2024-01-30 07:48
Stirring with its dream-pop and shoegaze inclinations, “Dominion” represents the second single from aeonatan, the project of Finnish musician/producer Jonatan Stenfors. They de… Read More
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2024-01-30 07:47
A free-flowing vocal charm and jangly guitar momentum exudes a hooky title-touting appeal on “It Is What Is Is,” a recent single from Ape Bucket. The project is that of Charbel… Read More
2024-01-30 07:46
“Quitter’s Song” is an engaging new single from Sherbet Tone. Galloping percussion and twangy guitars exude a sound fit for open prairies and dusty deserts, with a spaghet… Read More
2024-01-30 07:44
A heartfelt folk and country balladry takes hold on “Company,” the latest single from Stephie James. The Nashville-based and Detroit-raised artist unveils a striking vocal pres… Read More
2024-01-30 05:23
“Seventeen” is a hypnotic success from Hugo Cottu, traversing from acoustic-set contemplation into a soaring rock dreaminess. The London-based French/English singer/songwriter… Read More
2024-01-30 05:22
Mellow twinkling and contemplative vocals ascend into an infectious electro-pop spell on “Wings,” the latest single from London-based artist Joshua Woo. “And I know it&rs&hellip…Read More
2024-01-27 05:07
Cover Art: Andy GilmoreThe enthralling electronic production of Italian artist Perdurabo has captivated us over the past year with a variety of singles, ranging from the enigmatic synth-driv… Read More
2024-01-27 05:05
Four hooky, emotive rock cuts on Into Surf‘s self-titled debut EP showcase the London-based duo as an act that’s bound to quickly ascend. Matt Smith (guitar, vocals) and Rob Par… Read More
2024-01-27 05:03
“Adela Road” is a soaring rock single from KEEF, a Runcorn (UK)-based band that have caught our ears in years past with tracks like “In This Town” and “It Come… Read More
2024-01-27 05:02
A serenely enchanting sound takes hold across The Time EP from Cam Wilson, a folk artist based in Auckland, New Zealand. Citing influences like Bon Iver and Ben Howard, Wilson infuses smoot… Read More
2024-01-27 05:02
“Hot Damn (El Camino)” is a hooky, charismatic single from Wyoki, the Kingfisher, Oklahoma-based solo project Gary Reid. A no-frills immediacy takes hold throughout, reflective… Read More
2024-01-27 04:59
The live setting charisma and creativity of MooseTooth is on enjoyable display on their new EP, Live Vol. 1, recorded on St. Patrick’s Day 2023 at The Mousetrap in the band’s na… Read More
2024-01-27 01:35
Memphis-based artist McNeil Johnwood showcases compelling folk songwriting on two recent track releases, on different sides of the tonal spectrum. “Scarecrow” delivers a fiery… Read More
2024-01-27 01:32
Two new singles from Montana-based singer/songwriter Abby Webster, “Calliope” and “Sea Goat” are exemplary of her consuming folk, bedroom-pop, and alt-country aesthe… Read More
2024-01-27 01:30
A spacey pop delight from Space Fight, “Is It All” infuses shimmering synths, melodic guitar twangs, and caressingly melodic vocals for a wistfully nostalgic glow. Its recordin… Read More
2024-01-27 01:28
A heartrending track reflecting a desire to not be left behind, “Please Don’t Change” is a stirring collaboration from Joe Holt, Emily Anderson, and Kat Kennedy. The parti… Read More
2024-01-27 01:26
“dream factory” is a memorable single from Chris Portka’s album trash music. This particular slice of creativity is a reflection of the Bay Area-based artist’s knac… Read More
2024-01-27 01:24
A fusing of gritty post-punk intrigue and radiant pop expressions, “Gulf City” is a riveting new single from MangoDog. Releasing alongside a stylish music video, the track excel… Read More
2024-01-27 01:23
A mystique-filled single from benwork, “Original Sin” builds from moody vocals and ghostly acoustics into chilly piano additions, alongside immersive lyrical pursuits. “I… Read More
2024-01-27 01:20
With a career spanning from heavy rock and punk projects to more lush pop solo pursuits, Rachel Mintz‘ quality songwriting remains a constant. “A Daze” is a compelling su… Read More
2024-01-27 01:19
Philadelphia-based band The Silence Kit unveil a snarling rock allure on “Vacancy Chain,” the final track from their recent album It’s Not Too Late. An angsty post-punk a… Read More
2024-01-26 07:40
GUITARWORKS presents a gorgeous array of soundscapes from Mortal Prophets, the NYC-based project of John Beckmann. Warming soundscapes emanate throughout, from the Americana-touched twangs… Read More
2024-01-26 07:38
The Vivre Sa Vie EP is a showcase in nocturnal atmospheric rock mystique from West Wickhams, a project from Surrey, UK that caught our ears last year with their Magenta EP. The project of J… Read More
2024-01-26 07:36
Its music video releasing today, “Younger Man” is a suavely gripping single from NYC-based artist Jason Myles Goss, coming via his recently released Misfit EP. Guitar swipes, ch… Read More
2024-01-26 07:35
Strutting a fierce synthwave infectiousness, “Vengeance” is the debut single from Dallas-based project LOCKDOWN. Buzzing synth intensity and whirring synths build into a spacey… Read More
2024-01-26 07:34
“Imagination” is an alluring new single from French artist SAMBOX and cellist Anita Barbereau. Wintry piano tones intertwine gorgeously with Barbereau’s heart-tugging cel… Read More
2024-01-26 07:32
Cove‘s latest release, “Rain,” grips with bluesy rock reminiscence of the Black Keys, blending major blues-rock influences into a track that aims to leave you humming its… Read More
2024-01-26 00:09
Playing like an audible memory book of heartfelt love and perseverance, the Picture Albums EP is an upcoming release from goodkitty — out on February 9th. The Chicago-based project of… Read More
2024-01-25 09:30
Petite Fabrique is a captivating, atmospheric electronic success from Melbourne-based project Calibrate The System, representing the work of artist Elgar Friedmann. Sonic journeys are aboun… Read More
2024-01-25 09:29
Strutting a beautiful classical sound with cinematic appeal, Sailing Symphony is an enthralling new EP from Klein & Jamison. Based in Colorado and Arizona, the collaborative project of… Read More
2024-01-25 09:27
An electronic single that unfolds with wintry, atmospheric precision, “Dark Thoughts” is the latest from Italian artist Giardini Oort. The haunting soundscape is reflective of… Read More
2024-01-25 09:25
A rising psych-rock act from Somerville, MA, We Are Space Horses deliver a strong sound throughout their new album Apologia. Their own description of the varied, melodic rock sound is a goo… Read More
2024-01-25 09:24
“Wednesday Night Distractions” is another hook-friendly showing from Wild Horse, the Brighton, UK-based act who have provided recent earworms like “Do You Wanna Talk&rdqu&hellip…Read More
2024-01-25 09:22
Los Angeles-based duo Mike and Mandy impress on their second single “Caught The Bug,” which follows up their debut EP, Shelter in Place. The climactic, stylistically diverse su… Read More
2024-01-25 09:21
Maryland-based band Nom De Plume delights with a twangy folk introspection on new single “Once a Time of May,” releasing ahead of their third studio album. The act comprises si… Read More
2024-01-25 09:19
A dreamy power-pop enamoring takes hold on “Angel By My Side,” emitting comforting themes of making the most of one’s life by prioritizing love, hope, and selflessness. T… Read More
2024-01-25 09:18
The sophomore album from Boston-based rockers Underdog, Trans Global Amnesia dazzles with an array of heavy rock vigor and jangly power-pop hookiness. The band has been making waves around… Read More
2024-01-25 06:42
Two standout tracks from Shadow Person‘s new album Person of Interest, “Chimney Sweeper” and “Smackeroo” showcase the quality songwriting coming from Will Cha… Read More
2024-01-25 01:49
Walk It Off is the new album from The Fours, a primarily solo project from Darren Latanick. An array of comforting rock jangles, anthemic rises, and synth-led intrigue resonates alongside i… Read More
2024-01-24 00:36
The gorgeously melodic “Out of Control” struts a dreamy, jangly engrossment — showcasing the hooky songwriting of Brooklyn-based artist Wayne Wei, and the newly released… Read More
2024-01-24 00:35
The Houston-based project of multi-instrumentalist Drew Silva, dwn bad meshes murky post-punk appeal with moments of hooky vibrancy on debut single “Palace of You.” Described a… Read More
2024-01-24 00:33
Unveiling a climactic and cinematic folk sound, “Bad Times” is a powerful new single from Nathan El, a solo project based in Morgantown, West Virginia. A simmering textural und… Read More
2024-01-24 00:32
Oakland-based singer/songwriter Brian Judson shows an introspective folk sound on “Tiny,” a track from the EP of the same name. Themes of uncertainty resonate, described by Jud… Read More
2024-01-24 00:31
Hazy psych-folk and spacey synth sentiments overlap enjoyably on “Blue,” a recent single from the project Heart Struck Buffalo. “So blue without you,” melancholic v… Read More
2024-01-24 00:31
An alt-rock and prog-friendly appeal intertwine on “Daylight,” the latest from The Sweet Heavy, a band based in Western Colorado. “Daylight comes, the night shines on,&rd&hellip…Read More
2024-01-24 00:29
An electronic pop stunner with nocturnal atmospheric mystique, “Fever Dream” comes via Mystery Friends, a Washington, D.C.-based band. A booming bass line and reflective percus… Read More
2024-01-24 00:28
Full of clanging intrigue — with a banjo-led sense of foreboding that leads into a gripping chorus — “My Riders” is a recent single from Amsterdam-based band Clockt… Read More
2024-01-24 00:27
An infectious collaborative single from NY-based artists (and roommates) Subway Rat and Danny L’Amour, “Sunglasses” grips with its meshing ’00s indie-rock nostalgia… Read More
2024-01-24 00:26
“Breathing” is a chilled-out, funk-tinged pop groover from Great Good Fine Ok, the Brooklyn-based duo of vocalist Jon Sandler and producer/multi-instrumentalist Luke Moellman. T… Read More
2024-01-23 09:21
Baltimore-based Jaxyn Lethe struts a magnetic electro-pop mystique on new single “Techno Beats,” coming via the upcoming EP I am I don’t know, out on February 4th. Per th… Read More
2024-01-23 09:19
The new album from Prague-based band Nomad Disco, Pressure Island presents a dark rock enthrallment — meshing debonair post-punk and anthemic alt-rock pursuits for a compelling produc… Read More
2024-01-23 09:18
Step into an intoxicating, nocturnal soundscape with “Animals,” a recent single from nighTime. Originally recorded in Los Angeles, with production completing in Chicago, “… Read More
2024-01-23 09:17
“Hey Voyager” is the memorable debut single from Pinchy, a band from Perth, Australia. Serene, sleepy guitar work and contemplative vocals ascend into a blistering alt-rock ene… Read More
2024-01-23 09:16
Electro-pop and drum-n-bass appeal linger throughout “Onyx Skies,” a striking new single from Berlin-based artist Kate Pending. Preceding an upcoming album, “Onyx Skies&r&hellip…Read More
2024-01-23 09:15
Memphis-based artist NazTheMoon shows a commanding alt-rock sound on “Local Freak Act,” exploring struggles with mental health amidst an empowering, sincere lyrical outpouring… Read More
2024-01-23 09:13
Nashville-based artist Jesse Lynn Madera meshes Americana and singer/songwriter appeal on new single “Austin,” via the forthcoming album Speed of Sound. Madera’s dynamic… Read More
2024-01-21 05:40
A chilling new single from Sasha Bayan, “tomorrow” casts a ghostly contemplation with its trickling guitar work and emotive vocal layering. Per Bayan, the track “delves i… Read More
2024-01-21 05:39
A lush, delicately evolving debut single from phin, “you would never fall in love with me” crafts a late-night electronic sound — with later brass insertions — amid… Read More
2024-01-21 05:38
“Permanent Vacation” is a newly released track from California-based artist Tamar Berk, unveiling a climactic fervency that rises from acoustic-fronted confessions into expansi… Read More
2024-01-21 05:37
Polyesterday is a stellar rock album from Am Was, spanning from the serenely psychedelic beauty of “Someone in My Head” to the more experimental, grunge-tinged rock of “W… Read More
2024-01-21 05:36
Los Angeles-based act Brain Club show a developing synth-pop appeal on their third single “By A Thread,” culminating in a bustling arp-friendly hook — emitting a nostalgi… Read More
2024-01-21 05:34
ok jolson crafts a mesmerizing sound on “drought,” dazzling with its array of twangy guitars, late-night synths, and hypnotic vocal envelopments. The solo project’s chill… Read More
2024-01-21 05:33
Late-night brass and soulful vocal layers craft a soundscape fitting for a track entitled “Warm Night,” marking an introspective success from Velvet Halo. The duo comprises Los… Read More
2024-01-21 05:32
Nashville-based five-piece Slow Animals impress on their recent single “Hearts of Flame,” strutting a dynamic appeal between grungy hard-rocking vigor and crisp rock momentum… Read More
2024-01-21 05:31
A hazy yet peppy psych-rock mystique takes hold on “Just West,” the third single from Tuberosa. Jamming out since 2011, the project released their debut single in September, an… Read More
2024-01-21 05:29
Catching our ears last month with the single “Everybody Has to Go Home,” Philly-based act Garden Station now showcase the second single from their forthcoming debut album with… Read More
2024-01-20 07:08
Portland-based singer/songwriter Eddie Berman enthralls with a comforting assortment of introspective rock and folk across his new album, Signal Fire. Whereas 2020’s album Broken Engl… Read More
2024-01-20 07:07
A darkly compelling and stylistically eclectic success, We Built This Machine is the debut album from California-based rockers From Flowers to Flies. Introspective explorations of anxiety… Read More
2024-01-20 07:04
Out on January 26th from Washington D.C.-based band Broke Royals, the Big Dream EP impresses in its melodic range — from the title track’s punchy pop radiance to the introspecti… Read More
2024-01-18 17:39
Artist: Tetiana KaliuzhnaThe debut album from Ambrosius, Pathways is abundant in captivating songwriting, channeling strong lyrical pursuits of contemplating the human experience — and… Read More
2024-01-18 07:44
“story” is a resonating single from Daphne Eckman, via the newly released album where you left me. The Annapolis, Maryland-based singer/songwriter excels with a climactic styli… Read More
2024-01-18 07:43
Exuding a late-night intrigue with an eerily compelling character, “Fire” is the latest single from Possumwulf. The Little Rock, Arkansas-based project has a savvy self-descrip… Read More
2024-01-18 07:41
“In Defense of Time” presents an alluring, pulsing pop charisma from Euro-American act Late Guest at the Party. Mastering from Joe Lambert (DFA Records, Animal Collective) adds… Read More
2024-01-18 07:38
A lush beauty of a single from Friday Dreaming, “Truth or Dare” weaves caressing vocal tones and dreamy guitar glistening. The artist behind the project, Jericho Yumul, notes t… Read More
2024-01-18 07:37
A laid-back effervescence emanates throughout “Distant City,” a collaborative new single from Atlanta-based producer Kodiak Soul and Swedish producer Lloke. Starry-eyed synth g… Read More
2024-01-18 07:35
Fuzzy guitars and a thumping rhythmic flair adorn a spirited vocal infectiousness on “unconscious states,” a winning single from Youngest Sibling. One of many highlights on the… Read More
2024-01-18 06:43
Your new album Ignite! was created as a commemoration to your wedding anniversary. Being a husband/wife duo, how does the dynamic between you, both personally and musically, contribute to t… Read More
2024-01-18 06:42
Andy, having been a prominent figure in the punk scene with Rat City Riot, the shift to blues, acoustic rock, and alternative country with The Smokeboss Militia is intriguing. What inspired… Read More
2024-01-17 08:35
A harmonious rock gem from Learn to Surf, “Coming Good” infuses jangly guitar tones and serene vocal harmonizing for a blissfully melodic appeal. “Coming Good” mark… Read More
2024-01-17 08:33
We’ve been anticipating the latest full-length from Bones In Butter since early last year, when the Serbian band sent over the single “Scenes from the Metro.” That hauntin… Read More
2024-01-17 08:32
Phoenix-based band North of Tomorrow impress with an eclectic engrossment throughout new album Clear as Can Be. The production spans across a variety of successful aesthetical pursuits &mda&helli…Read More
2024-01-17 08:30
A lush pop success from Madrid-based artist Jandry Palms, “Aquí, with me” crafts a hypnotic spell with balmy guitar accompaniments, twinkling keys, and a laid-back vocal… Read More
2024-01-17 08:29
Vienna-based artist Alexander Nantschev blends a love for psychedelia and classical music on the enchanting Selves, his latest album. Atmospheric, spacious productions adorn a concept where… Read More
2024-01-17 08:27
A moving pop single from New York-based artist Alesandra Pollack, “Deep End” depicts a state of falling alongside an eclectic production — rousing from the ardent title-t… Read More
2024-01-17 06:43
Your debut album, Pray to the Knife, releases on February 16th. Having previously released the EP Haunt Me Once More, how has the band’s eclectic sound evolved in the process of craft… Read More
2024-01-17 06:39
The dynamic between you two, living on opposite sides of the world in Portland and Leeds, is fascinating. How did this transcontinental collaboration come about, and how has the distance in… Read More
2024-01-16 04:57
California-based artist Ace Landauer describes new single “Deathwise” as “a song about finding reasons to feel down.”
Reflecting on people whose tendency toward me… Read More
2024-01-16 04:56
Deftly incorporating over a hundred samples within its infused psych-pop sound, “The Dreamer” is the latest from The Derevolutions. The duo manage to proudly strut an experimen… Read More
2024-01-16 04:55
“If You Want” is a new single from Cloudbelly, a band from Western Massachusetts. The track comes via their upcoming album i know i know i know, complemented by a US tour begin… Read More
2024-01-16 04:54
Expanding from twangy folk sparseness into erupting rock fervency with space-shuttle samples, “Set In Stone” is the latest single from Tractor Beam, the project of producer Sas… Read More
2024-01-16 04:52
Described as “an anthem of resilience and optimism,” “Good Trouble” is the stirring debut single from Dylan Kight & The Nightbirds, a project that formed last y… Read More
2024-01-16 04:51
With shades of Father John Misty and Cass McCombs, “Surgery” is a heartfelt rocker from Confreres, a project based in Chattanooga, TN. “If it’s a trick, tell me now… Read More
2024-01-16 03:11
A compelling pop success from Etherdene, “You Are My World” emits an unrequited yearning alongside a melodic synth-driven production. The release follows a stream of success fo… Read More
2024-01-16 03:11
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“Labyrinth (Mask Of Me)” is a riveting pop success from Australian singer/songwriter Holly Riva, whose suavely melodic vocal presence meshes beautiful… Read More
2024-01-15 17:24
how to be still & still be here is the full-length debut from New Jersey native Erik Kase Romero. An eclectic range of styles — from the heartfelt folk of “still” to t… Read More
2024-01-13 08:11
Impressing in both understated intrigue and upfront party-set anthemic rock, Beach Party is a stellar new album from Stage Door Guy. The project is well-traveled, described as “born i… Read More
2024-01-13 08:09
Nickon Faith‘s ravishing electronic pop production takes hold throughout the Signs EP. The Manchester-based artist and producer emphasizes both emotive enthrallment and danceability… Read More
2024-01-13 08:09
Nickon Faith‘s ravishing electronic pop production takes hold throughout the Faith EP. The Manchester-based artist and producer emphasizes both emotive enthrallment and danceability… Read More
2024-01-13 08:08
A striking instrumental album from Nabil Muquit, The Only Way Out Is Up explores a nocturnal atmospheric appeal in its meshing of downtempo hip-hop, jazz, and lounge-friendly pursuits. Rais… Read More
2024-01-13 08:06
Portuguese artist shedde0d presents an array of intriguing electronic soundscapes throughout the album The New Kid. From the gentle, spacey eeriness of “Fading Toys” to the burs… Read More
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