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New Tracks

Shoffy – “Fake Friends” (feat. Sidizen King)

Having featured both Shoffy and Sidizen King in the past, it makes sense that “Fake Friends” hooked me quickly. The collaboration from the two Los Angeles-based artists is a smooth, melodic blend

Evening Glow – “Love Tonight”

Chicago-based Evening Glow’s new track “Love Tonight” – released today – is representative of the act’s fondness for late ’70s/early ’80s post-punk and dance. Specifically, the four-piece from Chicago combine elements of

iLLism – “iLL Vibes”

iLLism are a duo specializing in R&B and hip-hop, with new track “iLL Vibes” expressing a sound reminiscent of ’90s hip-hop from the get-go, with nostalgic static of a radio dial and

Memoryy – “Turning The Page” (Grand Atrium remix)

Memoryy, the electronic pop project of Shaun Hettinger (creator of the Netflix Chelsea Handler theme song, as well as many memorable tracks featured in the past), let talented producers/songwriters Body Language, REIGHNBEAU,

Benjamin James – “The Referent”

Benjamin James just released his new album, Change is Everything, this past week — with seven of the tracks available on Soundcloud. James presents a captivating vein of organic folk that’s emotional

Amphior – “Quest”

Mathias Hammerstrøm is an electronic producer and songwriter from Denmark, performing under the moniker Amphior. Per Mathias, his creations often consist of “noises, distorted and distant sounds. It is allusive and has

Valipala – “Love of My Life”

Love of My Life by Valipala NYC-based act Valipala provide a look at their forthcoming EP, Mango City (out 10/20), with the excellent track “Love of My Life”. Immediately gripping, with entrancing

Volunteer Cheerleader – “July”

“July” is a shimmering new track from Volunteer Cheerleader, the duo of recently reconnected grade school friends originally from suburban Ohio, though now living in NYC the past few years. Previously featured

New Albums

Blueburst – ‘Kick My Tires’ EP

Atlanta-based act Blueburst craft a resonating rock sound with textured guitar melodics and hooky vocal fervency, evidenced throughout their standout 2023 album

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