30.03.2026-WORK DRUGS Insurgents (Bobby Cahn Records,2014)

 

SYNTHPOP

   Smooth indie/synth pop that unabashedly embraces the yacht-side soft rock of artists like Christopher Cross and Michael McDonald.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/o9ef5l

28.03.2026-CULTS Host (Sinderlyn,2020)

 

INDIE POP

   On Host, Cults find solipsistic charm in retreading the shadowy pastures of their past, bolstering the dream pop of their earlier work with the tactile verve of live instruments.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/roshtw

24.03.2026-MAMA'S BROKE Narrow Line (Free Dirt,2022)

 

FOLK

   A Canadian folk duo consisting of Lisa Maria and Amy Lou Keeler, as Mama’s Broke the multi-instrumentalists bring plenty of vocal harmonies to their diverse Americana that welcomes a few guests, too.

A very thoughtful record that touches on folk, blues, ragtime and old time sounds, too, thematically, the pair surround the cycles of life and death, and it makes for a very substantial body of work.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/33at1u

21.03.2026-GABRIEL BRUCE Come All Sufferers (Virgin/Luv Luv Luv,2016)

 

POP ROCK

   The entirety of the album is a thrilling sonic journey. Flitting from genre to genre is something Bruce has always done well and his ability to lace the tracks together seamlessly is a trait which has been carried through from ‘Love In Arms’ to ‘Come All Sufferers’. Apocalyptic and religious themes tie the album’s eleven tracks together, facilitated by Bruce’s enthralling ability to illuminate a narrative. It’s a record that makes you think, but more importantly it’s a record that makes you feel something.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/x57iez

18.03.2026-ANNA B. SAVAGE In Flux (City Slang,2023)

 

INDIE ROCK

   These songs are theatrical by design, Savage’s writing intimate and complex all at once, and thankfully, its varied soundscapes keep one’s attention throughout. Savage is constantly at the bottom of one’s thumb through the whole album — with the exception of snarky comebacks on the title track and the tepid proclamation “I think I’m gonna be fine” on the closure — it’d be nice to see her at the top. But as a snapshot of a relationship where she kept on wanting more, she doesn’t hold back.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/sg10ye

16.03.2026-SUNFLOWER BEAM Mortal Primetime (Lucky Number,2025)

 

INDIE ROCK

   This NYC trio has been rocking out long enough to know exactly how to get what they want. Their fourth album polishes their sound up to a higher gloss and a harder edge, maximizing the gritty glamor of uptempo anthems like “Nothing Romantic” and “Champagne Taste.” Ballads like “Shooting Star” and “Look What You’ve Done To Me” sparkle more brightly, too, with some of singer Julia Cumming’s most deeply felt performances to date. A decade ago, Sunflower Bean drew attention for their youthful energy, but these days they’re sounding like confident stars at the height of their powers.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/v82zbb

14.03.2026-FUTURE ISLANDS People Who Aren't There Anymore (4AD,2024)

 

SYNTHPOP

   Opener King of Sweden has Herring defiantly reclaiming the memories of his years spent there with his last partner, while The Fight plays like a paean to the restorative power of moving on. Throughout, the group’s tried-and-true, gleaming synth-pop palette is flecked with fresh sonic ambition, particularly on slow-burning epics Corner of My Eye and The Sickness. At the centre of it all remains Herring’s fabulously expressive voice, tailor-made to spin tales of heartache.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/n9q2si