New Tracks

The Faded North – “Security”

“Security” is a newly released track from Vienna-based trio The Faded North, the second single off their new EP What Did I Miss?, also releasing this month. Comprised of immigrants from the

iLLism – “Bet”

“Bet” is a catchy, soulful track from Minneapolis-based hip-hop group iLLism, off their second studio album iLLuminate. The husband-wife duo have been rising since becoming a top three finalist in Prince’s Paisley

Villows – “Revel”

Villows returns with another successful track in “Revel.” The effort touts a danceable, club-laden chorus that plays effectively off the suave verses, led by trickling guitars and a warbled synth lead. The

Peyote Ugly – “Jackdaw”

Seattle trio Peyote Ugly produce a psych-friendly sound steeped in hypnotic guitars and synths. “Jackdaw” is the opening track off their recently released EP of the same name, streaming in full below.

The Blue – “Harley”

The Blue are a rising act that impress with new track “Harley.” A catchy, straightforward beginning features pleasant vocals and pop-friendly guitar work. It builds to great heights, though. The track’s power

Current Eternal – “Save The Day”

South London-based composer/instrumentalist/singer Nikky French fronts the project Current Eternal, whose new track “Save The Day” blends colorful, atmospheric electronics with clever pop smarts. French successfully pursues an aesthetic steeped in orchestral

The This – “Casual Encounters”

“Casual Encounters” is a spirited rocker from The This, a new trio from Victoria, British Columbia. Originally beginning as the solo recording project of guitarist/vocalist Evan Matthiesen, as an endeavor between his

CarnyMusic – “Riptide”

San Francisco-based singer/songwriter Mike Carnahan crafts music under the CarnyMusic name. Also the lead singer of western-psych band The Green Door, Carnahan has a new self-titled EP out under this solo project,

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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