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Video: California’s dream pop maestros Soft Science unveil mesmerising video for the gorgeous dreamy track ‘Without’ off their recent album ‘Sand’.

Californian band Soft Science recently released their fifth album ‘Sand’ through Shelflife Records (USA) and Spinout Nuggets (UK), and have just unveiled the video for the gorgeous track ‘Without’. ‘Without’…

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Track: Indie dreampop CASTLEBEAT announces new album ‘CASTLEBEAT II’, shares the new single ‘My Love’

Indie-dreampop artist CASTLEBEAT has announced the release of his latest album CASTLEBEAT II, set for release on June 26th, 2026 via Spirit Goth Records. The announcement comes with the release…

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Premiere: California’s Matthew Nowhere exclusively unveils the psychedelic video for ‘Ruby Shards’ off his epic debut album ‘Crystal Heights’.

We are inordinately honoured to bring you a first look at the new video for Matthew Nowhere‘s track ‘Ruby Shards’, off the sublime debut album ‘Crystal Heights’ (reviewed by me…

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Album Review: Matthew Nowhere’s debut ‘Crystal Heights’ is a transformative shimmering blend of gothic synth pop and Californian sunshine.

Multi-instrumentalist and producer Matthew Nowhere has just released the widescreen beauty of the album ‘Crystal Heights’: an ethereal collection of eighties-influenced shimmering synth pop that unfurls with a statuesque grace. it is…

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News: Californians RAUE seek ‘Escape’ as they plan new EP for May

It hasn’t been too long since we last heard from Californian duo RAUE (it’s pronounced ‘roo-AY’), but we haven’t yet heard them like this. Since the …Or Forever Hold Your…

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Premiere: California’s Matthew Nowhere unveils the brilliant sparkle and luscious beauty of track ‘Love is Only What We Are’.

We are immeasurably honoured to premiere the new single ‘Love Is Only What We Are’ from multi-instrumentalist and producer Matthew Nowhere. Set afloat in a star filled expanse with crystalline…

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Premiere: Coleman bursts apart in surreal video for new single ‘Cali’

In his previous guise as Coast Modern band leader, Coleman Trapp displayed a serious knack for a hook, and it’s something on full display on his second new song in…

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Album Review: Être Ensemble – CLOSE / SPACE: more montage music and cinematic vision from the inspired Joni Void network.

Experimental musician and sound artist Joni Void’s astounding tapestry of musical connectivity continues. The three albums released via Constellation, ‘Selfless’, ‘Mise En Abyme’ and this year’s ‘Everyday is the Song’,…

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Premiere: Stream Matt Costa’s soaring ‘Katabatic Flight’ score to coincide with film’s release today

Matt Costa likes to keep busy. He’s working on a new record at the moment, the proper follow-up to 2020’s Yellow Coat, which is expected to surface before the end…

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Track/Video : Ambient keyboardist Nico Georis announces his contemplative ‘Cloud Suites’ album with the glistening ‘Ice Crystals’.

“It’s nature’s way of telling you in a song” said Randy California and artists like Nico Georis create through that connection. A gifted classical pianist who stepped beyond such disciplined…

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