“Raindance” by Odelet is a full-length album that feels like a dream. The album was produced entirely by Odelet and mixed by Larry Crane, whose analog sensibilities bring a warm, organic depth to the tracks. Across its runtime, Raindance moves between moody, atmospheric moments and tracks that pulse with a quiet energy, keeping wants to …

“Dead Men’s Songs” by Marine Store Dealer is an atmospheric and gripping listen. The London-based trio, Gemma Upton, Martin Pearce, and Eray Çaylı—pull you into a layered world where post-rock textures rub up against dream pop haze, all tied together with indie grit. The song wrestles with ideas of unrest, political decay, and the way …

Tom Tom Park’s latest “Als Je Danst” is stunning. The production feels smooth and unforced, with tight guitar lines and a steady rhythm that carries the whole thing. You need to keep it on rotation. The vocals, featuring Lunettes de fête, keep things light and stylish, adding the right amount of color without crowding the …

“Wake Up & Smile (Acoustic Version)” by Stray Blue finds the long-running Greek trio marking two decades with a porch-close reworking of their signature tune. The stripped setting, twelve-string in an unusual tuning, brushed percussion, easy low harmonies, lets the refrain land like morning light over Chania’s harbor, resilient without pushing sentimentality. At the center …

Kristen Castro’s latest single, “Summer Rain” is wonderful and isn’t just a track pulled from a moment of inspiration; it’s the result of a five-year creative process that began in quiet reflection and ends with bold self-definition. The song leans into dreamy synths and rich guitar tones, layering a sonic landscape that feels right at …

“Regulator of My Dopamine” is a unique release from Exzenya, an artist who knows exactly what she wants to say. The track draws you into its world with an addictive edge, it’s really a beautiful release that you need to listen to. There’s a sense of control here, both thematically and in how the song …

“Intermittent Love” by Exzenya will make yoou want to hear it again and again. What’s refreshing is how grown this sounds. There’s an emotional maturity behind every word, like someone who’s done the work, called the bluff, and still remembers the sting. The beat is hypnotic but never overpowering, giving the vocals plenty of space …

Exzenya’s “Scansion” is my new obsession. Here’s an artist who decided to name a song after a poetry term and somehow made it work as a sultry pop track. The whole concept of scanning someone’s behavioral patterns and turning that into a song about attraction is weird enough to be brilliant. The Spanish influences don’t …

Ian Brodsky’s second album shows a songwriter who’s figured out how to make his cerebral approach work with bigger, more energetic arrangements. The New York musician trades some of his previous introspective focus for indie rock confidence, and the result feels natural rather than forced. “Trash Panda” proves why it became a crowd favorite, it’s …

“Anuther Sunny Hulliday” finds Mick J. Clark embracing deliberate misspellings that actually work. He sings “hulliday” instead of “holiday” and carries that through to “anuther”, creating consistency in his playful approach to language. The song bounces around vacation themes – planes, boats, and all the usual holiday excitement. Mick sounds genuinely enthusiastic about the subject …

Eduard Shyfrin’s latest is wonderful. Heavy drums kick things off, setting a serious tone that runs throughout the song. The Paris recording captures Shyfrin working with French rock musicians who know how to build atmosphere around his voice. His classical piano training shows up in how the song moves between quieter, thoughtful sections and harder …

Nick Byrne and Tom Symmonds team up for “Solstice Sun”, using seasonal changes as a backdrop for exploring emotional ups and downs. I’m just in love with this song. The track starts with synth bass and drum samples before moving into autumn’s quieter moments. Nick’s vocals come in during these reflective sections, and his fingerpicked …

Farbod Biglari’s “Nightmare” unfolds like a set of journal entries penned in silence. Composed and performed entirely by Farbod, the album’s eight tracks lean into imperfection as form, recorded largely in single takes, with minimal equipment, and finished in the stillness of post-production in Vancouver. Sung in Persian but resonant far beyond language, each piece …

Lucas Pasley’s “Laissez-Faire Love” strips away romantic pretense with the surgical precision of a songwriter who understands that love rarely follows any logical plan. The Appalachian artist delivers a track that examines the messy intersection between desire and indifference, it’s really wonderful and I know you will love it. Lucas doesn’t romanticize the subject matter, …

Valerie Forgione’s latest single demonstrates her evolution from Mistle Thrush’s shoegaze territories into more textured, baroque-influenced terrain. “Light and Low” builds around a harpsichord progression that anchors the track’s hypnotic momentum, while Todd Demma’s live drumming adds genuine punch to what could have been another programmed affair. The song’s layered approach works well, tremolo guitars …

Kevin Driscoll’s debut solo single “Black It Out” arrives as a stark meditation on relationship endings, built around a foundation of melancholic vulnerability that never feels forced. The Jacksonville-based artist handles nearly all the instrumentation himself, creating a masterpiece. Kevin’s vocals carry a weathered quality that suits the material perfectly. And Jeremiah Johnson’s synth solo …

Lost Lot tackles death and grief with surprising warmth on “Waiting,” a track that shouldn’t work as well as it does. The concept of a spirit watching over loved ones after death could easily slip into maudlin territory, but the North East alt-country band finds genuine emotion without the melodrama. The production, handled by Ben …

Matt Saxton’s “Rough Patch” lands with the honesty of someone who’s lived through what they’re singing about. Matt reflects on a couple navigating a difficult stretch in their relationship, choosing not to dramatize but to show quiet persistence. The lyrics lean toward folk with subtle rock and electronic touches, but nothing pulls focus from the …