New Tracks

Dream People – “Forever, Too Long”

“Forever, Too Long” rides on nocturnal synth pads and yearning vocals in establishing an intriguing atmospheric pull. The vocals retain a defeated sense of nonchalance, until a glimmer of effervescence emerges around

GAIJIN – “Til Death” (feat. Aamowi)

Recalling James Blake’s delicate piano-forward works, “Til Death” is a stirring ballad from Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter and producer GAIJIN. The artist’s debut single, “Til Death” is the first single off GAIJIN’s forthcoming

Obil – “Your Name”

Smooth guitar work and spacey synths adorn the beginning of “Your Name,” a newly released track from NYC band Obil. The fluid, melodic track pursues a sound designed to “evoke the peaceful

Arch Of Love – “Night Walk”

Night Walk by Arch Of Love Philly duo Arch Of Love craft a nostalgic sound driven by guitars and synths, evident by new single “Night Walk.” An ethereal, light synth pad glistens

Revolvers – “Rubbing Shoulders With The Devil”

Released today, “Rubbing Shoulders With The Devil” is a catchy rocker from London-based act Revolvers. A menacing guitar growl accompanies confident vocals to start, exuding a vibe reminiscent of early Arctic Monkeys

Hungry Hands – “Last 9”

“Last 9” is a track off Hungry Hands’ new album Clear Lens, channeling a mixture of thunderous alternative-rock and Beatlesesque vocal melodies. The band, which formed in 2008 in Brooklyn, is the

Sal Dulu – “Buzzcut” (feat. staHHr)

“Buzzcut” is a stellar track from Sal Dulu that shows the artist’s eclectic production shops, expertly interweaving atmospheric electronica with murky hip-hop. Dramatic strings emerge after the one-minute mark, becoming especially prominent

Someone In A Tree – “Brother K”

“Brother K” caught my ear for various bits of nostalgia. First, the soaring vocal melody reminds me of Manic Street Preachers’ James Dean Bradfield. As the vocals are present from the first

New Albums

Twice Dark – ‘Telekinetic’

The fourth album from Twice Dark, Telekinetic touts a gripping blend of synth-pop, goth-rock, post-punk, and beyond. The Bloomington, Indiana-based project of

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MERAK – ‘Vol (1)’ EP

A psychedelic rock sound with funky appeal enamors on Vol (1), the new EP from Indonesian trio MERAK. The Jakarta-based act take

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