New Tracks

Oscar Vega – “Back”

Oscar Vega is a rising singer/songwriter from Virginia whose music sits somewhere between accessible dark pop and trip-hop. Influences like Tame Impala and Pink Floyd contribute to a sound that’s more dripping

Funeral Suits – “Tree of Life”

On first listen, you might mistake “Tree of Life” for a track by Animal Collective. The airy, spacious vocals are easy to mistake for AC’s own, but when the track’s chorus drops

YOURS – “Forever, Never”

“Forever, Never” by YOURS, the San Francisco-based duo of Milton Nieves and Kazmo Vilmar, comes at you in waves. First, there’s the subdued synths and then the ambling hip-hop drum loop behind

sleeperzzZ – “Bones”

The clinking music boxes that kick off “Bones” by LA indie pop duo sleeperzzZ instantly concocts a breezy soundscape that floats like a daydream on a hazy summer day. sleeperzzZ is the

Crepes – “Hidden Star”

You’ll be shocked to know that “Hidden Star” from Melbourne rock quintet Crepes was not recorded during the Summer of Love. From the kaleidoscopic guitars to the reverberating vocals, the latest single

That’s Right! – “Nothing”

“Nothing” by four-piece rock outfit That’s Right! has the sway of Phish, but the guitar crunch of a ’90s alt-rock legacy. Their music is made for the lawn seats, as well as

Lights On Ceres – “Moon Dance”

We showcased Lights On Ceres’ funky electro gem “Fly” a few weeks ago, though the different stylistic spectrum that “Moon Dance” successfully pursues – and its brilliance in general – warrants its

New Albums

Hawk Björn – ‘Alchemy’ EP

Vancouver-based singer/songwriter Hawk Björn shows a heartrending, melodic sound with power-pop and soft-rock charm — strongly apparent across the Alchemy EP. “Time

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Glassmanet – ‘FLOW’ EP

A riveting EP that spans from dreamy pop to textured psych-rock, FLOW comes via Oslo-based project Glassmanet. The audio/visual artist who fronts

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Catlea – ‘Bones’ EP

Succeeding with a range of sharp songwriting, from the funky pop title track to a lush folk finale, Bones is a riveting

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