2024-04-06 08:57
Brooklyn-based trio charms unveil a captivating debut single in “rudy,” a gorgeously produced success with shoegaze and dream-pop inclinations. “Are you thinking of me?&r&hellip…Read More
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2024-04-06 08:55
A lushly affecting, melodic alt-rock dreaminess is evident throughout “In Motion,” a recent single from EVNTYD, the project of Julián Berdegué. Preceding an EP, o… Read More
2024-04-06 08:54
Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Dash Hammerstein provides a mellow entrancement on new single “The Conversationalist,” whose suave vocals, throwback piano flourishes, and groo… Read More
2024-04-06 08:52
A synth-friendly, hooky balancing of rock and pop shows on the newly released Europa EP, the latest from The Winter Sounds. Patrick Keenan’s magnetic songwriting leads the project, wh… Read More
2024-04-06 08:50
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The debut single from Hays Dowdy, “Inside the City” struts a bursting rock charisma that balances glistening sophisti-pop intrigue with anthemic escalations… Read More
2024-04-06 08:47
“Things Of That Nature” is an inviting success of a single from Common Hours, the project of Portland-based artist Adam Black. Ethereal acoustics and wintry piano tones intermi… Read More
2024-04-06 08:45
The third album from Bantams, Turn Heel melds new-wave, rock, and synth-pop sentiments with a knack for hooky structural turns. Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Chris Rathke formed the… Read More
2024-04-06 08:43
A climactic single with an emotive alt-rock ferocity, “Close Friend” comes via South Philadelphia-based band Longfriend Timefriend. “You need some space again, it’s… Read More
2024-04-05 16:30
Cover art text by Stavroula AdamopoulouThe new album from Evan Mix, Glare Cursed unveils an engaging avant-garde pop listening experience. From nostalgic upright bass echoes to synth-infused… Read More
2024-04-05 13:43
The Bisou EP presents a hook-filled array of guitars and synths alongside anthemic vocal swells, representing a thorough success from Ballsy. The project comes via Caveboy synth player and… Read More
2024-04-05 09:19
Norwegian band Kyss På Halsen present a serenely memorable electronic pop sound across their Night Wanderer EP, taking inspiration from the Edvard Munch paintings Starry Night and The… Read More
2024-04-05 09:18
Boulder-based band Pool Sharks unveil an infectious psych-friendly punchiness across their eponymous album, showcasing a sound they self-describe as “shark rock” — wholly… Read More
2024-04-05 09:16
4-7 Company is a gripping new album from Päter, the project of Iran-born, Toronto-raised songwriter Parmida Kakavand. Ranging from the nocturnal piano-set intrigue of “Every Waki… Read More
2024-04-05 09:15
A twangy range of Americana and folk emotion shows throughout Get In Line, a riveting new album from The Hill, a Philadelphia-based project led by songwriter Jon Kowit. The former record st… Read More
2024-04-05 09:13
Edinburgh-based songwriter and producer Marky Wildtype impresses with a stirring rock sound on new single “The Hole,” whose explorations of the human condition resonate within… Read More
2024-04-05 09:10
An affecting folk sound compels on “Fade,” a new single from The Macarons Project, a Canada-based Indonesian duo. Ree’s lush vocals and Dito’s gentle guitar tones e… Read More
2024-04-05 09:06
New York-based singer/songwriter Eleri Ward continues to embark on a successful foray into original songwriting with “Moss,” which follows up last year’s single “Gr… Read More
2024-04-04 16:54
Call It A Day is a consuming new EP from Sydney-based artist Jovi Skyler, whose rock sound melds punk-friendly raucousness and psychedelic intrigue. An angst-y, hook-filled charm is apparen… Read More
2024-04-04 06:55
“Séance” is a hypnotic, grooving electronic success from RBLN, an artist and producer based in Palm Springs, California. Serene keys meld crisply with a dr… Read More
2024-04-04 06:54
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Brooklyn-based artist Jeremy Aaron stirs on new track “Under My Skin,” which captures how a hectic world can prompt melancholy and anxieties — and a… Read More
2024-04-04 06:52
Paris-based band Pythies unveil a grungy rock allure on new single “Eclipse,” showcasing a hooky vigor from the women-fronted act, comprising Lise.L, guitarist Thér&egra&hellip…Read More
2024-04-04 05:45
Vietnam-based duo Slower Avenue display a post-punk immersion with atmospheric and melodic appeal on their debut EP, Glance. The project comprises Luis Bonet and Thomas Galvez, originally f… Read More
2024-04-03 11:08
Italian artist A Day in Venice captivates with a deliciously eerie alt-rock stirring on new single “Through the Embers of Hell,” meshing unsettling verses with a soaring vocal h… Read More
2024-04-03 11:06
Los Angeles-based project Windows enamors with a caressingly melodic rock sound on their Raindrops On The Open Road EP. A blend of psych-pop and surf-rock make for a charming aesthetical ou… Read More
2024-04-03 11:05
An angsty, spirited rock appeal shows on “Revolution,” the latest single from Toronto-based band Madame Psychosis. “We need a revolution,” the lyrics let out &mdash&hellip…Read More
2024-04-03 11:04
New Jersey-based band Won’t Say Rabbit compels with a no-frills rock charisma on “Just a Prisoner,” lamenting on the state of modern existence within a punchy rock and pu… Read More
2024-04-03 11:03
“Soft Morning” struts a hooky rock immediacy from KYSSINGER, the Belgian indie rock project of Kent Huet. A Strokes-esque rock appeal enamors alongside lyrics that celebrate a… Read More
2024-04-03 11:02
An atmospheric instrumental inspired by kitesurfing in the Caribbean, “Rise Up” represents the creative and colorful soundscapes coming from Jos Vicars. His kitesurfing adventu… Read More
2024-04-03 10:59
Emotive vocal outpourings and a heavy alt-rock embrace consume on “Stay With Me,” a recent single from Broken Romeo, a project based in Tucson, AZ. Representing the sixth singl… Read More
2024-04-03 07:57
Developing from serene introspection into soulfully charismatic soaring, “Grave” is a consuming single from Salt Lake City-based artist Toto Peña. The dynamic, evolving… Read More
2024-04-03 07:56
A funky pop and suave rock styling intertwine on “Nothing More to Lose,” a catching new single from Jointheinternet. Based in Santa Barbara, CA, the band strut a playfully hook… Read More
2024-04-03 07:54
Two new singles are exemplary of the melodic psych-rock appeal from Astronomy Club, a band based in Bowling Green, KY. “Dilute Stare” balances spirited bursts of guitar distort… Read More
2024-04-02 09:03
Showcasing a memorable rock sound with a knack for climactic, textured build-ups, the Prehistory EP is the latest from Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band. The act was signed to Dead Oceans and act… Read More
2024-03-30 07:35
Los Angeles-based duo Trash Pals present an easy-going, melodic rock sound on “Sonya,” continuing a consistent ethos of “accepting change,” within the band’s… Read More
2024-03-30 07:34
A Flame Alighteth show an impressive sound throughout their self-titled album, unveiling a consistently compelling moody rock mystique. The California-based duo of multi-instrumentalist Ale… Read More
2024-03-30 07:33
An atmospheric and narrative-rich array of bluesy rock mystique consumes on the Sleeping In My Bed EP, the latest from Mortal Prophets, the NYC-based project of John Beckmann. Already impre… Read More
2024-03-30 07:31
French power trio Wildation deliver an expressive rock and pop appeal on their new EP Beyond The Ridge. From the rousing twangs on the anthemic “Nothing Lasts” to the string-lad… Read More
2024-03-30 07:29
“Silent Witness” touts a rousing rock sound with a confident vigor, strutting a bluesy and psych-friendly intertwining. The track comes via Bruce Mack, a New York-based artist… Read More
2024-03-30 05:58
Austin-based band Maru Haru showcase an anthemic stirring on new single “Realm of Lies,” exemplary of the band’s high-flying production — melding orchestral, folk… Read More
2024-03-30 05:58
Another hooky rocker from Subway Rat, “Delusional” continues the NYC-based artist’s stream of recent success, balancing a Strokes-esque rock immediacy with a more express… Read More
2024-03-30 05:55
Exuding a timeless-sounding crooner pop aesthetic, “Old New York” is a recent single from Pat Berlinquette. The arsenal of patiently unveiling bass, guitars, and thumping percu… Read More
2024-03-30 05:54
A breezily melodic pop sound enamors on “Purple Roses,” a collaborative single from Jared Evan and Eleanor Kingston. The New York-based Jared Evan excels with smooth entranceme… Read More
2024-03-30 05:51
A track out today from South London-based artist David Taro, “Dear Sarah” is a heartfelt folk success, playing as a “breakup letter of a song,” through emotive voca… Read More
2024-03-29 09:42
A comfortably melodic rock sound enamors on “Lie Down,” a new single from Seasonal Falls. The Switzerland-based project comprises songwriter Roman Gabriel (The Kind Hills, The… Read More
2024-03-29 09:39
An angsty rock sound commands on “The Sliver,” a single out today from Che Arthur. The second track release from Arthur’s fourth solo album, For That Which Now Lies Fallo… Read More
2024-03-29 09:36
A dynamic album out today from Aptøsrs, Elders compels in its range of soundscapes, from the darkly dexterous “Graveyard Syndrome” to the jangly lushness of “With E… Read More
2024-03-29 09:32
“Always/Never” is a dreamy shoegaze-inclined charmer from Kallai, a newly formed band from Portland, Oregon. The project comprises members from various acts: Trance to the Sun… Read More
2024-03-29 09:30
Milwaukee-based duo The Pulltops build a climactic, ready-set captivation on “3-2-1 Go!” — strutting a radiant, hooky rock appeal with synth-touched flourishing. Drummer… Read More
2024-03-29 09:29
Glistening synths and buzzing intrigue overlap enjoyably on “Sundays and Flapjacks,” a single that showcases the engaging electronic sound of Blacklight Beat Patrol. The East P… Read More
2024-03-29 09:27
A no-frills rock ‘n’ roll charisma shows on “The Man,” the new single from Calum Ingram. The Edinburgh-based singer/songwriter and cellist struts a throwback-soundi… Read More
2024-03-28 16:40
Bay Area-based project Little Oil present a dynamic, ceaseless creativity on their new album, Twelve Songs. The production succeeds across various fronts, from the harmonious psychedelic po… Read More
2024-03-28 07:11
A beautifully dazed, hypnotic sound consumes on “Scry,” the second single from Kid Tigrrr‘s upcoming debut album, Stoned and Animald. The solo project of singer/songwrite… Read More
2024-03-28 07:09
A new post-punk single from Connecticut-based project Midnight Psychic, “Suburbination” meshes late-night guitar crawls with sporadic glimpses of twinkling keys. Pairing with a… Read More
2024-03-28 07:08
Capturing the “disorientation of modern life,” “Falling” is a commanding new track from Frank From Blue Velvet. The Hastings, UK-based trio craft an eerily envelopi… Read More
2024-03-28 07:05
A glistening sophisti-pop enamoring takes hold on “Can’t Win,” a blissful new single from O’Carmody and Darity. Caressingly subdued vocal layers are adorned by a gr… Read More
2024-03-28 07:02
“Midnight Sun” is a dreamy, emotive single from Sunbather, marking the project’s first new song in four years. We first caught onto Sunbather in 2018 with the track &ldqu&hellip…Read More
2024-03-28 07:01
Moving from nocturnal intrigue into a beautifully textured shoegaze-y appeal, “Falling” is a recent single from St. Kio, the Los Angeles-based project of Nicole Bandoquillo. Th… Read More
2024-03-28 07:00
Chicago-based band The Transference conjure a melodic rock and power-pop sound on “Event Horizon,” propelled by the memorable songwriting and vibrant vocals of Laura Hollingswo… Read More
2024-03-28 06:58
Balancing serene synth introspection and colorfully danceable charisma, “Alive Again” is a single from Chrysalis and Seth Baer. The latter’s vocal additions play seamless… Read More
2024-03-28 03:37
The debut album from Lisbon-based artist Greg Bounce, Brain Movies enamors with a melodic production that spans from jangly rock lushness to anthemic synth-pop expanses.
The stellar result… Read More
2024-03-28 03:36
Vancouver-based artist Theda Phoenix crafts a heady, atmospheric sound fit for meditation on new album Crystal Calm, Vol. 2. The singing bowl performing artist and singer/songwriter emphasi… Read More
2024-03-27 06:27
Where Influencers Die is the powerful new album from The Beautiful Fear, the project of English producer/musician Matthew Bannister. A range of dreamy synth-led pop and rousing rock escalat… Read More
2024-03-27 05:41
An immersive hybrid of moody post-punk, Krautrock intrigue, and synth-laden haunts stir on “This Room (Reprise),” a new single from Berlin-based artist K4LT. “The song is… Read More
2024-03-27 05:19
With a delicate blend of emotive vocals, haunting melodies, and soulful atmospherics, GL Smoov‘s new EP In Nimbus explores the intricacies of love, loss, and resilience in strongly im… Read More
2024-03-27 04:00
Michigan-based cellist and songwriter Jordan Hamilton enthralls on new track “Roses,” venturing from quaint cello plucking into a lushly enveloping soundscape with R&B appe… Read More
2024-03-27 03:59
A twinkling, dreamy synth-pop charm takes hold on “only u_” — the debut release from Los Angeles-based artist dylanVO. The production excels with its range of vocal pitch… Read More
2024-03-27 03:59
Southern California-based project Swore Off reveals their first new song in four years with “Same,” a melodic electronic pop charmer that ascends into an effervescent, bursting… Read More
2024-03-27 03:58
“The Darkest Timeline” is a memorably yearning rock track from Goodnight House, the project of Portland, OR-based singer/songwriter Joel Lane. Thumping guitars traverse into a… Read More
2024-03-27 03:57
A lush soulfulness captivates on “Golden Her,” intertwining debonair vocal immersion with gentle guitar pulsations into a concluding swooning mystique. The new track from Babe… Read More
2024-03-27 03:55
Milwaukee-based band The Hatchets fuse catchy guitar lines and playful organs for a memorable rock sound on “When the Ghost Throws Off His Chains.”
The first single from their… Read More
2024-03-27 03:54
The new single from Space Nat, “Nice Girl” channels a ’90s alt-rock/pop spirit alongside laments on being the victim of infidelity. A concluding drive to move on follows… Read More
2024-03-26 08:36
Naarm-based artist Douzey struts a dynamic pop sound throughout the Discard EP, spanning from dreamy introspection to funk-ready invigoration. A relatable, playful lyrical drive enamors alo… Read More
2024-03-26 08:34
“Lowdown Animal” showcases the gripping, hard-rocking appeal of Canadian power trio Post Death Soundtrack. First catching our attention with 2016 album Unlearning Curve, the no… Read More
2024-03-26 03:53
German act HEAR ME OUT unveil an affecting post-punk ferocity on “Borderlands,” the opening track on their debut EP, Permanent Thoughts. “Constructed lines define your ri… Read More
2024-03-26 03:52
Wisconsin-based trio Lunde impress on two recent singles — with “Tomorrow” presenting a piano-laden rock vibrancy, while “Deja Vu” intrigues with its hazy powe… Read More
2024-03-26 03:50
The first song in three years from Colorado-based band Slow Caves, “The Run” presents a soaring rock appeal propelled by twangy guitar immersion and enjoyably dazed vocals. The… Read More
2024-03-26 03:49
“ashes” is a moving folk success from Matt Van, a singer/songwriter from the Midwest. Gentle acoustics and piano intertwine beautifully as vocals ask “where do all the st… Read More
2024-03-26 03:46
Expanding from tranquil introspection into a resonating rise, “Xerox” is a new single from Thomas Aren. The release began in collaboration with Cameron Winter, from the NYC-bas… Read More
2024-03-26 03:45
Ardent rock and post-punk moodiness intertwine on the memorable “London Dress,” a single from Blaqk Van. The introduction builds with debonair bass and clanging guitar, arrivin… Read More
2024-03-26 03:43
A psychedelic, melodic appeal is evident throughout “Nothing To Run From,” the latest from Dejima, who caught our ears with the single “It Was Nice To Have Met You”… Read More
2024-03-26 03:42
Ascending from steady folk contemplation into a melodically jubilant hookiness, “The Neighborhood” is a recent single from townsppl, the Pittsburgh-based project of singer/song… Read More
2024-03-23 07:43
An enthralling debut album from Los Angeles-based artist Eileen Allway, Love Water presents a range of impressive songwriting — from the dreamy synth-soaked yearning of “AtThePa… Read More
2024-03-23 07:41
A textured, psychedelic rock creativity shows throughout Immortal Jellyfish, the recent album from New Jersey-based artist Herman Martinez. The release follows up 2021 full-length Continuit… Read More
2024-03-23 07:40
London-based artist Athena Lim presents a smoothly melodic sound on “White Dust,” enamoring with debonair vocals and jangly central hook. The release represents the second sing… Read More
2024-03-23 07:39
Perth-based electro-pop artist Clauds concocts an otherworldly entrancement on new single “Atomic,” described as “an anthem for anyone who has ever felt like they’r… Read More
2024-03-23 07:36
The hesitation of young love is conveyed artfully in catchy rock form on “Dot Dot Dot,” a new single from Midnight Snowball Fight, a band based in Washington, DC. A sole vocal… Read More
2024-03-23 07:33
Impressing with a climactic intrigue, “The Crack” is a newly released single from Present Paradox, the project of Dortmund-based artist David Kleinekottmann. The track is part… Read More
2024-03-23 06:12
“The Ocean” is a captivating, dynamic folk stunner from Eli Waltz — immersing in both its understated ooh-ing and howling vocal passion. Impressing in the past with track… Read More
2024-03-23 06:10
Infusing “Mr. Sandman” nostalgia with modern glitchy pop infectiousness, “Tomboy Femme” is a hooky new single from Applied Communications. Prancing, twinkling keys… Read More
2024-03-23 06:09
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“eye to eye” is a serene, jangly rocker from Lucas Köksal, a producer and singer/songwriter from Windsor, Ontario. “eye to eye” marks the le… Read More
2024-03-23 06:06
Tracks “come undone” and “big, if true” showcase the infectious, dynamic sound from maxime. — channeling both fuzzed-out alt-rock and hypnotic pop mystique. Th… Read More
2024-03-21 05:19
A captivating blend of dream-pop and shoegaze stir on “Optimistic,” the new single from Head Sound, a four-piece from upstate New York. We were enthralled last month by the ban… Read More
2024-03-21 05:18
A murkily melodic blend of rock and electronica ventures across Zero Dollar Consolation Prize, the new album from Pittsburgh-based artist Ancient History. The project of Don Ducote touts an… Read More
2024-03-21 05:17
A magical production that blends wordless vocal beauty with a neo-classical instrumental glow, “Dedication (for Gabi)” is an engaging new track from New York-based artist Nick… Read More
2024-03-21 05:15
The seventh studio album from Canadian artist Elizabeth Shepherd, Three Things presents an intoxicating intrigue, melding soul, jazz, and pop with consistently creative flair. Shepherd wrot… Read More
2024-03-21 05:13
The new double-single from Brooklyn-based band Rat Palace, “Triple Tarp” and “Toy Soldier” continue to showcase the band’s melodic rock strengths. The release… Read More
2024-03-21 05:12
A compelling Americana warmness emanates throughout Milk River, the debut album from Oklahoma City-based singer/songwriter Luke Rountree.
Twangy guitars and gentle organs meld with soaring… Read More
2024-03-21 05:11
Suffolk-based artist Vanilla Franco delivers an ardent rock infectiousness throughout their debut album Traction. The project represents the music of Joey Quinn, who initially formed Vanill… Read More
2024-03-20 08:35
Brighton, UK-based artist Ronan Goron enamors with a lovably throwback psych-pop enamoring on new single “Telegraph Hill.” A breezily lush vocal demeanor lends a thoroughly hyp… Read More
2024-03-20 08:34
The second single from Chicago-based artist Tony Leonardi, “I Don’t Care” hooks with a sound balancing alt-rock and psych-pop creativity. A consistently engaging producti… Read More
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