Ambergris is back with a new EP that delivers a fierce, massively fuzz-toned doom-rock approach that pulls you in with deep, fat riffs, driving drums, and some fun production effects that create a gritty, slightly sludgy crossover into stoner and metal, all in one. Now, we're low on newbies when it comes to this band, and I can tell you right now that these guys put out this amazing kind of atmosphere that definitely hits hard, has a bit of a deep tuning to it, and rumbles th

Carmie returns with a wonderfully warm but pop-riddled love song that has a particular way of showcasing part of her personality and how she pulls from emotional aspects of her life to write songs that people can really relate to. This new single is definitely a love song, but it's done in a way that feels more bright and light-hearted rather than intense or heavy-handed in terms of displaying overpowering emotion. It's got a contemporary underbelly to it, a beautiful flow, a

Bgbgb returns with a new EP that definitely branches out and takes some new direction, blending all kinds of different elements taken from R&B, hip hop, afrobeat, and even hints of electronic, to create something that stands out, driven by a series of unique and interesting perspectives. One of my favorite aspects about this artist in general is the simple fact that every time you get a new release, it evolves a little bit. There's always a change in approach while still hol

A massive new single from Overlaps delivers a spacious but edgy tonality in the form of a heavy-handed alternative rock song that also manages to blend in elements of shoegaze and more as it unfolds. There is something incredibly anthemic about this track, and I feel like it comes from how the vocals are sort of powerful and have some soul behind them, but also because the instruments come into those choruses like a wall of sonic drive crashing into you. This is definitely he

An incredibly vibrant new crossover record from J Eden takes some of the best elements of electronic, synth pop, house, and EDM, and blends them seamlessly into a hip-hop format that just feels alive and breathing the entire time. This is a record that throws you a lot of curveballs and has loads of surprises around its corners. It is lush with brilliant instrumentation, robust synths and keys, and an energy that's through the roof more than half of the time. The vivacious at

If 3 is the perfect number, Galan Trio’s third installment in their series dedicated to the American piano trio hits the jackpot. Following the critical success of the first two volumes, which explored works from the easterly states, Kinesis: Volume 3 expands the project’s acoustic horizons by incorporating electronics for the first time, all while remaining true to the series’ guiding principle: dynamic motion. The double-album presents thirteen world-premiere recordings th

Artistic collaborations always cross boundaries to some extent but rarely are those boundaries as substantial as in this case. Through the Eye(s) documents a unique work created with composers and writers incarcerated at the Indiana Women’s Prison. The project, facilitated by composer Eliza Brown, reveals the powerful perspectives of incarcerated individuals, in the form of a collective work for speaking percussionist, Bonnie Whiting. The genesis of Through the Eye(s) was in

A set of brutal, thrashing power metal tracks from Carmilla all display what true metal is about. This is a record that takes no prisoners, holds nothing back, and delivers all the fire that you want from a good, heavy metal record. Still, it also branches out into different sub-genres of metal as well, delivering a robust set of atmospheres and a fierce energy that you just can't turn away from. The band has an upcoming record called Dream Eternal, and you can hear several o

A new single from Pocket Lint just dropped, and this track certainly delivers a very vast tonality that blends elements of electronically driven pop music with a mysterious, almost noir-cinematic aesthetic. The track utilizes a series of synthesizers and keys to give you an expansive atmosphere, and it works amazingly because of how the artist layers those on and produces everything. You have a synthesized bass line, which gives the track a certain kind of thickness, but ther

The You Be You album from Martin Christiansen arrives with a burst of color and confidence, delivering a pop-driven experience that leans fully into bright, energetic production and infectious rhythm. From the very beginning, we are pulled into a world built on vibrant beats, shimmering keys, and vocals that feel alive with personality. The record wastes no time establishing its tone, giving us a sound that feels both uplifting and immediately accessible while still carrying

The full-length album from Stevie Violet is finally here, and the record certainly showcases a lot of the honesty we already know so well coming from the artist. The Chrysalis album comes through with a mixture of warm and crisp tones, indie rock, elements of contemporary pop, and a sort of unique texture to all the songs that keeps things very consistent. The album kicks things off with a song called "Try Me On For Size", which tells right into some of those truths as she sp

The Echoes of Silence (Felted) album by Dan Becker arrives as a deeply expressive and carefully crafted collection of piano-driven pieces that draw us in with both subtlety and strength. Through these compositions, we find ourselves wrapped in a series of emotional movements that feel both intimate and expansive at once. The performances are rooted in a natural sense of flow, where each progression feels purposeful, and every melodic turn carries a quiet but powerful weight.

A new single from Dirty Jeans just dropped, and the song is bursting with personality and this warm, youthful sentiment that sort of cries out, and it's something that is so incredibly spirited that it sort of charges you up and gives you energy. This is a song that feels almost anthemic as it beckons that yearning for that big thing you want. It can be considered just a want for more in general, but when I listen to the song, it feels like something that almost tells you to

A powerful but warm new single from Tyler Ellis delivers a sound that feels anthemic and incredibly honest, as it delves into a working man's life and how certain Avenues of the government have control over us, even when we don't realize it at first, including in the workplace. But it also gets into general camaraderie. How certain people have your back, and you have theirs. "Union Song" gets pretty deep, but it is crisp and clear on its surface. There are things that we can'

The new album from Caroline Wiles has just been released, and the record is packed with amazing levels of personality that feel honest and genuine, along with a brilliantly vintage style tonality that brings out elements of classic rhythm and blues, soul, hints of contemporary pop, and even folk. The album is called Just Be You, and the title track starts the record right off. Right off the bat, you have warm organs, soulful blues-style guitar performances, and just this incr

It’s a Tuesday night, and my editor says: “You’re on Madzilla LV’s new video. Give it a spin.” Not gonna lie, I’m pretty stoked. If you’re a metalhead who actually pays attention, you know Madzilla LV’s name has been bubbling, and for good reason. Their latest, “Ashes of Light,” just dropped with a video that’s pure road dog fever. Forget all that overproduced, green-screen nonsense. This is real-deal footage from their South American run, yeah, the one where they landed the

An album release from Cadre Scott delivers such a beautiful approach to blending folk and elements of Americana, even hints of classic rock, and more, all with this almost vintage tonality, and a gorgeous approach to songwriting that gives off loads of personality, which is one of the biggest things you end up really getting attached to throughout the course of this album. The Higher album certainly doesn't waste much time with its first track, "Sweeter", coming right in with

A fresh single release from the *untitled brings out a high-energy and edgy blend of pop-punk, emo, and alternative rock by mending the three together seamlessly and giving you massive guitar riffs, driving but very melodic vocals, and drumming that just thrashes out and boosts that energy level through the roof most of the time. The drummer of this band completely understands the mission, and doesn't just deliver something that sits in the pocket well, but instead adds this

A thriving new pop-punk single from Third Time Luckie just dropped, and this song is like the epitome of being a teenager and knowing that soon enough, your entire life is about to change. It's taken from the point of view of a young person who sort of knows that this is the last summer of this kind that they might experience, as when it's over, everyone's going off to do different things. The track delves into how people can turn into memories, get lost in time. Everyone wil

A warm single from The Dave Black Expression just dropped, and this single has such a wonderful way of painting a picture in your head as it all unfolds with nostalgic lyrics, detailed and descriptive, along with a suite of instruments that add to that warmth and balance. This is a track that feels like it blends elements of contemporary pop with jazz undertones laced throughout it. The song starts with keys, live percussion, and saxophone performing this amazing and addictiv