Sehore’s “Madurez 2.0” opens with clarity of purpose. It’s not trying to impress, and that’s its charm. The song is a direct homage to guitarist Stanley Jordan’s two-handed tapping technique, and in that spirit, it keeps the focus where it matters: on the guitar.
There’s something quietly nostalgic about “Dreaming,” the latest single from San Francisco’s Michellar. With a guitar riff that feels plucked from a 60s spy film and a clear nod to the psychedelic pop of that era, the song sets a familiar mood: cinematic, moody, and reflective. But at its core, “Dreaming” is more personal than stylistic. It’s a song about losing sight of what once felt possible—and what it means to still hold onto that spark, even when it’s dimmed.
“elvira” doesn’t hide behind distortion. That’s the first thing you notice. While most shoegaze and dream pop tracks bury the vocals beneath layers of reverb and haze, The Links make a different choice. Jack Morrison’s voice cuts clean through the mix—not in spite of the fog, but in command of it. That clarity makes this song hit harder, not softer.
Ainsley Costello’s latest single, EXLESS, feels like a big, colorful, high-energy anthem tailor-made for blasting in the car with the windows down. It’s confident, polished, and effortlessly catchy—so much so that you might feel like you’ve already heard it before, in the best way possible.
John Deering’s return to songwriting wasn’t planned—it just wouldn’t leave him alone. After years of focusing on family and career, the creative itch became impossible to ignore. “Strip Mall Jesus” is the result: a high-energy, restless rock track that feels like a long-overdue release of pent-up ideas. It’s skater rock with an anxious edge, a song that moves fast without ever losing control.
MARTO is making a statement. Born in Thika, Kenya, and now rooted in Seattle, he’s an artist caught between two worlds, pulling from both as he carves out his own lane. His latest track, “LEFT MY PHONE”, feels like a late-night haze—blurring the lines between afro-infused rhythms and the moody, atmospheric sound of modern hip-hop.
Kat Marcella’s “F*ck Closure” isn’t a song that lingers in the past—it’s a song that lets go, whether the heart is ready or not. As the second single from her upcoming EP, Love Makes Me Cry, the track pairs its bittersweet subject matter with a sleek, modern sound that floats between indie pop and alternative grooves.
Frank Rabeyrolles has spent the past two decades quietly building a catalog that defies easy categorization. From his early work as Double U to the more stripped-down releases under his own name, he’s navigated a space between folk, ambient, and experimental pop, never fully settling into one genre. His latest album, In Conversations, continues that trajectory, embracing lo-fi textures and intimate songwriting while maintaining the atmospheric depth that has become his signature.
Kwolek’s latest single, Euphoria, is a controlled descent into chaos. A brief yet intricate piece, the track plays with structure in a way that keeps the listener slightly unmoored, mirroring its central theme: the idea of staying sane by emptying the mind.
Andi Fins’ latest EP, The Moons of Saturn, is a study in subtle emotional tension. It tells the story of someone orbiting just out of reach, never fully revealing their thoughts, leaving those around them to overcompensate in conversation or retreat into uncertainty. Across four tracks, Fins crafts a sonic world that’s warm yet slightly distant, full of lofi textures, dreamy synths, and a laid-back vocal delivery that feels both intimate and enigmatic.
“Couple(t)s Side A” by Couldn’t Be Happiers is an album that feels meticulously crafted, with a clear sense of purpose and structure. The married duo of Jodi Hildebran Lee and Jordan Crosby Lee have created a project that reflects their shared love of folk music, poetic couplets, and storytelling. The album is organized into thematic pairs—love songs, protest songs, and folk-story songs—a concept that mirrors the couplet form in poetry and, metaphorically, their own relationship. It’s an ambitious framework, and the duo executes it with precision, even if the results occasionally feel too polished for their own good.
The Afro Nick has always been a bit of an outsider. From his early days busking on the streets of Crete to forming one of the island’s first indie rock bands, he’s consistently found himself just outside the norm, using music as both an escape and an assertion of identity. His latest single, “Get There Before Noon (LA Mix),” is another chapter in that story—a raw, somewhat unpolished indie rock anthem about seizing the day, shaped by his unique background and perspective.