The sounds of elephants and animal chirping firmly establishes the vibrant, overgrown jungle setting of “kwOmBa,” a track that’s nicely representative of Denver act Lost Aliens and their hypnotic, psych rock-friendly aesthetic.
New Tracks
“Letting Go” grows quickly from a stuttering guitar lead into one with theatrical keys and synth gurgling, with the vocal emergence shortly thereafter delivering a commanding presence, a bit reminiscent tonally of
“Flying” shows a serene, gliding rock sound from The Hollywood Freeway Ghosts, an act based around Luxembourg. The band was founded by a songwriter/bassist formerly from Los Angeles, alongside an eclectic cast
“Night Lights” comes via Day & Dream’s new album With Every Breath You Die, an impressive rock release in the shoegaze and dream-pop realm. The Asheville, North Carolina act– formed by Peter
Anthemic percussion and brass kick off “Radio Song,” before Mike StClair’s captivating vocal delivery — tonally in the vein of a more exuberant Mark Kozelek, or Aqueduct (David Terry) — begins to
The very catchy “Drive By” is the latest release from Ay Wing, the project of a Swiss singer/songwriter based in Berlin and London. Her vein of pop songwriting emphasizes big hooks and
Midiskirts produce atmospheric pop out of Athens, GA — recalling the hypnagogic pop aesthetic of Ariel Pink. The act is building momentum with their memorable sound, earning a live spot on Adult
Mariage Blanc first caught my ear almost a decade ago, when they submitted their first release, Broken Record. The Pittsburgh act is still going strong, with their latest album Mirror Phrase showing
New Albums
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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Stereotaxi is a consuming new album from pianist Zack Clarke and cellist Chris Irvine, both blending modern classical and jazz with stirring
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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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Ranging from bluesy rock appeal to lush jazz guitar sophistication, Musings from a Coastal Prairie is a delightful new album from J
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