Lashing – “New Look / Same Book”
A bright, endearing repeating guitar hook flows throughout the track like a warm wave of saltwater.
Derek Tate
Derek is a writer, record collector, gardener, and all-around music lover. He lives in Iowa with his plants and his dog, Toby.
The Drives: “There is no need to hide your mental health issues”
The band’s latest single relays the importance of being open about one’s state of mind.
Sagittaire’s second single “Get Back” turns trauma into beauty
Sagittaire is the musical project of Ivan Mairesse.
Stream Sam Lynch’s first full-length Little Disappearance
The material as a whole blends an indie folk backdrop against recurring concepts of loss.
HARKNESS – “I.D.”
“I.D.” features a relaxed, sunny texture, complete with a groovy bassline and occasional hand drums.
Pre-save Cardboard Club’s upcoming concept EP Hemlock, preview finale track “Sun Bleached Topaz”
Their newest project promises to elevate the band to a new level of ambition.
Mylk – “Holy Moly”
With their latest single, indie band Mylk bring out a much-needed rock party that’s equal
SWiiMS’ “Hand of Love” is pure dream pop decadence
The closing ostinato is lengthy and passionate, with booming drum fills and improvisational guitar licks that absorb the listener in a hypnotic lull.
Kindsight – “Who Are You”
“Who Are You?”, released just last month, gives off a striking first impression of one of Denmark’s latest indie bands.
“Rush Off” by Openness is a thoughtful psych-pop tune
Featuring vocal contributions by the LA-based Miranda Rae Hey and guitar and bass work made by Oliver Qui in Florida, “Rush Off” amounts to a lilting psychedelic dream of liberation.