New Tracks

Yfee – “Dead Tech”

Warbled synths and phone-convo-esque vocal sample lends an intriguing introduction to “Dead Tech”. Vocal production, specifically the echo at 00:41, adds a great psychedelic element that plays aptly alongside the hypnotic synth

Rebecca Schiffman – “Nico”

Rebecca Schiffman by Rebecca Schiffman “Nico” is an excellent track from emerging Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Rebecca Schiffman. The shuffling percussion, gentle piano, and hazy organ comprise a very engaging arsenal, in addition

The Birthday Letters – “Lesser Evil”

“Lesser Evil” caught my attention from the get-go, especially with a chorus whose vocal approach (the grandiose backing vocal exuberance) reminds strongly of XTC, a personal favorite and act whose songwriting is

Beverly Shrills – “Space Invaders”

Kicked off by friendly guitar fuzz and a line that describes listening to Death From Above when you should be listening, “Space Invaders” has an immediate youthful charm in its lyrical content,

Gentoo – “this is as far as we go”

Dallas-based ambient/IDM act Gentoo is the alias for producer/multi-instrumentalist Damon Kelly, who highlights highly impressive atmospheric abilities throughout new track “this is as far as we go”, released on January 20th. The

Anne Hall – “Fixed”

Wonderful by Anne Hall Anne Hall is an emerging singer/songwriter who impresses on the track “Fixed”. Verses entail nostalgic guitar twinkles, while the entry of a light organ during the chorus alongside

Thorin Loeks – “Thirsty Hearts”

Thirsty Hearts by Thorin Loeks Thorin Loeks delivers a gentle vein of folk that embraces the Whitehorse, Yukon native’s penchant for exploration. His new release Thirsty Hearts was inspired by “years of

New Albums

Zack Clarke – ‘Plunge’

A 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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Maya Shaw – ‘Unfocused Freedom’

Featuring poetic and heartfelt lyricism alongside stirring arrangements, Unfocused Freedom is the riveting debut album from Maya Shaw. An artful depiction of

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Helen Yee – ‘Orchestrope’

Michigan-based artist Helen Yee shows a mesmerizing sound across the new album Orchestrope, a moving success from the violinist and composer. Ranging

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