New Tracks

Prudence – “Smile & Nod”

Prudence is the project of Tom Crandles, an Australian session bassist and composer. His Major Tom EP was recorded alone in Margate, Kent, encompassing six enjoyable tracks. Among them is the engaging

Poster Child – “Disco Duck”

The just-released “Disco Duck” comes from Nashville duo Poster Child, whose debut EP Death Star Cadillac releases on May 22nd. Impressing back in March with the EP’s self-titled track, Poster Child again

Hollowlove – “Particle & Wave”

Today marks the release day for Hollowlove’s debut, self-titled album. The release is a striking success in its atmospheric synth-pop aesthetic and hooky melodic construction, showing the Vancouver act continuing the captivating

Gracie Gray – “Morphine”

Gracie Gray’s “Morphine” captivates with a lushly entrancing sound, reminding nostalgically of ’90s alternative and slowcore. “Morphine” is a single from the artist’s debut album Oregon in a Day, now streaming on

Claudio – “Flowers”

Claudio is an Australian producer, vocalist, and composer, who crafts an atmospheric, emotional sound throughout new EP To Kill an Empath. Aesthetically, I’m reminded of a more contemplative Little Dragon, with nocturnal

Jyn – “Easy”

Berlin-based pop artist Jyn wows with new track “Easy,” a chilled-out slice of contagious pop with a hazy, yearning soundscape. Soft synths and slight guitar twangs accompany the artist’s easy-going vocals, with

Sonia Barcelona – “Violent Water”

Sonia Barcelona’s new track “Violent Water” is a beautifully developing rocker. Serene beginnings feature the artist’s accessible vocal presence and minimal guitars, with the “violent water,” bridge showing escalating guitars and elegant

Niki Moss – “Avalanches”

Several tracks from Niki Moss’ debut album Gooey, releasing May 10th, have already impressed. “Soylent Green” and “There Must Be Something in the Water” stood out as exemplary of the sound Niki

New Albums

Waves Crashing – ‘Effection’

Seattle-based Waves Crashing deliver a gripping rock sound across their debut album, Effection. Shoegaze-y guitar layers and dynamic vocals — spanning from

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James Whiteley – ‘The Waves’

The Waves is the enthralling debut album from Leeds-based artist James Whiteley, whose atmospheric blend of subdued dreaminess and soaring guitar-led invigoration

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Besides – ‘Breakfast’ EP

Hong Kong-based project Besides craft a dreamily inviting rock and alt-pop cohesion on new EP Breakfast. Led by musician David McGinty, Besides

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