EP: Nico de Luz – (Don’t) Go Away Tonight
Arizona native Nico de Luz (aka Nico Osorio) seems to wear many hats. A graduate
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EP: Stella Lovell – Stella Lovell
Stella Lovell’s sound recalls artists like Lydia Loveless and Karly Hartzman, leaning further into the rock elements than the twangy Americana.
EP: Diane Young – It’s Happening Again
Boston emo/pop/alt-rock buzzes about acceptance and fear of facing a new era of life, with all the twists and turns that come with it.
EP: MacFarmlin – Amber
The German songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer has conjured up a set of songs that feel organic and warm, like wholesome, energising comfort food for the ears.
EP: Very Busy People – Impressions
Psychy, jazzy, folky, indie-y – the new Very Busy People EP is a veritable feast of musical ambition, contradiction, and imagination and ticks many, many boxes.
EP: Crimson – O’hara
The sound is so vibrant, I swear I could almost see colours flowing out of the speakers.
EP: Pretty Out – Misery Seed
The Boston punk supergroup’s new EP addresses the ugliness of the world, fighting against its contagion, and coming out for the community.
EP: Axel Flóvent – Fleeing the Shore
The Icelandic indie folk-pop troubadour returns with a tender, folky hug of a record; the perfect remedy to the cold, harsh climate in which it was created.
EP: Clean Fight – Unforgiving Ground
Unforgiving Ground isn’t just the casual listen; take a day to let it inhabit within you.
EP: Aige Rue x Mikey – Retreat II
The new EP from emcees Aigerue and Mikey focuses on true healing, which feels like a revolutionary act in today’s world.
EP: Salt Mirror – Nothing To Be Had
The Belgrade emo four-piece’s debut EP draws on a variety of noughties alt-rock influences to create something altogether fresh.
EP: Elson – Everything Is
With anxious energy, anthemic vision, and quality songwriting that belies their youth, this Grimsby three-piece is really on to something with their debut EP
EP: Pagodas – Bean Burger
An assortment of styles is on display here – from wonky indie pop to slowcore to 60s garage sounds – and all are filtered through a very distinctive lens.
EP: Panthercaps – Against the Super Ego
The Berlin-based trio’s debut EP is not a hyper-compressed, heavily produced artifact: It’s a little closed in, a little naked, and it rips.
EP: Night Windows – Nonsense
An intimate EP that leans into themes of displacement and solitude with polished production, rich instrumentation, and a heavy dose of longing.
EP: Runaway Ricochet – Made From Recycled Materials, Vol. 2
Five flawless performances of simple songs; even with no new songwriting, Runaway Ricochet is still such an incredible band.
Cherub Dream Records’ “Lucky Three”: The split EP for your next California road trip
Three bands – Natasha Sandworms, Christina’s Trip, and Mox – team up to craft a soundtrack for driving down the Golden State’s winding highways.
EP: New Place – Garden Songs
New Place have drawn from medieval botanical illustrations, archives, and 60s pop to craft introspective songs touching on human connection and detachment.
EP: New, Not Shameful – Interlude
Interlude warrants headphones and solitude, and even if that means canceling plans and hanging in for the evening, you won’t regret it.
EP: Midnight Soup Opera – S/T
Ardent readers will note that our very own Joshua Cotrim of Brazil isn’t just a