Experimental rock act Tidal have their third track out. Spanning nearly eight minutes, it’s a psychedelic-stoner voyage beginning with a slow, trudging riff. About halfway through the band starts breaking a sweat and kicks up the tempo, building into a storm of desert cacophony. Tidal traverse desolation night and day with “Fuck Yeah.”
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Electronic producer UNKNWN’s latest single keeps his signature tranquil yet mysterious energy alive. The tune feels like you’re walking through old growth forest, not knowing what could jump out at you at any moment. UNKNWN has a knack for incorporating dense nature imagery into his creations, and “Polydeukes” is a welcome addition to his catalog.
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“See The Truth” carries a profound and vital message of freedom, encouraging everyone to fearlessly express themselves while calling out the hypocrisy that exists within our country.
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With their crew by their side and an array of weapons on the back porch of a house, the visuals exude a sense of brashness yet authenticity.
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The snares and kicks are tight, while the razor-sharp synths create a futuristic and impactful sonic landscape.
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The two trade bars, complementing each other’s flow and energy throughout the 11 tracks on the project.
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In this short track, Zionel expresses his commitment to staying true to himself, irrespective of others’ opinions.
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$antana is his true self, rapping in the parking structure and staying busy in the streets.
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The three artists sit down for an hour-plus chat about streaming services, social media, their backgrounds playing music and much more.
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Kearse reflects on the relentless grind that brought him to where he’s at.
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With his soulful songwriting and tight musicianship, he effortlessly captures the essence of secluded landscapes and the stories that unfold within them.
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From start to finish, Anomaly doesn’t hold back, delivering in-your-face metal jams that are sure to ignite mosh pits and get heads banging.
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“Switches” serves as a perfect soundtrack to any intense situation, with Jame$ having a calm demeanor as he raps about running through the streets.
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Punk rockers Wristwatch have unleashed a new album into the world out via No Coast. It’s twelve songs that rip and blaze with chaotic riffage, howling guitar solos, racing drums and Bobby Hussy’s high-spirited vocals. The band explains on Bandcamp that they wanted to get gnarlier and noisier with this one while staying true to their roots, channeling fierce attitude
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On the first of the month, electronic act LBN667 released a companion EP to last month’s “Remembering.” This one is also two tracks but it ventures into leftfield house and techno territories. The rhythms and textures here are full of mystery and whimsy, perfect for a late night drive or scooter ride in vast open areas. Get your groove on
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August Traeger’s prolific experimental electronic project Odd Person has a new record out on Poverty Electronics. These five tracks are improvisations with techno and psychedelic sensibilities, feeling like they could be the soundtrack to a surreal sci-fi thriller movie. There’s meticulous attention to detail with each composition, invoking atmospheres of urgency, curiosity and discombobulation. Odd Person goes stream-of-conscious with “▲▲▲▲▲.”
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Accompanied by her crew and armed with more than confidence, BarbieBandz ensures that her name will not be forgotten.
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Pesos and Gucco have a track fit for the summer on this one.
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Ewing and collaborators effortlessly capture a sense of peacefulness, making his music the perfect companion for a summer chillout session.
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Mula Mar talks about navigating the streets and doing whatever it takes to secure his bag.
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Pulling in elements of drum and bass and breakbeats, much of “EboLiLi” exudes an infectious uptempo pace.
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We’re talking about the state of hip hop with Twan Mack, plus Dr. Dre not liking new music, Sexxy Red at high schools and more.
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Xposed 4Heads have a new single and video out. The new wave fellas enlist filmmaker Alexander Eberhage for a visual about three models who have a day out in downtown Chicago before stumbling upon a young photographer who becomes intrigued and begins taking pictures of them. After he chases them down like a weirdo, the models turn the tables by
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Singer-songwriter brothers Max and Nelson Devereaux collaborated on a new album. There’s nine songs here, starting with “Fame?” which was released a couple months back as a single. The prolific duo brings a heaping helping of layered, jangly pop tunes that explore themes of the vicious cycles finding yourself, navigating madness and struggling to adapt to the ever-changing world. Despite
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Apollo Vermouth released a new album on the six-year anniversary of her last album “Crashing Into Nowhere.” It’s ten tracks of lush ambient and drone soundscapes marked by immersive field recordings, shifting sonic emotions and wandering, textural passages. There’s an empyrean quality to Apollo Vermouth’s music that feels warm, inviting and alluring, evocative of halcyon memories, transient recollections and buoyant
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