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Hiroki Tanaka – ‘Isan’

2 days ago

Hiroki Tanaka, formerly lead guitarist of Juno and Polaris-nominated YAMANTAKA // SONIC TITAN, captivates throughout his full-length album Isan, out today. Named for the Japanese word for “inheritance,” the album filters his Japanese-Canadian her... more info

The Yum Yum Tree – ‘Turn Down the Noise’

2 days ago

Turn Down the Noise is a melodic, guitar-driven rock album from Atlanta-based indie rock trio The Yum Yum Tree. Embracing the infectiously nostalgic charm of ’90s college radio, the band pairs Andy Gish’s memorable vocals with songs that balance ... more info

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Simon Bennett – “Midnight Drama”

3 days ago

Atmospheric electronic single “Midnight Drama” delivers an enveloping blend of momentum and cinematic tension from Winchester, England-based composer Simon Bennett. Drawing from the pioneering soundscapes of Vangelis and Jean-Michel Jarre, Bennet... more info

Jean Michel Jarre

seaboi – ‘twinkmaxxing’

3 days ago

New album twinkmaxxing showcases the melodic, versatile production and poetic honesty of Montreal multi-instrumentalist seaboi. The project explores lust, relationships, and personal rebirth through a unique LGBTQ archetype. Blending atmospheric elec... more info

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Purple Grace – “Narcissist”

4 days ago

New track “Narcissist” marks a compelling stylistic evolution for Purple Grace, a Didcot, England-based five-piece that moves from their indie sound toward a high-energy alt-rock fervency. Featuring the arrival of vocalist Emily and bassist Ben i... more info

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Waves Crashing – “Feel The Glow”

5 days ago

Delighting in its mixture of dreamy shoegaze and ’90s alt-rock invigoration, “Feel The Glow” serves as the memorable lead single for In The Blur, the upcoming sophomore album from Olympia, WA-based band Waves Crashing. The post Waves Crashing �... more info

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Sun Raven – ‘Anam Cara’

5 days ago

Multi-instrumentalist and producer Stephen Murray and his prog-rock moniker Sun Raven impress with a third full-length effort in Anam Cara. The Australian solo project showcases a stirring array of interwoven inspirations that blur boundaries between... more info

Mogwai

Michael J McEvoy – “Adil Searches”

6 days ago

Emmy-winning composer Michael J McEvoy reunites with director Luke Bradford for the original soundtrack to White Gold, an acclaimed short film. The seven-track score reflects a narrative of resilience and marginalization, blending ambient electronics... more info

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Bitter Blue – ‘Levity (EP)’

6 days ago

Hailing from Niš, Serbia, the band Bitter Blue crafts a mixture of hooky rock immediacy and vulnerable emotion across their EP, Levity, released in 2024 via Tribal Rajber. The project serves as the musical alter ego for songwriter Luka Nikolić, who... more info

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Stephen Emmer – “Benja’s Birth”

9 days ago

Amsterdam-based composer Stephen Emmer delivers a heartfelt perspective on life’s cycles with his track “Benja’s Birth.” Mixed by Fernando Aponte, the composition draws atmospheric inspiration from the legacies of Ryuichi Sakamoto and Ennio M... more info

Ennio Morricone