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London-based alternative artist Chaidura releases a most extraordinary track, “The Light” that is going to throw you off with its impressive and emotionally charged powerful transitions. The song seamlessly merges EDM, rock, and metal elements, showcasing Chaidura’s versatility and unique musical vision. The song begins to charade you with soft…

Liya Shapiro’s debut single, “The Thing,” released on December 15, is quite a hypnotically unnerving thing. Step into her rendition of the post-punk genre that London-based singer-songwriter haunts and mesmerizes. The song starts with a cinematic, slow, suspenseful, shrill, high, wicked-tailed old Hollywood horror movie-esque sound. The high-pitched, wicked sounds…

Single “Perfect Timing” by the Cleveland rock duo Groundstate, featured on their album The Things We Leave Unsaid, is a powerful and intense track that resonates with the alt/rock sound of the late 90s and early 2000s. Produced by acclaimed rock producer Jim Wirt (known for his work with Incubus,…

15-year-old LA-based singer-songwriter Edie Yvonne presents a soulful rendition of “No Rain,” originally by Blind Melon, in collaboration with producer Douglas Boehm. Mind you, this is her first released cover to date, and we think it’s good! Edie Yvonne’s cover of “No Rain” offers a unique and slowed-down interpretation of…

North of Tomorrow has released their latest album, Clear as Can Be. In twelve tracks we find eclectic influences and a thorough musicality that replenishes and refreshes. The opening track, “Late Again,” turns it up with its textured, pulsating, and shimmering sound. Despite its cutting, glimmery edges, the smooth flow…

William Sanford released his latest ambient electronica album, Deep Mollusca, this Dec 17. Deep Mollusca caves into the ocean’s mysterious depths, with music sprawling through bass. The album is guided by a faceless protagonist encountering various creatures and landscapes from the Mollusca phylum. Let Sanford ride to the deepest parts…

Seattle-based indie alt-rock band The Sleepy Haunts introduces listeners to their latest EP, Bloom Vol. 1. The band ends this year navigating envy, responsibilities, relationships and conscientiousness. The opening track, “why do i feel this way?” immediately immerses you in frontwoman and singer/songwriter Gillian McMahon’s strawberry-sweet and luscious vocals. Her…

“Lost and Found” by Astralix invites listeners into the pulsating realm of EDM, masterfully crafted by the dynamic duo of The Manic Emotions—Gary Dranow and Chris Zoupa. From the opening notes, the song envelops the listener in an immersive EDM soundscape characterized by swirling synths that dance through the air.…

“Novelty” is a standout track from Riding with Killers’ latest album, Full Circle.  The track, produced by Matthew Laplant, unfolds with the delicate strumming of shimmering acoustic guitars by guitarist and vocalist Taylor Roberts. It prepares you for a dynamic piece building with the vulnerability deepened with raspy high vocals.…

Gary Dranow’s latest single, “Digitize,” is what you need to feel what hard rock sounds like. “Digitize” is such a piece that will fill up all the crevices of your auditory system with its rich tapestry of sounds. With electric and acoustic guitars, bass, synthesizers, and drums, Gary Dranow and…