UK trio Ruane Maurice produce one of the most originally intoxicating hip-hop hybrids you’ll hear this year. Although hip-hop remains a focus, especially on the vocal delivery front, the trio’s wide-reaching stylistic
New Tracks
Folk rocker Michael Leonard Witham has the story you’d expect from a nostalgia-generating folk artist in 2014. He has been an admitted “junk collector” since childhood, and always had a tendency to
LYTES is the project of German producer/songwriter Julian Prott, who just released his first single “Toska”, a richly atmospheric seven-minute epic that introduces listeners to Prott’s expert craftsmanship in regard to “heavy
When two college friends, Matt Koliopoulos and Steve Rivera, formed Rival Empire, it wasn’t long until they realized their songwriting partnership spawned various stylistic forms; their early efforts spanned everywhere from dance
Mystery at the Lighthouse is an indie-rock project formed by four friends in Denver. As is evident on several tracks throughout their impressive new release Tunnels, the group shares an admiration for lo-fi
From the moment Devin Farney’s new track “War Child” starts, with its lush keyboard arrangements and far-out vocals, I’m reminded of nostalgic psych-pop goodness. It’s engrossing from the start, and gets even better
Los Prisioneros are regarded as one of the most important Chilean rock groups in history. As the country endured Pinochet’s militaristic dominance in the ’80s, Los Prisioneros were producing boldly opinionated songs
The Lewis saga has been a wonderful one — one of the most engaging and rewarding music-related stories I’ve followed. I first posted about the mysterious artist’s album L’Amour back in 2011, around
New Albums
London-based act House of Allegro build a riveting electronic sound throughout their new album Evolution, showcasing inspirations that range from UK future
MoreThe debut album from Tel Aviv-based trio Medalye, No Love Lost emits a melodic and dynamic rock appeal — quickly evident on
MoreNashville-based band The Constellations consume across their new album Problematic For The People, pairing infectious melodic satiation with ruminations on love, heartache,
MoreA 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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