Life cycles through birth, death, and rebirth. Flames reduce objects to dust only for the wind to sweep them into the ether in another eternal form altogether. Meltt’s music resembles this natural sequence. The hum of distorted guitars dissolves into bright melodies carried by shimmering synths and soaring vocals. The Vancouver band—Chris Smith [lead vocals,…

Twinsleep’s debut is a marvel of ambient music, with gorgeous compositions that achieve pure weightlessness while possessing a grounded sense of purpose. John Hayes and Maxy Dutcher’s second collaboration together – first under the moniker Twinsleep — is impressionistic in all the right ways, every swell and swoon conjuring naturalistic imagery and a distinct sense…

The Haunt co-founders and siblings Anastasia Grace Haunt [vocals] and Maxamillion “Max” Haunt [guitar, production] creatively lean on their own quiet lifelong bond to make a loud musical statement. The duo congregates around a boundless vision for what alternative music can be, accented by electronic textures, cinematic drama and gothic spirit. Pushing one another to break down…

The wonderful thing about Perloff-Giles’ love affair with songwriting is that it did not suddenly transform him into some cliche’d confessional balladeer. First, there were the professional considerations. His time in music-biz songwriting rooms, his way with a melody and his electronic production acumen all opened doors, and he’s continued contributing songs to the likes…

Woodes made her debut in 2020 with Crystal Ball, garnering a 4 star review from NME and charting at #3 on the Australian Independent Album Charts. “How Long I’d Wait” was added to high rotation and  fan-favorite “Close” was named as one of Youtube’s Top Aussie Songs of 2020, amassing 130,000 views on her Youtube.…

Paris Paloma is a powerful new voice in indie folk, redefining the genre with her unnerving storytelling, haunting vocals, and a fiercely feminine perspective. Her sound echoes the depth of Hozier and the intensity of Florence Welch, painting vivid, visceral scenes through incisive lyrics and dramatic instrumentation. Breakout single “Labour” has become an enduring cultural…

Mel Blue are an electronic trio bridging nostalgia and modernity with euphoric, genre-blurring dance music. Splitting their time between Sydney and London, Oscar Sharah, Jacob Siles, and Luke Gerber craft introspective yet rhythmically rich soundscapes influenced by jungle, UKG, breakbeat, and house. Their upcoming album nomorejacketsplease (out September via Nettwerk) marks a bold sonic evolution—infused…

The German singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer M. Byrd maps out his own path through an ever-evolving web of alternative, indie, and pop accented by shoegaze and synth transmissions. These soundscapes match the warmth of his vocals as he taps into naked emotion and open-hearted honesty. This approach has earned praise from the likes of…

Martin Kerr sings what you’re thinking.  A folk troubadour for the post-truth age, his outspoken and poetic takes are connecting with millions of listeners around the world.  He blends the urgent issues of the day with deeply personal narratives in honest and nostalgic folk arrangements that invite you to sing along. Explosive growth on social media…

Htennek Niwsha’s piano piano is music that beautifully decays before your very eyes, while retaining a sense of permanence that lingers in your mind long after the record stops. This new project from Ken Harrison and Ashwin Sood, masterminds behind the ambient pop outfit PANToNE VU, is one of the most enchanting and mysterious collections…