Lazyear’s new track “I Guess It’s Not (the end of the world)” reminds me of multiple favorites — the East London-based artist touts a Bowie-like quiver in his vocals (the “ashes to
New Tracks
Dream System 8 are fond of ’80s synthesizers. Such is evident on the sweeping “The Story of Your Life,” the project’s first new track since the release of their debut album We
Brooklyn-based artist Chase Potter impresses mightily with new track “Over,” featuring a twangy and confident sound that reminds me of Cass McCombs. Potter is a multi-instrumentalist whose music tends to resonate with
The lush “Dull Inside” is a captivating new track from Floral Couches, the Chicago-based project that impressed last year with late-night groover “Ketamine Dreaming.” Pursuing an R&B-inspired vein of synth-pop, “Dull Inside”
New York Drip is a project from Logan Snowden, Stephen Patrick, Daniel Hopkins, and Irene Carson (she fronted the previously featured project i2m1). It’s an enjoyable piece of lo-fi hip-hop, led by
Matterbloomlight by Anders/O'Bitz We first heard the collaboration of Eric Anders and Mark O’Bitz last month, with the track “Hold on to Me” showcasing their tranquil folk-laden aesthetic. The track came via
Upscale Madhouse is a newly released album from Gideon King & City Blog, who have been rising quickly in the NYC jazz scene. King himself has worked with members of Steely Dan,
Lord Sonny the Unifier is the rock project of Brooklyn-based musician Greg Jiritano, who takes a cue from rock legends of the ’60s and ’70s on his forthcoming album Final Notice!, due
New Albums
Rina Kharrasova captivates with a sharply focused interpretation of Maurice Ravel’s Sonatine, M. 40. Moving beyond “impressionistic haze,” the Moscow Conservatory graduate
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Inspired by whiskey releases from Redwood Empire and influences like JJ Cale, Joni Mitchell, and Sam Beam, Grounded is a captivating debut
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Belgium-based artist Yves-$aint-Lambert crafts a memorable electronic sound across PANTHEON, an EP where dark trance meets symphonic tension. Eschewing traditional climaxes for
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Originally from Highland Park, IL, and now based in Mount Pleasant, SC, Becky Raisman presents a vibrant vision of femininity and perseverance
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