Cael Dadian is a fiercely talented pop songwriter and vocalist whose recent gospel infusions have resulted in two phenomenal tracks: “Saved” and “Pay It Back”. Listening to his rich sound, it’s amazing
New Tracks
Aussie rock group Hailer impressed numerous times in years past, especially with the tracks “Spooky Clams” and “Digging Holes“. The former’s sound beckoned to a unique mold of dark Brit-pop (early Suede, Auteurs)
“Perfect World” is a colorfully anthemic electro-rocker from Secret Weapons, a Brooklyn-based duo whose debut single “Something New” made blog-based waves. After an intro that teases the chorus, the verses show themselves
The second single from Trillionayers, “Alive” is just that — a living, breathing take on party-set rock ‘n’ roll that’s another excellent addition to Australia’s fine psych-rock scene. Featuring a hypnotic rhythm
“Off the Table” is a shimmering piece of jangle-pop from Boston-based Pete Lehar. Bright guitar strutting and synth flourishes accompany Lehar’s warbled voice, leading into the multi-layered vocal chorus around 01:20, when Lehar
Another great one from Mons Vi, “Want Me Too” begins with suave lushness that almost recalls Latin jazz-pop with its shuffling percussion and gentle guitar twangs, like an ethereal lo-fi Steely Dan.
We last featured Catching Flies over three years ago, when the atmospheric electronic producer from London dropped the track “Grey Skies“. The effort made his knack for drizzly ambient electronica, complete with
Nix Moon are a quartet with a colorful instrumental arsenal that includes “guitars, bass, drums, bouzouki, flute, keys, a range of hand drums and four-part harmonies.” Like influence Paul Simon, the group
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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