“Go On” is the gorgeously layered opener on Sown, the debut EP from rising Toronto act Sicayda. The band deals in an enjoyably chaotic mixture of shoegaze and alternative, with tracks often
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“I Can Do What I Want” shows a bustling, psych-friendly soundscape from Different Places In Space, a duo from Pittsburgh, PA. They describe the effort as “a song about empowering yourself and
Courtesy of Seattle-based act Tincho, “I Got Home Today” is an excellent track that features gliding, melodic Kurt Vile-esque guitar tones alongside a melodic vocal lead, parts Modest Mouse and Pavement. The
Touting hazy, laid-back guitar tones fit for lazy summer days and a vocal melody reminiscent of The Go-Betweens, “Here Alive” is a new track from Summer Crowd Stereo. The Hamburg-based project is
After impressing with “No Secrets” in December, Nolan Garrett returns with another gripping success. “Better Weather” is described by the artist as “about dealing with change and learning to accept it.” A
The excellent “Tie Dye Daydream” is the debut track from Daffodil Daze. Chilled-out guitars and mellow whistles establish a consuming aesthetic early. The serene vocals aid nicely, with the “show me the
A rising organ in the intro of Dallas-based act Kyoto Lo-Fi’s new track “Flowering Boulder” quickly gives way to bouncy guitars and charismatic vocals. A vibrant, key-laden appeal hits as the first
Orange County-based songwriter/producer Skyler Garn fronts the project Mortimer, named after his dog Morty. New track “Align” delights with a mellow working of guitars and synths. Following the one-minute mark, soaring vocals
New Albums
burning rome is a timely and soulful success of an album from Dublin-based artist Danny Groenland. Soul legends like Marvin Gaye and
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The self-titled debut album from Los Angeles-based project Darker Lighter captivates with a cathartic, melodic rock immersion. Songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Salar
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Captivating with its blend of pop-punk nostalgia and modern electronic infusions, Alienation Party is the debut full-length album from London-based band The
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Lithuanian singer-songwriter Alina Orlova crafts a beautifully haunting sound on new album Nakties Atvirukai, achieving a nocturnal intrigue in its poetic lyricism
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