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Charles Hayward 2

Song Premiere: "Helix" by Charles Hayward Vs. Harmergeddon

14 April 2020

Acclaimed drummer Charles Hayward (This Heat, Camberwell Now) teams up with A/V duo Harmergeddon on a new LP via God Unknown Records.

Blesson Roy

Video Premiere: "In Tune With The Moon" by Blesson Roy

13 April 2020

Take an appealing dream-pop/Americana journey with Terry Borden (Idaho, Pete Yorn) on a dreamy and earthy single from his upcoming EP.

Fearing

Album Premiere: Shadow by Fearing

10 April 2020

Oakland, CA coldwave/post-punk band Fearing emerge from the shadows with a darkly despondent debut album via Funeral Party Records.

Dramarama

Song Premiere: "The Cassette" by Dramarama

10 April 2020

Renowned veteran NJ-based alternative rock ‘n’ roll band Dramarama roll out a dreamily flowing reverie tinged with regret from their upcoming 7th LP.

Good Co

Video Premiere: "Come Alive" by Good Co

9 April 2020

Seattle-based unique electro swing band Good Co deliver a high-energy, good-times video for a jumpin’ cut off their upcoming LP.

Secret Cameras

Video Premiere: "The Silence" by Secret Cameras

9 April 2020

London-based electronic rock band Secret Cameras (w/ members of Echobelly and Mono Club) drop a dynamic performance video.

Rev Rev Rev

Video Premiere: "Sealand" by Rev Rev Rev

8 April 2020

Premier Italian psych-shoegaze/fuzz-rock band Rev Rev Rev unleash an intense video for a scouring and relentless track off their latest album.

Lazaris Pit

Song Premiere: "You Don't Tag Me In Memes Anymore" by Lazaris Pit

7 April 2020

Raleigh-based indie rock band Lazaris Pit deliver a modern-day break-up song from their upcoming LP that was mastered by Alex Kretov (Ummagma).

NIkavo

Song Premiere: "Yummy Miami" by Nikavo

7 April 2020

San Francisco-based Swiss/Russian electronic duo Nikavo (with a member formerly in INHALT) drop a fun, dance-oriented single.

John Stewart

Song Premiere: "July, You're A Woman" (demo) by John Stewart

7 April 2020

Omnivore Recordings to release previously unheard demos from renowned musician/songwriter John Stewart (the Cumberland Three, the Kingston Trio).

The National Honor Society

Song Premiere: "First Among The Last" by The National Honor Society

6 April 2020

Seattle dream-pop/shoegaze band The National Honor Society delivers a winningly blissful and wistful lead single from their upcoming LP.

Wayne Everett

Album Premiere: Two Ghosts by Wayne Everett

3 April 2020

Musician Wayne Everett (Starflyer 59, The Prayer Chain, The Lassie Foundation) weaves a captivating spell on his album.

Crazy & The Brains

Video Premiere: "I Don't Deliver Pizza Anymore" by Crazy & The Brains

2 April 2020

North Jersey/New York punk rockers Crazy & The Brains deliver a tasty slice of video animation for a garage-pop track off their upcoming EP.

Jack Swing

Song Premiere: "Whether I Do" by Jack Swing

1 April 2020

Pittsburgh-based blues/rock/funk hybrid band Jack Swing releases an exuberant and rhythmic single from their upcoming EP.

Victor DeLorenzo

NEWS: The Violent Femmes drummer Victor DeLorenzo releases Tranceaphone EP

31 March 2020

DeLorenzo, who is also part of chamber rock outfit Nineteen Thirteen, dropped his compelling and restless new EP on March 19th.

Martin Bisi

Video Premiere: "Let It Fall" by Martin Bisi

31 March 2020

Renowned veteran Brooklyn-based experimental musician and producer Martin Bisi returns with a tripped out track from his latest LP.

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Video Premiere: "I'll Never Learn" by Bromide

31 March 2020

London-based noise-pop/rock band Bromide deliver the ’90s indie rock/pop-inspired goods on a lyrically meaningful animated video.

True Body

Song Premiere: "Youth Hotel" by True Body

30 March 2020

Virginia-based Goth-pop/post-punk band True Body deliver a mesmerizing and noir track from their upcoming debut LP via Funeral Party Records.

Outward 2

Album Premiere: I Will Be Something by Outward

27 March 2020

Outward (AKA Corey Philpot) blends shoegaze, grunge, alt-rock, and dream-pop on a vivid and dreamy to heavy second LP via Somewherecold Records.

Seablite

Video Premiere: "High-Rise Mannequins" by Seablite

26 March 2020

Bay Area fuzz-dreampop band Seablite return with a 10” EP and a prescient new video for the EP’s sweet and driving title track.

The Warlocks

Video Premiere: "Dear Son" by The Warlocks

26 March 2020

Renowned psych-rock band The Warlocks, who return soon with their 10th studio album, drop a compelling story-telling video.

The Bobby Lees

Video Premiere: "Move" by The Bobby Lees

25 March 2020

Woodstock, NY-based garage rock ‘n’ roll band The Bobby Lees drop an energetic performance/on-tour video for a lively track off their upcoming LP.

The Holy Knives 2

Song Premiere: "Love Runner" by The Holy Knives

24 March 2020

San Antonio, TX-based desert psych-rock noir outfit The Holy Knives (made up of two brothers) unveil a hypnotic and bewitching single.

The Bye Bye Blackbirds

Video Premiere: "If It Gets Light" by The Bye Bye Blackbirds

23 March 2020

Bay Area veteran psych-rock band The Bye Bye Blackbirds take wing with a rockin’ track and Jonathan Segel- (Camper Van Beethoven) directed video.

New Primals

Album Premiere: Horse Girl Energy by New Primals

20 March 2020

Minneapolis-based noise rock/dance-punk trio New Primals release their bold and electrifying debut album via Learning Curve Records.

NEWS: TODAY, March 20th, BANDCAMP MUSICIANS GET 100% OF SALES AMOUNT!! Please SUPPORT THEM NOW!

20 March 2020

Musicians are especially hard-hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bandcamp is waiving their revenue share on all sales today, March 20th, with all profit going directly to the musicians. Please support struggling musicians NOW!

the Silent Boys

Video Premiere: "Last Time" by the Silent Boys

19 March 2020

Veteran guitar-based pop/rock band the Silent Boys return with an engaging performance video for a catchy jangle pop track.

BELLSAINT

Video Premiere: "Like Gold To Me" by BELLSAINT

18 March 2020

LA-based indie pop singer-songwriter BELLSAINT delivers a winning performance video for a lovely retro-pop track from her latest EP.

Frank Lenz

Video Premiere: "Metatronix" by Frank Lenz

17 March 2020

SoCal-based veteran drummer/composer Frank Lenz recently released his latest instrumental LP and drops a cool new performance video.

crush

Song Premiere: "All My Plants Are Dead" by crush

16 March 2020

Manchester, England indie shoegaze/dreampop band crush deliver a delightfully shining, wistful, and lyrically timely second single.

So Pretty

Album Premiere: VS Me by So Pretty

13 March 2020

Chicago-based garage punk band So Pretty mix it up on a personal/socio-politically relevant hybrid LP that adds piano ballad and spoken word touches.

The Flatmates

Album Premiere: The Flatmates by The Flatmates

12 March 2020

UK punk-influenced indie pop band The Flatmates formed in 1985 – and 34 years later they’ve released their spirited and tuneful debut album.

BLXPLTN

Video Premiere: "ZZEERRO (Dying for You to Get Rich)" by BLXPLTN

12 March 2020

Socio-politically-charged future punk duo BLXPLTN really do detonate on an aggressively blasting track/video from their upcoming LP.

Anthony da Costa

Song Premiere: "Not Every Lover" by Anthony da Costa

11 March 2020

Indie folk singer/songwriter Anthony da Costa unveils an engaging and sonically uplifting track from his upcoming second solo LP.

The Zombies

NEWS: The Zombies present live 'Time of The Season' rendition ahead of Swedish, UK, American tour dates

10 March 2020

The Zombies have released a live version of their hit song ‘The Time of The Season’. Recorded at Abbey Road in 1967 and released in 1968, the track was a worldwide chart-topper

Mayflower Madame 2

Video Premiere: "Swallow" by Mayflower Madame

10 March 2020

Norwegian psych noir/post-punk band Mayflower Madame gears up for Prepared For A Nightmare LP with new single/video “Swallow.”

Margaret Chavez 2

Video Premiere: "The Croupiers Unite I.C.E." by Margaret Chavez

10 March 2020

Austin, TX-based freak folk/rock outfit Margaret Chavez (led by Marcus Striplin) releases a timely and important socio-political missive.

Eldridge Rodriguez

Video Premiere: "Your Dead Boyfriend" by Eldridge Rodriguez

9 March 2020

Boston-based rock/post-punk band Eldridge Rodriguez drops a potent performance video for a rousing and heartfelt track off their new album.

The Gloomies

Album Premiere: ARE WE GETTING BETTER? by The Gloomies

6 March 2020

SoCal/NYC indie music project The Gloomies (the brainchild of Andy Craig) unveil their hazy, downtempo popwave second album.

Flower

Song Premiere: "Glass Brick Window" by Flower

6 March 2020

Veteran NYC post-punk/noise pop band Flower returns after thirty years with an upcoming album out via Ernest Jenning Record Co.

Holy Kerouac

Song Premiere: "Caved In" by Holy Kerouac

5 March 2020

Clarissa Rodriguez and collaborators recording under the moniker Holy Kerouac unveil a nostalgic and heartfelt track from their upcoming EP.

Colin Jones

Video Premiere: "Let Me Be" by Colin Jones

5 March 2020

“Let Me Be” is a new rockin’ cautionary tale of a single from California (by way of Sydney, Australia) artist Colin Jones.

The Rezner 2

Video Premiere: "Wouldn't You Like To Know?" by The Rezner

4 March 2020

UK indie rock/punk band The Rezner have burst onto the scene with their high-octane live shows and tuneful, dynamic singles out via Jam X Recordings.

I Am A Rocketship 2

Video Premiere: "My Nature" by I Am a Rocketship

3 March 2020

Swedish-American electro-pop/rock hybrid duo I Am a Rocketship release a video for a catchy and driving track off their upcoming LP.

Jonny Polonsky 2

NEWS: Jonny Polonsky will release his Kingdom of Sleep album March 6th

3 March 2020

The NYC-based singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer recently unveiled a new single and video ahead of the album’s release.

Sam Rosenthal

NEWS: Black Tape for a Blue Girl releases remastered, expanded edition of seminal album

3 March 2020

Projekt Records founder Sam Rosenthal, mastermind behind Black Tape for a Blue Girl, releases the 30th anniversary edition of Ashes In The Brittle Air.

CLIFFS

Video Premiere: "Manatee" by CLIFFFS

2 March 2020

Texas-based garage rock band CLIFFFS (led by John Dufilho of Deathray Davies and Cantina) release an enthusiastic performance video.

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Album Premiere: Post Neo Anti: Arte Povera in the Forest of Symbols by Close Lobsters

28 February 2020

Scottish indie music band Close Lobsters return with a new album packed to the gills with tuneful jangle pop, indie rock, and post-punk numbers.

Fur Coats

Album Premiere: Dystopia Sherbit by Fur Coats

28 February 2020

Austin-based rock band Fur Coats (founded by Marc Ruvolo, the owner of Johann’s Face Reocrds), unleashes a spirited and tuneful LP.

The Cravats

Song Premiere: "Now The Magic Has Gone" by The Cravats

27 February 2020

Renowned veteran British post-punk band The Cravats release a deliciously wicked track featuring Jello Biafra from their upcoming LP.