Jan 7, 2022 “In Your Room” by Airiel One of Airiel’s signature songs, and a perfect example of what makes the band a shining example of shoegaze pop.
Jan 1, 2022 My Favorite Songs of 2021: Daygraves, Deafheaven, Japanese Breakfast, Low, Lycia, Angel Olsen & more 28 songs that helped get me through the year that was 2021.
Dec 22, 2021 Bathe in Black Light by Desiderii Marginis (Review) The latest from Johan Levin’s long-running dark ambient project is a harrowing, exhilarating journey through desolate places.
Dec 11, 2021 New Subscriber Playlist: “The Post-Post-Punk Sound” Subscribers can listen to a selection of some my favorite post-punk songs of the last few years.
Dec 3, 2021 “Out of Your Arms” by Starsabout The Polish band returns with a new single of moody, atmospheric indie-rock par excellence.
Dec 3, 2021 “Astral Body 2 Body” by Redder Moon The Kansas City trio’s sleek, synth-driven music conjures up a stylish Euro vibe.
Nov 19, 2021 After Nearly Four Decades, Mariya Takeuchi’s “Plastic Love” Has a Music Video The city pop classic is also now a top ten single in Japan (finally).
Nov 8, 2021 Exploring the Depths of The River of Appearance, vidnaObmana’s Ambient Masterpiece To celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of my favorite ambient albums, I wrote about each one of its beautiful songs.
Nov 4, 2021 “From the Womb of the Morning, the Dew of Your Youth Will Be Yours” by Ronnie Martin The synth-pop maestro returns with an epic new single.
Nov 2, 2021 Rosie Thomas Returns with Lullabies for Parents The singer’s latest is a multimedia project intended to encourage and uplift parents.
Oct 30, 2021 Imperishable by Daygraves (Review) The latest release from the anonymous one-man band uses searing blackgaze to confront chronic illness.
Oct 24, 2021 “Forever Rain” by Tor Lundvall Tor Lundvall’s new single is the perfect moody soundtrack for a rainy autumn day.
Oct 24, 2021 Void XXIII by Chihei Hatakeyama (Review) A collection of richly textured and highly atmospheric pieces composed entirely on guitar.
Oct 22, 2021 “Boys Don’t Cry” by Karen Choi My friend’s latest single is a pedal steel-filled cover of the classic Cure song.
Oct 11, 2021 Dependency by Western Edges (Review) The former Hood member’s latest is an ode to underground garage, techno, and ambient music from the ’90s.
Oct 2, 2021 “Songs” by Pinkshinyultrablast The Russian shoegazers’ latest is another exhilarating blast of gorgeous noise.
Sep 30, 2021 “Reverse Déjà vu” by HTRK The Australian duo’s latest release was inspired by “eerie and gothic country music.”
Sep 18, 2021 “Orb Weaver” by Natalie Jane Hill The Austin-based folk singer’s recent single is an utterly enchanting slice of gently psychedelic folk.
Sep 15, 2021 Unwed Sailor’s The Faithful Anchor Turns 20 The album’s emotional post-rock immediately takes me back to a simpler era.
Sep 11, 2021 “Stormurinn” by Kælan Mikla The Icelandic synth-punk trio’s latest single is a darkly spellbinding tune.