An anthemic rock success from Cincinnati-based act Boy Bandicoot, “Protagonist” melds playful synth arps and erupting guitar twangs with infectious captivation. Serene vocals enter as the guitars assume more sporadic propulsions, invoking The Str... more info

With the melodic rocker “Star Dust,” Bright Like Stars impress with another cut from their forthcoming album Reflections. Catching our ears recently with fellow album track “Reeling,” Bright Like Stars continue to strut a dreamy, textured roc... more info

“Shade of Love” is a charismatic throwback rocker from Nashville-based band Calico Mantra, invoking an orchestral punch and glam-friendly vocal emotion. The twangy guitars and violin charms pair with debonair vocals for a sound that reminds fondl... more info

Contemplations on closeness stir amidst a synth-laden city-pop glow on “Get Closer,” a dazzling track from Los Angeles-based project Mieu. The moody yet melodic sound takes inspiration from artists like Sade and Mariya Takeuchi, consistently melo... more info

Denver-based band Slow Dance consume on their debut single “Little Missouri,” infusing soaring guitars and glistening synth tones for a sound that reminds fondly of The War on Drugs. The project, fronted by singer/songwriter Luke Klifman, describ... more info

Taking inspiration from detective films of the ’70s, “WOP” is an atmospheric new single from Gianfranco Malorgio, an artist based in Rome, Italy. Tracing his musical beginnings to playing classical guitar as a young boy, Malorgio went on to co-... more info

Scottish band Nuclear Club seamlessly fuse electronic and rock captivation on their new album, Black Cats Are Bad Luck. The release is inspired by post-war artists and architectural movements such as brutalism and modernism. Themes “of acceleration... more info

Serene guitar jangles and melodic vocal dreaminess compel on “The Day I Left This World.” The track marks another stylish, debonair rock success from MatAre — enamoring earlier this year with tracks like “On Purpose” and “Forever Light.�... more info

A textured shoegaze vigor takes hold on “Reeling,” a new track from Bright Like Stars that comes via their upcoming album Reflections, out on November 29th. They describe that release as paying homage to various genres and bands that influenced t... more info

Balancing lush emotion and more expressive electronic ardency, “Electric Velocity” is a new single from Christian J Smith. The Yonkers-based artist excels with a dynamic tonal offering here, showcasing a colorful palate of inspirations — from b... more info