“Through Fields of Mercury” by Greenleaf. This haunting, heavy-hearted track comes from Greenberry Hill, the latest release out of Hemlock Records, which you might recognize as the label that put out the excellent Seasonal Affective compilation.

You can (and should) stream Greenberry Hilly in its entirety for free from Greenleaf’s Bandcamp page. There’s also an option to download a low-quality version of the album for free or a high-quality version for $5.

While you’re pulling out your credit card, you should also give Lake Poems, another new chip music release, a spin. Tiny Cartridge reader Zachary Reese and his band Bear and Walrus laid down the album using LSDJ, LittlePiggy tracker, and instruments like accordions, glockenspiels (?!), and pianos. I’m listening to as I type this post, and though I’m only three tracks in, I’ve heard enough to know the CD is magnificent.

Hear also: “The Rad Truths About Hockey Fights” by Starscream

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“The Rad Truths About Hockey Fights” by Starscream.

This track comes from Seasonal Affective, an upcoming compilation album featuring songs complementing the winter-to-spring transition. It follows Fade to Fall, a similar release interpreting the summer-to-fall months.

”[Seasonal Affective] spans the full narrative of the season, taking you from the night of the first snowfall to biting winds bearing muddy sleet and ending with the first day you don’t need a scarf anymore.”

Here’s a shot of Starscream from a recent show:

See also: “Heartbeat Blizzard” by Tanooki

[Photo via Richard Gin]

tags / hemlock records / starscream / the rad truths about hockey fights / chiptunes / seasonal affective / ec