The comfortably consumable “Poppy” is a lush gem from Chinese Cherry, a new project from a 19-year-old Swedish producer, multi-instrumentalist, and singer. A concise bass line and sedated synth-forward pulses form a...

It’s fantastic to hear again from tweed & hyenas, the South East London project whose 2016 album Yates was among my favorites from that year. The band’s melding of folk, rock, soul, and jazz rewarded listeners ...

Making Friends by Charlie Duda Charlie Duda‘s new EP Making Friends shows a strongly melodic sound from the Los Angeles-based artist, with satiable jangle-pop and rock aspects. Among its highlights, “I Don’t M...

“Call You Back” is a memorable dream-pop success from LUHA. The artist — originally from Saint-Nazaire, France — shows a firmly entrancing, dreamy soundscape throughout. Even at the two-minute mark, when...

The official debut from Ice Island, “The General” is a suavely catchy success that infuses twangy guitars with synth-minded nostalgia. The Milwaukee-based project comes via Steven Hawley, formerly the frontman of in...

Previously impressing with the twangy, nostalgic project Moony Matelot, Todd marks a new entry for talented songwriter Todd Goings. The project released an album and EP in the past month, covering different styles. Paint On Can...

Following years as a touring musician in acts like Lovedrug, Enoch Porch makes his striking solo debut with the tracks “Grand Army” and “c o n n e c t i o n.” The former leads with a gripping vocal suave...

“One Eye” is a hazy, hypnotic delight from Samuel Campoli, a Brooklyn-based producer, composer, and songwriter. Soft, ethereal vocals and a gentle rhythm section are accompanied by psych-friendly guitar textures, as...