With soaring vocals and infectious backbeats, DC-based Foreign Air brings you "Better for It," the latest single from the alt/synth-pop duo. Starting with simple, delicate piano, the tune’s momentum gradually builds, eventually doubling down and releasing into lush layers of instrumentation by the time the chorus hits. "Better for It" is ripe-for-radio ear candy, and we’d be shocked if you’re not humming along with the hook by the track’s end.  Stream "Better for It" below, and catch them at the U Street Music Hall 10/27 with the Strumbellas. – Olivia Sisinni

For most, "we’re on a break" represents a hellish, liminal state in a relationship where the impending doom of a break-up looms menacingly over the small hope of reconciling. "a million other things," the first single dropped by Brooklyn-based artist, pronoun (aka Alyse Vellturo) perfectly captures that limbo state–the doomed hope–by folding heart-tugging lyrics into otherwise bright and driving instrumentals. The single manages to feel deeply personal, yet instantly relatable–a striking first release from an up-and-coming artist, with welcome references to a class pop act of the ’80s like The Cars. Stream "a million other things" below, and keep your eyes peeled for an EP release from pronoun coming out soon. – Olivia Sisinni

From the deepest depths of Brooklyn, Americana quintet Aircrafting is getting ready to begin their musical adventure with their self-produced album Dreamers, scheduled to be released on October 7th via cassette label Sinking Spaceship Recordings. Their preview single/video ‘Tides" (streaming) offers a steady sound that transitions midway into a flurry of energy, adding layer upon layer of every taste of tone one could desire from a guitar, while Jon Tehel’s alto provides a signature sound to the band, with an attitude that’s at once casual and intimate. Aircrafting will celebrate the relase of Dreamers on October 9th at Union Pool. – Ashley Muniz

If you love musical paradoxes (and indie pop) we recommend you to check out Brooklyn quartet Hypoluxo, a band that combines a rather serene dream pop with crepuscular and monotone male vocals. The dichotomy actually works: the tracks’ harmonic content is rich enough to entertain the ear, while Ocampo’s dark tenor, appearing only occasionally, adds a layer of maudit character that true rock fans will find appealing. If you like the RIYL game, here it is: Real Estate, Joy Division, Lloyd Cole and the Commotion. The band will be releasing debut album ‘If Language‘ on September 30th, playing Our Wicked Lady on October 7th, and then leaving for a truly insane 40+ day fall tour which should be named "the clockwise tour of the US of A." Way to go Hypoluxo, safe trips!

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In their two songs to date, Uruguay (a NYC band, not the country) offers tracks that are both richly melodic and deeply atmospheric. In latest track "Pieces," Stephany Murphy’s vocals are deceitfully soulful, brimming with emotion but only ones that appear to have been hardened over time. She carries the tune effortlessly, without affectation, almost like a specter. Benjamin Dawson-Sivalia’s foreboding electronic production compliments her misterious personality, providing an everchanging stream of effects, vocal samples lost in space, and rhythmic patterns. This duo can pull off a great performance even without the help of electronic instruments. You can see the duo live tonight at Shea Stadium. —Henry Solotaroff-Webber