New Tracks

Isomers – “Entropy”

ENTROPY by isomers On Vancouver-based Isomers’ new track “Entropy”, a brightly blaring synth lead works its magic over steady percussion to reveal an aspect of the hook early on. The verses, featuring

Erik Kramer – “Missed the Boat”

Brooklyn-based Erik Kramer has spent much of his music career to date as a session musician and sideman (he has played bass for previously featured act Sun Cut Flat), though his first

SMHERTZ – “Il Coraggio”

Quiescent Period by SMHERTZ SMHERTZ is the alias of electronic songwriter/producer Giuseppe “SMHERTZ” Caiazzo, who on new track “Il Coraggio” expertly maneuvers late-night brass with nocturnal bouts of funk and ’80s nostalgia.

Blue Movies – “Disenchantment”

Disenchantment by Blue Movies Out April 21st, Disenchantment is Blue Movies’ upcoming self-released debut album. The track “Caramel Dreams” is our first listen to it, a gorgeous effort that begins with solemn

Sonny Pursall – “Feelin’ Feline”

Aberystwyth-based Sonny Pursall has a new album out called Bread Rolls, which merges jangly guitars, charismatic vocals, and playful lyrical themes – not too distant from the work of Mac DeMarco or

Audio Jane – “Atmosphere”

Hartford, Connecticut-based rockers Audio Jane impressed last year with the track “White Lies“,  where atmospheric songwriting and breathy vocals produced a shimmering ’90s alt-rock sound led by swaying twangy guitars and paced percussion.  On

Roja – “The Evil Stands High”

With menacing guitar distortion and blaring brass, “The Evil Stands High” is an immediately striking new track from Roja, Liverpool’s favorite indie mariachi group. Appealing to fans of cinematic-minded composers like Ennio

Sterile Jets – “Fireside Drive”

Sterile Jets recall ’80s and ’90s punk and alt-rock with their raw, loose vocal approach and take on societal discontent — not too distant from names like Fugazi, Butthole Surfers, and Melvins.

New Albums

Fortress – ‘Chroma’ EP

A haunting electronic pop infectiousness shows throughout Chroma, the new EP from Antwerp-based trio Fortress. Satiating structural swells are apparent throughout, often

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Erro – ‘Strawberry Moon’

Pittsburgh-based duo Erro craft a heartfelt, nostalgic rock appeal across their new album Strawberry Moon. ’60s and ’70s rock influences pair with

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