An outstanding new release from The Dharma Chain builds together elements of progressive, experimental, psychedelic, alternative, and indie rock, all mended into each other, creating this atmospheric but edgy set of songs and tones that have a lot of spaciousness, but still hit hard when they want to. The record opens up with "Inside A New", which starts giving you an example of some of that vastness right off the bat. The guitar work is certainly bordering on that indie rock

A warm and honest new release from Tyler Ellis brings out such a welcoming set of tones with a blend of classic folk, blues, and more, all rolled into a record that boasts loads of personality oozing from every track, and this is a huge part of why the record hits the way it does. Tyler is an artist who isn't really afraid to speak his mind through his music. I feel like he uses his songs to express or say things that he wants to say out loud in life but for some reason can't

A new single release from Luma Valen comes through with a bright and brilliant honesty as she delves into elements of struggle with certain aspects of life, which seem to be very relatable when you listen carefully, and is all displayed with such a passionate performance vocally that you can't help but let it wrap itself around you. "Sad Eyes" is an absolutely gorgeous track that features all kinds of spacious approaches and tonalities as it opens up. There are synth pads tha

A fresh single drop from toMMaSPork delivers plenty of classic rock flow, but with blues-infused and this great guitar tone that feels slightly dirty, a little gritty, but performed with loads of soul, along with the vocals delivering more of the same. One of my favorite aspects about "disGrace" is that you can tell it comes from a place of honesty. This is a track about a certain someone that's just super annoying, always has the same struggles to throw your direction, and y

An album release from Tom Mess delivers a great blend of what many would consider alt-Country, Americana, elements of folk, and straight-up rock, all blended with this massive set of instrumentation and personality attached to just about every track. The record is called Pretty Messed (Full Band), and rightfully so, as this is indeed a full-band effort and everyone's energies are so in tune with each other it's incredible. The record opens up with a track called "Cord Sherpa"

Southern California based singer, songwriter, and producer Betty Moon is continuing the momentum behind her recently released EP Strangely Beautiful with the push of her latest single, "Hunger Pain," now impacting independent and online radio across the US. Listen on Spotify | Apple Music | Youtube A standout track from the six-song EP, "Hunger Pain" showcases a softer side of Moon's artistic range, blending heartfelt songwriting with the timeless pop and alternative influen

There is a point where polish stops mattering and personality takes over. Videopticons, the latest album from The Zaxons, understands that distinction well. The record is built on instinct, momentum, and the chemistry of musicians playing together in a room. Listening to it brought back memories of the shows I used to see at CBGB in the 1990s, where technical perfection was never the goal. What mattered was commitment, energy, and the sense that the band was giving everything

Some records win you over before the songwriting even has a chance to make its case. New Scrolls is one of those albums. The production immediately establishes a sense of care and attention, placing every instrument exactly where it needs to be while allowing Erik Rabasca's voice to remain front and center. The result is a warm, inviting listen that rewards close attention without ever sounding sterile or overworked. The album opens with “Wise Up,” a standout track built on r

An EP release from Bitter Blue comes through with a soiree of rock influences, unique and intricate guitar work, but these natural flows that let the songs come through with a lot of Life. The record boasts tons of personality, as there is plenty of honesty that's given off the road it's course, and the whole thing blends indie, progressive, and pop rock pretty much seamlessly, which is something I found to be very refreshing. The EP is titled Levity, and it kicks things off