The Radio Dept - david semi-instrumental betheriel, 2023

"Been a fan of them for years, and the other day I hopped over to their Spotify page because I always randomly get the urge to listen to their music this time of year. I was kind of shocked to see them at nearly a million monthly listeners- last time I checked I believe they were at something like 200,000? Though I can’t recall when exactly that was. Curious if they’ve been having any kind of viral blowup lately. It’d be great id more people knew about them because they’ve always felt very underrated to me. Such a special band"

Beirut - baion, 2023

"His sixth album as Beirut was conceived while he was living in an old wooden church on the Norwegian island of Hadseløya, seeking refuge from self-doubt, mental collapse, a cancelled tour and briefly career-threatening throat problems."

Meltt - your melody, 2023

"Mesmerizing alternative psych-rock band Meltt, known for their evocative melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, releases their new single, “Your Melody.” The unshakable song showcases a funky guitar groove juxtaposed by a poignant, and powerful subject matter."

Divers - security, 2023

"Much has been made of the return of ‘indie sleaze’, but Divers maintain the movement’s yearning for fun and freedom while removing the lugubrious aspect; the version of hedonism that drifts through “Security” isn’t one that will lead to ruinous escapades, but rather just four friends having a good time."

Sign Crushes Motorist - i'm always here, 2023

"Liam McCay (born 28 February 2005) is an Irish musician from County Donegal, Ireland. He is best known for his project Sign Crushes Motorist, although McCay has released music under multiple other pseudonyms throughout his career, including "Birth Day" and "Take Care"."

Scotch Mist - alright, 2023

“It was the first song we wrote for this album…It has a great groove, and so many catchy little details. The lyrics are from the perspective of someone with chronic anxiety, which contrasts with the upbeat instrumental. This song feels like the most epic of the singles — it’s really dense because we tried to fit everything that we love about rock and pop music into one track.”

Hank Midnight - river song, 2023

"feels like a late-night drive with no goal in mind, just left with your thoughts and eventual peace of mind."

Young Moon - dance yer sadness, 2023

"Songs like “Dance Yer Sadness”, “Heart of Glass”, and “Say Young Moon” dive headfirst into this starker side of Young Moon, with Montgomery really shining in all the empty space that the music creates. Young Moon still knows how to create shining guitar pop or post-punk tunes, mind you–“I Laid on My Back with Death” strums its way toward being a side one highlight, while the soaring “September Youth” and “Take on Thee” rely on busy bass and jangly, melodic guitars toward the album’s end to give it a back-half kick."

Cool Heat - harmless, 2023

"Harmless is a guitar-driven, particularly melodic song that showcases COOL HEAT's enchanting dreampop style and incredible production standards. The song's appeal is increased by the prominent use of attracting synthesizer elements. The musician's distinctive melancholic sound and introspective songwriting are prominently featured once more, creating an intriguing and well crafted piece of music."

Sea Glass - never right, 2023

"This song came along one emotional evening trying to tap into feelings surrounding misguided love lost to time."

Woods - between the past, 2023

"a warm woodwind arrangement alongside vocalist Jeremy Earl’s signature falsetto before ’70s-inspired drums gives the track a sunny, cheery disposition."

Daneshevskaya - somewhere in the middle, 2023

"this release "reminds us that this world is a big place governed by some divine presence that we will never begin to understand"

Mella Dee - riptide, 2023

"It was originally written in a time when we weren’t able to celebrate life together, it was a release from the pressure of everything around us. Bernard wrote and recorded the vocals after hearing what I’d put together and managed to bring a new life to the record. Adding a deeper meaning which resonated with me, the feeling of being caught up in a riptide with the world still moving around you. It’s a huge pleasure to have Bernard on a record with me; having listened to his voice on so much incredible music from an early age.”

Ruby Haunt - nightjar, 2023

"Ruby Haunt (formerly known as Haunt) is a minimal pop duo consisted of Victor Pakpour and Wyatt Ininns. Based in Los Angeles, the project first emerged in 2015 and put out six releases as of 2018."

Slowdive - skin in the game, 2023

"Neil Halstead’s melancholic vocals gently blend with the acoustic and electric guitars in “Skin in the Game,” embodying Slowdive’s ethereal and introspective style. While the haunting melodies and powerful harmonies, along with the cryptic lyrics, convey the importance of honest communication and genuine connections for profound relationships and inner satisfaction."

The Coral - that's where she belongs, 2023

“This was me chasing sunlit shadows, trying to capture the beauty of the summer. For some strange reason, I feel a duty to do that from time to time. It didn’t work first time around but we took it into the studio and used some old tricks we’ve learned – editing the violins into the chorus, turning almost everything backwards and adding some Glenn Campbell guitars – and we came out with the hazy summer psychedelia the album needed to break up the intensity.”

Blacktop - tommy, 2023

“Blacktop is the recording project of Austin Wood, a Milwaukee-based musician, producer, and creative.”

Castlebeat - something else, 2023

"Hwang is also the founder of Spirit Goth. As CASTLEBEAT he weaves melodic pop hooks with dreamy, melancholic sounds often leaving listeners with a sense of nostalgia. Josh started the recording project in 2015 with a demo EP, and has since matured in composition and sound while retaining his trademark lo-fi quality."

Art School Girlfriend - the weeks, 2023

"Art School Girlfriend has developed a mystical realm that transports you between the current reality and a higher state of being with her new album ‘Soft Landing.’ The dreamy production of the tracks is emphasised by techno undertones, transcendental vocals and wistful instrumentals. Sultry whispers align with a variety of pressuring beats that really allow the listener to enter the universe in which the record exists."

Blossom Aloe - i fade away, 2023

"Blossom Aloe is an indie rock quintet from Houston TX, incorporating elements of bedroom-pop, psychedelia, and alternative rock into their sound."