Once a week, Stack delivers a mix of the most interesting new music on the web, handpicked by the Hype Machine team. Here's a recent mix.
The Brodie West Quintet - Entrainment
An Aquarium DrunkardFollow “After celebrating their tenth anniversary in 2021, Toronto’s Idée Fixe Records welcomed a sibling into their label family. Founders Jeff…” on Apr 7th, 2022 →
Bernard Estardy - Cha tatch ka
An Aquarium DrunkardFollow “Bernard Estardy: musician, arranger, producer and co-founder of CBE studio, Paris. When not flexing behind the boards for Françoise Hardy,…” on Mar 8th, 2022 →
Ka Safar - Pyramid
Burl Veneer's Music TumblrFollow “Ka Safar - Ancient Tribal Hearts - spiritual jazz LP from group led by drummer Lee Boyd Allatson Oh! Friends…” on Jan 24th, 2022 →
Jimi Tenor & Tony Allen - Cella's Walk
An Aquarium DrunkardFollow “During the late '00s Strut Records launched its Inspiration Information series, an experiment in collaboration placing simpatico artists in the…” on Jan 25th, 2022 →
Nick Jonah Davis - The Drifting
An Aquarium DrunkardFollow “A handy roundup of some recent and recommended releases from the guitar underground, ranging from classic Takoma School fingerpicking to…” on Jan 4th, 2022 →
The Beaters - Harari
Bandcamp DailyFollow “Revived by the imprint Sharp-Flat, the label’s timeless catalog is as vital as it ever was. Read full story on…” on Feb 16th, 2023 →
Wednesday - One More Last One
PitchforkFollow “Read Kelly Liu’s review of the album.” on Aug 18th, 2021 →
ØZWALD - Across The Universe
EarToTheGroundFollow “The prolific act Øzwald, continue to impress with their latest cover. With a affinity for the Fab-Four, their “Across the…” on Aug 8th, 2021 →
Joel Sammut - Bleeding Man
EarToTheGroundFollow “Joel Sammut – “Bleeding Man” If someone does not license this for movies / advertisements, then they are missing out.…” on May 16th, 2021 →
Helado Negro - Gemini and Leo
Bandcamp DailyFollow “Recommended next listening for fans of the Baltimore indie band's latest. Read full story on the Bandcamp Daily.” on Feb 22nd, 2022 →
El Michels Affair - Unathi
The New LoFiFollow “We first came across producer Leon Michels and his instrumental outfit, the El Michels Affair back in 2010 when they…” on Jun 22nd, 2021 →
Sun Kin - Blue Light (Keeps Me Up at Night)
ACIDTEDFollow “He’s got the whole world in his hands went the song. But in Vishvarupa’s case it’s kind of true. Vishvarupa…” on Jun 21st, 2021 →
John Grant - The Only Baby
An Aquarium DrunkardFollow “John Grant discuses his synth-dappled Boy From Michigan, produced by Cate Le Bon, full of Blade Runner synths pulsing underneath…” on Jun 16th, 2021 →
Brian Harnetty - 01 Sound Of An Unperplexed Wren
An Aquarium DrunkardFollow “In this conversation, Brian Harnetty and Dao Strom talk about how the intersections of sound, language, music, memory, history, place,…” on Jun 22nd, 2021 →
Dina Ögon - Efter natten
An Aquarium DrunkardFollow “Via Swedish label Sing a Song Fighter—who put out one of our favorite albums of the year so far—Dina Ögon’s…” on Jun 23rd, 2021 →
RK Nagati - De l'Orient à L'Orion
An Aquarium DrunkardFollow “While we cannot speak to the French political climate of 1970, we can attest that RK Nagati's "De l’Orient à…” on Jun 21st, 2021 →
R.L. Burnside - See My Jumper
An Aquarium DrunkardFollow “A good thing: in celebration of Juneteenth this year, Bandcamp is donating 100 percent of their fee share of sales…” on Jun 14th, 2021 →
Mdou Moctar - Tala Tannam
An Aquarium DrunkardFollow “Though Mdou Moctar firmly fits the bill of "guitar hero," his new album Afrique Victime demonstrates how he's grown as…” on May 20th, 2021 →
Nikolaj Hess - Seven Ate Nine
An Aquarium DrunkardFollow “Danish pianist/composer Nikolaj Hess returns, melding two ensembles on Spacelab & Strings. Interweaving a classical string quartet with a piano…” on May 21st, 2021 →
His His - 05 Home, Home
EarToTheGroundFollow “Sophia Bella Cucci – “Lemons” -The minor key work on this track will stand out for any listener. It’s definitely…” on May 21st, 2021 →
Wayne Snow - Seventy
Indie ShuffleFollow “Sounds like: Sade, Nightbirds, Crayon, Jordan Rakei Song: Wayne Snow - Seventy What's so good? It has been a good…” on May 24th, 2021 →
Pyramid Of Knowledge - Seven Gated Thebes (Beyond The Bridges)
Inverted AudioFollow “Seven Gated Thebes refers to the Greek city of Thebes, a place that played an important role in many ancient…” on May 28th, 2021 →
Flying Lotus & Thundercat - Black Gold
Groove MagazineFollow “Der erste Teil der essenziellen Alben im Mai â mit 3MB feat. Juan Atkins, Arovane, Artefakt, Basic Rhythm, Flying Lotus…” on May 26th, 2021 →
Pony Express - Queens Of Beruit
An Aquarium DrunkardFollow “A look at a Richard Swift assisted bummer pop gem by Jeff Cloud and Pony Express, a Starflyer 59 supergroup,…” on May 27th, 2021 →
Rich Ruth - Goldenrods
The Slow Music Movement BlogFollow “WHAT YOUR EARS SAY & WHAT THE COVER LOOKS LIKE Where There's Life by Rich Ruth WHAT WE SAY Ease…” on Jun 26th, 2021 →
Of Sea and Stone - The Day Before Everything
EarToTheGroundFollow “Of Sea and Stone – “The day before everything” -If you love folk duos, you need to know about Of…” on May 31st, 2021 →
The Chills - Monolith
BrooklynVeganFollow “This is the Chills' first North American tour in three years, and will be the first ever tour here for…” on May 18th, 2022 →
sleepwalkinganimals - Wild Folk (Radio Edit)
EarToTheGroundFollow “Sleep Walking Animals – “Wild folk” -The understated style of this track from start to finish is really appealing. I…” on Mar 29th, 2021 →
Music For Dreams - Der Kleine Roboter - Volkers Musikspiele
An Aquarium DrunkardFollow “A weird beast twisted in the very best sense, the hypnagogic assemblage finds its curator (Belgian dj, soFa) mining a…” on Mar 23rd, 2021 →
Frances Luke Accord - Maria
EarToTheGroundFollow “Francis Luke Accord – “Maria” -If this song feels familiar to you, it’s because we have covered it in the…” on Mar 24th, 2021 →
Teesa Compositions - Waltz of Cecilia
EarToTheGroundFollow “Ron Verboom – “Nothing more nothing less” -I’m not much for experimental elements in neoclassical music, so for me to…” on Mar 26th, 2021 →
Ours Samplus - Sweet Cans
Indie ShuffleFollow “Sounds like: Grammatik, Moderator, Kognitiff Song: Ours Samplus - Sweet Cans What's so good? Hailing from Lille, France, electro trip-hop…” on Mar 16th, 2021 →
Dan Eckberg - Pipa Pop
Indie ShuffleFollow “Sounds like: Emanciaptor, Pogo Song: Dan Eckberg - Pipa Pop What's so good? I don't know that I'd normally describe…” on Mar 19th, 2021 →
The Little Miss - Shrink
EarToTheGroundFollow “Pawns or Kings – “Ain’t allowed to be sad” -If you’re looking for an old time folk style, this track…” on Mar 15th, 2021 →
Jonathan Richman - SA
An Aquarium DrunkardFollow “Jonathan Richman on his latest LP, SA, the inner and outer conversation that is music, the devotional music aspect to…” on Mar 16th, 2021 →
Nathaniel Paul - Guns or Crosses (Acoustic)
EarToTheGroundFollow “Aaron Percy – “Trouble” -The layers of the acoustic guitar are very satisfying on this track. The vocal feels familiar…” on Mar 17th, 2021 →
Drew Gardner - Calyx
An Aquarium DrunkardFollow “Further adventures from the Elkhorn crew. First, the self-titled new outing from Drew Gardner, the electric half, who's joined by…” on Mar 15th, 2021 →
Protomartyr - Processed By The Boys
GIMME TINNITUSFollow “Hey, here’s a recent episode of GIMME TINNITUS Radio Time on Newtown Radio! This one features our Best of 2020!…” on Jan 26th, 2021 →
Phoebe Bridgers - Garden Song
surviving the golden ageFollow “10. Fontaines D.C.: A Hero’s Death After the critical acclaim garnered for their well-regarded, award-winning debut full-length, Dogrel, in 2019,…” on Jan 5th, 2021 →
Thundercat - Dragonball Durag
Bandcamp DailyFollow “Albums about healing and hope. Read full story on the Bandcamp Daily.” on Dec 17th, 2020 →
Moon Panda - Slow Drive
We All Want Someone To Shout ForFollow “Moon Panda, the duo of Californian songwriter/bassist Maddy Myers and Danish guitarist Gustav Moltke, who are also husband and wife,…” on Jul 19th, 2020 →
DRAGUNOV - Horizontal
Everything Is NoiseFollow “If there’s one positive thing amidst all of this crazy business going on right now, it’s the fact that if…” on May 25th, 2020 →
Leo Takami - Unknown
An Aquarium DrunkardFollow “Tokyo-based composer and guitarist Leo Takami’s new album, Felis Catus and Silence, sees release next month via Unseen Worlds. An…” on Jan 9th, 2020 →
Cola Boyy - Have You Seen Her Abel Edit
Indie ShuffleFollow “Sounds like: North Downs, De Lux, 79.5 Song: Cola Boyy - Have You Seen Her (Abel Edit) What's so good?…” on Dec 28th, 2019 →
Steady Income Band - A-Side
Stamp The WaxFollow “Pond Life release Balearic funk from an anonymous German duo. The post Premiere: Steady Income Band – A-Side appeared first…” on Jan 7th, 2020 →
Manfred Mann Chapter Three - One Way Glass
An Aquarium DrunkardFollow “It’s 2020, and while nobody’s saying there isn’t a place for “Blinded By The Light,” to pigeonhole the nuanced greatness…” on Jan 5th, 2020 →