Rootiger, the Scranton-born, Richmond-based project of Mark Dunford, delivers a commanding debut single with On the Ball, a track that effortlessly straddles the line between rock edge and the closeness of folk. Layered with twangy guitars, warm acoustic textures, and subtle percussive flourishes, the song sets the tone for hisContinue Reading
San Francisco’s rising singer-songwriter Michellar unveils Never Say Sorry, a luminous single that marks a year of fully produced music and a growing confidence in their craft. Produced by Tobias Wilson, the track radiates understated sonic warmth, creating a space where vulnerability and clarity coexist. From the first note, Michellar’sContinue Reading
Majeska’s sophomore album, ‘hello, from dreamland’, is a dazzling leap from her ballad-heavy debut into an electrified universe of synth-driven dance-pop. From the opening beats of ‘Come Back to Me’ to the effervescent energy of ‘LOOK AROUND!’, the Michigan-born, Nashville-based artist fuses cinematic production with deeply personal storytelling, creating aContinue Reading
Paris Pick’s latest album, Third Time’s a Charm, is a sun-drenched, harmony-rich voyage that captures the golden hour of indie-pop with a polished yet deeply personal touch. This full-length LP fuses the shimmering textures of ‘70s yacht-rock with contemporary pop, producing a collection that is simultaneously reflective, playful, and effortlesslyContinue Reading
Lancaster-based singer-songwriter Matt Tarka returns with ‘Salem’, a single that blurs the lines between introspective folk, experimental rock, and timeless indie psychedelia. The track is a deeply personal exploration of mental and emotional recovery, born from Tarka’s experience with a debilitating concussion sustained during a soccer match. Its genesis inContinue Reading
Copenhagen’s HalfCutLemon return with This Ain’t Real, a nine-track voyage that stretches the boundaries of contemporary post-punk while weaving in cinematic flourishes and baroque textures. Produced by legendary Flemming Rasmussen at the iconic Sweet Silence Studio, the album finds the quartet navigating jagged punk intensity and delicate, orchestral soundscapes withContinue Reading
Leather Laces have always operated on the fringe, blurring the line between music, narrative, and performance art, and their latest single Mind-Control Techniques takes that ethos to a chilling new extreme. As the final installment leading up to their debut album in 2026, the track feels like both a culminationContinue Reading
Portland-born, Irish-rooted singer-songwriter Brianna McGeehan returns with ‘Cliffs of Donegal’, a stirring meditation on grief, memory and legacy. The song honours the passing of her aunt, an artist and poet, responding directly to her poem Pictured Rocks. Described by McGeehan as “a celebration of life and a celebration of death,” ‘Cliffs of Donegal’ blends tender acousticContinue Reading
Irish singer-songwriter Kevin Quigley releases his debut EP ‘Catch You Down the Road’, a tender, self-produced collection rooted in folk, country and Americana traditions. At its heart lies the title track, a slow-burning, spacious ballad that captures the ache of memory and the uncertainty of moving on. With unvarnished storytelling and restrained production,Continue Reading
When ‘Lead Me Not Into Penn Station’ first circulated in the mid-90s, it existed in the margins, creating a whisper of an idea that would go on to define “anti-folk”. Four decades later, Block’s seminal record receives its proper due with this remastered reissue, bringing the album into the streaming era andContinue Reading