Handful of Snowdrops Bids Farewell The Canadian “postwave” band sadly calls it quits after an impressive run. Jul 14, 2020
With Puzzlewood, Plone Invites Listeners Into an Analog Synth Wonderland (Review) Puzzlewood is the retro-futurist synth band’s first album in over two decades — and it’s a welcome return. Jun 30, 2020
“Commando for Christ” by 316 The song comes from the upcoming Christian hair metal movie “Electric Jesus.” Jun 26, 2020
Miami by Starflyer 59 (Review) Starflyer 59 returns with another solid collection of songs. Jun 19, 2020
Chromeo’s Quarantine Casanova is Your New Pandemic Jam (Review) The electro-funk duo tackles the pandemic and quarantine life with their trademark grooves and cheekiness. Jun 15, 2020
Look Alive by Unwed Sailor The instrumental post-rock band’s latest incorporates shoegaze textures and ’80s hooks. Jun 13, 2020
“Closer” by The Clientele The Clientele’s latest single is a fundraiser for Black Lives Matter. Jun 9, 2020
“It’s Alright” by Life on Venus The Russian shoegazers’ latest single was recorded in quarantine. Jun 2, 2020
Spells by Nailah Hunter (Review) This lovely little album by harpist Nailah Hunter stands in stark contrast to these chaotic times. Jun 1, 2020
Offering to the Morning Fog by Robert Rich (Review) Robert Rich’s latest album is a response to listeners’ requests for music that can help them during these uncertain times. May 25, 2020
We Were Never Here by Epic45 (Review) The duo’s latest collection of nostalgia-soaked songs contains some of their most abstract and affecting music to date. May 20, 2020
“Deep Blue” by The Midnight All of the usual elements in The Midnight’s ’80s-tastic sound are there in full measure, and thankfully so. May 14, 2020
Bill McClintock’s Immaculate Mashups Enter a musical world where Slayer, Katrina and the Waves, the Jackson 5, Van Halen, and countless others were destined to be together. May 2, 2020
“Time (You and I)” by Khruangbin The new single returns to the “classic” Khruangbin sound with slick guitar licks and silky-smooth rhythms. Apr 28, 2020
A Perception of Everything by Endless Melancholy (Review) Endless Melancholy’s latest is the musical equivalent of thumbing through old keepsakes and faded photos. Apr 26, 2020
It Won/t Be Like This All the Time Live by The Twilight Sad The Scottish noise rockers release a bracing live album in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Apr 24, 2020
Roy by Makeup and Vanity Set (Review) One of synthwave’s finest concludes his Blade Runner-inspired series of EPs with a tribute to Rutger Hauer. Apr 21, 2020
“Fast Lane” by Karen Choi The new song was recorded in response to the pandemic and is a Bandcamp exclusive. Apr 10, 2020
“Alas, Orpheus” by Akira Kosemura The Japanese composer’s calm, meditative piano arrangements are a tonic for these anxious times. Apr 10, 2020