New Tracks

Modern Leisure – “Girls In Black”

“Girls In Black” is a gorgeous new track from Modern Leisure, a recently formed indie-pop/folk-rock project led by Casey Banker (Shady Elders, The Don’ts and Be Carefuls) in addition to a variety

Distant Mountains – “Liquid Doubt”

Opening with beautiful trickling guitars and a spacious gentle rhythm section, “Liquid Doubt” transitions to an ’80s-tinged melodic anthem when the vocals kick in, reminiscent of Echo & the Bunnymen. There’s an

The Linedots – “Small Talk”

“Small Talk” is the debut single from The Linedots, which they say is “about everything and nothing at all; it is up to the listener to decipher their own meaning.” The London-based

The Green Children – “Dreamers”

Lush synth stabs and angelic vocals, combined with a smooth melodic flow, establish “Dreamers” as a stylistic standout — capturing a more pop-centric vein of Italo-disco, with the vocals during the chorus

A Hope for the Future – “Peace”

Stockholm-based project A Hope for the Future is comprised of five talented musicians who are fond of both male and female vocal sections, citing inspirations like Belle & Sebastian, Fleetwood Mac, and

Brain Tan – “New Light”

“New Light” is the first single off Brain Tan’s upcoming EP, out in September. Sonorous vocals, a galloping funk-bass, and wistful effervescent synths align with shimmering guitars to result in a freshly

Plastic Picnic – “In Your Mind”

We featured Brooklyn-based act Plastic Picnic’s “Nausea in Paradise” back in May, noting how seamless the four Pacific Northwest transplants crafted a sound touching on shimmering post-punk and relaxed West Coast vibes. “Nausea in

Artsy Moods – “Escape”

“Escape” is headlined by lush French female vocals and a more forcefully infectious male lead, these alternating vocal deliveries aided well by a tight infusion of electronica and pop/rock; the former is

New Albums

House of Allegro – ‘Evolution’

London-based act House of Allegro build a riveting electronic sound throughout their new album Evolution, showcasing inspirations that range from UK future

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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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