Altai caught our attention with their new single Brawl. An influence of eighties alternative infects the guitar part while an indie attention amplifies the vocals harmonious brilliance. A sneaky synth reasserts the retro inspiration, as modern inclinations give Altai an eclectic nature. Her voices mesmerizing essence suits the songs melodically progressive surprise. Stylistically she bridges the gap between Feist and Midlake. We love it.
Hear Brawl now on our Best New Rock Playlist.
We were energized by Turn Away, the new single from Altered Hours. You can feel the fury in the guitar work. It superchargers your soul in a way that spiritually rich. The post punk duet lands convincing. There’s an interconnection between the voices and the music where everyone seems to be all for one and one for all. It suits their rare contrast, as an element of shoegaze and emo collides with something considerable more furious. Most notable they take something simple and land it sharp like a knife. Enrage your inner sage.
Turn Away is featured on our Best New Rock Playlist.
Synth Esthetics and Sherry Doom find the middle ground between rock and retro on their new release Heart to Dust. Gracefully nostalgic but refreshingly scathing, Sherry Doom brings a rare dark energy that compliments the vibes forward thinking nature. The guitar channels new modals familiar to Synthwave while the music has some indie rock flavor. We love it!
Hear Heart To Dust now on our Best New Synthwave New Wave Playlist.
Freak folk and a familiar touch can both be found in Catching Minnows, the new single from vireo. The project elegantly finds the middle ground between Big Thief and Darlingside. Its both academic and untamed. The musicianship is undeniably skilled while the ethos trends towards and alt folk essence. Its a testament to their feel and their true troubadour spirit. We love that about them.
Hear Catching Minnows now on our Best New Indie Folk Playlist.
The Wild Is Calling 