New Tracks

Darrin James Band – “Bombs Away”

Over the past week I’ve been spinning Fela Kuti’s recently-released Vinyl Box Set 3, which has enough highlights to affirm to any listener that Kuti produced some of the most vibrant, stylistically

Fou – “High”

boy by fou It’s nice to hear some new material from Fort Werth-based dream-pop group Fou, who impressed two years ago with their track “Don’t You Know?” Now with several re-recordings and

Happy Dagger – “Who’s Waiting?”

For anyone who listened to Happy Dagger’s “Indian Summer” – a track featured two months ago with some wonderful Tame Impala psych-rock vibes – the success of Jesse Robertson’s newest track won’t be surprising.

Direct Divide – “Abduction”

Although they are some of the most difficult instruments to learn, string instruments caters to an eclectic musical approach; they have the ability to inject emotion into anything, whether it’s the sullen

American Wolf – “Evil Eyed”

My Main Sport by American Wolf Chicago-based dream-pop group American Wolf combine guitar-based serene atmospherics with bits of dexterous math-rock to create a wholly invigorating sound, which can be described as dream-pop

swelo – “Color of Your Eyes”

swelo is a 24-year-old electronic producer whose style touches on both pop and hip-hop. A high school math teacher by day, swelo combines a variety of stylistic elements during his off-hours to

Jack Savoretti – “Russian Roulette”

Italian English singer/songwriter Jack Savoretti has been compared to the likes of Simon & Garfunkel for his ability to produce intimate, beautifully haunting songs. The excellent “Russian Roulette” rides on a sparse

Toph – “Limits”

Toph Allen’s wonderfully atmospheric brand of instrumental electronica utilizes a form of patient, tactful songwriting that stylistically comparable acts like Boards of Canada and Röyksopp have become renowned for. Toph’s new track

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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Avantide – ‘Keep Running’

Keep Running is a gripping album from Avantide, a band based in Bismarck, North Dakota. Their melodic rock sound complements resonating thematic

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