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Hiroki Tanaka, formerly lead guitarist of Juno and Polaris-nominated YAMANTAKA // SONIC TITAN, captivates throughout his full-length album Isan, out today. Named for the Japanese word for “inheritance,” the album filters his Japanese-Canadian heritage and the tension of inherited religious structures through arrangements that m...

Turn Down the Noise is a melodic, guitar-driven rock album from Atlanta-based indie rock trio The Yum Yum Tree. Embracing the infectiously nostalgic charm of ’90s college radio, the band pairs Andy Gish’s memorable vocals with songs that balance melodic power-pop energy with introspective songwriting. Throughout the project, the band explores...

A genre-hopping listening experience that spans from blissful dreaminess to infectious energy, Mind Games is another memorable release from NYC artist Elevated Focusion. Blending underground hip-hop, punk, electronic, and goth aesthetics, the album features global collaborators and multi-lingual vocals. Last year’s album Space Dance ...

Masterfully infusing industrial hip-hop, alternative, and electronic elements, VISIONARY is the stirring debut album from Bangkok-based artist XINIX, born Wil Russell Nichols. Driven by themes of transformation and resilience, the album compels in its processing of real-life struggle into personal clarity and strength. Nichols meticulously st...

Floating Sheep presents a vibrant, electro-acoustic nu-jazz journey on their self-titled album, blending ceremonial handpan textures with jazzy expanses. The Tel Aviv-based quartet utilizes an inventive setup to navigate complex improvisations, shifting from calm, meditative atmospheres to high-octane energy marked by passionate saxophone and vibey synths. Ro...