The Faves Playlist - Week of 3/27
New music from Sea Lemon, It Burns, Bug Crush, SHAGGO and Resting.
soudvsystem x eva
Alternative metal band Eva released their debut album last month. The 10-track release pulls from influences ranging from post-grunge, shoegaze and nu metal. On ‘OPIA,’ the band–Austin “Auzzie” Schmitt (vocals, rhythm guitar), Moises “Moi” Richardson (guitar), Ethan Strobel (bass) and Jeff Gonzales–references Deftones, Chevelle, and Slipknot alongside video game music and nu gaze artists including Wisp and Slow Crush. To mark its release, Eva curated a list of songs that shaped their full-length record. Read our Q&A and listen to the playlist.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 12/13
New music from Lo, Cathedrale, Impulsive Hearts, Chase Petra and Lollise
The Faves Playlist - Week of 12/6
New music from The Men, Dressed Like Boys, Of the Veil, Bambara & Dirty Liars.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 11/27
New music from Bleached Heat, [SAMPLE_TEXT], In VideColour, Twice Dark & Ruben Dumars
The Faves Playlist - Week of 11/20
New music from Pales, The Laughing Chimes, The Assist, Huxlii, Autocamper and VIAL.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 11/13
New music from Glassmanet, The Baxbys, Adam’5, Palejoy & The Only Objects.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 11/7
New music from WOOF, The Smashing Times, King in Yellow, NIIS and The Ark of Teeth.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 10/30
New music from jan., Yard., VANARIN, Big Black Delta & French Nancy.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 10/23
New music from Spirit Hotel, Ex Monarch, Mumrunner, Vacant Pavements and Coupdekat.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 10/16
New music from Drug Store Raid, The Mercadonnas, S.C.A.B., Crackups and The Links.
soudvsystem x Blemishes
On their debut album Ambivert, Houston-based duo Blemishes—comprised of Julienne Ceron and Jessie Huntington—defies easy categorization by blending diverse musical influences and styles. This 50-minute album showcases a spectrum of sounds, from frantic rhythms to gentle instrumentation, reflecting their view of albums as cohesive narratives rather than mere collections of songs. To highlight its various influences, Ceron curated a playlist for us. Read our Q&A with the writer/producer and listen to the playlist.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 8/28
New music from Exit Party, Allie, Bloococoon, Closebye & The Veras.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 8/21
New music from daarling, Wishy, Squint, Spring Silver, Deathsport, and Computer Kill.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 8/14
New music from Ex Pilots, VERTTIGO, WOLFSCHMIDT, The Fictionals, Phantom Handshakes and Dino Expedition.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 8/7
New music from deary, Dantzic, Dear Dorrit, Mint, Magic Wands & Pink Breath of Heaven.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 5/7
New music from Tiger La Flor, Night Rose, Hey Gorgeous, Don’t Get Lemon and Past Model.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 4/22
New music from Donzii, Dream/Loss, pia the band, Pamphlets, Hot Joy and Stare Away.
soudvsystem x Beans
Beans, a prominent figure in experimental Hip Hop and founding member of Antipop Consortium, released his latest album ZWAARD. The release, which features electronic producer Vladislav Delay, serves as a manifesto of sorts, blending personal details with forward-thinking themes. The album's experimental nature reflects his willingness to push boundaries creatively. In a Q&A, Beans discusses the genesis of ZWAARD, his evolving approach to music, and his desire to challenge himself artistically. The album also marks the return of Antipop Consortium in "ZWAARD_OVER," hinting at future projects. Beans curated a playlist that includes classical minimalism to R&B and jazz, showing a diverse set of sounds that influenced the album.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 4/9
New music from Listener 555, Moon Cowboy, The Trusted, Clubdrugs, Vacant Pavements and Anakyn Gray.