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Dystopian World is a classical music EP that explores the poignant reality of George Orwell’s novel 1984. Led by the vision of composer, guitarist, and producer Peter Xifaras, the rel… Read More
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Austin-based quartet Hallo traverse from dreamy spells into an anthemic rock spirit on new single “Worth It All.” The band (pronounced as “hollow”) have us firmly a… Read More
A newly released track from Scottish rockers January Sixteen, “Hold On” proves commanding in its soaring, distortion-friendly vigor. Rumbling percussion and spacey guitar escala… Read More
A lush yet impactful sound persists on “Prayer Cards,” a recent single from Trivial Shields. The artist caught our ears over a decade ago, with debut single “Camelot,&rdq… Read More
Berlin-based trio Dark Patterns craft a stylish intrigue on the single “Dislocation,” infusing dexterous synthpunk bustling alongside moody post-punk guitar tones and dynamic v… Read More
Described as a track “about cutting off all your toxic friends,” “Burn My Friends” is a cathartic success with a catchy alternative pop/rock intertwining, courtesy… Read More
Brooklyn-based duo Immortal Wound dazzle on their track “starlight,” whose throbbing synths, pulsing rhythms, and soaring vocals balance hooky and hypnotic appeal. The initial… Read More
Gain, Distortion, Sustain is the enveloping debut album from Good Ships, a band based in Leeds, UK. Their inspirations ranging from ’60s pop to the scores of Ennio Morricone and &rsqu… Read More
A riveting folk success from Nashville-based artist Mountain Thief, “Long Lost” melds haunting vocals and trickling guitars with a narratively gripping allure. The release comes… Read More
A single and video out today from Icarus Phoenix, “Doctor! Doctor!” emphasizes the power of resilience amidst tumult. Lush acoustics and string-laden flourishes complement Drew… Read More
Blacklight Beat Patrol unveils a creative mish-mash of genres on new album Whispers from the Void. Based in East Providence, RI, the group captivates with a dynamic electronic sound showing… Read More
“Randy Girls” is an enthused power-pop success from Toronto-based band Partners in Crime. Chirpy guitars arrive into the “gonna take a vacation,” declaration. The e… Read More
Belgium-based artist Jellyka envelops with a dark synth/guitar momentum on new single “Paper Game.” Steady percussive pulses and warbled, industrial synth tones guide into a non… Read More
NYC-based artist Jason Myles Goss impresses across both folk and rock spectrums on his recent Misfit EP, which caught our ears in January via the track/video for “Younger Man.”… Read More
The debut EP from UK-based singer/songwriter Daniel McGuinness, The Hourglass showcases an approachable yet emotively melodic vein of songwriting — touching on rock, pop, and folk wit… Read More
Capturing the beautiful songwriting within Van Morrison’s “Into the Mystic,” alongside an added country twang, Cliff & Susan do the classic song justice with their tas… Read More
A cover of the Conway Twitty country classic (written by Barry Gibb), “Rest Your Love on Me” conveys a timeless-sounding appeal from Richard Lynch, an artist based in Waynesvill… Read More
The debut album from Minneapolis-based trio Modern Wildlife, Cost of Living, compels in its exploration of escapism, anxiety, and the passage of time, all framed within a dynamic blend of a… Read More
Shane Rennison presents consistently quality songwriting throughout Irrational, an album whose pop-friendly accessibility is steeped in relatable lyrical insight, folk-ready… Read More
A soulful dream-pop intoxication takes hold on “For You,” an atmospheric new single from French artist bleueno. Releasing ahead of her EP Lean On Me, “For You” span… Read More
A catching folk-rock sound with bouncing piano and stirring horn adornments, “Born Ahead” is a new single from Inland Isle, a band from Jackson, Wyoming. The release is describ… Read More
A dynamic rock sound is showcased on “My Records Back,” a new single from New Orleans-based act Olivia Valentine. Comprising Phil Korosec and Geoff Hrabar, the duo span from so… Read More
A resonating success from New York-based artist Blair Wxtch, “DIG UP YOUR GRAVE” balances nocturnal synth/guitar interplay with jubilant vocal hooks — proclaiming “… Read More
Austin-based act Very Busy People craft a contemplative, melodic longing on “Pale Blue Dot.” Shades of The Replacements’ “Sixteen Blue” shows aesthetically, w… Read More
A psychedelic pop delight from Summer Of Love, “Who’s gonna take care” is a nostalgic success — bridging surf-y vocal harmonies and dazed, hypnotic engrossment into… Read More
Michigan-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hairday stirs with a lush, celebratory beauty across new single “Isolation’s Over.” Dreamy vocal tones take jub… Read More
Denver-based act Borrowed Joy strut a confident array of guitar-driven rock and synth-touched pop on new single “SlowBurn,” described as “a song about resisting seductive… Read More
An experimental ambient album inspired by the writings of Gabriel García Márquez, Foretold is a showcase in creative atmospheric appeal from tttc. Short for trang trại t… Read More
Breathing a different, vibrant life into the music of Nine Inch Nails, Peeled Back is a riveting tribute album from Allie Goertz. There are plenty of Nine Inch Nails covers out there, thoug… Read More
Los Angeles-based artist Carey Clayton embraces a gorgeous, textured pop and rock intertwining on the new album Headless. Frequently hypnotic in its layered production and swellin… Read More
Serene ambient and affecting folk intertwine on Much A Time In Ache, a new EP from Ignacio Wer. Based in Berlin since 2019, Wer crafts atmosphere-rich productions across these three tracks… Read More
Atlanta-based artist Colin Bragg enjoyably defies stylistic norms on his new album Permission to Feel, which ventures from soaring guitar solos to spacey synth eeriness in its impressive to… Read More
The Become EP showcases the blissfully atmospheric sound of Luga. The project of Brighton, UK-based artist Lewis Broad-Ashman impresses with a sound steeped in chillstep influence, embracin… Read More
An engaging folk album from Robin Mukherjee, Further Ahead thematically pursues an overarching yearning for change — across a variety of topics, from politics and employment to love a… Read More
Australian band Illyria present a compelling alt-metal sound on their new album Wanderlust, which spans from dreamy intrigue to intensely raucous rock emotion. Prog-rock, metal, and deathco… Read More
Exuding a melodic rock sound within lyrical themes of isolation and betrayal, “This City Shines So Bright” is a memorable single from NYC-based project Minus32Heartbeat, repres… Read More
The newly released sophomore album from Philadelphia-based artist Alek Barkats, Here we are in the garden captivates in its range of quality songwriting and tonal pursuits — from the… Read More
NYC-based trio JENTL impress with a hooky, eclectic pop arsenal on their sophomore EP, People Change. Funky charisma, spacey electro-pop, and fun danceability are frequent elements across t… Read More
“Bystander” is consuming new single out today from Nashville-based singer/songwriter Mason Summit, channeling a range of psych-touched introspection and anthemic rock/pop cohes… Read More
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A serene folk enchantment shows on “Summer Rain,” a track from an upcoming 4-track EP via Bristol, UK-based artist Ryan McMurtry. Also the guitarist and… Read More
Portsmouth, UK-based act Baby Said excel with an invigorating blend of rock and pop, evident throughout their Who Gives A Rock EP. Formed by sisters Veronica and Jess, Baby Said was recentl… Read More
Mumbai-based singer/songwriter Kamakshi Khanna enamors with a blend of pop, folk, and soul on her new EP, Heartbreak 2020. The release showcases a personal journey within the replay-inducin… Read More
Lyrical observations on social anxieties and insecurities meld with a ’90s pop/rock nostalgia on “matching your energy,” a standout new single from Baltimore-based artist… Read More
A spaciously enveloping soundscape lingers on “Ambient2,” the introductory foray into ambient music from #NAME?. The Nottingham, UK-based project embraces a patiently unfolding… Read More
Bluesy rock and country appeal show on “It’s a Good Day,” a memorable new single from Emma Forgette, an artist based in Ocala, Florida, and originally from New Jersey. &l… Read More
Get lost in the funky embrace of “Closing That Door,” a hypnotic delight from Beach For Tiger. It’s the latest success from a group that continues to dazzle, being featur… Read More
A riveting new single from Icelandic artist Myrkvi, “Completely Empty” moves with a serene psych-pop radiance. The solo project of Magnús Thorlacius, Myrkvi is prepping… Read More
Philadelphia-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alek Barkats impresses with “Hologram.” The track moves solemnly within creaky acoustics and delicate piano to start, as… Read More
An escalating expression of love stirs on “Dance Without Me,” an evolving rocker from The 3rd Street Band. “This is a song about love lost. A reflection on what once was… Read More
A flourishing pop success with a funky undercurrent, “Sandinista Smile” exudes a nostalgic pull with its harmonious vocals and orchestral-laden pop adorations. The release mark… Read More
A stellar new single from Solar Bloom, “Sakura” enamors with a hypnotic pop pulse, inspired by the New Jersey-based artist’s recent trip to Japan. The trickling guitars a… Read More
A murky intrigue shows throughout “ego brain machine,” a consuming new track from iRa evRywhR, an artist based in Charlotte, NC. Understated guitars and lush percussion are met… Read More
“lost cowboy” is a hooky rock success from bs, the first release in over two years from the project formerly known as brother sports. “lost cowboy” unveils a punchy… Read More
A soulful entrancement takes hold throughout stalemate, the melodic debut album from Brooklyn-based artist Sarah Khatami. Inspired by Khatami’s first heartbreak, the release struts a… Read More
A dynamic electronic album with gripping atmospheric variation, Ephemerist represents the debut full-length of NYC-based musician and violinist Christopher Lock. The artist’s eclectic… Read More
Oakland-based rock trio YANG impress on their new single “Freedom Pill (Oakland).” Melodic guitar work and reflective vocals conjure a ’90s nostalgia, complementing a rel… Read More
Suzanne Gailey provides a compelling range of folk and alt-country appeal on Plain Speaking, which serves as the Brighton, UK-based artist’s debut EP. Multi-instrumentalist Nick Willi… Read More
Moving cohesively from erupting dark rock fervency to dreamier intrigue, Depression Starter Pack is the compelling new EP from Oliver Jordan. The Austin, Texas-based artist struts a dynamic… Read More
Los Angeles-based artist LosA delivers a climactic pop mystique on new single “Move Different,” moving from late-night soulfulness into glistening guitar-laden effervescence. L… Read More
A melodic rock contemplation stirs on “carousel,” a recent single from Los Angeles-based artist Marina Vanoff. “I can’t stay here forever,” solemn vocals exud… Read More
A gripping self-produced debut album from Ontario-based band No Beauty, No Beauty Will Remain journeys through introspective musings on existence and profound personal identity. From the lu… Read More
The upcoming debut album from Scott Apple, Darling Citizen, presents a richly woven tapestry of his personal evolution over the past five years. Recorded the past five years in Knoxville, T… Read More
A melodic album with introspective, twinkling appeal, Soft Light at the End of the World showcases the quality songwriting of B. Snipes. Folk, pop, and rock elements meld enjoyably. Based i… Read More
Daniel Jeppesen-Field crafts a hypnotic electronic allure across a new EP, Mosby and the Others. The Brisbane, Australia-based artist excels in an atmospheric sound that melds organic house… Read More
Evolving from folk-friendly introspection into a hooky rock vigor, “Ashes For Dreams” is a new single from Melbourne-based band Permanent Resident. “It’s far too ho… Read More
Italian trio 3ONVEGA deliver an impassioned instrumental rock sound on their APAX EP, capturing the sharp songwriting and evident musicianship of guitarist Alessandro Emmi, bassist Lorenzo… Read More
A piano-set introspection stirs on “Hey Siri,” a compelling new single from Neon Massacre. The singer/songwriter is originally from North Wales, and is presently based in Liver… Read More
“Sleepwalking” blends atmospheric synths and guitar-laden momentum with a nocturnal glow — “city never sleeps,” — for a captivating sound from Munich-ba… Read More
A catchy synth-pop success from Venezuelan artist KS, “Unlucky” balances darkly invigorating synth/guitar interplay with lush vocal intrigue. The project of musician and filmma… Read More
Elusive new project Diet Product crafts a swelling pop intrigue on “Whole New Game,” which traverses from a hazy, warm synth-laden buzzing into an anthemic pop spirit. An excit… Read More
Jointheinternet beckons to “Meet Me At The Armageddon” with this vibrant new single, representing the second single from their upcoming album, The Holy Bible Part 2. The Santa… Read More
A gripping track with melodic sophisti-pop entrancement, “Windshield” comes via Pawl‘s forthcoming album MYSTIC, out on August 29th. Jazzy percussion, warming organs, and… Read More
Buzzing guitars and a melodic vocal daze combine on the enveloping “Magician,” a track from Kallen Clossy that recalls a ’60s rock nostalgia in its hypnotic flair and tit… Read More
“Take A Breather” emits a soulful folk captivation, marking a certain success from The January Lanterns, the project of husband-wife duo Andrew and Kristen Camp. Their gorgeous… Read More
A melodic, approachable rocker from Florida-based artist Logan Pilcher, “Dreamer Boy” moves with an amiable charm as vocals admit “you’re my missing color,” i… Read More
NYC-based artist Lara Taubman delivers a gripping, hopeful Americana sound on new album The Gospel of Getting Free. References to a “new home so free and clear,” play poignantly… Read More
An infectious, hypnotic dance-pop single from Brooklyn-based artist Paul Feder, “Paperclips” weaves a title-touting refrain amidst danceable synth effervescence and steady percu… Read More
A newly formed project from Kansas City, Monster Planet struts an evolving pop captivation on new single “Blinded.” Synths and guitar intermingle with beautiful results, as voca… Read More
Artwork by Deborah SheedyA spacious, meditative enthrallment shows across AGNOSIAREIGN, an ambient drone album from New Jersey-based artist Cementation Anxiety. The production is consistent… Read More
A buzzing electro-pop soaring and artful thematic displays of self-discovery consume on “Eyes of the Dragon,” a new track from Los Angeles-based artist Nolo Grace. The Korean-A… Read More
A newly released single from Hauspoints, “Hear No, See No” unveils a striking rock sound with a range of infectious guitars, brassy reflections, and bouncy synth-bass maneuvers… Read More
The new album from Detroit-based duo Vazum, Western Violence delivers a fierce blend of post-punk and dark alt-rock invigoration. Lyrical references to freedoms being taken, swelling animos… Read More
A stylistically eclectic sci-fi rock opera, The Vibe Operator is a compelling new album from NYC-based artist mike by name. A creative tour-de-force who wrote every song and performed every… Read More
A gorgeous, dreamy success from Dag och Natt, “Writing of a Story” represents the second single from the Stockholm-based quartet. Their initial aim was to create two separate b… Read More
Berlin-based artist Valvo reveals an atmospheric, shoegaze-forward sound throughout Lost Futures. The album succeeds with its cinematic, diverse sound — from spacious dreaminess to in… Read More
Building with climactic intrigue, from piano-laden balladry to expansive pop theatrics, “Unwinding” is a new track from Kid Again. Featuring Ryan Richter, the track excels in i… Read More
“Remnants” is an effervescent, atmospheric fusing of rock and electronica — representing the second single from The Neuromaniacs, the project of Irish artist Johnny Brewer… Read More
A bluesy, soulful balladry consumes on “Slippin’ Away,” a recent track from Pittsburgh-based artist Miss Freddye. Written by the late Mike Lyzeng, “Slippin’ A… Read More
London-based artist John Tibbits poignantly explores the effect of demagogues, and ensuing followers, on the impactful new track “Trumped Up.” The lyrics show the perspective o… Read More
A serenely dazed rock entrancement captivates on “The Blight,” the new single from Damndest. The dual-vocal power of Tim O’Keefe and Alana Sacks is enveloping throughout… Read More
The debut single from new project the next life, “you are” melds grungy guitar tones with spacey synth effects as vocals lament a blurry state between reality and fiction. Guit… Read More
Oklahoma-based band Mingo Drive produce an accessibly melodic sound on “Color Blind Stories.” The single excels with its charismatic guitar work and peppy vocal hooks, producin… Read More
Denver-based singer/songwriter Brian Mathew emits a melodic folk charm on new single “Old Flames,” featuring Jory Avner. Its lyrics reflecting on past loves — “old… Read More
NYC-based band Phantom Handshakes strut a hazy, jangly immersion on recent single “Good Intentions.” The track represents the first single from their upcoming LP, Sirens At Gol… Read More
An enchanting single from Brooklyn-based band Margot & The Midnight Tenants, “Dust in Space” expands from spacey intrigue into a fervent pop invigoration. Twinkling keys an… Read More
New York-based artist Nora Roy grips with the track “Fickle,” described as “a heady indie pop bop transcending you through space.” Bass pulsations complement a drea… Read More
A collaborative single from Scott Lippitt and Ambedo, “Life and Gardening (It’s Always This Way)” builds from piano-set introspection into a dreamy, hypnotically pulsatin… Read More
