Photo by Taylor Deas Avery Friedman – Photo Booth alternative / indie rock Melodic-first songwriting and deceptively gentle performances are carefully balanced with sharp jabs of sonic oddities on “Photo Booth” a recent single from Brooklyn’s Avery Friedman. This whimsical tune capsulizes the simple euphoria to be found on aContinue Reading

Photo by Gervelemae SELL EVERYTHING -Something New jazz-rock fusion Are bands that stylize their name in all caps being purposefully obnoxious? Most definitely yes, and I personally and generally am not a fan of the practice. However, I’ll let it slide for Dublin’s SELL EVERYTHING, a band that transcends mediocrityContinue Reading

Photo by Barthelemy de Mazenod Rosier – n’as-tu jamais vu d’oiseaux? alternative Montréalers Rosier grapple with all the feels on their recent single “n’as-tu jamais vu d’oiseaux?” Forget that the melody is to die for and that the acoustic backbone marries providentially with the classy electric guitars and production flair,Continue Reading

Conchis by Marko Rantanen Five years in the making, Finnish artist Conchis unveils her debut album Chapters, a raw and emotive exploration of human psychology. Created while grappling with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), the record’s vulnerability shines through in its stripped-back vocal approach and viscerally soothing electronic atmospheres. Inspired by JohnContinue Reading

The Alchemy of Classtronaut: Turning Hardship into Synthpop Magic Classtronaut are a rising synthpop outfit hailing from Boise, Idaho. Their debut singles, “Chemical Reaction” and “Gee Whiz,” showcase a shimmering blend of crystalline production, infectious refrains, and an unmistakably uplifting energy. These tracks are as capable of moving the soulContinue Reading

Photo by szm 4 missing scenes – dream or memory? ambient  “dream or memory?” is an enticing new single from ambient producer missing scenes, the moniker of Portland, Orgeon-based artist R. Hunter. Originally conceived for a live performance at Portland’s Megalith venue, “dream or memory” not only features calming birdsongContinue Reading

Photo by szm 4   Córdoba/Ciurkot – Luminiferous Aether experimental Danish duo Ignacio Córdoba and Agata Ciurkot, who operate under the name Córdoba/Ciurkot, showcase their exploratory spirit on “Luminiferous Aether” the first single and opening track of the album “Ephemeral, Basal”, which will be released on January 17th, 2025, viaContinue Reading