New Tracks

Daydream – “Honey”

Oakland band Daydream show an enjoyable rock sound on new track “Honey,” recalling the alternative/power-pop sound of Teenage Fanclub with a simple yet memorable vocal lead and brightly melodic guitar work. The

Ivan Beecroft – “Inequality”

After impressing with the track “Sleepwalker” in 2017, Australian rocker Ivan Beecroft returns with the album Liars, Freaks & Fools. “The music I am currently creating is…going back to my roots in

Nick De La Hoyde – “Animals”

“Animals” is a sonorous pop effort from Nick De La Hoyde, a Sydney-based artist with a smooth vocal presence touting an R&B inclination. The aquatic pop production is accomplished alongside ZU/ZU on

Best Intentions – “Roses”

The emotive rock of Nashville act Best Intentions rides on high-flying vocals and angsty guitars, recalling late ’90s and early ’00s blends of punk, alternative, and emo. Their new album The Loser’s

Cigarette – “Mood”

Washington, DC act Cigarette show a gorgeous sound on “Mood,” a consuming track from their new album Light Blues. This is a project that, throughout this album, emphasizes their ability to weave

MOTO BANDIT – “KEANU: WEAPONIZED”

“KEANU: WEAPONIZED” is a briskly infectious jangle-rocker from MOTO BANDIT. As the vocals open, “skinny-dipping to the rhythm,” there’s an escalating guitar presence that jangles with hypnotic resonance. The build-up to the

Atlas Palace – “(Every) Today”

“(Every) Today” is an impressive new track from Atlas Palace, an Italian electronic project showing a dreamy electronic sound with serenely engaging melodies and nocturnal synths. Off Atlas Palace’s upcoming EP, “(Every)

Ancient Cities – “Heavy Sleeper”

Previously impressing with the tracks “Marmalade” and “Supermoon Blackout” in 2016, North Carolina rock act Ancient Cities return with the track “Heavy Sleeper,” the band’s first release since their 2016 sophomore LP.

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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