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McDead, the Melbourne-based producer and archaeologist, defies genres with unpredictable music. His recent release, Slow Wave, is a 4-minute ambient/downtempo treat that slowly expands, creating …

Forts, the electronic alt-pop wizards from Phoenix, AZ, have conjured up Genesis, a sonic tale of wandering into strange realms, grappling with isolation, and self-destruction. …

Black Box Signal, the dynamic music production duo from St. Louis, MO, formed by brothers Andrew and TJ, delivers a sonic experience that transcends genres. …

Split Aura, a dream pop/lo-fi rock band hailing from Philadelphia, PA, caught our attnetion with their 2021 single, In Zita’s Room. A fusion of slacker …

Yoko Yamazaki, aka Laranja, the multifaceted pianist, keyboardist, writer, composer, and arranger, recently collaborated with Chihiro Sings & XS to deliver the sublime nu-jazz fusion …

Lithuanian thrash-black metal warriors, Night Slasher, unleash Black Trip, a sonic onslaught that’s a throwback to the glory days of thrash and a merciless descent …

The People’s Dance Collective, aka The PDC, an African-born and Melbourne-raised producer/DJ, presents Olympos as his latest offering—a track presumably named after the highest Greek …

The Violet Twilight, the solo project of Tim Butcher from Jiggi, Australia, recently unveiled the full-length album Above the Clouds, with Delight and Delusions standing …

Extreme Sports Club, a newly formed indie project, presents Faded as its latest release—a gem blending indie rock with shoegaze flavor. Standouts include woozy vocals, …

Brooklyn rap artist nicoroc unleashes his Samizdat EP, featuring the gem Skyline; A bombastic, get-pumped house beat sets the stage for nicoroc’s cool wordplay bars, …