Capturing the sights, sounds and emotions associated with forging ahead and ringing in the new year, Brooklyn indie-electronic band EXNATIONS kicks off 2020 with "11:59," the New Year's anthem every sad kid needs to hear. Comprised of Sal Mastrocola, Taylor Hughes, and John O'Neill, the emerging trio has graced our ears with their outstanding Pink Haze EP during the past year, and followed up with a national tour to promote the new tunes. The distant, hazy echo of "You barely

With the all-too-frequent bustle and rush in the world around us, our minds and bodies crave solace, rest and "me time" to recharge, refocus and ideally find some inner peace. The downtime enables us to re-emerge and presumably thrive in our daily lives with a refreshed perspective. Immersing oneself in music is a common way for many of us - myself included - to escape for a little while and find that perspective. If you're looking for a reflective soundtrack to 'getting away

From my very first listen to Built You For Thought, the debut album from UK-based electronic duo Brook, I very quickly realized I was taking in something truly special and breathtaking. Comprised of seasoned soul and blues vocalist Beth Brooks and electronic musician Howard Rider, the duo's debut album is the product of two years of work and a collaborative songwriting process that began with Beth recording alone with an acoustic guitar before Howard began wrapping her vocals

From the moment I heard the single "Knife" from Brooklyn-based electronic indie band EXNATIONS earlier this year, I was hooked on their unique brand of dark and dreamy electronic indie pop. The band recently released yet another stunning single "Tether", and just premiered its accompanying music video on Earmilk. "Tether" is the first taste of music from EXNATION's forthcoming Pink Haze EP, to be released June 28. EXNATIONS is comprised of Sal Mastrocola, Taylor Hughes, and J

UK synth duo Magnetic Skies recently released their stunning debut EP, Dreams and Memories, featuring their modern blend of cutting-edge pop, electronic soundscapes and soaring melodies, with a nostalgic nod to the cinematic sounds of 80's alternative music. The duo has garnered significant attention since the EP release, having been described as echoes of Tears for Fears and Japan meeting the modern world of Chvrches and Empire of the Sun. Magnetic Skies was formed in early

With their sights set high above Mother Earth and beyond the Milky Way, Swedish indie collective KÅRP is breaking down barriers with their astounding new single, "Kuiper Belt." This gorgeous and delicate electronic masterpiece is the most impressive release to date from this rising star collective. Anna-Maria Lundberg's majestic vocals cosmically float above the gently pulsing synths and melody that drive "Kuiper Belt" to its anthemic, soaring chorus. The band takes its inspi

On this last day of 2018, the anonymous electronic music collective Stockholm Noir releases its debut album DIV. To be precise (according to the album's press release), it's been 619 days since their first appearance and a series of 13 single releases that all started with "Hopeless Dreams" in April 2017. While Stockholm Noir has frequently been noted as presenting a darker side of electronic music, the overall theme and feel of DIV undoubtedly elevates that assessment to a

Swedish four-piece "death disco" outfit KÅRP returns with the release of their new single "Devotion" - a haunting, yet beautifully melodic electronic track that gives a nod to the paranormal - in particular, with the song's mysterious and somewhat rattling teaser video. Consisting of members Tobias Müller, Jonas Källstrand, Anna-Maria Lundberg, and Anders Simonsson, the band has already released three noteworthy singles ("Freak Smile", "Therapist^2" and "She 3/4") that have

Where there is good balance, there is harmony. Taking in a well-balanced variety of music can be as enjoyable to some as savoring a smooth, well-balanced wine. Half and Half, the new EP from Chicago/Toronto-based indie musician Deanna Devore is the musical equivalent of that incredibly well-balanced wine - smooth, velvety and complex, with elegant finesse. As the title suggests, Half and Half presents two different, but complementary musical styles juxtaposed and blended acro

The anonymous Swedish electronic collective Stockholm Noir releases its newest single, "Fear." With their music originating from Swedish-based music, publishing and production company The Kennel, very little is known about the composition of this breakthrough electronic collective, other than their trail of impressive, playlist-topping singles, that began with "Hopeless Dreams" in April 2017. With "Fear", I love the way this track gradually transforms from its gentle, hauntin