Helenor – “Ocean State”

July 20, 2018

Boston-based visual artist David DiAngelis fronts the project Helenor, whose new track “Ocean State” is an impressive effort that reminds fondly of later-era Blur. “Ocean state is a state of mind,” he

Jaz Mattu – “5-Star Flying”

July 20, 2018

“5-Star Flying”, a cut from Jaz Mattu’s debut album Sanguine Man, is quick to get started. Quivering, post-punk-inspired vocals and hypnotic guitar reverberation is prominent from the get-go, reminding of a cross

Headphone Hair – “A Little Color”

July 18, 2018

Headphone Hair, the project of Oakland-based Ian Walters, impressed early this year with “Wanna Be Alone“. While that release showed more understated yearning, “A Little Color” packs a more pulsating and colorful

The Soft Season – “One Hour”

July 18, 2018

“One Hour” is a brand new track from Toronto duo The Soft Season, who struck us with the captivating “Shine On” last month. A whisper-y synth pad haunts and jungle-set synths flicker

CANCHES – “The Joker´s Curtain Call”

July 18, 2018

Beginning with a rousing piano lead and percussion, “The Joker´s Curtain Call” grips early on. The vocals kick in just before the one-minute mark, reminding fondly of Jellyfish’s key-laden vein of hook-y

i2m1 – “Fever”

July 18, 2018

Borrowing Time/Fever by i2m1 i2m1, the project of Colorado-based Irene Carson, continues to show eclectic range with the engrossing track “Fever”. Whereas the previously featured “Illusion” showcased a bouncy synth-pop feel, “Fever”

Premiere: wwoman – “FOA”

July 13, 2018

wwoman is the project of Pittsburgh artist Gi Smee, who regards the project as “a pitstop on their way to what’s really important.” Within new track “FOA” and its soft atmosphere and

BSTN – “Three Trenches”

July 12, 2018

Buzzing rhythms, teetering electronic effects, and eerie vocal effects comprise the gripping “Three Trenches”, a new track from Los Angeles artist BSTN, aka Spencer Bastian. The aesthetic reminds of a cross between