Swiss artist Unknown Vagabond returns with his new single “Warm Tide (Left Blank).” It’s a beautifully hazy piece of dream pop that seems to exist somewhere between memory and waking life. Built around shimmering guitars, warm analogue textures and a steadily expanding sense of atmosphere, the track moves with the unhurried pull of its title.…
I’m so impressed with all of the fantastic forward-facing jazz coming out of Australia at the moment. Composers like Alexander Flood, Surprise Chef, Nick Marks (via New York) are all pushing the genre to new heights. That’s the case when…
My favorite vinyl record of 2026 so far? The debut album from Bergen-based duo Birgitta Alida Hole and Pablo Tellez (aka Date of Birth). The album is called Seashell Eyes and it blends Scandinavian indie, orchestral pop, and vintage ’60s…
This month’s mix is all over the shop as usualwith a massive swerve across the road for the last track.As soon as its finished put it on again and enjoy a bit louder…. Tracklisting: 1. The Caretaker – Long Term…
There is a particular kind of music made for the hours after midnight. A sound that comes to life when the city has quieted down, the lights have softened, and every bassline feels a little more cinematic. CHILLED VIOLIN 2,…
Jack Jobst (who performs as fina), is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer based in Brooklyn by way of Maryland. He has dialed in his sound through earnest songwriting with intricate syncopations and interwoven compositions. In his next EP, Daydreaming (set…
Here’s a round-up of our favorite electronic music sent to the blog recently. This is all the electronic music that has been on heavy rotation here at TNLF HQ. If you like the vibe, check out the full playlist on…
Sled Island 2023 took over Calgary like a hurricane this past week and we’ve got a round-up or artists you gotta check out.
Alvvays’ sound is every bit as fresh and contemporary as their first release nearly a decade previous. Read our full live review now.
I was first introduced to Dave Brubeck in a “History of Jazz” class in the early 90s. Before that point, jazz was music that my grandparents listened to. Hearing “Take Five” for the first time changed that. Paul Desmond spoke…
It’s funny how this global pandemic has found ways to bring us all closer together despite all of the pain and suffering it has caused. Closer together virtually of course. Because while the Coronavirus would like nothing more then to…