New Tracks

The Paper Flowers – “Stop!”

Los Angeles duo The Paper Flowers craft synth-pop with catching hooks and nocturnal appeal throughout their debut EP In a Different Life. Among the release’s highlights is “Stop!” — a vibrantly melodic

Sleeping Jesus – “Lay”

Minnesota group Sleeping Jesus show a dreamy, melodically captivating soundscape on new track “Lay.” The track’s music video – depicting a “loneliness cure” – does well in capturing the track’s retrospective, yearning

Fried Dough – “Bones”

Released on Friday, “Bones” is a track from rising Toronto act Fried Dough, featuring warping filtered guitars and glitch rhythms with captivating elements of R&B and dubstep. The former is present in

First Names – “Psychobabble”

“Psychobabble” touts a suave, fuzz-rock mentality with vocal twists reminiscent of Ariel Pink, in evolving from lo-fi verses to a supremely melodic, rock-forward chorus with expansive appeal. The track comes courtesy of

Iuliano – “Help Me”

Hidden Roots by Iuliano Iuliano’s new EP, Hidden Roots, released recently and continues the strong showings from the Italian-born musician so far. Featured last year, “Who Knows” is an excellent track that

Jong SL – “Paralyzed”

The tranquil and melodic “Paralyzed” is a perfect ease-in to a Monday, showcasing a twinkling pop feel amidst lush vocals and guitars. The track comes from Jong SL, a singer/songwriter from Buffalo,

Phileas Fogg – “Memories of Sun”

Psych-rocker Philaes Fogg returns with another deliciously murky atmosphere on new track “Memories of Sun.” A coy guitar presence accompanied by hauntingly harmonic vocals pulls you into an eldritch expanse. The track

Rally Club – “Haveyouever”

Released on Friday, “Haveyouever” is a suave success from Rally Club, a band from San Diego drawing inspiration from “riff-rock, chorus-drenched surf, and beer-fueled garage jams.” In the verses, the vocals emit

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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