New Tracks

Orchid Mantis – “Yellow House”

Orchid Mantis impresses again with the alluring track “Yellow House.” The release follows the excellent “Porch Song” last month. “Yellow House” succeeds on bouncy keys, twangy guitars, and an overall dreamy haze.

Blooms Tracy – “The Winner Takes It All”

Swedish act Blooms Tracy unleashes a beautiful blend of dream-pop and shoegaze on track “The Winner Takes It All,” a captivating effort that reminds me of a cross between Wild Nothing and

Oh Genius – “Your Touch Is Tender”

“Your Touch Is Tender” is a track released today, impressing with captivating hip-hop vocal flows and sharp electronic-forward production — specifically, Oh Genius’ production abilities, alongside three great vocalists. Oh Genius (the

Boy Romeo – “Don’t Call Me Girl”

SHORTS EP by Boy Romeo “Don’t Call Me Girl” is a super-catchy track from Boy Romeo, showing a power-pop sensibility reminiscent of Christopher Owens/Girls. The track is a highlight off the project’s

Jo Marches – “Move”

“Move” is a high-energy electro-pop success from Jo Marches, off her second EP Day In Day Out. The “move faster / step closer / jump higher / come closer,” hook captures these

Loverman – “Blue Blood Baby”

“Blue Blood Baby” is a suavely accomplished rocker, showing shades of War on Drugs, The Church, and Nick Cave in its captivating aesthetic. The debut single from Loverman, a project led by

Crooked Flower – “Dancing”

Crooked Flower are a band from Berkeley, California with a penchant for shimmering, feel-good psych-rock. Their new album, Into The Light, is an impressive one, led by lush grooves and Angie Dang’s

Midwest Soul Xchange – “The Loser Illusion”

Featured in 2016 with their track “Roots,” Midwest Soul Xchange impress again with new track “The Loser Illusion.” This one is off their forthcoming full-length album Weakened at the Asylum, out on

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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