Austin-based multi-instrumentalist and producer William Harries Graham unveils a expressive dance-oriented video for a ruminative track off his new EP.
Sixties and ’70s-inspired folk-rock artist Ashley Virginia reveals a deeply personal, perceptive, and socio-politically relevant new album.
Brooklyn-based alternative rock/pop-punk outfit Typhoid Rosie unleash a dynamically rousing and self-empowering fourth studio album.
SKiN GRAFT Records’ latest offering is a Steve Albini-produced single from ’90s Japanese experimental music outfit Zeni Geva formed by multi-instrumentalist K.K. Null.
Their latest single arrives via Berlin-based Freakwave Records and previews an upcoming darkwave/post-punk-driven full-length album.
New EP Brave Warrior is out now via Dimple Discs, a record that delves into the cold case of German tourist who was murdered in Northern Ireland in 1988.
Veteran rock ‘n’ roll outfit Cruzados return after 3 decades with a potent and tuneful new single/music video from their upcoming 3rd album.
Seattle-based indie rock band Guest Directors offers up a ruminative folk-rock single with a music video that celebrates the natural world.
New Jersey-located singer/songwriter Jack Skuller (of blues rock band The Skullers) returns with a heartfelt, reflective, and tuneful solo record.
The starry-eyed slab of dreamrock Fime have conjured up with “Born 2 Love” is the perfect summer swan song, and preview of what’s to come.
Influenced by classic indie pop, The Umbrellas will be releasing their upcoming self-titled debut album in the near future.
Wildflower’s vibrant soft pop-rock ‘n’ roll new album The Ocean Rose is expected via Nightbloom Records on September 10th.
Indie rock band People Years drop an amusingly oddball comic book-inspired storytelling music video for a track off their upcoming LP.
Pulsars are back with Lost Transmissions, an archival collection of B-sides, outtakes, and alternate mixes from brothers Dave Trumfio and Harry Trumfio.
Sweet sounds to the ears, Emperor of Ice Cream is a band to watch throughout 2021 with several releases and videos planned over the next year.
NYC label Alrealon Musique will be releasing a new album from the band that includes six new electronic, experimental Krautrock-influenced tracks.
Folk/rock singer-songwriter Thomas Abban unveils a riveting live performance music video for a poignant track off his second album.
Celebrated Swiss-German music duo BOY return with a captivating studio performance video for the acoustic version of a recent poignant single.
Wilmington, North Carolina-located guitar-based dreampop band Lauds unveil their captivating debut EP via Fort Lowell Records.
“Waiting Room” paves the way for Chicago-area prog/roots-pop collective Jeff Elbel + Ping’s new album The Threefinger Opera. The tongue-in-cheek video is directed by Andrew “frosh.” Pickett.
Six-piece music group Fat Cops release a storytelling music video for a single produced by Teenage Fanclub’s Norman Blake that features Loki – The Scottish Rapper.
The veteran troubadour who’s played for/with The Bogmen, Radio 4, and Gordon Gano of Violent Femmes shares a vibrant and inspiring NYC-centric music video.
British rock stalwarts The Speed Of Sound return with an engaging sci-fi themed single and accompanying animated music video.
Manchester-located blues king Harry Stafford and punk blues veteran Marco Butcher collaborate on a gritty and raw upcoming LP.
The Ohio-based music project of songwriter Skylar Keffer will release their debut EP this August, which is preceded by a reflective single.
Texas-based veteran rock ‘n’ roll band The Roomsounds release a tuneful and engaging Americana lead single from their upcoming LP.
Veteran NJ-based rock/punk musicians Ryan Struck (Scary Hours, The 65’s) and Joe Pugsley (The 65’s) release a compelling EP as new project Dread Eyes.
Long Island, NY-based post-hardcore band Crash the Calm unfolds the beginning storyline of a stirring album set in the hardscrabble 1930s Southwest.
Garage rock ‘n’ roll band Acid Tongue, with a host of guest artists (Calvin Love, Death Valley Girls, more), deliver a retro rockin’ to soulful record.
Fast-rising darkwave/post-punk outift Creux Lies unveil a darkly alluring electropop track/music video ahead of their 2nd album come October.
LA-based Spencer Hartling and Sami Perez (Cherry Glazerr, The Shes) have both have worked as engineers/producers at Tiny Telephone.
German darkwave trailblazers and post-punk veterans Punk Turns Blue return with a contemplative and melancholic song ahead of a new LP.
Music veteran and 1st Base Runner mastermind Tim Husmann will release his atmospheric debut solo album at the end of July via Souvenir Sound.
Baltimore, MD-located alt-rock/noise pop band Manners Manners drops a passionate 2-track single composed of a vibrant A-side and kicky GbV cover.
Philadelphia/Baltimore-based atmospheric rock/pop group Cielo Oceano (the non-related Tom Lugo and Andres Lugo) unveil their captivating second LP.
The Canadian indie rock band line up a run of tour dates and drop both a live performance video via KEXP and comic-based lyrics book.
Los Angeles-located grunge-punk duo Tarah Who? unleash a powerful music video that speaks to the need for and catharsis of the #MeToo movement.
Influenced equally by ’80s and modern synth- and electro-pop acts, The Convenience (members of Video Age) offer up their new single/lyric video.
XTC co-frontman Colin Moulding is back now as a solo artist, presenting The Hardest Battle, released as a CD single via Burning Shed.
The band will release an EP in August that features re-imagined and remixed songs by Pete Briquette among other tracks.
Renowned musicians Peter Holsapple and Chris Stamey drop a nostalgic lyric video for an engaging track from their The dB’s tribute album.
New York City folk singer-songwriter Sam Barron unveils a storytelling song/video about a downhearted woman who finds release in karaoke.
Renowned Canadian folk musician Murray McLauchlan returns with a socio-politically relevant, perceptive, and philosophical new album about inequality, racism, and hope.
Baltimore, Maryland indie pop trio $100 Girlfriend release a nostalgic video about loss and renewal that was filmed during quarantine.
Renowned musician/artist Tobin Sprout (Guided By Voices) reveals news about tour dates and limited edition 7” single w/ booklet of his paintings.
Irish musician Gavin Murphy unveils an uplifting song that focuses on simple pleasures in life and reflecting upon good memories.
Multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/lyricist Alan Brown, recording as The Great Leap Forward, offers up socio-political commentary with his music.
Chicago-located (by-way-of-Austin, TX) ’60s/‘70s-influenced psych-pop artist Daydream Review (AKA Elijah Montez) unveils a copacetic love song.
Acclaimed Canadian power pop band Star Collector unveils a tuneful and compelling psych-rock/pop number/video from their latest album.
Good news! Big Takeover Issue #88 Spring 2021 with Dinosaur Jr. on the cover is now on the stands, being sent out, and available digitally via Flipsnack!
And it’s just in time for the perfect birthday or other gift, even to yourself: Big Takeover Magazine subscriptions and back issues (like the big enchilada, complete set 1980-2021)! Plus Children’s sizes for our t-shirts (to go with several Men’s and Women’s sizes) in three colors, as well as our Big Takeover beer cozies and (signed if you like) Color 30th Anniversary festival posters, or our CDs!
