2023-12-16 00:47
Seattle-based rockers La Need Machine impress with a hooky appeal on new single “I Wish I Could Fly.” A cohesive swell from acoustic-minded introspection to an anthemic rock en… Read More
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2023-12-16 00:44
open book is the debut EP from mia van de loo, based in Mashpee, Massachusetts. The release is described by the artist as “a collection of songs I wrote as I started to discover my pl… Read More
2023-12-15 16:01
Toronto-based artist not Robert Barnes crafts an affecting blend of pop, soul, and electronica throughout Afraid To Fall Asleep. The album is a showcase in both personal emotive introspecti… Read More
2023-12-15 15:55
A hooky rock-forward ferocity stirs throughout SWAN DIVE PITY PARTY, the debut album from DOGDAD. From the emotive hardcore immediacy of “Hospice” to the eclectic pop-touched co… Read More
2023-12-15 04:12
A mellow, soulful pop production leads “Stupid Little Things,” an emotive success of a track from Nashville-based artist Ellisa Sun. “I wrote ‘Stupid Little Things… Read More
2023-12-15 04:11
Psych-pop duo Deer Friends strut a hooky, harmonious rock and power-pop cohesion on new single “Settle Down,” a single from their new album, out December 15th. The Grand Rapids… Read More
2023-12-15 04:10
NYC-based artist Michael Rose fronts the songwriting project Michael the Painter, whose debut single “The Egg Song” presents a gripping piano-driven intimacy. The painter, comp… Read More
2023-12-15 04:09
A peppy psych-rock throwback, “Late Summer’s Eve (Rustling Leaves)” sounds a gorgeous lost cut from the ’70s — enamoring with a dazed vocal immersion alongsid… Read More
2023-12-15 04:07
A charismatic throwback to early ’00s indie rock, “Stampede” rides on escalating vocal confidence and chirpy guitar tones into a hooky rise. The track comes via Barrelly… Read More
2023-12-15 04:05
Dreamy spaciousness and reveberating rhythmic accompaniments complement a lush vocal entrancement on “All in Maisie May. “I just like the way you look at me,” the vocals… Read More
2023-12-15 03:16
Featuring a sound that spans from solo piano to moving orchestral fervency, In Between is a captivating new album from Japanese composer and pianist Emi Nishida, drawing from both her love… Read More
2023-12-15 03:15
A suave rock styling grips on “Trees,” a new single from Jack Simpson. The Harrogate, UK-based singer/songwriter show a steady rock enamoring amidst lyrical contemplations on p… Read More
2023-12-15 03:13
The debut album from Outside Is Void, Light Gazer meshes dark electro-pop and textured rock with melodically satiating immersion. Drawing from both the electronic pop of acts like Depeche M… Read More
2023-12-15 03:12
“One Life” is a moody slice of captivating balladry from Dutch artist Harry Kappen, journeying from nocturnal contemplation into a soaring guitar power in the second half, full… Read More
2023-12-14 16:00
Soft Return is a gripping new album from Holy Nowhere. The project arose from the creative mind of Steve Sachs, originally from New Jersey (where he was a member of the band YJY) and now ba… Read More
2023-12-14 02:53
The Reality Denier EP succeeds with a spacey, emotive pop engrossment, courtesy of Stars in Coma. The project of Swedish artist André Brorsson has impressed with an abundance of qual… Read More
2023-12-14 02:52
A beautiful folk track with evolving textural expansion, “The In-Betweens” is the latest from Colin Woltmann. The vocals present a relatable, intimate portrayal of day-to-day p… Read More
2023-12-14 00:30
Rebel Kicks showcase a stellar pop sound throughout their new EP, somewhere.in.between. The NYC-based project, fronted by brothers Anthony and Steven Babino, draw from a wide range of influ… Read More
2023-12-13 22:31
The new album from Florida-based act The Smokeboss Militia, Rise Again struts a rollicking sound with a timeless Americana, country, and blues intertwining. The project comes via Andy &ldqu&helli…Read More
2023-12-13 04:00
A hooky pop single from Netherlands-based band Future Husband, “Good Company” emphasizes the importance of picking oneself up after defeat. An array of thumping rhythmic contemp… Read More
2023-12-13 03:57
Twangy guitars and a smoothly entrancing vocal presence exude a memorable rock sound on “Turn,” the latest single from Martyn Scott, an artist from Rotherham, UK. Scott’s… Read More
2023-12-13 03:55
London-based artist Paul Claxton unveils a charismatic production on the A Fall from Grace EP, channeling a glam-friendly vocal ardency amidst a sweltering fusing of rock and Americana, fon… Read More
2023-12-13 03:52
California-based duo Movie Club show a heady instrumental rock sound throughout their second full-length album, Great White. The duo of drummer Jessamyn Violet and guitarist Vince Cuneo lea… Read More
2023-12-13 03:51
Enamoring in its sample-friendly dimensions from classic soul to hip-hop grooves and pop, Cratehead is a lovely new album from Stoop. The Fort Collins-based artist presents an eclectic soun… Read More
2023-12-13 03:50
Reaching In is a ravishing album from 13-piece group James McGowan Ensemble, an Ottawa-based project fusing classical and jazz fusion with artistic concepts, centered around spoken-word seg… Read More
2023-12-13 03:47
A new mini-album from London-based band The Trudy, Outside Time is titled aptly — capturing a vein of rock that feels timeless in its mixing of dreamy vocal hypnotics and rousing rock… Read More
2023-12-13 03:46
A grippingly atmospheric electronic sound impresses on the latest album from Melbourne-based artist C.O.M.F.O.R.T.A.B.L.E. Drive Octane Through While Humming Tunes struts an eclectic tonal… Read More
2023-12-12 05:02
Building from a hypnotic acoustic-led daze into captivating spacey effervescence, “Never Was, Never Will” is the latest track from Gorus, the project of Los Angeles-based artis… Read More
2023-12-12 05:01
Capturing the vibe of holiday work parties amidst a dreamy, introspective jangle-pop charm, “Office Christmas Party” is a new track from UK-based act Wyldest. The songwriting a… Read More
2023-12-12 05:00
A recent single from Los Angeles-based artist Sean Massaro, “Surface” touts an engaging, emotive alt-rock appeal with ample momentum. The “I keep the light on,” voc… Read More
2023-12-12 04:59
Lonesome guitar twangs and glistening synth expanses alike compel on the flourishing “Blink,” a dreamy pop single that comes via the collaboration of Bill Speakman and the duo… Read More
2023-12-12 04:58
“A Curtain in the Woods” is a beautifully unsettling success from Italian artist pearl moth. The visceral “let me burrow deeper under your skin,” and imagery of spo… Read More
2023-12-12 04:55
The lead single from the forthcoming debut EP of Nottingham, UK-based artist Magenta Dusk, “Time” impresses with its moving synth-pop sound, bolstered at mid-point by guitar ad… Read More
2023-12-12 02:31
Grabbing our ears with the bursting electro-pop instrumental “Peony Blossom” a few months ago, Harlow, UK-based artist Double Triangle continues impressing with two more tracks… Read More
2023-12-12 02:30
A nocturnal, soulful pop moodiness takes hold on “SUNKISSES,” a recent single from hyyypnos, an artist based in Evansville, Indiana. “Guess I’ll have to wait for an… Read More
2023-12-12 02:29
A hypnotic groove — with moments of glistening intrigue — compels throughout “Horizon,” a track that showcases the engrossing electronic sound of 59 Perlen. The Zuri… Read More
2023-12-12 02:28
A ghostly lushness stirs on “Twenty-Seven,” the latest single from Nefeli On Clouds. The Athens, Greece-based artist first caught our ears with the spaciously dreamy single &ld&hellip…Read More
2023-12-09 03:43
Los Angeles-based duo Bubble Tea and Cigarettes craft another dream-pop delight in “Emi,” described by the act as narrating “a poignant moment of falling for someone seem… Read More
2023-12-09 03:38
Slow Code presents a softly introspective charm on new single “Someone Else’s Dream.” Understated acoustics and subdued vocal captivation drive into a synth-laden second… Read More
2023-12-09 03:32
Sporting a thematically gripping music video alongside its hooky, charismatic pop production, “Headlines” is a new track from Islands. The project of Nick Thorburn has grabbed o… Read More
2023-12-09 03:24
A strongly melodic fusing of vintage psych-pop and hooky rock shows on the Peppermint Lane EP, a new release from Pablo Moondog. The Providence, Rhode Island-based project of singer/songwri… Read More
2023-12-08 23:48
A ghostly folk sound enamors on “Thawed,” the latest track from Arliston, the South London-based duo comprising Jack Ratcliffe and George Hasbury. The entrancing sound continue… Read More
2023-12-08 23:46
Exemplary of Jake Simon‘s compelling synth-pop and funk/soul integrations, “Dream of You” is a gripping single from the artist, originally from New Haven, CT. Mellow voca… Read More
2023-12-08 23:45
A crisply melodic rocker from Slow Coast, “Won’t Change the Game” intertwines suave, bass-fronted verses and glistening hooky emergences, with a glowing vibrancy. The eff… Read More
2023-12-08 23:44
“Flowers in Chains” is a lovely new single from Chayse Porter, melding jangle-pop and psych-pop amidst an introspective thematic pursuit, described as “a study in contras… Read More
2023-12-08 23:43
A textured, dreamy engrossment takes hold on “in the dark,” the debut single from pleaselevitate. A lonesome lyrical introspection — “no one’s waiting,”… Read More
2023-12-08 23:41
The latest single from alpha gal, “ultimate charm” blasts off into a spirited array of jangly guitars. The longing vocals’ emergence coincides with more sporadic guitar p… Read More
2023-12-08 04:18
A stirring blend of ’90s alt-rock nostalgia and modern sophistication compel throughout Imperial April‘s self-titled debut album. Hailing from Christchurch, New Zealand, the ban… Read More
2023-12-08 04:18
Impressing in its charismatic rock sound, Ways I Used To Feel is the newly released debut album from Nashville-based artist Marshall Fassino. Multiple album singles caught our ears througho… Read More
2023-12-08 04:16
Hazy, heady keys and a galloping funk-forward bass line present an intoxicating sound on “Ride The Dragon (Horatio Luna Remix),” the newest single from New York-based artist Ni… Read More
2023-12-08 04:15
A riveting new single from Austin, Texas-based duo Millennium Resorts, “The Big Show” fuses buzzing electro-pop with psychedelic prog-rock immersion — captivating with it… Read More
2023-12-08 04:14
A funky pop charisma enamors on “I’m Not That Guy,” a recent single from Long Island-based duo The Feels. Danny Ayala and Andy Ballereua craft an enticing sound throughou… Read More
2023-12-08 04:12
The artistic process often coincides with a variety of obstacles, potentially in the form of doubters — from more predictable sorts, like a known bully, to more tragic cases, like an… Read More
2023-12-08 04:11
Producing a snapshot of humanity within its psychedelic intrigue, “My Rolex Is Better Than Yours” is a single out today from Blindness & Light. The Anglesey, UK-based colle… Read More
2023-12-08 04:10
Philly-based artist vidpoet struts a hip-hop sound bridging no-frills nostalgia and a spacey contemporary punch, evidenced throughout the stellar Art Therapy, Pt. 3 EP. A stirring sound pre… Read More
2023-12-08 04:06
Serene folk enchantments and brisk rock approaches alike show throughout the Paris EP, from Indolore. The Paris-based artist describes the release’s inspiration: “In these times… Read More
2023-12-07 04:23
A sprawling atmospheric success, Bury My Heart In The Mountains is the newest album from Rothko, the London-based project of Mark Beazley. Its six tracks compel in their range and knack for… Read More
2023-12-07 04:22
The latest track from Brooklyn-based rockers Book/Spirit, “Haunt You” marks the band’s second single ahead of their debut full-length, out in March 2024. The first single… Read More
2023-12-07 04:20
San Francisco-based artist Hana Freed fronts the creative electronic project Tricky FM, presenting an intoxicatingly melodic intrigue throughout new album Peace, Love, Unity, Rave. Ranging… Read More
2023-12-07 04:19
The debut EP from Edinburgh-based artist Geo Chandler, Sinking with Night struts a gorgeous mixture of heartfelt classical music and atmospheric electronica.
The opening “Dusk”… Read More
2023-12-07 04:18
The third single from Bulgarian project Scattered Thoughts Gathering, “Prophet 6 Selfie” showcases a mesmerizing, experimental electronic voyage through both understated nostal… Read More
2023-12-07 04:17
An evolving, grungy rock appeal lingers throughout “Mummy & Daddy,” a new single from LoveSelf, the project of singer/songwriter Joshua Luke Anthony O’Riley. Original… Read More
2023-12-07 04:15
An endearing holiday single from Salt Lake City-based artist Richard Tyler Epperson, “Christmastime” celebrates the special impact of the holiday spirit — remarking &ldqu&hellip…Read More
2023-12-07 04:14
Spanning from retro-minded power-pop hookiness to southern-rock and Americana jaunts, the Truck Stop Dangerous EP is a strong showing from Chicago-based roots-rockers Trickshooter Social Cl… Read More
2023-12-07 04:12
A celebration of Christmas and the tradition of indulging in tamales during the holiday season, “Christmas Tamales” is the latest from Sluka, representing the project’s f… Read More
2023-12-06 05:19
Revealing a timeless-sounding balladry, “Alchemy” is the latest single from New Jersey-based duo The Rug. Taking inspiration from staples like ELO and Pink Floyd, its integrati… Read More
2023-12-06 05:18
Little Rock-based act Haunted Disco presents an immersive intrigue on new single “Haunted Disco.” Sleepy guitar tones and mellow keys concoct a hypnotic mystique, as soulful vo… Read More
2023-12-06 05:17
Thematically capturing the sensation of “finding something lost,” “Hot Air Balloon” is a compelling new single from Philadelphia-based artist Hue Hinton.
Its debon… Read More
2023-12-06 05:16
Spanning from dreamy, spacious contemplation to heady rock textures, “Heaven” is the captivating debut single from Los Angeles-based duo Midheaven. Comprising creative and roma… Read More
2023-12-06 05:13
A wistful longing for Los Angeles persists on the soulfully melodic “Back to LA,” a new single from Jimmy Valentine. A timeless-sounding vocal lead meshes with twangy guitars d… Read More
2023-12-06 05:12
Toronto-based band Cigar Club strut a bluesy rock mystique on new single “Ocean Potion,” released alongside the track “Dark Market.”
The mellower of the two, &ldqu&hellip…Read More
2023-12-06 05:07
Showing a bright alt-pop sound, “Smile (No Fox Gibbon)” is a harmonious new single from Chandra, an artist from Bristol, UK. Catching our attention this past summer with the tr… Read More
2023-12-06 01:08
Formed out of Lexington, Kentucky, Trevor’s Lightning Project excels in a conceptual vein of dynamic psych-rock, strutting a versatile tonal and structural flair. Also reputed for thr… Read More
2023-12-06 00:35
Imposter marks the third album from Bad Veins, and their first following an eight-year hiatus. Helmed by Ben Davis, Bad Veins deliver a flourishing pop sound throughout, alongside themes th… Read More
2023-12-05 23:15
In The Velvet is a new EP from Of Jones, touting a debonair rock sound with bluesy appeal. Based in Perry, Oklahoma, the project of Brandon Jones excels in its range from contemplative smoo… Read More
2023-12-05 16:45
Pursuing a concept album is a lofty endeavor for any artist, and certainly for one making their full-length debut. Nonetheless, Australian artist SonOfHarry succeeds thoroughly with precise… Read More
2023-12-04 18:21
There have been efforts to describe the ever-changing world of the music industry and in its midst, unsung heroes are emerging – indie producers. It is not only about the sounds that r… Read More
2023-12-03 01:29
Los Angeles-based artist Linuss continues a fruitful 2023 with another hooky delight in “Lost,” whose traversal from contemplative dream-pop to perky electro-pop grooving furth… Read More
2023-12-03 01:27
Hipster Trash is a new EP from Valentin Prince, presenting a hypnotic lo-fi rock intrigue out of Richmond, Virginia. “Never Meant to Be” opens the EP with intriguing guitar flas… Read More
2023-12-03 01:26
A magnetic dream-pop sound enamors on “Lavenderbees,” a new track from Coucou Babe, a duo from Nashville, Tennessee and Vienna, Austria. A compelling “look on your face… Read More
2023-12-03 01:24
Serene synths and reassuring vocal warmness leads “Wayward,” a recent single from HORACE, the project of Montreal-based singer/songwriter and producer Gabriel Horace Davis.
Pe… Read More
2023-12-03 01:22
A darkening, soulful mystique is apparent throughout “The Kid,” a new track from Milwaukee-based duo Beauty Steps, via their debut album, Show Me Where. “Do you think you… Read More
2023-12-02 23:17
The debut album from Berlin-based act Trench Coast, Drinks presents a heady immersion that tactfully infuses gentle bass lines, trickling guitars, and atmospheric synth tones — along… Read More
2023-12-02 23:16
A late-night, steadily developing synth-pop soundscape enamors on the new EP from Berlin-based Alice Gift. The Nothing Against Uplifting, But … EP proves riveting in its stylish pop… Read More
2023-12-02 23:13
The new album from New York-based band Harmonica Lewinski, Super Hot presents a suavely intoxicating rock sound, exuding a timeless-sounding engagement in its traversals from rollicking &rs&helli…Read More
2023-12-02 23:07
2023 introduced me to an abundance of new artists, several of them releasing multiple tracks that firmly caught my ears. One such example is Sparkbird, who consistently proved enamoring ac… Read More
2023-12-02 23:05
A new single from London-based band Tall Poppies, “World Keeps Spinning” is a timely success — ruminating on the hectic, uncertain components of life alongside magnetic st… Read More
2023-12-01 04:01
A heartrending single depicting the realization of a relationship’s imminent demise, “The Door” comes via Morgantown, the Los Angeles-based duo of Kendra Celise and Paige… Read More
2023-12-01 04:00
Brooklyn-based artist Dan Fisher fronts the project Vero Strange, whose new single “That’s Just Speed” touts a charismatic ’60s rock inspiration in its infusion of… Read More
2023-12-01 03:59
“High Line” is a dreamy pop charmer from Sharkett. The Irish artist is also a producer and classically trained pianist, embracing a synth-forward spell on this delectable singl… Read More
2023-12-01 03:58
Australian band Sprinter blend hooky rock immediacy with psych-friendly intrigue on new single “The Whip.” Forming in 2022, the Perth-based act has built up momentum via praise… Read More
2023-12-01 03:13
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“Paradise” casts a lush folk mystique throughout, representing a standout track from Samuel Blaney. The Irish artist follows up his debut single “… Read More
2023-12-01 03:12
London-based artist Rupert Cox consumes on his debut album Search Party, melding elements of folk, jazz, and dance with eclectic appeal. “I wanted the whole process to be guided by a… Read More
2023-12-01 03:11
A stylish ’80s rock nostalgia enamors on “Take My Breath,” the latest track from Oklahoma City-based act Blueprint Tokyo. The smooth vocals, with shades of Richard Butler… Read More
2023-12-01 03:06
“Humans” is a striking track from Italian artist Giardini Oort, who blends a budding industrial soundscape full of texture with gentle piano flourishes and an eventual rhythmic… Read More
2023-12-01 03:05
Captivating previously with singles “Judy” and “The Answer,” South London-based artist David Taro further displays his gripping songwriting across newly released ful… Read More
2023-12-01 03:03
Hailing from Coventry, UK, female-fronted alt-rockers Vamoosery compel with a range of inspirational, expressive successes on their new album Moving Forward. Raucous rock, immediate pop, an… Read More
2023-11-30 04:39
Colorado-based artist Noh Kitty projects an ample rock mystique on “It’s Not the Same.” A swell of guitar distortion and steady vocals concoct a ’90s alt-rock nosta… Read More
2023-11-30 04:38
A jangly engrossment compels on “Future Copy,” a single from Sam Wrangle. Originally from the UK and now based in Brisbane, Australia, Wrangle infuses an escalating jangle-pop… Read More
2023-11-30 04:37
The project’s namesake referencing its aspirations to an audible 1981 setting, Planet 81 strut a charismatic synth-pop and funk-tinged rock dazzling on new single “Moneymaker… Read More
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