“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
New Tracks
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
“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
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
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
“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
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
“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
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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Los Angeles-based artist Jerome Pawl crafts a moody hip-hop enthrallment on new EP Drain The Swamp, pairing fluid vocal rhythmics with beats
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Impressing across both fervent rock charisma and lush balladry, American Dreaming is the new album from Jess McAvoy. The Brooklyn-based non-binary artist
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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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