Joni Fatora reflects on a distant love through quiet contemplation on "Botanical Baby." Fatora—who performs under the name Joni—is reminded of how human relationships can be as fleeting as the changing of the seasons. She's surrounded by nature, alluding to how flowers...
TANGIENTS unleash their primal fury on "Hazel." The duo of Chelsea Ray and Be Hussey are not for slow-builds—their confrontational post-punk immediately shoots off with a tribal roar over an enrapturing guitar lead. Led by Ray's commanding vocal acrobatics, "Hazel" emanates a visceral energy that is shrouded in mystery...
It's a rare occurrence when a musical project decides to name a track after their namesake. But instead of self-promotion, consider Subtle Smiles' self-titled debut single as a definitive introduction into their hypnotic synth-pop. True to their name, the Long Beach duo—...
Like many of us, Aaron Mendelsohn could use a breather. On "Holiday," Mendelsohn—who performs under the name Drinker—gives thought to how some self-reflection can guide your life choices for the better. The swaying, downtempo track served as a defining moment for...
Sara Olmstead had followed many an artful pursuit before she felt the confidence to direct her talents toward music. With a guitar in hand, Olmstead—who performs under the name Rows Arc alongside band members Jason Gagovski and Neeraj Kane—wrote a vast...