – “Red Man”

“Red Man” rides on a hypnotic beat, showing Sto:lo/Tahltan rapper Hope as capable of consuming backing accompaniments and engaging themes. Born in 1984, Hope — the alias of Patrick Kelly — released

Premiere: pantology – “False Step (Awol)”

Released today, “False Step (Awol)” is a consuming track from pantology. The effort traverses numerous genres in just over two minutes, with a funk-laden bass line being a constant. That particular bass

Charles A. Lewis – “Keep It Light”

The serene “Keep It Light” is exemplary of Charles A. Lewis’ laid-back sound, channeling aspects of jangle-pop, folk, and rock. Fluttering acoustics and a jangly lead guitar work around Lewis’ airy vocals,

willolux – “Safe Spaces”

“Safe Spaces” is a great piece of songwriting from willolux, the project of Canadian singer/songwriter Kristina Emmott. First catching my ear with the track “Modern Day Maestro” two years ago, willolux again

Toy Cities – “Float Away”

Releasing today from Brooklyn act Toy Cities, the track “Float Away” meshes melodic guitars and alluring synths for quality results. The track shows the duo’s shared love of post-punk and new wave

Credit Electric – “Indigo Night”

Credit Electric by Credit Electric Tender pedal steel and soulful, soaring vocals lead the powerful “Indigo Night,” the first single from Credit Electric’s debut LP. Per the band, the track is “about

German Error Message – “What Welcoming”

From German Error Message, “What Welcoming” is a track fit for autumnal listening, featuring a mellow vein of rock with well-constructed hooks and reversed guitar solos. The guitar-based escalation at 01:31, with

Half Hadley – “Rivington”

“Rivington” is an anthemic rocker from Half Hadley, released today. The NYC-based act formed in October 2018, and features Scott Rainaud (Lead Vocals), Benji Arnold (Guitar, Vocals), Troy Johnson (Guitar), Forrest Klawunn

New Albums

Fortress – ‘Chroma’ EP

A haunting electronic pop infectiousness shows throughout Chroma, the new EP from Antwerp-based trio Fortress. Satiating structural swells are apparent throughout, often

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Erro – ‘Strawberry Moon’

Pittsburgh-based duo Erro craft a heartfelt, nostalgic rock appeal across their new album Strawberry Moon. ’60s and ’70s rock influences pair with

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