New Tracks

Armors – “Portland”

Orange County-based duo Armors impress with emotive pop track “Portland,” a track touting an angsty, yearning vocal tone amidst bouncy keys and buzzing guitar backing. An act like Panic! At The Disco

Zephyranthes – “Alone in Stead”

Raleigh-based act Zephyranthes released one of the year’s more impressive EPs so far, Zephyranthes III, this past month. Among my favorites on the release is “Alone in Stead,” a lively success with

pär – “The God I Knew Is Dead”

pär (Pär Hagström) is a musician and producer based in Gothenburg, Sweden, producing an ethereal vein of folk with ambient qualities. “The God I Knew Is Dead” is a moving new track

Andy Leon – “Suave”

“Suave” is an aptly titled track, its jangly guitars accompanying Andy Leon’s consuming vocal presence for a relaxing, suave feel. Leon is a singer/songwriter part of upcoming Los Angeles band Andy Leon

Northwest – “London”

“London” is an epic, 11-minute track from I, the striking debut album from Northwest. The project formed in 2015, when Ignacio Simón and Mariuca García-Lomas moved from Spain to the UK. Simón

Pete Berwick – “Anyway”

“Anyway” is a strongly melodic track from Pete Berwick’s new album, Island. The Chicago-based artist produces a timeless sound, one steeped in rock, Americana, and country spirit. A dual vocal delivery complements

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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