“Play Dead Together” is a track released today from Copenhagen-based rock trio The Great Dictators. Citing acts like Yo La Tengo, Psychedelic Furs, and Brian Eno as influences, the band shows a
New Tracks
The moving “The Death of a Soldier” is a track released today from Jesse Blake Rundle, capturing the passion and tension of the poem The Death of a Soldier by Wallace Stevens.
Inspired by the Italian pop music that Aaron Joseph Russo grew up hearing in his house, “Espresso” is a lushly melodic success. Dreamy woodwind effects and serene synths combine with understated vocals,
SaffeK’s powerful, emotive track “When It Rains” is a soulful rocker with impressively soaring vocals and ample mood. The overall rainy-day lonesome vibes remind fondly of Cousteau’s gem “Heavy Weather.” SaffeK, the
Orlon Gunner first caught my ear in 2017, with a self-titled EP touting a suave rock approach that resembled parts Cass McCombs and parts Nick Cave. The project of Canadian artist R.B.
Brooklyn-based rockers Atlas Engine impress with the soaring new track “Where Have You Gone?,” where a cohesive assortment of melodic guitars and swirling synths converge for quality results. The track is quick
“Dreamers” is a newly released track from Quist, the project of Jacob Quistgaard. Bryan Ferry fans know Quistgaard as the artist’s touring guitarist, also featuring on Ferry’s 2014 album Avonmore. To add
“Currency” touts a confident, driving groove led by funk-tinged guitar lines, a hypnotic wordless vocal repetition, and twinkling keys. Structurally, I’m reminded of LCD Soundsystem’s patiently developing approach, especially upon the “I
New Albums
Forrest Hill’s sixth solo album, Beyond The Veil, unfolds as a harmonious, introspective journey — blending warm acoustic textures, melodic folk-rock sensibilities,
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Tamar Berk’s fifth album, ocd bursts with memorably dynamic energy and unfiltered emotion, blending fuzz-soaked guitars, swirling synths, and melodic hooks with
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The captivating new album from Lexytron, Something New enamors in its palpable emotion and stylistic variety. Shimmering synths, jangly guitars, and dramatic
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An immersive album spanning from harmonious ’60s-inspired folk to moody rock entrancement, Still To Breathe released today via The Way After, a
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