Houston-based psych-rock duo The Shrubs return with "Let Us In", a frantically catchy single that basically sugarcoats a societal breakdown in layers of infectious fuzz. https://open.spotify.com/album/4DHZnz49JHoaX6Ce0uAdd6?si=xvATg3GHRyS6lHn1pLjiNw Miguel and Sophie have a fascinating knack for dragging fifty-year-old analog reel-to-reels and gritty cassettes into modern digital landscapes. Here, they have engineered a massive, heavily distorted wall of sound that races forward with a sweaty, desperate urgency. You catch...

Demetrius, a formidable artist hailing from Frederick, Maryland, stands out as a beacon of raw talent and authentic storytelling. Since his explosive debut in 2020 with standout singles like "Trigger," "Deadwood," and "Big Bruce," Demetrius has shown an exceptional level of assurance and self-awareness in his craft. His initial project, "Rolling Potomac," was more than a debut; it was a statement of purpose from an...