New Tracks

The Slow Sliders – “I Know It’s You”

If “I Know It’s You” is any indication, The Slow Sliders take their name to heart; the group from Lesneven, France craft a jangly shade of indie-rock cool that’s immediately likable and

Kauf – “Through the Yard”

On the tantalizing “Through the Yard”, producer and singer Kauf (aka Ronald Kaufman) creates an atmosphere that’s both archaic and futuristic; that may sound like a contradiction, but the various nostalgic and

Mons Vi – “Falling”

Like any New York City rock band worth its salt, Mons Vi has grit. The Brooklyn outfit, masterminded by Matthew Hershoff, draws influence from Big Apple forefathers like the Strokes and  the

FADES – “Breaking Through the Walls”

The London alt-rock quintet FADES draw inspiration for their name from the Queens of the Stone Age song “In The Fade”. With “Breaking Through the Walls”, FADES also sound like their idols, with

Temporary Hero – “Sara” (Fleetwood Mac cover)

After taking on Chet Baker’s vocal-laden tunes last year, Temporary Hero has decided to embrace another pivotal personal influence, with a series of covers for Fleetwood Mac’s 1979 classic Tusk. The Portland, Maine-based artist claims Tusk as

Pinegrove – “Old Friends”

Cardinal by Pinegrove “Old Friends”, the opening track on the excellent debut album, Cardinal, from Montclair, New Jersey’s Pinegrove combines all the best aspects of the band. There’s the country-esque twang of

The Sun Band – “Never Seen”

During a frigid New England winter, listening to bright music soothes and warms the soul. On first listen – with their serene guitar twangs and wavy acoustics – you might think that The Sun Band

SIR – “Wine and Regrets”

Taking cues from modern indie rock bands like The Neighbourhood and X Ambassadors, SIR have found a way to blend soulful R&B vocals with brooding rock beats, bringing out the best 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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