New Tracks

NIGHTMØDE – “Same Old Problems”

Multi-instrumentalist Matt Kass and his NIGHTMØDE project impress again with the track “Same Old Problems.” First catching my ear with the track “Penthouse Refugees” last fall, NIGHTMØDE followed that up with the

Billett – “Just So You Know”

The jangly track “Just So You Know” is a consuming effort from Brandon Billett, a singer/songwriter from Miami. The hypnotic guitar swirls and mellow vocal presence – featuring a lead and lush

Sun Studies – “Which Wave?”

Sketches by Sun Studies Reid Johnson fronts the project Sun Studies, a songwriting vehicle for his striking baritone voice and haunting songwriting. Johnson has built up a strong catalog with Raleigh, NC

GEA – “Snow”

GEA is an artist from Helsinki, Finland, producing a beautifully majestic sound with key-laden effervesence, orchestral shimmers, and ethereal vocals. Her new EP, Snow, shows five tracks with enormous atmpospheric pull, recalling

Voyce Memos – “Division”

Houston-based trio Voyce Memos recently released their album Catching Me in Stride, a stellar culmination of electro-pop, rock, and dance — as evident by lead single “Division.” Sharp guitar trickles and a

Annamay – “Torn Between Two Suns”

Annamay is a Stockholm-based musician whose new album, F*ck You, captures a sweepingly melodic sound entranched in twangy country and yearning pop. The artist describes the release as a compilation of life’s

Alessandro Takeshi – “Soulmate Understudy”

The hauntingly beautiful “Soulmate Understudy” showcases artist Alessandro Takeshi’s captivating sound — a vein of nocturnal psych-folk touting shades of jazz, pop, and eclectic electro-acoustic movements. Takeshi, a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from

Joy Downer – “Getaway Car”

“Getaway Car” is a memorable new track from Los Angeles artist Joy Downer, following up last year’s successful single “Plastic Wrap.” The track develops enjoyably from nonchalant lushness into a memorably hooky

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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