Shoegaze/dreampop outfit Whimsical release two restlessly buoyant and airy songs as a 7” single via Shelflife Records, with a new LP on the way.
Melodic, melancholic Goth-poppers True Body and dark trap/electronic act Digital Hell find common ground with their new cassette recording.
Indie pop outfit The Umbrellas are sure to impress with their new self-titled debut album, out August 6th on Slumberland Records.
NYC-based outfit Children Having Children release an meditative music video for a lyrically relevant track about climate change.
Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Dot Allison (One Dove) unveils poignant and pristine lyric video/single from deeply personal upcoming album.
Dream-electronic artist FLDPLN (AKA Andrew Saks, formerly in Sway) unveils the blissful and nostalgic new track from his upcoming record.
Chris Connelly has teamed up with Monica Queen for a new collaborative album to be released on June 15 via Jnana Records.
Australian folk-pop/rock singer-songwriter unveils a briskly sweeping jangle popper with performance video from his upcoming EP.
Renowned singer-songwriter Chris Eckman (The Walkabouts, Dirtmusic) unveils an insightful and revelatory album via Drums & Wires Recordings.
Renowned musicians Jad Fair and Kramer, as indie rock duo Jad Fair & Kramer, are set for US release of remastered/remixed version of their 3rd collab LP this June.
Oxford, MS singer-songwriter Anne Freeman unveils a moody and nostalgic track from her upcoming album via Muscle Beach Records.
The former hardcore music frontman is now set to release a densely melodic album this summer via the esteemed Bar/None Records.
The single was originally released as part of Do You Feel That Way Too? A Tribute to The Sound, aimed at increasing awareness of mental health issues.
Finnish vocalist Johanna Kuvaja is back with a soulful single that digs into the complexity of relationships in a culture of instant gratification.
Denver, Colorado-located veteran punk rock outfit Reno Divorce unleash a potent music video about substance abuse and making amends.
The Tremolo Beer Gut, featuring Jon Spencer, Cristina Martinez, Jacob Gram Alsing, and Mikkel Borg Bjergsø, release a seductively slinky number.
Good news! Big Takeover Issue #88 Spring 2021 with Dinosaur Jr. on the cover has nearly been completed and will be out shortly! But hurry to order—this issue will mostly not be sold in stores (many are still mostly closed or have limited customers!), and pre-orders are best/crucial.
And it’s just in time for the perfect Father’s Day, 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!
Portland, Oregon-located rock ‘n’ roll/punk duo The Mistons (veteran musicians Sean Croghan and Micah Kassell) release their dynamic and direct new album.
Brooklyn-based synth-pop artist Johnny Dynamite unveils a Gothic-/post-punk-inspired, restless and airy dream pop number from his upcoming LP.
The seminal hardcore Rasta-punk outfit who spearheaded the hardcore movement are delivering their relevant back catalog to the public.
San Diego-located indie rock outfit Smiling (helmed by Annie Shaw) releases a colorful and trippy video for a dynamic track off their upcoming LP.
The artist/outfit are signed to Dimple Discs, just released a restless lead single, will release the EP on June 18th digitally.
Dayton, Ohio-located punk band The Raging Nathans release a dynamic, yet dreamy track from their upcoming fourth album.
Hoboken, NJ-located indie pop stalwarts The Cucumbers return with an entertaining music video for a track off their upcoming album.
Post-punk bands, NYC’s Clone (ex-Dead Leaf Echo) and New Zealand’s Swallow the Rat, each unleash a gritty, guitar-driven track.
Deeply self-deprecating new music duo Ghosttail materialize with their hazy and dreamy debut EP influenced by ’80s UK post-punk bands.
Acclaimed alt-rock (with emo/trap elements) outfit Love Ghost materialize with a powerful music video for a track that delves into mental health issues.
Brooklyn-based folk-rock singer-songwriter Jon LaDeau drops a searingly relevant music video in support of racial justice and civil rights.
Renowned musician Pieter Nooten (Clan of Xymox) teams up with the Blue Hour’s vocalist Marselle Hodges on an atmospheric video.
Singer-songwriter Chase Potter unveils a warm, ’60s-touched, and nostalgic pop track/video ahead of his full length; with Q&A.
Renowned musicians Chris Connelly and Monica Queen announce and release the first single from their upcoming concept album about Scottish personalities Stella Cartwright and George Mackay Brown.
Italian pop-rock outfit Bilbosa teams up with Irish singer-songwriter Lori Sky on a emotive new tune from their upcoming EP.
Christian O’Connor blends blues and rock traditions to create a perfectly poised, yet anthemic new single.
NYC-based musician Dylan Sparrow releases a soulful and political track/video (with Martin Bisi cameo) about the Gowanus area in Brooklyn.
Sacramento, CA-located dreamy indie rock band Best Move unpack their nostalgic, melodic, and contemplative debut EP via Park The Van.
NYC darkwave/ambient noir duo R. Missing (Sharon Shy and ‘Toppy’ of The Ropes) return with an atmospheric single and remixes from GusGus and The KVB.
Linda Perry protégée, singer-songwriter Willa Amai, unveils a heartfelt and yearning live performance video for a track off her upcoming LP.
Californian indie/dreampop outfit Sugar Candy Mountain melt into a dreamily submerged number from their upcoming third album.
Super collaborative group Last Ice (industrial future punks Bloody Knives and darkwave act We Are Parasols) unveil an atmospheric and bewitching performance video, with Q&A.
Austin, Texas-based jazz-inspired bedroom pop band Indoor Creature release a mellow and tuneful track from their upcoming full length.
British psych-pop outfit The Gorstey Lea Street Choir unveil a retro-driven number from their upcoming LP on 500 Broadcast Recording Co.
Finnish outfit Pennies By The Pound drop a classic/psych-rock-imbued tune from their upcoming 2nd full length mastered by Mark Gardener of Ride.
Renowned and prolific psych-pop/rock musician Anton Barbeau unveils a trippy performance video for a peppy track off his latest album.
London/Brighton-located indie rock/post-punk band Hadda Be (formerly Foundlings) unleash their compelling and melodic album, with insightful Track-By-Track rundown.
Rejuvenated UK-based post-punks Cult Figures premiere an atmospheric new video for a jangle pop track from their first album in 40 years.
The indie folk singer-songwriter unveils a music video directed by Roman Coppola and starring Furches’ cousin, actor Jason Schwartman.
The Mod-influenced retro-rock band Star Collector have also released a rollicking performance music video for a catchy track off the LP.
Leeds, England-located synth-infused post-punk/darkwave four-piece Last Tourist rolls out a slowly dawning and vocally droning third single.
The dance-pop/synthwave music project of Eddie Olguin, Ender Bender releases a delightful track to dispel the gloomy blues.
Also a member of art-rock outfit The Academy Of Sun, the multi-talented/-platform artist delves into neo-classical and emotive compositions.
