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 Circuit des Yeux's 'Halo On The Inside' shines as a pinnacle of emotional and sonic artistry.

 This album blends experimental sounds with heartfelt vocals that resonate deeply.

 Listen to 'Halo On The Inside' now and experience Circuit des Yeux's extraordinary musical journey!

 DÚA has all the characteristics to seem like an electronic album coming from Ny-Ålesund and instead it is the work of Colombian Gabriela Jimeno.

 She manages to combine songwriter-style writing, featuring personal lyrics that lay her soul bare, with colorful and captivating producer bases alternating synth-pop, techno, noise, and electro-pop.

 Listen to Ela Minus' DÚA and experience a unique blend of personal storytelling and vibrant electronic soundscapes.

 The Neon Gate, so intimate and melancholic, so fragile yet powerful, makes Nap Eyes one of the most original bands in contemporary indie.

 Listening reveals a palpable fragility expressed through lyrics that address topics such as philosophy, physics, and science fiction.

 Dive into The Neon Gate to experience a unique blend of introspective lyrics and hypnotic indie rock sounds.

 Real Deal has a sharp and vibrant sound, made of post-punk, with echoes of 90s dream pop, supported by percussion that alternates delicate jazz touches with powerful emo-punk explosions.

 Mark this name in your notebook!

 Listen to Honeyglaze's Real Deal and discover the fresh sound shaking up indie rock!

 The title of best alternative album of this first part of the year, as far as I’m concerned, definitely goes to This Could be Texas by English Teacher.

 With English Teacher, there’s not much to understand, you "just" need to trust them.

 Listen to English Teacher’s This Could Be Texas and experience 2024’s freshest alternative sound now!

 "My songs began to appeal to me only when I started using both Japanese and English."

 "Kabutomushi means 'treasure' in Japanese; her music presents influences ranging from indie pop to jazz, from bossa nova to J-POP."

 Listen to Mei Semones' 'Kabutomushi' EP and experience a fresh blend of jazz and J-POP with bilingual flair!

 "Interplay is a compendium of how to make indie music in 2024 without coming across as washed-up, nostalgic, or trivial."

 "An album that reminds me why I love music, why I love this genre, and why it’s right to keep searching."

 Listen to Ride’s 'Interplay' to experience the fresh fusion of shoegaze and 80s synth pop today!

 "Astral Gold" clearly wins the golden palm for the most interesting listening experience this month.

 Echoes, pulsations, waves, and loops hypnotize the listener, leading them on an interstellar journey.

 Dive into Dean McPhee's Astral Gold and embark on a mesmerizing cosmic sound journey today!

 Bill, the former prodigy boy from Kirkby... has finally found himself again.

 'I love ‘Iechyd Da’, I’m not so proud of an album since ‘A Bad Wind Blows in My Heart’.'

 Listen to 'Iechyd Da' and experience Bill Ryder-Jones’ most captivating album yet!

 Charm, irony, self-irony (which for me is synonymous with intelligence), charisma, wit, and, last but not least, voice.

 'If you’re looking for a country pop concept album about relationships (even traumatic ones) and time travel, sung with wit, irony, and intelligence, well, you’ve found it.'

 Listen to CMAT’s 'Crazymad, For Me' and experience a smart, heartfelt country pop journey today!