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Artist : nikolaos nnt ntantalis Album : new frontiers Quick Thoughts : I don't know who this performer is, and their social media and internet presence are so very very light, but holy crap if this isn't my favorite electronic record in recent memory. It's got some interesting sampling, some catchy material throughout the whole thing, and it's just super compelling. Really great listen that's worth the time. Songs of Note : "we were alone and we touched the glass," "control over," "poseidon two," "my ex files," "tonight with a hindu ghost," "aqua deep" Artist : Yea-Ming and The Rumours Album : I Can't Have It All Quick Thoughts : Another recent surprise, this is a gorgeous little indie pop record with some alt-country vibes and gorgeous production throughout. I was continually surprised by this one - songs like "Big Blue Sea" feel simple on the surface, but Yea-Ming's voice rings...

Ryann Gonsalves is the bassist and co-lead singer of Torrey and Aluminum. She's set to release her first solo album, and has a new single from that album out. "Burrowing" has this delightful 90's indie rock meets singer-songwriter sound. Gonsalves' voice has this light and cheery sound to it, but the music in "Burrowing" has a much more biting edge. It's not punk, but there is a distinct lo-fi vibe to the music. The song edges right up against modern neo-folk, but doesn't quite commit to that sound fully. Instead, it lives in the world of early Liz Phair, which isn't a bad place to be in. Ryann Gonsalves says of their new video: “I visit my best friend pretty often, where I spend a decent amount of time alone while everyone's at work. Some days it's just me and their family's dog, Max, at the house. The idea behind the video is that Max contemplates life from the song's lens while all the humans are out of the room.” You can w...