Brooklyn-based artist Lora Mouna explores repeating patterns, emotional detachment and the strange comfort of indifference on “The Difference,” a slow-burning collision of dream pop and indie rock that erupts into catharsis.
Brooklyn-based, North Carolina-born artist Lora Mouna has released “The…
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Foglights bring together the distinct musical worlds of The Cords’ Eva Cord and Stone Anthem’s Archie on debut EP Nous Deux, blending heartfelt indie pop with dense psychedelia, washed-out guitars and an undercurrent of vulnerability.
New duo Foglights have released…
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Lexi Valentine brings the different pieces of her identity together on Lo Claroscuro, a deeply personal new album exploring change, healing and self-acceptance, featuring the warm and reflective single “Niña Feliz.”
Lexi Valentine has released her new album Lo Claroscuro…
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Hamilton folk duo Michael Antelope look back on their formative years with warmth and clarity on Calls Out The Window, a harmony-rich debut album featuring the joyful focus track “The Falconer.”
Hamilton, Ontario folk duo Michael Antelope have released their…
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Seattle quartet RUB blend synth-pop, indie rock, and psychedelic soul on “City Pop,” a danceable search for a place where simply being yourself is enough.
Seattle alt-pop quartet RUB have returned with “City Pop,” their first new single since the…
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British Columbia art-rock quartet Mock Media tear through punk, power pop, dub, hard rock, and electronic sounds on their unpredictable new album Rat Bastard.
British Columbia art-rock band Mock Media have released their new album, Rat Bastard, through Mac’s…
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Half Nelson have always occupied an appealing middle ground, writing songs that treat emotional unraveling less as a spectacle than as an ordinary condition of being alive. On "Liar," the Louisville quartet distills that instinct into three-and-a-half minutes of wiry…
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Mint 400 Records is proud to present the Merry Cherry Bomb catalog… on vinyl! For the first time ever, the releases of Merry Cherry Bomb will be available in exclusive vinyl editions, including an expanded, deluxe edition of her most…
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In what has become a near-annual tradition, I’ve once again taken it upon myself to review the latest Extensions album. If you missed my thoughts on their first two records, Gravitas and High Charisma, be sure to check them…
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Singer-songwriter Andy Gruhin shares the deeply moving single "Bobby" featuring Alejandro Aranda while announcing his debut album Hannah, arriving Sept. 18.
Singer-songwriter Andy Gruhin has announced his debut album, Hannah, set for release on Sept. 18, while unveiling its…
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