Well now, here’s The Flying Beets with their single "I See Through You," and it lands with the distinct thud of knowing something you almost wish you didn't. Singer/guitarist Nathan Waller, flanked by David Cross on bass and Steven Clements on drums, crafts an alt-rock sound here that feels less like soaring rebellion and more like pacing anxiously in a beautifully furnished, yet soundproof,...

Lungomare just released a new song that starts out calm and almost hypnotic and then builds into a soundscape that feels overly simple on purpose. Warm melodic layers are broken up by colder, more mechanical textures that temporarily break the calm. These small sound changes add stress without overpowering the piece. This creates a delicate balance where harmony and friction are always rubbing against each other....