Visions Through Amber is an intimate and visceral album, shaped by patience and passion. Between raw folk, pop and rock, the songs oscillate between power and fragility, with oriental-tinged touches on some tracks. This second album by Noctæra invites a troubling proximity: that of a bedroom where noisy solitude and moments of grace intermingle, across both French and English lyrics.

Alt-pop architect Noah XO will drop his most intense and narratively driven single yet, “BURNOUT,” across all streaming platforms on Friday, December 12, 2025. Raised in the competitive Upstate New York music scene, Noah XO returns with a dark alt-pop/rock track that provides a raw, unflinching look at mental health exhaustion, social isolation, and the frustration of non-responsive prescription medication.

M3G is a singer-songwriter from Chippenham in Wiltshire, UK. She’s been writing music as long as she can remember and performing live since she was 14. Inspired by the likes of Florence Welch, AURORA and dodie, her music mixes authentic lyrics with soaring vocals.

The Mortal Prophets —the boundary-pushing project of New York artist John Beckmann —has released of LOST IN SPACE, a 7-track retro-futurist synthpop voyage crafted in collaboration with Irish producer *William Declan Lucey8. Blending analog warmth with neon-lit circuitry and gravitational low-end, the new EP/ album reimagines The Mortal Prophets’ sonic identity through crystalline electronics, cinematic mood, and atmospheric pulse.

Los Angeles–based violinist, composer, and looping artist Chris Murphy — known by his moniker Seven Crows — is set to release his second instrumental album, Powers of Observation (Teahouse Records, February 2026), a striking exploration of ambient, post-rock, and experimental soundscapes built entirely from the dynamic voice of the electric violin.

“Let’s Just Talk” is the third single from the 2025 album The Unreasonables by Rusty Reid & The Unreasonables. Following previous singles “Attitude Change” and “Piece of the Action,” this song features an entirely different cast of Unreasonables, other than Rusty, but again the band is exploring the nuances of love and lust through a rock and roll lens

Ryan O’Connell isn’t trying to be a philosopher; he’s just trying to ignore the breathing refrigerator. Channeling the “junk-shop” aesthetic of early Beck and the domestic poetry of the Silver Jews, O’Connell captures the specific, quiet anxiety of modern burnout.

The self-titled debut from Getting Started marks the culmination of two years of a waterfall release, with “Easy Sympathy” being the last addition. Getting Started is a 5 piece indie rock band from Chicago, made up of Jack Gallo (vocals/rhythm guitar), Matt Stein (lead guitar), Eddie O’Connor (keys/backup vocals), Pat Hickey (bass), and Jack Scanlon (drums). They burst onto the scene with their debut single, “Reverberations”, in October 2023 and have never looked back

Russia-born and Dominican Republic-based, Luci Ferrum blends darkwave, dark electro, industrial, and trip-hop into raw, emotional soundscapes. Emerging in 2021, her music fuses digital textures with symphonic elements, sensual vocals, and deeply personal lyrics.

Jamie Hyatt (bedd) is a longstanding Oxford, UK musician known for his previous bands The Family Machine, The Daisies and Medal as well as his scores for films Elstree 1976 and The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee. Recent singles “Paulie’s a Bum” and “Party on dude (Endless)” received airplay on BBC 6Music and the Do Not Be Afraid received plaudits far and wide, including a feature on Bandcamp’s New and Notable.

The revolution is here! Ontario genre-agnostic duo Asthma Kids return with their explosive new single “Crumbs and Morsels (The Meek Are Getting Ready Pt IV),” out now alongside the dystopian, visually arresting video from director Lisa Battocchio. The track is the latest preview of their upcoming EP The Meek Are Getting Ready, out December 1 via Dammit Distribution (EU/UK) and 2 Bar Town Records (North America).

Toronto alternative-rock artist Julian Peterson releases his new single “Since I Left You” on December 5, 2025 — a candid, emotionally layered track that captures the ache of heartbreak and the slow process of rebuilding yourself

No-wave, angular post-punk outfit Rayon present their beautifully whacked-out single ‘Shopping’, a tongue-in-cheek ode to consumerism and travel born from near-burnout and a revitalizing trip south of the border. The video for ‘Shopping’, filmed with their awesomely nostalgic Super 8 video, showcases grocery store antics before being kicked out, proving that new life can always be found on aisle five.

Falling You, an ethereal / ambient musical project formed in 1995, is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA. It is the project of John Michael Zorko, collaborating with (and featuring front-and-center) other artists he very deeply admires. For Metanoia, these include Dru Allen (Mercury’s Antennae, This Ascension), Courtney Grace, Slim Heilpern, Amelia Hogan, Anji Lum and Ryan Lum (Lovespirals / Love Spirals Downwards), Erica Mulkey (Unwoman), Colleen Segale, Shikhee (Android Lust), and Jennifer Wilde.

Atlanta-based artist Matare unveils a captivating narrative with his latest original single, “Into the Sea.” Collaborating with Turkish producer Surfgreenvibes, Matare brings a unique blend of elements to his music, drawing inspiration from the ocean.

Kansas City atmospheric prog-rock band A Light Within returns with their haunting new single “Dying Clock,” marking their first new single since 2024’s “Identity” and the next step in their slow-burning creative evolution. Known for their dark, atmospheric soundscapes and cinematic songwriting, the band remains a must-listen for fans of Porcupine Tree, Failure, Katatonia, Tool, and Pink Floyd.

Grasslands is Swindon-based sonic ecologist Tom Haynes playing a fusion of alt rock, electronica, found sounds and folk pollinated with info about meadows, grasses and the environment. Tom also features on the ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ TV show on Amazon Prime as Jeremy’s ‘Naturalist ’. Stephen Clarke 1980* is a Northern Irish writer and electronic musician, based in* Edinburgh*. In recent years, he has DJ’d for The JAM*s, danced with *Nina Kraviz, and talked to Mike Skinner about Country music. The pair have been close creative confidants for many years, brought together by a shared love of The KLF. They first met in person in Liverpool as they paraded along with an Ice Cream Van made up like a hearse to celebrate the beginning of the construction of The KLF’s ‘People’s Pyramid’.

Spencer Graham, hailing from Clearfield, United States, is making waves in the music scene with his original single, “BLACK.” Collaborating with his producer, Adam Bell, along with talented musicians like Megan McGary, Jonah Bell, and Jason Sopic, Spencer’s sound is a blend of emotion and impact.

Emerging from the vibrant music scene of Burton On Trent, England, Mukka & the Wizard Sleeves are a collective of talented musicians including Mukka, dingle, Joe, Tamu, Riley, and Huw. With a shared passion for funky beats and Mukka’s driving force, this group is poised to make waves in the industry.

The always revolving, ever-evolving entity Beauty In Chaos presents ‘Get Down Moses’ from their latest double A-side single ‘God’s Gonna Cut You Down / Get Down Moses’. This newest offering is BIC’s own rendition of this much-loved Joe Strummer classic, the video for which was filmed and directed by Vicente Cordero (Industrialism Films).

Latin rhythms and trumpets are not what you typically associate with a Christmas song, but this is exactly what’s happening here. The result is a toe-tapping, hip-shaking song that helps put you in a great mood at Christmas. TMPP splits time between Santiago, Chile and their home in Calgary, Canada. While South of the equator, you witness Santa Clause in shorts and a T-shirt and gift shoppers enjoying hot summer weather – it gives an entirely different perspective of the holidays. It’s festive, but in its own unique way

London’s *French Dogs8 crash back onto the scene this winter with their very first EP – a fourtrack snapshot of late nights, frazzled mornings, and the restless heart beating beneath it all. Out December 5th, French Dogs EP is unfiltered and undeniably alive: every chorus an invitation, every lyric a flash of real life.

Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of genres, including 70s punk, 50s “Doo-wop,” and 60s psychedelia, this experimental piece showcases Sean’s versatility as a musician. ‘I Know Not’ stands out as a fusion of commercial pop sensibilities and avant-garde elements, making it a must-listen for fans of innovative and catchy music.

Alternative rock artist The Quality of Mercury has unveiled his debut video for The Voyager, the title track from his sophomore album ‘The Voyager’, a cinematic journey that explores overarching themes of distance, discovery and transformation, previewed by the singles ‘Heaven’s Gate’ and ‘Ganymede’.

In the short time since forming the band has already celebrated 5 No. 1 singles on the Irish Downloads Chart (released via Irish indie label Blowtorch Records) as well as been gigging heavily around the UK and Ireland.

Just a few short months ago, most listeners probably couldn’t tell Divergent from Deftones or *Daft Punk8. The trio of longtime friends had only just embarked on the next chapter of their musical journey—forming a new identity rooted in unrestrained expression, sonic curiosity, and true collaboration. It was a dream nearly 40 years in the making.

Following the critical success of “Watermelon,” London-based alternative rock duo The Zaramutas return with their new single “Big Steps,” out on December 12, 2025, across all digital platforms. Where “Watermelon” roared in solidarity with the oppressed, “Big Steps” marches forward — a song built to move both hearts and crowds.

Formed in Los Angeles in 2022 from the ashes of glam rockers Smash Fashion, CRYMWAV (pronounced Crimewave) is the brainchild of lead singer/songwriter Roger Deering and has sonic roots in the American hardcore scene of the 1980s and influences spanning punk, post-punk, goth, NWOBHM, Thin Lizzy, UFO, and The Ruts.

The Ralph Champagne Revue returns this holiday season with the release of the “Grinch” Picture Disc LP, arriving November 28 via 8Rad Girlfriend Records* and Greedy Media. This year’s crown jewel is the brand-new holiday anthem “Drinking Up Christmas,” a rowdy, jazz-infused celebration built on the unforgettable melody of the* Dwarves*’ 2000 classic “Better Be Women” from Come Clean.

After watching his earlier project vanish into the algorithmic swamps of streaming services (wallowing alongside a thousand other Micahs), Micah Lopez refused to release another note until he found a name that fit. When Hollow Star finally arrived, everything else followed.

Cambridgeshire’s indie-folk songstress Ellie Walker is set to release her new EP ‘Balance’ on 5th December 2025, four songs that together form her most confident work to date. Known for her pure, unaffected vocals and rich acoustic arrangements, Ellie has carved out a sound that merges indie-pop playfulness with acoustic-folk depth. Drawing inspiration from Carole King, Joni Mitchell and *Norah Jones8, Ellie’s music favours warmth over polish and emotional vulnerability over performance.

Instrumentalist, composer, and visionary Molly Healey returns with her latest single, “White Noise,” a reimagined and electrifying track from her acclaimed 2019 album Circles. The song is taken from her latest full-length album, With the Wind: An Orchestral Dance Music Suite, arriving later this year.

London-based dreampop outfit Just Like Honey return with “Laugh About It”, a hazy, slow-burning reflection on the quiet emotional storms we learn to disguise. Known for their lush, cinematic soundscapes and melancholic warmth, the band once again weaves the intimate and the immense into something deeply felt and beautifully fragile.

Redtenbacher’s Funkestra, the long-running, genre-defying collective led by London-based Austrian bassist, composer, and arranger Stefan Redtenbacher, celebrates a rare milestone with the 10-track album Funkopia, a project marking thirty years of independent, unwavering commitment to groove. Released via RSB Records, the album reflects the band’s three-decade journey with the precision, craft, and collaborative spirit that have defined Redtenbacher’s work since the beginning.

South London alt-rock firestarter *Oliver Anderson8 releases his latest 5-track EP, To Kill A Saint, a raw, unfiltered exploration of taboo themes, political frustration and the darker corners of the human psyche. Led by the explosive title track, the EP cements Anderson as one of the UK’s most provocative emerging artists.

Southbank, hailing from Austin, TX, United States, is the brainchild of Jeff Neely, a seasoned frontman and singer-songwriter who has been crafting music under theis moniker since his debut album in 2022.

James Dyer is a Singer Songwriter from Southsea, UK, whose music is shaped by a lifelong connection to melody and storytelling.

Art rockers *Ecce Shnak8 have teamed up with world-famous DJ-producer *Madison Mars8 on the club anthem ‘Prayer On Love (Madison Mars Remix)’. A 360-degree transformation of the chilled original version of ‘Prayer On Love’, found on their Shadows Grow Fangs EP, this ecstatic dance version serves as a bridge towards their full-length debut album, Dandy Variances, slated for spring release.

The lost catalog of songwriter Piers “Charlie Pepper” Wildman. From dusty analog rehearsal tapes, crumpled lyric sheets, and hand-drawn sketches to a James Bond-themed trilogy of hope drowned in drinking culture, resurrected by friendship and AI.

Led by Harry Stafford, Inca Babies8 were a vibrant part of Britain’s early postpunk / death-rock scene, amassing a steady following through five intensive years of touring, six singles and four albums, all of which entered the UK Indie Charts. After four *BBC John Peel sessions in 1984-1988, the band called it quits, reforming in 2007.

Drummer/composer Thomas Strønen’s Time is a Blind Guide has always existed in its own dimension.

Of Monsters And Men found a slot to schedule a canceled date from their North American tour, droves come out in support.

The Idiot Kids have been keeping punk weird since 2011. They have the energy of punk, the roughened aesthetic of garage rock, and the melodic sensibilities of art pop… This is music with shake-you-up hooks, frenzied tempos, gnarly guitars, and anthemic vocals. Known for their live performances, they blend the theatricality of glam with the raw energy of hardcore.

Anana Kaye’s path led her to Nashville, where she began blending these influences with Americana, folk, and alternative rock. Her acclaimed collaborations with Americana pioneer David Olney, her work on The Waterboys’ recent record Life, Death and Dennis Hopper alongside Bruce Springsteen and Fiona Apple, and her featured appearance on the tribute album Can’t Steal My Fire with Steve Earle and Lucinda Williams have secured her musical reputation with remarkable speed.

With her unmistakable voice and raw emotional intensity, Courtney Hadwin delivers a stirring tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne with her live cover of “Changes.” Recorded at Decoy Studios, she strips away excess production in favor of honesty and grit. Hadwin breathes new life into the Black Sabbath classic, turning it into an introspective reflection on transformation and growth. “Changes” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

Well known in his homeland thanks to a string of brilliant singles, Irish bard par excellence Ger Eaton is back with a large dose of Renaissance Pop. Finally, he will be releasing his long-awaited debut album Season Changes via Dimple Discs, a Peckham-based label that has championed many Irish artists.

Drawing on influences from the likes of Blondie and The Ramones, Green Day and The Dollyrots, this tight-knit family unit uses humor and the power of music to push back on all the crap going on in the world. Bad Mary holds up a warped mirror to the current culture and reminds us that having fun is the best way to give yourself an escape from the craziness.

The Lunar Keys is four anxious types with too much nervous energy and tunes trapped in their psyches to not be in this band. Singer/Bass JC and drummer Dom are outcasts from a previous London band. Joined by keyboardist singer Lexi and “The Steve” – The Band regularly feature on BBC Introducing …..Building a folowing in 2025 with Festival appearances / Gigs and social media presence..

Originally released in 2021, we are re-releasing “Borderline: Chaos at the Border” because of the despicable xenophobia and demonizing of immigrants done by the Trump administration. Biden and Obama were bad too, but Trump is the worst with his radical deployment of ICE terrorists who are masked and unidentified and allowed to kidnap people off the street and deport to other countries.

Mikhail Daken is an alternative singer-songwriter and composer that combines alt-rock, dark wave and cinematic ambient soundscapes with powerful, cinematic multimedia productions to tell emotive, evocative and ethereal stories.

lizardream is an Israeli Indie-Rock band whose music combines an emotional narrative with the warmth of folk-rock and uncompromising honesty.
“Stories” is our fourth single.

Pisgah has released her second LP, Faultlines, a record that marks the fullest realization yet of the sonic identity envisioned by Brittney Jenkins, the Southern American born but London-based musician behind the project. Though technically a sophomore album, Faultlines feels like a debut—an arrival point where sound, vision, and narrative converge.

Moon Construction Kit is the one-man project of Olivier Cornu, a musician and songwriter exploring the intersection of psychedelic pop, synthpop, cinematic textures, and late 60s influences. With a fascination for timeless, otherworldly aesthetics, his music blends dreamy harmonies and immersive soundscapes, creating a universe where the past and future collide.

Brooklyn-London-based indie duo The King Canutes present their debut album Eastern Seaboard, Perfect Summer, an artistic record worthy of their majestic title, via the Montclair, New Jersey-based Magic Door Record Label. Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by renowned producer Ray Ketchem (Guided by Voices, Luna, Elk City, Gramercy Arms) at Magic Door Recording Studio, The duo’s playful duality sits with hard-earned life lessons. Evocative tales of triumph and tragedy are leavened with everyday fatalism across each of its nine tracks.

Leylanding is the latest step in Reuben Myles Tyghe’s musical journey, which began in his home county of Wiltshire [from where musical greats like XTC and Julian Cope also hail]. At the age of 18, he formed his first band, released five albums across 13 years, toured consistently before entering a 2020 enforced hiatus—the resulting downtime from which birthed Reuben’s Daughters as a project.

A melding of disparate but insanely proficient talents in pursuit of a single vision.

Blindness & Light is an informal collective stretching from Anglesey to Yorkshire and many places in between. Also there are a few members in Japan and Argentina. This track is more locally focused than other Blindness & Light tracks so far as Colin M Potter is the singer/songwriter/guitarist but the 2 featured artists are also based on Anglesey, North Wales. Henry Priestman, plays Farfisa on this retro garage-punk track and Rob Griffiths provides the bass groove. Glenn Welman plays drums.

From Oakland, CA, Omnesia is an androgynous vocalist medella kingston + eclectic guitarist/producer M2 = auditory omakase, where future vintage rock, indie dance, electro-pop, nu wave prog find common ground.

Psychedelic indie-rock outfit Messiness presents their highly anticipated debut Messiness album, released via Vienna-based StoneFree Records and Istanbul-based Tarla Records. A collection that resists easy categorisation, this music is playful yet serious, critical yet hallucinatory. This is a record for disobedient nights, for cracked screens and seaside sunsets, and for listeners who suspect that, in disorder, there may also lie a different kind of clarity.

Projekt Records artist Lowsunday has released the extended 30th anniversary remaster of their highly regarded debut album Low Sunday Ghost Machine. In this 2-CD offering, they present a feast of energetic post-punk, shoegaze and dreampop. From quiet intensity to sweeping sonic landscapes, Lowsunday makes a welcome return with their retro-futurist daydream, merging post-punk classicism with a distinctly forward-looking sound.

“Modern Life” is the 2nd studio release from Irish rock/alternative outfit Strutter, recorded at Camelot Studios, Dublin in 2025. On vocals and acoustic guitars, Vincent Vinny Brennan. Lead guitar provided by Shane Shazza Moon Noonan. Bass guitar by rev Al Barton. Drums and percussion by Ste alley-cat Ryan.

Following recent praise for their “audacious attempt to explore the emotional abyss,” Hovercraft releases “New Pine Overcoat / Angel” — a double A-side capturing the fragile brilliance of Grimsby songwriter Charlie “Pepper” Wildman, whose work revealed a mind balanced between cosmic imagination and darker undercurrents. Named after Britain’s failed hovercraft dreams — technological marvels that promised everything before sinking under their own weight — Hovercraft’s resurrection trilogy revives Charlie’s lost catalog from tapes kept in cardboard boxes for nearly thirty years.

Mercury’s Antennae is multi-instrumentalist Erick r. Scheid (The Palace of Tears), vocalist Dru Allen and bassist Cindy Coulter (both from This Ascension). Ethereal/shoegaze meets ambient and electronic influences to create something new and distinct.

Of all the great German bands from the early sixties and seventies that were attached to the unfortunate name “Krautrock,” Faust were without doubt the weirdest.

Darling Black (self-titled) is the first full length release from artist Dylan Hundley. Dylan is also the lead singer of Lulu Lewis, the host of Radar on The Vinyl District featuring conversations with musical artists & community leaders, and the curator of Salon Lulu which is a multi-disciplinary music & art series held at various locations in NYC & Brooklyn

Los Angeles-based psychedelic rock outfit Tombstones In Their Eyes is releasing their much-anticipated album Under Dark Skies on December 5. For the first time ever, they have support on both sides of the Atlantic, the album being released via both* Little Cloud Records* (North America) and Shore Dive Records (UK and EU).

From Philadelphia, False Tracks revels in anthemic, post-punk darkness and resiliency, with a bit of New Wave artistry for good measure. The playing is fantastic, and almost everything has a brisk tempo. Surprises here and there make it an intoxicating and poetic listen.

After cutting his hair and dressing more ’90s slacker, Jax Fleming’s visual persona has evolved over the past couple of months to be more of a grungy kid trying to find himself and less of a rockstar frontman who’s got it all. This feels more authentic to his image on socials and on-brand for his current music. Having come from being in a heavy alt-rock band for 3 years before starting his solo project, it’s taken time to develop his look and his sound into a place of newfound harmony.

San Diego-based musician Matthew Phillips, the rising pop sensation from Southern California, continues to captivate audiences with his infectious melodies and heartfelt storytelling. Pairing electronic elements, cinematic soundscapes, and classic hook-filled lyrics that breathe new life into the alternative genre

Rogue Waves is an EP about staying afloat through the emotional tides of love, identity, and self-reflection. Blending dreamy textures with oceansoaked imagery, Shell Pink explores the moments that knock you down, the people who lift you back up, and the quiet clarity that comes from resurfacing. It is a surrender and a promise that is incredibly honest and deeply human.

“We’re gonna rock your bones,” promises Dolores O’Riordan as the this concert recording begins. It’s a more subdued set of ballads to be honest, but that’s no knock against the band or the potency of these songs.

The Best of Friends is a like a potluck dinner where everybody brings something to the table. This 2xLP reissue of reinvented songs is poised to draw contemporary listeners back to Hooker’s influential roots.

Afton Wolfe is a product of his home, Mississippi. It is the birthplace of at least 2 American art forms: country music and blues music. Meridian is the birthplace of Jimmy Rodgers, while the Mississippi Delta is the birthplace of the blues, and the first rock n’ roll notes ever played, according to some music historians, came from Hattiesburg. Afton also draws much of his style from nearby New Orleans.

TWO TONNE MACHETE are a feminist alt-punk force from North West England and North Wales, carving out their space with authentic, high-energy, feel-good punk anthems that hit as hard live as they do on record.

From the vantage point of 2025, there are plenty of rock radio listeners and playlist streamers who only know Norman Greenbaum from his classic rock staple “Spirit in the Sky.” This LP reissue of 1969’s Spirit in the Sky album may alter a few perceptions of Greenbaum as just a hippy-dippy psychedelic pop specialist.

Born out of London’s underground gig circuit in 2024, Boxing Club are a four-piece straddling the Glasgow–London divide. Built from friends of friends and forum adverts, the band fuels their sound with streetwise grit and theatrical bite — music that’s both confrontational and cathartic.

CS Hellmann, hailing from Nashville, United States, is a multi-talented artist who not only wrote and performed his latest original single, “In My Head,” but also collaborated with producer Jared Corder to bring the track to life. Their creative synergy, honed over years of collaboration at Polychrome Ranch studio in Hartsville, TN, has resulted in a seamless and emotionally charged musical journey. With a focus on infusing heart and emotion into his performances, CS Hellmann’s artistry shines through in this latest release.

Hallucinophonics exist at the nexus of consciousness and sound—crafting immersive soundscapes that challenge the boundaries between reality and reverie. Drawing from Pink Floyd’s cosmic explorations, Porcupine Tree’s atmospheric sophistication, and Tame Impala’s psychedelic innovation, they create music that functions as both an artistic statement and a transformative experience.

Dark alternative artist ENAVE presents the new single “Skeletons,” available on all platforms.This track doesn’t simply play — it ignites an inner detonation, where every fragment of pain becomes part of a cleansing. “Skeletons” is a manifesto about the hidden traumas and memories that have been locked for years in the darkest corners of the subconscious. And every time we try to shut the door, they spill out: a hand, a leg, sometimes even a head — fragments of what we carry within us, no matter how far we run

mudd•shovel have carved out a sound that’s heavy, honest and utterly unvarnished. Built on snarling guitar lines, brooding melodies and lyrics pulled straight from lived experience, their music walks the razor edge between familiar and feral. Influences flash from grunge and post-punk to modern alt-rock, yet what they create together is unmistakably their own.

Absinthe Vows, hailing from Columbus, *United States8, is the creative force behind the original single “Death Mask.” This talented artist both wrote and recorded the song, showcasing a unique blend of Post-Punk, 90’s Alternative, Classic Rock, and Glam Rock influences. The release date of November 20, 2025, marks a significant milestone for Absinthe Vows, who has crafted a genre-bending track that pushes musical boundaries.

INTERCONTINEN7AL is the first rock band in history to record music across all 7 continents, and is comprised of over 30 musicians from 15 different countries. Songs “Manor Hill”, “Puerto Aisen”, “Night Shift”, “The Chamber”, and “Butterflies” (available on the World Over EP) are the only original compositions to ever include instrumentation recorded on all 7 continents – featuring percussion and/or guitar from research stations in Antarctica.

Just one year and 13 days after their critically acclaimed debut Colorful White Lies, Bergen-based rock band Electric High returns with their second album Free to Go. While the debut was a manifestation of the band’s first five years of existence, Free to Go is quite the opposite: written, rehearsed and recorded at breakneck speed, the album bursts with freshness, spontaneity and raw energy.

Acclaimed Oxfordshire five-piece The Dreaming Spires are set to mark their eagerly awaited return with the release of their new album, Normal Town, out now through Clubhouse Records. This will be the band’s third album and their first new music in nearly a decade. ‘Normal Town’ was self-produced at various locations in their hometown of Didcot, with some overdubs contributed by keyboard player Tom at his home in the Scottish Borders.

Tillerman, a band created in 2019, built around a central core of brothers Jon & Tom Kulczycki accompanied by a variety of musicians and friendships acquired over the years. Setting aside the live scene deliberately, to focus more on crafting ‘stand out songs’ with creative music videos to build their following.

3 Year Project, hailing from Caloundra, Australia, is the brainchild of Sam Holden, who penned their latest original single, “Feel Love,” almost 20 years ago. Recorded at Nyssa Ray’s studio, this release showcases the band’s deep-rooted passion for music and storytelling.

Lewis Stubbs Junior, hailing from Fairview, TN, is a talented singer-songwriter who has captured the essence of Americana music with his latest original single, “Back Home to You.” The song, released on November 28th, 2025, showcases Lewis’ soulful vocals and intricate guitar work, supported by the rhythmic foundation laid down by Brad Clark and Chris Long. Recorded, mixed, and mastered at The Insanery in Nashville, TN by Casey Wood, this project is a testament to Lewis’ musical prowess and dedication to his craft.

Written over three years, Modern Mythologies stands as a collection of stories, myths and moments that trace David Keenan’s evolution from boyhood to manhood, from turmoil to truth. It is deeply personal yet defiantly universal, connecting folklore to meme culture, ancient archetypes to modern struggle, and the sacred to the everyday.

Wagner the Band, the explosive Soul-Rock powerhouse led by frontman Rainer Wagner, has announced the release of their long-awaited sophomore album, XTC, out now, via R.A.W. Records.

Tamar Berk crafts emotionally raw indie rock and alt-pop that blends fuzzed-out guitars, dreamy textures, and lyrics that linger like a thought you can’t shake. A multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, she writes and records her music independently, drawing from scenes in Chicago, Portland, and San Diego. Her work has earned features at SPIN, KCRW, CREEM, SHINDIG, NPR’s New Music Friday, and more.

Sean T MacLeod is a former and founding member of the Dublin-based band Cisco. Having recorded with U2’s one-time producer Paul Barrett, the band achieved critical acclaim in their home country as well as serious interest abroad with their album No 1. Since the split of the band, Sean has been recording and releasing his own solo work which includes numerous singles and three album of entirely original music.

Based in Bristol, UK, Stay Lunar have been simmering in the South West since 2019, steadily creating a stir worldwide. The band have earned regular editorial playlisting from Spotify (Fresh Finds: Rock, Indie Pop, Hot New Bands) and Apple Music, with features on the in-store playlists of Starbucks (US), The Co-Op and Hotel Chocolat (UK), as well as multiple BBC Introducing spotlights. Their growing success has seen them share stages with the likes of The Lottery Winners, Jaguar Sun (Canada), Fickle Friends, and Little Comets — alongside selling out their own headline shows in Bristol, London and Paris.

A triumph, showcasing a unique and exciting new sound that draws on a range of influences while remaining wholly original. With shades of The B52’s, Pixies, David Bowie, The Cure, Girl Groups of the 60’s – yet again it’s entirely an original final project.

Formed in 2020 by Frankie Soto, Jose Medina and Cyrus Vandenberghe, Still Ruins craft their sound by blending Sophisti-Pop and Dream-Pop rounded out with a Post-Punk edge. They released their debut self titled EP on Smoking Room (Vinyl/Digital) in of January 2024 with a debut album coming out Fall of 2026.

Rooted in the mythic landscapes of Clarissa Pinkola Estés’ Women Who Run with the Wolves, Wolf Country follows a narrator learning to live inside contradiction. The album wrestles with the complexities of womanhood, love, spirituality, generational grief, and the wild feminine archetype, delivered with a vocal performance that feels intimate and raw. Across ten tracks, Alexa Economos blends storytelling with immersive arrangements: fingerstyle guitar
meets warm analog synths and electric guitars against live drums and strings.

On their fifth studio album Loves You|, acclaimed New York indie-rock duo Sputnik the Band elevate their nuanced, nostalgic pop sensibilities through cultured songcraft and exquisite production.

Their music brings visions of Canadian forests, Icelandic glaciers, and distant oceans, nevertheless No Pine Mall is a project born in 2019 in the foggy, smoggy area of Monza and Brianza, not far from Milan. Their sound is evocative and intense, blending post-rock and shoegaze, with rarefied melodies that fuel bursts of energy.

New Jersey rockers The Melancholy Kings8 present their sophomore album Her Favorite Disguise, the long-awaited follow up to their 2019 eponymous debut record – an unapologetic nod to the rough-hewn insouciance of ’80s pre-grunge alt-rock. Released via *Magic Door Record Label, this album was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by renowned producer Ray Ketchem (Guided by Voices, Luna, Elk City, Gramercy Arms, Crash Harmony) at Magic Door Recording Studio in Montclair, NJ.

With his mastery of circular breathing, ability to play two or even three horns at once, boundless imagination, and ability to tap into something deeper than the material, the sight-impaired multi-reedist was known for his incredible live shows.

It was an Australian rock & roll spectacular “holiday” weekend in Brooklyn, in celebration of legendary & influential Brisbane, Australia ’70s experimental punk band The Saints, with the remaining founding members Ed Kuepper & Ivor Hay playing their first ever NYC show as the expanded The Saints ’73-78 with Mark Arm of Mudhoney on lead vocals in tribute to late founding lead singer Chris Bailey, and former Birthday Party*/*Bad Seeds founding member Mick Harvey and Peter Oxley of Australian ’80s post-punk/power pop band Sunnyboys.

THE SAVAGE HEARTS is an Irish garage/psych/rock ’n’ roll band formed by former drummer with THE STRYPES, Evan Walsh. From 2012-2020 The Strypes’ considerable success included 3 Top 10 albums in the UK/Ireland/Japan, tours with major acts including Arctic Monkeys, Blur, Stone Roses, Liam Gallagher and Paul Weller, appearances at legendary festivals including Glastonbury, SXSW and Fuji Rock as well as notable TV appearances on Late Night with David Letterman, Conan and Later…with Jools Holland.

Based in Flensburg, North Germany, Moons in Retrograde is the Nightmare Trip-Pop / Dark Alt-Electro Hyperpop project of US-born musician and multimedia performance artist, Kara Kuckoo. The debut album, The Third Side of the Coin, is self-released in both vinyl LP and digital download formats, on 25 November 2025. Described as “an album in two parts” or “double EP”, one side of the album is titled Anima, and the other, Animus.

Tucson alternative rock band Broken Romeo is set to release their highly anticipated new single, “Chaos Habitual”, on November 25th, 2025. Chaos Habitual is the latest song from their album Infirmus Orbis. Known for their blend of modern rock grit and cinematic intensity, Broken Romeo return with a track that captures both the urgency of our times and the raw emotion that has defined their sound.

Supporting her 2024 EP ‘Circles’, van Loon delivered a set that was equal parts hypnotic shoegaze and gritty, driving rock. From the moment the trio took the stage, it was clear this wasn’t going to be a standard rock show.

Unsatisfied with his 1985 album A Roomful of Monkeys, Wreckless Eric takes that material and reimagines it for the snarling, yet upbeat and utterly satisfying England Screaming, one of the greatest garage-rock redemption stories ever told.

If ‘Overwintering’ (Elefant), Bobby Wratten’s critically adulated 2022 release, was the sound of hibernation, his latest offering, ‘Colours Yet To Be Named’, is the complex, thawing landscape that follows.

Sugar Scars is a bi- national musical project from a couple of multi instrumental, DJs that border each other between the US and Mexico. The sound was supposed to be a clash of ideas influenced by two different border cultures but the result is a superb and unique production that seemed destined to happen.

With “Run Away”, Pascal Boyer delivers a powerful and deeply personal track that blends raw emotion with sonic intensity. Released in September, the single stands as a bold statement of evolution and self-liberation. Through immersive post-metal textures and a heartfelt performance, Pascal explores the vital need to grow, evolve, and never remain stagnant as an individual.

Following the release of Center of Your World earlier this year, and a series of singles showcasing a more introspective side to his songwriting, Fernando’s Eyes is back with “Bonus Tracks & Remixes”, a compilation reflecting the creative process behind that album. The compilation will be available digitally and as a limited-edition CD on November 21.

Dutch brother duo Baby Condor return with their latest single “Seventeen,” a lush, melancholic journey through memory, change, and the bittersweet passage of time. Blending pop, country, folk, and indie influences with orchestral warmth and vintage production, the track continues Baby Condor’s mission to make timeless, soul-infused music for the modern listener.

Ben Hazlewood is a firebrand vocalist and fearless storyteller turning personal trauma into anthemic, soul-stirring pop. Rooted in raw emotion and cinematic power, Ben’s music lives where vulnerability meets rebellion: a bold voice for those navigating pain, healing, and self-liberation

Toronto-based composer Alaskan Tapes (Brady Kendall) returns with a new AA-side release, “Blank Slate” and “Open Space”, a quietly stirring collaboration with Portland saxophonist Blu Miles. Together, the two tracks form a meditative diptych, lush, spacious, and achingly human, that marks a new chapter in Kendall’s ongoing journey through sound and self.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne alternative rock outfit CIRCUS unleash their fifth single, “Dog Hour Decline”, a hard-hitting anthem confronting cultural decay in a world consumed by superficiality, repetition, and technological distraction. Blending the raw energy of Guns N’ Roses, Stiff Little Fingers, and AC/DC, CIRCUS forge a sound that’s both apocalyptic and intimate. The track opens with a haunting, chorused guitar and melodic bassline before erupting into a thunderous riff that strikes like lightning.

With a broad-minded view and an artist-friendly approach, non-profit label New Amsterdam has been a beacon in the independent music world.

Jared Bond, hailing from Kansas City, United States, is making waves in the music scene with his latest original single, “Wild Guess.” Teaming up with his friend Jesse Kates and a talented group of musicians, including Mark Hamblin on upright bass and Rachel Jaggard lending her stunning vocals, Jared has crafted a truly special track that surprises and delights listeners

Playing in bands for over 35 years, Kieren Hills began his journey into underground music in New Zealand, during the late 1980s, before relocating to Australia with riotous Wellington NZ punk rock group, S.M.U.T., in 1993. He turned up a few years later in Stuttgart, Germany’s Murder Disco X; followed by countless Sydney underground bands, including crust punk / d-beat merchants Vae Victis; hardcore legends Dark Horse; and deathrock / gothic punk outfit Death Church, to name a few.

Combining dark pop with indie electronic influences, ‘Alarmist’ is the new single and video from Midniter: the latest project from Charlotte, North Carolina’s Nic Pugh. Premiering exclusively with Post-punk.com, ‘Alarmist’ grapples with the growing unease and heightened sense of being closed in on, felt by marginalised communities across an increasingly authoritarian United States.

An intimate, reflective lament, ‘I Need Contact’ is the newest single from Vamberator (former members of Shelleyan Orphan and The Cure), remixed by electronic producer Rolo McGinty (The Woodentops), and released on a customised USB drive from New Reality Records.

Feel It Again is the latest rock/folk album by *Matt Saxton8 releasing on the 21st of November 2025. On the album cover is a twenty-five-year-old photograph of Matt and his soon-to-be wife. “In the photograph we look so young, time was on our side and the story just begun”; lyrics from “Take It Or Leave” It. The opening title track “Feel it Again”, written twenty-five years later with all the ups and downs on the way is about rekindled love, renewal, and rebirth.

London-based band mUmbo was formed in 2021 by solo artists Doug MacGowan (electric and acoustic guitars, banjo and bass) and Emma Semple (vocals, violin and viola). In 2022, they were joined by Italian drummer, Antonio Dale. Sonically, the band draws on a diverse range of influences, incorporating rock, indie pop, folk, blues, and jazz. Liked artists include: Mazzy Star, Goldfrapp, Little Feat, Ry Cooder and Johnny Marr.

KINSALE is an Atlanta, GA-based band, formed by friends Raymond Gurley (Vocals, Guitars), Jeff Malpass (Bass, Engineering) and David Thornton (Guitars, Piano) who grew up playing in bands with each other and working in the same recording studios here in the city. Blending elements of indie rock, alternative, americana and folk, the band set out to release their first EP in 2025 after years of writing songs.

On record, Hawk in the Nest is a fully complete orchestral indie pop rhythm & blues outfit, horn section and all. On paper, Hawk In The Nest is the full-band project of award winning singer-songwriter Avi Jacob, who celebrates elements of Folk, Indie Pop and Americana along with R&B.

Ian Ward is a Brooklyn-based singer songwriter, actor and creative entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry. He made his professional theater debut at just eight years old and has since performed on Broadway, toured internationally, and appeared in film and television, even earning a Golden Ticket on American Idol.

“One Step Away” is a raw, unfiltered rock anthem about addiction and the daily fight to stay clean. Written in fragments over five years ago during one of Ray Ray’s darkest times, the song was recently finished after he spoke as a guest at an NA convention. With haunting lyrics, soaring guitars, and an unflinching honesty, the track captures the razor’s edge between relapse and recovery — and the courage it takes to keep moving forward.

One of the best and brightest names in embiggened jazz groups is the Webber/Morris Big Band, performing at full strength on their second album Unseparate.

Built to Spill operates as a refreshing anomaly. To witness the band in their current iteration at Tucson’s gorgeous La Rosa was to witness the dissolution of the rock-star mythos, replaced instead by a utilitarian dedication to the craft of sound.

Originating from Chesham, England, the dynamic trio known as Loudness Wars comprises Ian on drums, Rich on bass, and Jerome on guitar and vocals. Drawing inspiration from iconic bands such as Muse, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, and Guns N’ Roses, their music resonates with a powerful blend of alternative rock and grunge influences.

Block belongs to a rarefied category of artists—one who has not simply ridden the wave of a genre, he’s made waves by creating one. From his first underground cult-hit record which helped launch the anti-folk movement of late 1990’s New York City to the global 2025 deluxe-edition reissue series of his storied catalog, Block has broken boundaries while setting standards for commercial and critical success.

Part of a wave of post-Pat Metheny guitarists, Tom Ollendorff makes music that focuses on accessible melodies without stinting on technical dazzle on his third album Where in the World.

Following on from the dark and moody debut single “No Exit Wound”, which drew high praise from music press and bloggers alike earlier this year, True North returns with their 2nd single, a contrasting upbeat, soulful gem— “On a Prayer with a Broken Wing.”

Death Drive was born out of years of upheaval and introspection. Writing began in 2018 in Berlin, Germany as Schutzman processed the end of a marriage, explored the city where he first met his ex-wife, and found inspiration during a solo trip to Ireland. The album was finished during the 2020 Covid lockdown in Baltimore. This is an album that confronts human fragility, political extremism, climate despair, urban suffering and global conflict while leaving room for fleeting moments of awe and beauty.

Bizarro early fun from Kiwi tricksters.

Mystic Highway contains six songs, including the bonus track “Somebody’s Always Doin’ Something 2 Somebody” single, featuring keyboard wiz Jeff Levine (Joe Cocker, Hall & Oates) on Moog, piano & organ. The EP continues DownTown Mystic’s pursuit of releasing high-quality rock’n‘roll in the 21st Century.

Valvet crafts modern alternative rock that blends the anthemic intensity of Kings of Leon with the dynamic, emotionally charged sound of Nothing But Thieves and the atmospheric and explorative textures of Alt-J and Young the Giant.

Zoey Tess isn’t here to play nice. She’s a singer, songwriter, producer, and pianist who channels the protest fire of the ’60s through the grit and nerve of ’90s alt-rock. Think Dylan and Joni meet Fiona Apple and PJ Harvey — but angrier, sharper, and aimed straight at the world we’re living in right now. Her debut album, There’s Gonna Be a Reckoning, is exactly what it sounds like: a wake-up call wrapped in cinematic folk-rock. Produced by Spencer Hattendorf and featuring cellist Dave Eggar, the record confronts hypocrisy, injustice, and the slow burn of a country coming apart at the seams.

Danish musician Morten Alsinger, known for his early work in Denmark’s electro and punk underground, announces the release of Ornament, the debut album from his new solo project TRALALAS, out now via Aenaos Records. The album will be available digitally and as a limited-edition vinyl release

Drummer Chad Taylor is a polymathmatic badass with deep ties to the currently ascendant jazz and improvised music scene exploding out of Chicago.

While Kevin Driscoll’s musical influences span a wide range—including legends like Bruce Cockburn, Joni Mitchell, Nick Cave, and *Weather Report*—his unique voice and heartfelt lyrics make this release truly his own. “Black It Out” resonates with listeners, offering a haunting yet cathartic reflection on heartbreak and resilience.

The Telephone Numbers have not sought to escape the anxieties of the present, but rather to wrap them in an honest, beautifully crafted admission of shared experience, cementing their status as essential contributors to the modern indie pop canon.

Molina’s well-noted predilection for extreme brevity is not a gimmick but a fundamental structural component of his art. By adhering to a hyper-concise format, the album’s longest track clocks in at 2:15, and the opener is 16 seconds, he forces a radical editing process, ensuring that every riff, hook, and melodic phrase lands with maximum weight.

‘More Or Less’ is not just an album; it’s a testament to the band’s ability to turn chaos into cohesive, intellectually engaging rock.

Terse and powerfully invigorating, ‘A Folded Sky’ is a magnificent return, demonstrating that Strange Passage has harnessed their dualistic nature into a focused and highly tuneful indie-rock statement.

Their debut full-length, ‘Baby Did This,’ is a taut, 35-minute collection of ten tracks that vary widely in mood and intensity, showcasing the band’s impressive range and structural discipline.

‘Explosive Device’ is a confident, dynamic statement that secures The Wesleys’ position as purveyors of vital, hook-laden power pop …

Before his upcoming debut album, Eyal Erlich offers a glimpse into his world through The Live Sessions – a series of intimate performances recorded at the iconic Levontin venue in Tel Aviv. These recordings strip his music down to its emotional core, capturing the same unfiltered energy with which the songs were born: minimal, vulnerable and immediate.

Tsunamiz (the alter ego of Bruno Sobral) releases “We’ll Stand Forever”, the fourth single from his upcoming studio album Love Is Never Enough, set for release on December 5, 2025. Blending cinematic electronic beats, intense guitars and nostalgic melodies, the track stands as a sonic manifesto of human resilience — a cry for unity in a time of uncertainty and disillusionment.

Collectively, the single re-establishes the band’s foundation in garage rock while maintaining a clean, accessible sound. The overall aesthetic is characterized as bridging the gap between classic and contemporary Bay Area power pop, maintaining a gritty *Elvis Costello*-meets-Nuggets undertone.

Ultimately, Confection is an addictive, high-octane record that successfully melds snarling, distorted guitars with sweetly addictive pop hooks. It is a work of sentimental syrup and unapologetic lo-fi energy, presenting a cohesive vision of power pop played at a dizzying pace.