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The captivating new album from Lexytron, Something New enamors in its palpable emotion and stylistic variety. Shimmering synths, jangly guitars, and dramatic orchestral flourishes collide as Lexy’s melodic vocals traverse alongside. Created with her partner Mike, the record is a memorable showcase in songwriting and production from the Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), NZ-based duo — who show no shortage of theatrical hooks and candid emotion within. “Kiss Me Quick” opens the album in aptly dynamic form, maneuvering from shimmering electronic haziness and title-bearing beckoning into a more rock-friendly exterior. The melodic, twanging guitars and shimmering background emerge with textured allure, as
An impactful folk output from Manchester-based artist Ben Heyworth, “Tell Me, What Is Love?” compels in its heartfelt lyricism and dreamily subdued production. Also known by his alias This Morning Call, and previously dabbling in a more electronic sound, Heyworth crafts a convincing folk appeal with “Tell Me, What Is Love?” — a thoughtful, melodic success that contemplates the distances of love. The track marks the second release from Heyworth this year, following the “Creatures” single, and continues his return to music after a decade-long hiatus. A title-touting question stirs initially, as Heyworth lushly traces the path of a blooming
An immersive album spanning from harmonious ’60s-inspired folk to moody rock entrancement, Still To Breathe released today via The Way After, a Coventry and London-based band. Across six tracks, the release consumes with jangly guitars, layered vocal harmonies, and shadowy atmospherics, weaving a sound that feels at once timeless and forward-looking — with inspirations spanning from The Beatles and Big Star to Elliott Smith and R.E.M. Opening the album, “It’s The Right Time, But The Right Time Only” captivates with a hypnotic folk pull — weaving harmonious vocal layers and fluttering acoustics amidst lush piano touches. The band’s adoration for ’60s
Illinois-based duo The Lone Canary craft a resonating Americana and folk entrancement on their third full-length album, Dime Store Horses. Comprising Jesse Fox and Heather Camacho, the project excels in pairing melodic songwriting with themes that span from retrospective, inherited regrets to heartbreak, fleeting moments, and the search for personal meaning. Across the album, the duo balances intimate storytelling with expansive arrangements, featuring soaring strings, warming piano, sturdy guitars, and layered vocal harmonies. “Dime Store Horses is the sound of two people choosing honesty over autopilot: songs born from late-night drives, near-burnout, and the stubborn hope that there are still
A melodic folk charmer, “Holiday” is a recent single from Sam Burchfield. Originally from the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina, Burchfield crafts songs with a memorable knack for reflection — within a variety of styles, from the western-y rock mystique of “Spirit of the Night” to the understated folk of “Stay (Betty Blue).” Fusing folk and a rock/pop amiability, “Holiday” specifically confronts a myriad of facets within the human experience — spanning from the dull ache of routine and the ghosts of childhood to the urgent need for change before time slips away. Shimmering acoustic strums and a playful,
An old-school hip-hop energy with funky infectiousness shines on “Go Do Dat,” the second track from the fantastic collaboration of London-based artist Neil To No-One and Los Angeles-based rapper EVeryman. They achieve a modern boom bap captivation with this standout production, continuing to bridge throwback and modern hip-hop with replay-inducing impact. Sporadic vocal samples and piano pulses craft a fragmented, soulful entrancement to start. The vocal sample attains more clarity as funky guitars and rhythms intertwine, then leading seamlessly into a riveting hip-hop vocal prowess. “Fee-fi-fo-fum, I smell hip-hop and I want some,” the charismatic vocals let out, channeling a
Brooklyn-based artist Genovieve crafts a moving alt-folk sound on new track “National Park,” the opener to the Slow Down EP. “National Park” sets a heartfelt tone for Slow Down, balancing intimate confessions with a spacious, nature-kissed atmosphere. Genovieve’s ability to weave personal longing with evocative natural imagery makes the track both grounding and transportive. A gentle yet emotive folk minimalism emanates right away, as Genovieve’s vocals exude a solemn introspection in singing “I fell in love in a national park.” Further remarking that “life is so fleeting, it’ll tear you apart” signals a series of subdued expanses, in the form
London-based artist Olina showcases a rousing, expansive sound on her latest single “Tug of War,” which expands seamlessly from subdued acoustic-forward folk into emotive incorporations of vibrant strings and harmonious vocal layers, powerfully declaring a “striving for eternal peace” following personal tumult. Thematically, the lyricism captures a state of being torn between stability and aspiration, with both sides pulled at insistently until it feels impossible to hold on. Representing the second single release from Olina’s upcoming By the Book EP, “Tug of War” develops tonally like an artistic reflection of personal growth. The initial reflections on how “you robbed me
The stirring debut album from London-based artist Joseph Bell, Exploding Stars showcases a songwriter with a gift for pairing radiant melodies and dreamy productions with insightful self-reflection. The record shifts with ease between airy pop sparkle and moments of moody thoughtfulness, anchored by Bell’s engaging vocal presence and knack for hooky melodic unveilings. “Take A Breath” opens the album with a smoothly inviting pop charm, where mellow key twinkling and twangy guitar delights intertwine with layers of vocal introspection. “Some days I’m scared I’ll self-destruct,” Bell’s vocals admit, driving into a title-beckoning call for taking a moment, rather than beating
A powerfully emotive rocker from Manchester-based artist Chords of Indigo, “The Thread” envelops in its climactic prog-rock dynamics and culminating, hooky vocal soaring. The track marks the opener to the project’s upcoming five-track concept EP, Evelyn and the Evil. Singer-songwriter Lee Hornsby channels an enjoyable tonal balance here and throughout Chords of Indigo’s output. In the case of “The Thread,” a darker intrigue resonates in the verses’ steady guitar pulses, while the cathartic chorus finds an enjoyable uptick in vocal vibrancy and textural guitar immersion. Within the EP’s thematic context, “The Thread” represents “the beginning of Evelyn’s descent into The
Feeling like a conjuring of otherworldly frequencies in its experimental drone allure, the only way out is strewn is a compelling EP from New York-based artist rabbitsquirrel. The release showcases the role of the Metal Bug, described by the artist as “a self built instrument and effects unit comprising a system of spring suspended metal bowls, finding a space between tuned percussion and spring reverb.” This DIY element combines beautifully with rabbitsquirrel’s knack for dynamic tonal soundscapes, from the whirring intrigue of “To a reach crowded by emptiness” to the pulsating creaking within “We settle for patterns dappled on the
A beautiful folk sound — propelled by fingerpicked guitar and serenely poetic vocal prowess — shines on Seismic, the latest from David Bayless. The release is a consistent display in riveting songwriting from Bayless, who is originally from Northern California and now based in Zürich, Switzerland. His ability to craft emotively stirring entrancement within often subdued folk productions remind fondly of Elliott Smith. The EP’s opening title track exudes a sense of unraveling, like a seismic shift. “The thread exposed, skinned down to the nerve,” Bayless sings amidst lush acoustic immersion. “Playing tug of war, in a house that burns.”
Succeeding with a classical melding of piano and strings, “Thinking in Silence #2” is a memorable track from Ashot Danielyan. The pianist and improviser excels in his discography across a variety of styles — from crossover classical to new age, electronic, and experimental music. An award-winning songwriter, Danielyan succeeds in the more crossover classical realm with “Thinking in Silence #2,” a masterclass in lushly absorbing, atmospheric songcraft and production. Gently inviting piano opens the track, fit for rainy-day contemplation in its serene tonal disposition. A subtle, lingering string-laden presence caresses underneath, swelling with sporadic ease as the piano work continues
A hypnotic, dreamy standout single from Tropigloom, “Invisible” unveils a post-punk and shoegaze immersion. The Toronto-based project excels in mood and atmosphere here, traversing from jangling guitar trickles and introspective vocals into a moody plea. “I just wanna be invisible,” the wistful vocals let out there, while hazy textures meld seamlessly into the clanging guitar feeling, tonally reminiscent of a cross between Interpol and Chameleons UK. The project is fronted by artist Andrew Roy, also noted for his work as a session musician in several Toronto-based bands, including as guitarist for Hannah Georgas on her album For Evelyn. “Invisible” represents the
Heavy Set is a powerful new album from Kay Soul, an Atlanta-based artist that pairs classic R&B influences with a modern, soul-baring charm. Raised on the South Side of Chicago, her roots in gospel and love for icons like Whitney Houston and Lauryn Hill come through in songs that carry both vulnerability and triumph — consistent in their melodic and emotive captivation. The album consistently stands out with its soulfully melodic entrancement. “Profit A Man” is among the many highlights, evolving from whispered dreaminess into a a hypnotic title-bearing introspection. Self-professed ruminations on love’s inspirations and “why can’t I seem
Two classic love songs are re-imagined with a late-night, Lynchian cinematic flair on QSFW2S, the new EP from Minus32Heartbeat. “My Funny Valentine” and “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” are interpreted with melodic, atmospheric intrigue within — propelled further by the riveting vocals of Em Bell. Minus32Heartbeat represents the project of New York-based artist Matt Friedlander, who was the guitarist and songwriter for The GoStation prior to a 15-year-hiatus. He re-emerged in 2023 under this new alias, and the debut album DHRICMV followed a year later. Minus32Heartbeat debuted in 2023 with a cover of The Cranberries’ “Dreams” and continues to immerse
Expanding from understated vulnerability into a riveting, layered assortment of acoustic strums and textured guitars, “Beautiful Stranger” is a consuming new track from The Hell Club. The project of Pittsburgh-based artist, composer, and producer Mitchell McDermott, The Hell Club achieve an atmospheric rock and folk cohesion with this standout single — coming via debut album God’s Sick Trick, comprising eight tracks released throughout 2025. Two more singles will arrive, one in September and another in October, before the album’s vinyl release in November. The track struts an abundance of memorable moments, across both its initial sparse and culminating expanse. “Don’t
A delightfully breezy pop sound shows on zukrassverliebt “Way Too Hot,” invoking an island-set escapism in its glistening guitars and serene rhythms. The Hamburg, Germany-based artist infuses heatwave metaphors alongside admissions of falling for someone who is “way too hot” — dazzling melodically throughout, from the crawling bass-friendly bridge to the radiant flourishes of guitar and vocal interplay. The track opens with an inviting, playful appeal. “She is way too hot,” a magnetic vocal refrain commences amidst balmy, lush guitar tones. Pulsing rhythms and vibrant vocal layers arrive thereafter, lyrically depicting a sense of adoration amidst “heat is rising through
Los Angeles-based duo Slow Coda impress with a hooky rock allure on “Drive-Thru,” representing the first single from their upcoming sophomore album, Heavy Zen. Twanging guitars exude a vibrant sound from the get-go, as the hazy vocals emerge amidst steady guitar pulses. “I’m only half-asleep, nothing fazes me,” the vocals let out, singing “we can only sigh” in response to tumult, and venturing thereafter into the delectable central hook: “think it’s time that we flew through the drive-thru.” Featuring Dan Konopka (OK Go) on drums, “Drive-Thru” is a strong showing from the band, whose upcoming album we’re certainly looking forward
The gripping debut album from Alessiah, Obscentra marks her bold step into adulthood and artistic self-realization. Building on nearly a decade in music and over two dozen singles, Alessiah crafts a world of dark electro-pop where obsession, seduction, and vulnerability intertwine. Across 14 tracks, hypnotic synths, glitchy beats, and cinematic textures present a moody, immersive universe — where emotional chaos meets transformation, and resulting cycles of desire, pain, and self-discovery. The album consistently stirs in its atmospheric prowess, and it’s evident right away with “loop – intro.” A drip-dropping synth and gentle percussive pitter-patter move hypnotically, as lush spacey synth
“Enclave on a Current” is a gorgeous, dreamy new track from Sunchoke, the project of Philadelphia-based musician Donald McGrath. Twangy guitar layers and steady percussion craft a warming soundscape, as McGrath’s vocals exude a sense of wistful nostalgia: “Gone are all the days that I knew, I’ll see them in my dreams.” The swaying guitars and gentle vocals absorb with their lush charm, while the lyricism invokes the innocence of childhood memories — spaces unclouded by fear or cynicism, where love and imagination remain intact. Across both wordless vocal harmonizing and striking imagery — “”climbing trees, magnolia flowers” — “Enclave
Warming acoustic strums and glistening keys complement a riveting croon on “Dreams of You,” a track from Alec André, the project of Mexican-American singer/songwriter and artist Alec André Ruvalcaba. The first single from the EP of the same name, “Dreams of You” exudes a palpable retrospection and heart-aching lyrically — “when I first met you, we were kids” — as mellow acoustic strums and late-night keys evolve with melodic allure. “I think of you, you know I do,” an especially harmonious sequence lets out, concluding the track with spine-tingling immersion. — This and other tracks featured this month can be
A suave, late-night rock yearning stirs on “Sleeping Meds,” a recent track from Nashville-based artist HAHN with a soulful, atmospheric charm reminiscent of a Toro y Moi. “Do you feel the same?” the hooky central refrain emits, aligning with bouncy bass and hazy guitar enjoyment — overall presenting a replay-inducing psych-pop and rock melding. Intensified guitar distortion and ardent rhythms in the final minute make for an especially exhilarating send-off. HAHN describes the track as “about missing a former love interest deeply, and wondering if they are struggling without you as much as you are without them.” — This and
An enthralling, colorful psych-rock sound emanates on “Emphatic Love,” a newly released track from Slark Moan, the project of New York-based multi-instrumentalist Annie Taylor Sloan. Also featuring an immersive music video whose kaleidoscope of body-paint and trippy imagery makes for a stylish fit, “Emphatic Love” enamors in its range of punchy guitar ardency and hypnotic momentum. “There’s something automatic, about the feeling of this moment,” Sloan’s vocals commence following melodic guitar licks and spacey synth shimmering, arriving into a dreamily enticing central hook: “Got an emphatic love, like static in my blood.” This sequence repeats with fervent infectiousness throughout the
A melodic rock sound shines on "All I Can Do," a recent track from Michigan-based act Ricochet The Kid. Enamoring across both expressive guitar twangs and bass-fronted spaciousness, the track's production shines alongside compelling lyrical vulnerability.
Tragically True is a consuming new album from NYC-based artist villafeign, moving seamlessly between driving, high-energy rock and moments of reflective intensity. Propulsive guitars, pulsing basslines, and layered synths underpin vocals that shift between urgency and introspection, giving the album a constantly evolving energy. Beneath its sonic momentum lies a narrative of personal reckoning, exploring how we navigate disappointment, self-sabotage, and the sometimes hollow strategies we adopt to get through life. “Seeing is Deceiving” opens the album with heartfelt captivation, infusing jangly guitar warmness and subdued synths amidst a compelling vocal introspection. “Sometimes seeing can be deceiving, when there’s nothing
Melding power-pop and folk harmoniousness, “Eye On The Sparrow” is a memorable new track from Robert Peterson and The Crusade, a band originally formed in St. Paul, MN., and now based in Joplin, MO. Glistening acoustic strums venture into a warming vocal introspection, as Peterson lets out with reassurance: “Noticed you’ve been staring in the mirror lately / Something that is weighing on your mind so heavy.” Backing vocal layers emerge with responsive melodic allure upon the wonderful “can’t you feel the love that’s reigning down?” hook. Additional rhythmic elements lend a livelier appeal entering the final minute, which alternates
The riveting new album from Christian List, Beach shows the talented songwriter expanding his sound with a fuller, band-driven approach. The release contrasts his more minimalist 2023 album Spirit by embracing pedal steel, Hammond organ, and shimmering synths alongside vintage guitars. The result is a versatile blend of indie rock, country, and folk influences — a warm, summery collection inspired by List’s seaside childhood and carried by his natural gift for heartfelt storytelling. “On The Beach” begins the album with a hypnotic, twangy allure — as List’s debonair vocals conjure a title-touting setting, with the “won’t see her anymore” yearning
A consuming art-pop vibrancy takes hold on “Where is my baby?” — a new single from London-based artist Sheykh Forever, the project of Iraqi-born artist Mostafa Al. The release is a collaboration with KER, and strongly compels in resembling a cross between trip-hop, soul, and dreamy pop in its intoxicating atmospherics and enveloping vocal work. The track marks another success from Sheykh Forever, following lauded singles like the anti-war cut “Run for cover” and the funky “Sleeping dogs.” A title-touting questioning takes hold right away, as steady rhythmic pulses and lingering organs swell with artful immersion. “Where is my baby?”
London-based duo Pizza Daddy unveil a dreamy, jangly delight in “Goodbye Old Town,” their first release in over two years. Formed in 2020 and comprising Ross Pearce and Mike Stothard, Pizza Daddy draw from a personal place of introspection in the songwriting, which compels in its title-centric expressions and thematic pursuits of moving on from a past that’s becoming less relevant. “This song came from a moment of reflection—leaving somewhere that once felt like home, but no longer fits,” the duo shares. “We wanted it to feel like a sunset you watch through a rainy window.” The track commences with
Berlin-based trio Bromsen and producer Reatsch infuse rock, synthwave, and electro-pop immersion on new track “Data Highway,” an overall magnetic success. Bromsen previously caught our ears last year with the album Brothers in Mind, and “Data Highway” continues to show a savvy for hook-filled electronic allure with guitar-laden rock additions. “Data Highway” embraces the atmospheric synthwave realm in its more abstract verses, while exuding a more anthemic and eclectic stylishness in its fantastic chorus. The track’s production comes to life like a futuristic assembly of machines, as buzzing synths and frequency-like bloops machinate into a cohesive electro-pop lushness. The vocals
LAZY BURNING is the latest EP from Rayhan, whose memorable hip-hop sound consumes in its visceral, heartfelt lyricism and dynamic productions, here embracing a dark, haunting allure. The Toronto-based artist has caught our ears with a variety of recent releases — including the albums uLove: Rayhan’s Version and June Was Something — and continues his prolific pace and high-quality output with this new EP. Featuring Kataem & Navin, “So Goes It” opens the EP with moody immersion — infusing glistening keys, a steady bass line, and late-night guitar tones. The lyrics reflect the turbulent nature of navigating life, with experiences
An atmospheric, thumping house-forward intrigue stirs on “(Keep)Groovin,” a new track from Italian artist KARDHO. The self-taught solo artist takes particular inspiration from the underground house scene, noting artists like Josh Backer, Kettama, and Chris Stussy. A stylish aesthetic ensues, cohesively melding heavy rhythmic strides, savvy vocal samples, and resonating electronic textures. The climactic “(Keep)Groovin” unfolds with steady precision, maneuvering from a quaint buzzing and reflective rhythmic pulse into swelling infectiousness and sample-touched nocturnal entrancement. The first minute dazzles in the interplay between the concisely beckoning vocal sample and simmering drum/bass convergence. “You already have what you need, stop looking
Winnipeg-based quartet CAR287 thoroughly impress on their debut album, Looking Through The Lens — showcasing a sound that spans heartfelt folk-rock, blistering guitar-led anthems, and bluesy southern-rock flourishes. Rooted in the heart of Canada, their songs often nod to Winnipeg itself, resonating with local audiences who have already embraced these tracks in live settings and now eagerly await the official release, out on September 20th. “Opening Song” commences the album with a heartfelt rock appeal, infusing twangy guitars and chiming piano infusions amidst vocals that exude a hopefulness in “pulling away from here.” An invigorating call to push forward, and
Eclectic Whiz introduces Screaming. Casting. Bleating. (S.C.B.), a Bandcamp-exclusive EP built from three inventive takes on the single “Enough, Saturn!” and its captivating sound. While the single and its full version highlight the track’s dramatic core, S.C.B. pushes it further—fracturing it into siren, witch, and goat personas. The result is a playful yet menacing experiment in sound and identity, reflecting the evolving artistry of Istanbul-born, LA-based creator Ismihan Nazli Suzer. Opening the EP and reflective of “screaming” artistry, “Enough, Saturn (siren version)” exudes a menacing enthrallment in its evolution from solemn vocal introspections to buzzy synth pulses and expressive “what
Delivering an emotive rock sound with an infectious ardor reminiscent of The Killers, “What a Sad Little Life, Jane” is a stellar output from Palejoy. The Aberdeen, Scotland-based band achieve a darker sound here relative to past releases. Lyrical references to fire pair with menacing guitar tones and exhilarating vocals, for an audible reflection of personal tumult and a sense of grief. The single features the band’s bassist Jamie Reid on vocals, and it was written following the loss of his mother to cancer. Pulses of distorted guitars and panting percussion make for an invigorating opener. “There’s something broken in
A dynamic hip-hop success with a futuristic electro-pop allure, Cut Scenes is a riveting album from iNL83. Each of its tracks resemble a scene from a film, and thus also an element of one’s life — along with the setting, mood, and overall feeling that accompanies it. From the punchy activeness of “Ad Rock” to the title track’s stylish “cinematic life” recounting, Cut Scenes succeeds with consistently memorable productions and enthralling hip-hop flows. The opening “Jansen Message” plays like a futuristic battle cry, with shades of Blade Runner. “Get ready for the long haul, this battle might be lifelong,” the
The new album from Nick Jaina, The Monster Mash showcases a spacious guitar-led sound that melodically frames lyrics exploring self-reflection, personal fragmentation, and the beauty of embracing a life that’s offbeat from societal conventions. Across the record, Jaina balances playful nostalgia with introspective moments, capturing both the thrill of youthful abandon and the longing for connection and wholeness, all while wrapping it in delicate organs, twangy guitar lines, and subtly intricate arrangements. Album opener “Strange Undertaking” exudes an introspective lyrical charm amidst tender guitars and a faint backing organ. The track conjures imagery of an overactive mind and stumbling body,
An enthralling folk track that exudes a timeless allure in its reverberating vocals and hypnotic guitar strums, “Our Campfire Days” comes via April Patterson Clemens, a Vermont-based singer-songwriter originally from Texas. Previously noted in the Burlington music scene and beyond for her part in the gothic-folk duo Blackthorne Wilderness, Clemens’ songwriting resonates with a ghostly, introspective charm on “Our Campfire Days.” The track also features Cobalt Tolbert, a French-American singer-guitarist who impresses with his versatile, stylish playing. Described as about “a girl reminiscing about her first love and their wild days gone by,” “Our Campfire Days” evolves with a dreamily