New Tracks

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

Nidam – “You Think It’s Like A Fire”

Entrancing brass and a smooth, lounge-y rhythm section accompany the striking croon of Danish artist Nidam on his debut track “You Think It’s Like A Fire,” exuding shades of Bryan Ferry. The

Sonny Pursall – “Confessions II”

“Confessions II” is a newly released track from Sonny Pursall’s upcoming debut full-length, GIRL CARÇON. Fluid, jangly guitars adorn the artist’s hazy vocals, certainly bringing to mind Mac Demarco, as was the

Pistol for Ringo – “Case of the Tuesdays”

“Case of the Tuesdays” shows a moody, yearning rock sound from California-based band Pistol for Ringo. Drawing praise for live performances around the West Coast, Pistol for Ringo pursue a sound with

J’Moris – “K.O.T.H.”

J’Moris continues his prolific release schedule with two-track EP K.O.T.H., following up his RNB EP from earlier this spring. The Texas-based rapper pursues a summer-banger sound with both these tracks; “K.O.T.H.” and

Aaron Beri – “Naked”

Sydney-based pop artist Aaron Beri incorporates a smooth pop sound reminiscent of ’90s R&B with a darkly atmospheric tint. Beri’s track “Naked” shows the rising artist’s knack for consuming soundscapes and accessible

New Albums

Darker Lighter – ‘Darker Lighter’

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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The Kanz – ‘Alienation Party’

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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