Hip-hop artist Erich Mrak – born in Ottawa and based in Toronto – impressed last year with “Float”, a lush success featuring gentle guitar work, brief brass samples, and soft synth adornments.
New Tracks
Gert Taberner grew up in Germany and moved to Vancouver shortly after completing school. While there, he created his first album. Currently residing in New York, Taberner put out his new EP
“You Wasn’t Silly” rides on an irresistible groove, lush with a symphonic tinge and flourishes of soulful vocal samples. The project of Alexander Christoph Wiese, the 25-year-old’s musical creations began when he
“Kiss Me” is a wildly catchy track from Oslo-based power-poppers Shredz. The vocal enthusiasm, sharp and distinctive, reminds of early Elvis Costello — while the infectious chorus infuses surf-pop harmonics with fluid
Expose to Weather – Single by Glider Pilots Brother/sister duo Benjamin and Samantha Hope comprise Glider Pilots, based in Far North Queensland. These talented Aussies are highly capable of sweeping soundscapes, such
Vivian Fantasy is the most recent project from Danny Bozella, who impressed a few years back with the project Chemists. With that, his tranquil vocals swayed over a psychedelic assortment of twinkling chimes,
Featuring Massive Attack guitarist Angelo Bruschini, “Ocean Blues” is a successfully moody track from Saint Mars, a UK alt-rock/dream-pop act fronted by vocalist Marc Darcange, who has a commendable tendency to alternate
I noted last year how Chris Wirsig’s tunes soundscapes resemble those of horror films, where a looming foreboding presents itself around every dark turn within a dark ambient genre that the classically
New Albums
London-based act House of Allegro build a riveting electronic sound throughout their new album Evolution, showcasing inspirations that range from UK future
MoreThe debut album from Tel Aviv-based trio Medalye, No Love Lost emits a melodic and dynamic rock appeal — quickly evident on
MoreNashville-based band The Constellations consume across their new album Problematic For The People, pairing infectious melodic satiation with ruminations on love, heartache,
MoreA grippingly unique melding of jazz and electronica immerses on Plunge, the newest album from NYC-based artist Zack Clarke. “I feel there
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