A lucid, proactive nostalgia radiates from Painted Friends’ music and accompanying visuals for a new single about immortal jellyfish.

Chris Jackson (Lookwell), recording as Citified, delivers a scintillating slice of indie rock nostalgia on a warm single via Fort Lowell Records.

Veteran musicians (David J of Bauhaus and Love and Rockets, Victor DeLorenzo of Violent Femmes, and multi-instrumentalist Darwin Meiners unite on new project.

Brooklyn-area outfit Travis Duo (core of veteran musicians Jarvis Earnshaw and Trevor Dunn) release a trippy color-contrast music video.

The Dublin-based tour de force’s new album was just released on CD and limited-edition cassette via Ireland’s FIFA Records.

Projekt Records mainstay and found of Goth/darkwave act Thanatos, Patrick Ogle releases a sincere and contemplative cover of a classic track by John Anderson.

San Francisco-located indie dreampop/shoegaze outfit Seablite unveil a stirring and dreamy track/performance music video via Emotional Response.

Featuring the spoken words of legendary poet Allen Ginsberg, renowned producer/musician Kramer unveils a rambling, yet reflective track from his new LP.

Chicagoan indie rock supergroup (members of Material Issue, Veruca Salt, more) celebrate their dearly departed drummer Joe Camarillo on their potentially last LP.

NYC-based funk art collective Loud Apartment drop a socially relevant single about the use and misuse of technology in our modern world.

The acerbic and nostalgic musical pair have a debut album slated for release in February via Dimple Discs, and have released a new music video.

Long-standing synth-/electro-/dreampop duo Shoestrings unveil their absolutely enchanting, yet lyrically bittersweet second album via Shelflife, with Track By Track rundown.

Oakland, California-based noise-pop/shoegaze duo The Acharis materialize with a dreamy, yet darkly ominous and noise-spiked album, with Track By Track rundown.

Seattle-based electro/synth-pop noir duo Body Unltd drop a darkly sparkling and atmospherically alluring EP of dancefloor-driven tracks.

Mint 400 Records band Swiims release an atmospheric cover of a Blondie classic as part of the label’s second comp of songs written for movie soundtracks.

Sydney, Australia-located shoegaze band Trillion unveil a brightly shimmering music video for a textured and driving track from their upcoming LP.

NYC-based (by way of California) rock ‘n’ roll musician Dmitry Wild releases an uptempo, catchy, and hopeful track from his upcoming LP.

Bay Area alternative funk-rock/metal hybrid trio No Captains are ending 2021 on a dark and brooding musical note with an ominous new tune.

South Arkansas folk-rock outfit Ruark, led by Ruark Inman, release a graphics animation music video for a casual and lo-fi track.

Los Angeles-based veteran musician Abby Posner teams up with the band Luci for an engaging live performance music video for a heartfelt song.

Canadian melodic punk rock band The Last Mile (made up of veteran musicians) radiate dynamic and tuneful music on their new album.

Seasoned musician Miski Dee Rodriguez and her bandmates unleash a rock ‘n’ roll EP driven by guitar fuzz and kinetic drumming.

Canadian super-group (members of Eric’s Trip, Husband and Knife, Moon Socket) Diamondtown unveil a dreamily copacetic and captivating psych-folk-pop single, with Q&A.

Portland-based folk artist Eddie Berman Invokes Alan Watts and the “placid preparedness” of ancient Japanese soldiers on reflective, yet plucky new single.

Prolific British composer/performer Nick Hudson and bandmate Kianna Blue roll out an eerie, yet humorous music video for a heartfelt synths-driven track.

Veteran music artist Jenn Vix unveils a personal and profound track bound to resonate with the many folks who have experienced this psychological condition.

Los Angeles-located indie rock trio Frieda’s Roses unveil a mysterious, foreboding, but ultimately freeing music video for a new single.

Seattle-based Smokey Brights drop a heartfelt and vibrant love song after an acclaimed 2020 full length via Freakout Records.

Seasoned Chicago-based instrumental post-rock outfit Rocket Miner reissue their debut LP, remixed and remastered by Matt Bayles, for its 10-year anniversary.

Brooklyn-based roots music outfit The Hollows unveil a reflective and heartfelt, harmony-laden folk song from their upcoming EP; with band Q&A.

NY-based Americana/rock band Handsome Jack release a heartfelt and socially relevant track from their upcoming album via Alive Naturalsound Records.

Fast-rising Los Angeles-based dreampop/rock band Mediocre unveil a captivating and bittersweet single/music video via Dangerbird Records.

Manchester post-punk lifers Inca Babies have announced they’ll be releasing a new album in November and unveil an absorbing music video.

Helsinki-based prog-rock trio called Pennies By The Pound also drop an accompanying music video that evokes the feeling of summer.

NJ-based indie rock band David Wilson and the Summer Husbands (led by David Wilson of Miss Ohio) reveals a heartfelt and bittersweet track/music video.

Made up of veteran musicians Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey (Heavenly, The Catenary Wires), Hue Williams (The Pooh Sticks), and Ian Button (Death In Vegas), the group add punk spirit, nostalgia, and socio-politically relevant lyrics to the mix.

Acclaimed veteran rock ‘n’ roll outfit Urge Overkill return with their first new music in a decade, delivering a spirited and uplifting Wham! cover from their upcoming LP.

Long-running Chicago-located indie pop/rock band The Webstirs release their catchy, dynamic, and dramatic sixth album.

Australian singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer Scott von Ryper (The Black Ryder, The Jesus and Mary Chain) unveils a driving and atmospheric single – and Q&A.

Winding through clouds of Americana dust, listen to the latest alluring single from the Georgia-bred (and New York-based) songstress.

San Francisco-located (post-)punk band States of Nature unleash a careening and urgent track with accompanying socially relevant music video.

Veteran band Speed the Plough return with a hypnotic and pastoral number, with accompanying music video, from their latest album.

Blind Butch offers a song of resilence from the new album and documentary project Sacred Soul of North Carolina from Bible & Tire Recording Co. and Music Maker Relief Foundation.

Innovative music outfit Star Rover releases their intriguing new self-titled album that ranges from smooth to aggressive, and nostalgic to futuristic.

The legendary Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins, Violet Indiana) returns with a gorgeous and entrancingly serene lead single from his upcoming EP.

With members from ’90s power pop band Tsar, the mysterious The Brothers Steve unveil the nostalgic, vintage-film video for a psychedelic-tinged track.

Minnesota-based (by way of Canada and California) singer/songwriter Colin Bracewell unveils a sincere and compelling performance music video.

Chicago-area farmer and notable country/folk/rockabilly musician Dennis J. Leise offers up a tasty and tongue-in-cheek music video for a retro track.

Newer Dallas, Texas-based shoegaze band Vollam unveil an entrancing, dynamic, and atmospheric debut album via Somewherecold Records.

For the last few years Victoria Winter (sister of Samira Winter, AKA Winter) has been releasing small collections of charming, introspective indie pop.