Melding futuristic themes with a riveting orchestral pop appeal, “Lovers” is a recent single from THE Astrolabe. Representing the project of Athens-based musician and producer Thanos Yamas, THE Astrolabe compels in its
New Tracks
Enthralling in its soulful vocal rises and absorbing synth/piano interplay, “Diary” is a stirring pop single released today from Henry Blaeser. “You murder me in your diaries,” Blaeser’s affecting vocals lament, culminating
An enjoyably eerie track fit for the season, Simon Shackleton‘s “The Shadowmaker” builds an unsettling soundscape with chilly vocal and lyrical maneuvers — “you’ll be the undertaker, queen of ridicule” — amidst
A bouncy, exuberant pop success from Chicago-based duo The Ivy Leagues, “life was good” compels in its capturing of joy and young love — and especially the desire to hold onto those
Buzzing synths and ghostly vocals craft a consuming atmospheric intrigue throughout Josephine Odhil‘s single “Empathy,” a memorable melding of dreamy synth-laden pop and psychedelia. Themes of emotional disconnect show in the lyrics,
Liverpool-based solo artist Tender Claws unveils a delectably snarling alt-rock appeal on new single “I’m a Leech,” inspired by the artist’s decision to pursue a music career instead of something more “sensible.”
Austin-based collective No Alarms meld spacey synths, glistening guitars, and emotively melodic vocals for a memorable sound on new single “When We Were Old.” References to “a postcard from the future,” lyrically
Capturing a palpable sense of yearning, “Missing” is an affecting new track from New Jersey-based artist Tim Mountain. An enjoyable range of contemplative acoustics and bursting guitars escalate alongside melodic vocals, which
New Albums
Seattle-based Waves Crashing deliver a gripping rock sound across their debut album, Effection. Shoegaze-y guitar layers and dynamic vocals — spanning from
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The Waves is the enthralling debut album from Leeds-based artist James Whiteley, whose atmospheric blend of subdued dreaminess and soaring guitar-led invigoration
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Hong Kong-based project Besides craft a dreamily inviting rock and alt-pop cohesion on new EP Breakfast. Led by musician David McGinty, Besides
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San Diego-based act The Tabloids deliver a mesmerizing blend of jangly psychedelia and dreamy introspection on new album If Not Now, When?,
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