“Blitz” by Unwed Sailor Listen to the first single from the upcoming Truth or Consequences album. Feb 14, 2021
This Quiet Fire by Heligoland (Review) Absolutely worth checking out if you’ve ever found yourself pining for the “classic” 4AD sound. Feb 12, 2021
Revenge of the Visitors by Coaltar of the Deepers (Review) On this rework of their 1994 debut, the Japanese band delivers a truly mercurial take on shoegaze rock. Feb 3, 2021
Hold You Up by Zelienople (Review) The Chicago trio’s shadowy post-rock is hypnotic, meandering, and consistently captivating. Jan 26, 2021
“Towards the Light” by Hiroco.M The perfect soundtrack for experiencing a world covered in newly fallen snow. Jan 25, 2021
“Altered States” by Woob Darkly pulsing synthwave channeled from the shadowy recesses of the ’80s. Jan 12, 2021
“Fab Tool” by Carpenter Brut (feat. David Eugene Edwards) The synthwave maestro is joined by one of American music’s most distinctive voices. Jan 12, 2021
“Mood Swing” by Glixen Seriously, what is it with Arizona and fuzz-laden shoegaze/dreampop par excellence? Jan 5, 2021
“Norte” by Adiós Cometa The Costa Rican dreampop band is the latest member of the Velvet Blue Music family. Jan 4, 2021
My Favorite Songs of 2020: epic45, Fine China, Khruangbin, Makeup and Vanity Set, Spectres, Unleash the Archers & More 26 songs that provided me with moments of beauty, serenity, hope — and yes, maybe even a little fun. Jan 1, 2021
“Palomino” by Heligoland The Paris-based dreampop outfit has released a music video for their new single. Dec 23, 2020
“The Wormwood Star Falls” by Songs of Green Pheasant Duncan Sumpner returns with another album of softly psyched-out folk music. Dec 12, 2020
Harold Budd, 1936-2020 The noted ambient composer and pianist collaborated with the likes of Brian Eno, John Foxx, and Robin Guthrie. Dec 8, 2020
“Mirror Image” by Nick Schofield Serene-yet-surreal electronic music inspired by “the light and space” of Canada’s national art museum. Dec 2, 2020
Kenneth Copeland’s Heavy Metal Judgement on COVID-19 Who knew nonsensical theology made for such awesome breakdowns? Dec 1, 2020
Japan’s Train Station Jingles Each one of Japan’s train stations has its own unique — and charming — jingle. Nov 16, 2020
Demen’s Darkly Atmospheric Nektyr Embraces Gloom and Melancholy to Stunning Effect (Review) The enigmatic Swedish artist’s debut album is dark, shadowy, and veiled, the perfect music for long, lonely winter nights. Nov 9, 2020
Vanity Metrics by Gianna Lauren (Review) In a more perfect and just world, hushed and heartfelt folk-rock like this would earn all the likes and favorites. Nov 8, 2020
“Summer Madness” by Khruangbin The cover of this funk classic is Khruangbin at their Khruangbin-iest. Oct 29, 2020
Velvet Blue Music Comes to Bandcamp Now it’s even easier to buy music from awesome artists like Lee Bozeman, Fine China, LN, Map, and Starflyer 59. Oct 28, 2020