Brooklyn-based act Random Deluxe struts nostalgic, horn-forward soul on “In the Soup,” blending gripping brass work, lush keys, and a funk-laden rhythmic pulse into a cinematic, groove-rich delight. Recorded at Frantic Studio and driven by David ... more info

The Hole is a stellar new EP from Reykjavík-based experimental-pop artist and producer R.M. Hendrix. The release is a follow-up to his excellent album YUKS, which consumed us earlier this year with its range of atmospheric art-pop and trip-hop intri... more info

The sophomore single from big riverz, “Running” enamors with a twangy alt-pop and country fusing — delighting across both its folk-ready verses and more anthemic, replay-inducing central chorus. The trio comprises Canadian author and activist R... more info

“Pigeon Forge” is a gripping new track from The Stupid Reasons, embracing post-punk and Gothic Americana influences within its driving rock sound. Singer-songwriter Gus Carrington and band consume with a sound that seamlessly shifts between illum... more info

Hazy synths and subdued guitar twangs craft a lushly absorbing charm on “Disruption,” a consuming new track from Chicago-based act Speed Therapy. “I’m so tired of twisting these knives,” the vocals let out during an enjoyable expanse, where... more info

Fernando’s Eyes continues strong songwriting and savvy sense for dark atmospherics with Bonus Tracks & Remixes, a companion release to Center of Your World that highlights the creative orbit surrounding his upcoming solo chapter. Gathering rare B-s... more info

Seattle-based musician Jesse Damm, known as It Sound, expands his visceral sonic world with It’s Called Blood, a new LP that embraces DIY urgency and post-punk devotion — particularly inspired by “London’s post-punk heyday.” He crafts a viv... more info

Out today from Irish band neptune blood, debut EP A Quiet Riot Inside fuses early ’00s indie-rock immediacy with atmospheric, psychedelic intrigue. The Limerick City-based quartet worked on the EP with producer Ben Wanders (Kneecap, The Scratch, Ki... more info

Drawing Mazes presents a reflective and atmospheric EP spanning five years of recordings, from 2020’s heartfelt “The Next Family” to this year’s serene synth-pop opener “We Will Find Our Way.” The project succeeds in blending glimmering s... more info

Eastern Ontario’s husband-and-wife duo CameronStrings compel across their new EP, Eclectica — cohesively weaving rock, folk, R&B, and nuevo flamenco across its six tracks. Tara Cameron’s expressive, shape-shifting vocals and Scott Cameron’s c... more info