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Brothers Ivan continue their long-running work with “Ukrainian Folk Music, Vol. IX: Long Road to Freedom”. This release brings together 15 tracks over about 43 minutes, built around Ukrainian folk material and shaped with a clear focus on traditional sound and storytelling.…

Buenos Aires has always had a way of producing artists who work quietly and obsessively on their own terms, and Matias Jimenez fits that description well. Under the name Mondrian, the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer has been building his own sonic…

Wyatt Espalin’s “Lies From the Lonesome Valley”. presents a collection built on acoustic storytelling and quiet reflection. The songs sit in a space shaped by steady guitar work and a grounded vocal approach. Each piece unfolds at an unhurried pace, giving room…

D’Lee really knows how to lock into a feeling and make it sound exciting. “I’D BET ON YOU”, has that rush-of-adrenaline energy that kicks in when you know you’re falling for someone and you stop trying to talk yourself out of it.…

Stephan Folkes arrives with a strong sense of identity on “Hazard”, a debut album that blends emotion, reflection, and confidence into a memorable listening experience. The independent London artist moves across R&B, soul, alt-pop, funk, and experimental sounds with ease, creating a…

Q: Hi! So Alex, for anyone who’s just discovering you — how did Quiet as a Mouse come to be, and where does that name even come from? A: Quiet as a Mouse came out of the ashes of The Seven Deadly Sins my…

Sometimes a song doesn’t need to shout to grab your full attention. “From…To…” by Quiet as a Mouse is exactly that kind of track. Brisbane-based singer-songwriter Alex Moran has been crafting indie rock under the Quiet as a Mouse name since 2012,…

Some songs are written. Others are living. Jim Duff’s “More Than Love” is unmistakably the latter. The Cincinnati-based singer-songwriter has spent over three decades building one of the most honest, quietly powerful catalogs in American folk and Americana music, with more than…

If you haven’t been keeping up with what Michellar has been putting out lately, this is a good place to start. Michelle Bond, the San Francisco-based singer-songwriter and visual artist behind the Michellar name, has been releasing music with a consistency and…

If there’s one song that has Long Island written all over it, “Strong Island” by IRIEspect is exactly that. The kind of track that makes you roll the windows down and just breathe it in, with a hook so catchy it sticks…

Q: So “Love Will Save The World” just dropped — when you finally hit publish on that, what did that moment feel like after everything the band went through to get there?  A: First and foremost: Thank you very much for giving…

If you haven’t heard of stillnoah yet, this EP might be your new favorite discovery. “Love Will Save The World” is a six-track release that hits the sweet spot between faith-driven rock and pure, feel-good songwriting. It’s honest, it’s warm, and it…

If you’ve never heard of 64 Funnycars before, you’re about to have a very good day. The Victoria, BC band, originally active from 1987 to 1992, is back with the reissue of their debut album “Happy Go Lucky,” and the advance track…

Q: Hi! So you’re from Southern California — how much does growing up out there actually shape the kind of music you make? Like, can you hear it in the sound? A: Southern California definitely shaped me as an artist. There’s a certain vibe…

If you’ve been sleeping on B Victorious, now is a good time to pay attention. The San Diego-based rock artist is back with his sophomore full-length album, “Anywhere But Here,” and it’s a bold, confident move from someone who clearly knows exactly…