2024-01-13 08:05
Showing a melodic folk and pop cohesion, with barbershop harmonizing alongside, The World This Way is the new EP from Lindsay Brazell. It marks the culmination of a 3-year project from the… Read More
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2024-01-13 08:03
Showing shades of Tom Waits and The Psychedelic Furs, “A Town Called Chapel” is a compelling new single from Leon Frear. The Chicago-based artist describes the effort as &ldquo&hellip…Read More
2024-01-12 16:27
Post-folk trio The River Otters unveil a gorgeous sound throughout their new album Adshusheer, an instrumental release with atmospheric emphasis on the use of guitar (acoustic, national, an… Read More
2024-01-12 07:57
Norwegian singer/songwriter BUKVE casts a dreamy, introspective spell with new single “Alive,” out today. Dreamy guitar trickling arrives into the “still alive,” ch… Read More
2024-01-12 07:54
Detroit-based rockers Painted Friends exude a charismatic sound on new single “Cain Complex,” released today. An independent spirit is evident from the get-go, as vocals procla… Read More
2024-01-12 07:52
“My Dog” is an alluring single from Atlanta-based artist Zoe Bayani, providing the first look at her upcoming debut album. A lyrical embrace of individuality, while still valui… Read More
2024-01-12 07:50
A new single from Space Cadet 64 consumes with a bursting, creative electronic sound. Meet the playfully entitled “Maybe on my deathbed I’ll say sorry for talking shit on anime… Read More
2024-01-12 07:46
Bridging modern dream-pop with a ’70s spacey nostalgia, “Tomorrow” is a gorgeous new single from Salt Lake City-based band The Plastic Cherries. The track is part of the… Read More
2024-01-12 07:43
“State Line” is a dreamy rock single from Looporia, the project of Daniel Lopez, also known as Daniel Longoria. Produced alongside Jordan Lawlor (J.laser from M83), “Stat… Read More
2024-01-12 07:42
Described as “an ode to love in a growing family,” “Marissa’s Song” is the latest single from Denver-based trio Jenny XII. Gentle guitars and mellow vocals al… Read More
2024-01-12 07:39
A soulful success that celebrates life and perseverance following tumult, “Good For Your Soul” is the latest single from Molly Tentarelli, a singer/songwriter based in Portland… Read More
2024-01-12 05:18
Album art by Loreal PrystajNYC duo Jenny Rubicon show an invigorating, nostalgic array of rock and power-pop throughout the album Greedy. Ripe in themes of retrospection and striving to… Read More
2024-01-10 05:36
Houston-based artist Cameron Sonnier reveals the debut single from his upcoming sophomore album, Synchronicity. “Anytime” shows a gorgeous, contemplative folk sound with twangy… Read More
2024-01-10 05:35
A slice of Americana-forward rock from Seattle-based band Half Tail, “Coyotes” is a stirring success in its descriptive lyrics and escalating guitar work. Lyrical imagery of ni… Read More
2024-01-10 05:33
A new single from Wisconsin-based artist Matt Monsoor, “Pareidolia” weaves lingering acoustics, touches of piano, and string-laden elegance for an entrancing folk sound. Inspir… Read More
2024-01-10 05:32
“Snake Hunt” presents the ravishing instrumental rock sound of Temple Waves, a band based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their colorful sound spans from surf-friendly serenity to western… Read More
2024-01-10 05:30
“Concept: Reality” is a melodic piece of alt-pop/rock from Canadian band Electric Jane, formed in Victoria, BC. Piano-set balladry expands quickly into a rock-friendly vigor, a… Read More
2024-01-10 04:53
A radiant folk success about rebirth, grief, and hope, “Sunchild” is a new single from London-based act Jakob The Liar. “It’s a song about losing oneself. And findi… Read More
2024-01-10 04:21
Releasing on January 20th via Drugs Records, joyride is the solo debut album from Chad Sabo. Written, recorded, and produced at his Belmar, NJ-based home studio, joyride enamors with a cons… Read More
2024-01-09 02:35
One of two stellar albums released from the project in 2023, Stand Clear of the Closing Doors is the infectious rock debut from Subway Rat. The Brooklyn-based project of David Polanco dropp… Read More
2024-01-09 00:33
Eye Dream is an enthralling album from Fort Wayne-based artist Dan Smyth. A varied art-rock sound takes hold throughout, incorporating nocturnal synth developments and psych-pop delights al… Read More
2024-01-06 19:59
Another strong showing from Crawling Vines, “EKG” embraces a ’90s alt-rock ethos in its nonchalant vocal melodics and gripping guitar tones, touting a range of twangy con… Read More
2024-01-06 19:55
Wildcatting is the newly released album from Thanks Light…, a band from Austin, Texas. They excel with a varied rock approach here, from the contemplative modern rock of “Liber… Read More
2024-01-06 19:54
Chicago-based band Red Scarves showcase a hooky rock sound on new single “Runner,” depicting the experience of feeling graceless and alien in social situations. A video released… Read More
2024-01-06 19:52
Swedish act Ginko Bugs‘ strong songwriting is on display with “Close In October.” An outpouring of relatable emotion swells within an effervescent power-pop and rock inte… Read More
2024-01-06 19:49
Brooklyn-based artist Subway Rat struts an infectious rock sound throughout the new album Captain of the Football Team. David Polanco’s project proves impressive throughout, highligh… Read More
2024-01-06 19:44
“Try” is the latest single from The Hollywood Freeway Ghosts, strutting a compelling rock sound chronicling a hopeful response to the feeling of one’s life unraveling. Th… Read More
2024-01-06 19:37
Hipsy Gap has a double single — “Fantasize / Uno” — releasing on January 12th. Both tracks are fantastic — with the former touting a nostalgic, textured rock p… Read More
2024-01-05 06:03
Showing a vibrant psych-pop and rock meshing, conveying the power of fighting for love, “A Hellenistic Romance” is the new single from JFT, an artist from Manchester, UK. Space… Read More
2024-01-05 06:00
The Lost Soul EP unveils a melodic rock appeal from The Trusted, a band based in Southend-on-Sea, UK. Described by the band as “our anthem for the unnoticed, capturing the essence of… Read More
2024-01-05 05:58
Los Angeles-based rockers Aster Baby and the Wild Rabbits enamor with a steadily evolving sound on new single “Blue.” Lightly galloping percussion and gentle guitar strums buil… Read More
2024-01-05 05:52
“Crawl” compels with its enthralling build and emotive range, emphasizing the gripping songwriting of CHUCK, the Denver-based project of Charlie Beaman. The single reminds of a… Read More
2024-01-05 05:50
“Rome’s Bounty” is a gripping, concisely impactful single from Toronto-based Dynasty Four, via the project’s upcoming EP, Revisions. Nikkole Couture does it all on… Read More
2024-01-05 05:47
Austin-based One Last Job struts an impassioned rock sound on the new album Been Here Ever Since, tackling themes of gratitude and self-discovery within a society ripe in corporatization an… Read More
2024-01-03 17:51
The Sitting Alone Suite EP is a consuming release from Chicago-based artist Kramer, showcasing both gorgeous classical-minded instrumentation and hypnotic vocal flows, impressing with a mel… Read More
2023-12-31 16:41
An eclectic success, Captain of the Football Team represents the sophomore album from Brooklyn-based artist Subway Rat, the project of David Polanco. An invigorating, hooky assortment of po… Read More
2023-12-30 02:39
The As Old as My Tongue EP is a stellar new release from Baldy Crawlers, the California-based project of Martin Maudal. A compelling folk and debonair rock styling pairs with poetic lyrical… Read More
2023-12-30 02:05
A spacey, cinematic electronic production enamors on “Tides of the Bloom,” a track out today from German-Italian composer Julian Petrin. The release represents a rework of Petr… Read More
2023-12-30 02:04
“Rely” is the debut single from Nashville-based project horsebread, displaying a radiant and emotive rock sound with moments of darker captivation. The self-produced single is… Read More
2023-12-29 04:51
Releasing ahead of the upcoming album Dream States, “Better Than Most” is a memorable single from Dead Heart Bloom. The duo of vocalist/bassist Boris Skalsky and guitarist Paul… Read More
2023-12-29 04:49
Exploring the concept of one’s seemingly inescapable roots, “Roots” is a powerful new track from Cedar Bend, a band based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A momentum-filled journe… Read More
2023-12-29 04:47
A hypnotic slice of dreamy psychedelia from Fuji Gateway, “Tuesdays, Am I Right?” leaves a lasting impression with its calming guitar strums, hazy synth pads, and understated v… Read More
2023-12-29 04:46
The debut single from Ghostcake, “Get It Right” enamors with a glistening, playful allure — intertwining lush vocals, twinkling keys, and later symphonic additions for an… Read More
2023-12-29 04:45
New single “Ive Come To Realize” presents the dreamy psych-pop of Velvet Meadow, a project led by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kris Heironimus.
Synth shimmers and a de… Read More
2023-12-29 04:44
Athens, Georgia-based band Rag Bags deliver a satiating rock appeal throughout their Sweet Talk EP. Comprising Tyler and Alex Nicholson alongside Ian Hemerlein, Rag Bags impress with a rang… Read More
2023-12-29 04:37
“One Lion” is an inventive art-rock collaborative single from Nepali-American singer/songwriter Sid Rai and San Diego-based multi-instrumentalist SaxSouljah.
Rumbling bass and… Read More
2023-12-29 02:02
Within a myriad of hooky alt-rock, power-pop, and psych-friendly aesthetical pursuits, the album pinball is legal chronicles an eventful year from javahead. The dissolution of a long-term r… Read More
2023-12-28 01:06
German artist Vincent Krennerich provides a lushly transportive spell on new single “Sommerregen,” led by glistening piano, calming bass, and smooth saxophone. Translating to t… Read More
2023-12-28 01:05
“Homeless” is the latest single from Polyvoda. The project formed in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 2022 — and are beginning to make waves with a wide-ranging stylistic presentation… Read More
2023-12-28 01:04
Delivering a range of emotions, from radiant beauty to cinematic melancholy, Petite Dances is the third album from Teo Salfinger. The Leipzig, Germany-based composer delights with his neo-c… Read More
2023-12-28 01:03
“My Heart’s In The Palm Of Your Hand” is an anthemic rocker from Dog In A Man Suit, a band based in Jersey City, NJ. A stirring dual-vocal approach lets out a title-touti… Read More
2023-12-28 01:02
“Lipstick On Your Collar” is a suavely grooving rock success from Intercontinen7al, a digital project comprising members from all seven continents. The track’s compositio… Read More
2023-12-28 01:01
A hypnotic new single from Toronto-based act Love Power the Band, “Psychedelic Halo” mesmerizes with a serenely otherworldly charm. “Angels touch my body,” a meldin… Read More
2023-12-28 00:59
cover artwork by Michael SpeedDreaming of Sleep is an entrancing new album from Tulipomania, the Philadelphia-based duo of Cheryl Gelover and Tom Murray. They embrace an electronic-forward s… Read More
2023-12-28 00:58
“Your Man” presents a bluesy rock charm from The Cumberland River Project, based in Hagen, Germany. Debonair vocals and brassy immersion leads a soulful fervency to start. Addi… Read More
2023-12-27 01:03
The sophomore album from Acid City Nuns, The Engine melds throwback charm and futuristic intrigue — spanning from the serene sophisti-pop nostalgia of “Just Say So” to the… Read More
2023-12-22 03:57
Balancing lush vocals and hazy guitar textures within shoegaze and dream-pop reminiscences, “I Want To” is the latest single from Binding Spell. The Washington, D.C.-based proj… Read More
2023-12-22 03:56
An exhilarating rocker that gets right to the point, “Everybody Has to Go Home” is a charismatic stirrer from Garden Station. Comprising four childhood friends who hail from th… Read More
2023-12-22 03:55
“Set Me Loose” is a hypnotic folk success from Austin McGrath, an artist based in Starkville, Mississippi. “Wind me up and set me loose,” vocals let out alongside s… Read More
2023-12-22 03:54
UK-based project Good Ships presents a compelling sound on new single “Please Don’t Go.” The production meshes pulsing acoustic-laden contemplation and exuberant string-f… Read More
2023-12-22 03:53
Seattle-based artist Jon Aaron Cieri shows an enchanting sound on new single “Timothy Kimchi,” a showcase of his melodic rock, pop, and electronic intertwining. The solo instru… Read More
2023-12-22 03:51
“Tornado” is a serenely gripping single from Oscilla, the project of Frances England. The past decade+ has seen the San Francisco-based artist draw acclaim for folk music tailo… Read More
2023-12-22 03:50
“Me and My Dragon” is an engaging new single from Clover Pilot, a solo project based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Spacey synths and piano flourishes drive into a playful lyrical de… Read More
2023-12-22 01:24
Irish duo One Flew Over thoroughly impress on their fourth single, “Not Good For Me.” A striking production, with rousing rock theatrics and orchestral-laden effervescence, tak… Read More
2023-12-22 00:46
An album that explores “true Washington, DC metropolitan culture,” Bammas Pretend is an eclectic hip-hop success from DeUce Double. From the haunting hip-hop allure of “Do… Read More
2023-12-21 04:08
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A gorgeous meshing of rock and dream-pop, “Terra Firma” is a thorough success from Pique, a duo from Denton, Texas. Their second single enamors, ventu… Read More
2023-12-21 04:06
Perth-based duo Coco Elise show why their sound is making waves on new single “Make Me Melt,” which infuses jumpy guitar lines with atmospheric synth tones and delectably chill… Read More
2023-12-21 04:05
Growing from hypnotic ruminations to a soaring string-laden exhilaration, “Chasing Shadows” is a standout single from Denver-based artist Johnathan Maske. The track provides a… Read More
2023-12-21 04:04
Bay Area-based band dethcaps deliver a mix of lush heartache and shoegaze-y distortion on the impressive new single “Candied Peaches.” They note that the effort is “about… Read More
2023-12-21 04:01
“A Dream of You” is an adoring new single from The International Style, the Houston-based project of Alvaro Espinal. Warming bass and twinkling keys lead a melodic sound, with… Read More
2023-12-21 02:22
Cover art by Emilija MitchellAbundant in colorful electronic soundscapes and inventive structural maneuvers, Deep Mollusca is the new album from William Sanford. Impressing last year with th… Read More
2023-12-21 02:21
Conjuring a haunting sound steeped in post-punk and alt-pop mystique, “The Thing” is the debut single from London-based singer/songwriter Liya Shapiro.
An ominous bass buzzing… Read More
2023-12-21 02:20
Presenting a woozily nostalgic charm, “Lovers Rock” is a warming, melodic success from Benny Fisher, a British artist based in Bologna, Italy. “It’s about a young c… Read More
2023-12-21 02:19
Seattle-based band The Sleepy Haunts show impressive range on their new EP, bloom, vol. 1. Frontwoman and singer/songwriter Gillian McMahon leads a powerful sound, ranging from the peppy ro… Read More
2023-12-21 02:17
The self-titled album from Czech band November 2nd is their first since 2012’s Midnight Desert, marking a welcome return for this talented act. Singer and guitarist Alexandra Lango&sc&helli…Read More
2023-12-21 02:15
Fusing alt-pop and rock components with a darkly compelling tonal rise, “Blurring” is an engrossing new single from Marcane, an artist based in Manchester, UK. Described as &ld&hellip…Read More
2023-12-20 05:07
An emotively hazy, dreamy rock appeal lingers on “Palindrome,” the new single from Corsicana. The Denver-based project of artist Ben Pisano impresses here, particularly during… Read More
2023-12-20 05:06
Charleston-based quintet Brave Baby impress with a melodic rock appeal on two new singles. “First Time Home Buyer” weaves heady synth tones and bursting guitars alongside rumina… Read More
2023-12-20 05:05
Spanning from heavy doses of distortion to dreamy jangling, “RIOT” is a compelling new single from A Band Called Ma. The Austin-based collaborative project comprises Austin Bar… Read More
2023-12-20 05:04
“Plugged In” is a catching debut single from sad films, the project of Dan Lucas. The Salford, UK-based artist conjures a stream-of-conscious feeling vocal delivery alongside a… Read More
2023-12-20 05:02
An exploration of the self and ego — and a tendency for inner monologues and attaining personal peace — enthralls on “Keep Working,” a recent single from Soda Die… Read More
2023-12-20 05:01
Cleveland-based quartet Who Saved Who present a balanced rock sound on their recent track “Words Take Shape,” meshing moody post-punk hints and emotive vocal spells. Shades of… Read More
2023-12-20 03:40
Touting a nocturnal synth-forward mystique, “Five Months of Herself, Six Years Later” is a striking electronic track from Toronto-based duo Oneo Fakind. The project of Brett Cai… Read More
2023-12-20 03:39
Exuding a soulful vein of breezy pop enamoring, Sing Louder, Dance Faster is the new album from Amsterdam-based artist Gerco Aerts. The release has an abundance of highlights, kicking off w… Read More
2023-12-20 03:38
This past September marked the ten-year anniversary of Arctic Monkeys’ album AM, a standout release that bridged the band’s ardent early rock invigoration with the more artful… Read More
2023-12-20 03:36
An array of both moody post-punk builds and satiating rock vibrancy stirs on the Moving On EP, the latest from Miami-based band The Supplements. They describe the release as focusing &ldquo&helli…Read More
2023-12-19 04:43
Tokyo City Groove show a thrilling, grooving Latin-inspired jazz fusion sound on new single “Visions,” which incorporates city-pop glitziness in its brassy pushes and exuberant… Read More
2023-12-19 04:41
Showcasing a hooky blend of power-pop and psychedelia, Pocket Dial Tears is the new EP from Peppermint Moon, the solo project of Bay Area-based musician Colin Schlitt. Reminding fondly of M… Read More
2023-12-19 04:40
A hypnotically caressing electronic success, the Rushkeys remix of Mookee‘s “Anhaga” proves ravishing from start to finish. A wintry synth-forward intrigue sets forth ini… Read More
2023-12-19 04:38
Moose Wrench strut a dynamic and gripping sound on their new album Not Dead Yet, presenting a tonally diverse appeal — from the blistering rock tenacity of “Not Dead Yet”… Read More
2023-12-19 04:37
Detroit-based rockers The Idiot Kids present a thrilling punk-friendly sound throughout their new album Chapels, oozing with impassioned vocal sequences, heavy guitar-led charisma, and sati… Read More
2023-12-19 04:35
Strutting a heady electronic sound that’s future-thinking in both its synth-forward aesthetic and conceptual themes, the INFINITE EP is the latest from ALTR INFINITE, a project based… Read More
2023-12-19 04:34
Faroese artist jazzygold elaborates on the complexities of a “day off” on this stellar new single, exemplary of the artist’s smooth and soulful sound. Even when a day off… Read More
2023-12-19 04:30
A late-night pop, soul, and jazz cohesion take hold on “At the Seaside,” a new single from Breena, an artist based in Stuttgart, Germany. Described as “a song about tryin… Read More
2023-12-18 23:36
If you make music, then you’ll know that having an active presence on social media networks is vital to getting your tracks out into the world and in front of a wide audience. However… Read More
2023-12-18 15:57
The debut EP from Just Leila, Just For Me consumes with a sound spanning from hypnotic French pop to Afro-beat atmospherics. An enchanting production combines with an impactful lyrical emph… Read More
2023-12-16 00:56
The third full-length album from London-based band Plastic Barricades, We Stayed Indoors succeeds with a warming, melodic rock sound — tactfully exploring aspects of self-doubt, livin… Read More
2023-12-16 00:54
Orange Sky Dream is the new EP from Bay Area-based supergroup Wreckless Strangers, who conjure a stirring arsenal of rock, blues, and Americana alongside four-time Grammy-winning producer D… Read More
2023-12-16 00:51
Vancouver-based band Slightest Clue strut an eclectic rock range on their new single “When You Wake Up,” written during one of the worst heatwaves in British Columbia’s h… Read More
2023-12-16 00:50
“Destroya” succeeds in balancing hypnotic introspection and buzzing, industrial-touched rock vigor. The track comes via SIR-VERE, a band from Milton Keynes, UK — and thei… Read More
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