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Winter

Song Premiere: "Nothing More" by Winter

25 November 2019

LA-based indie rock/dream-pop act Winter (AKA Samira Winter) is coming back with an intimate and enchanting EP via Bar None.

Phil Gammage

Video Premiere: "It's All Real Good" by Phil Gammage

25 November 2019

NYC-based veteran roots and blues musician Phil Gammage releases a laid-back, likable video for a matching song off his latest album.

Luke Haines and Peter Buck - album cover

Song Premiere: "Jack Parsons" by Luke Haines & Peter Buck

22 November 2019

Musical luminaries Luke Haines (UK pop-rock band The Auteurs) and Peter Buck (R.E.M.) join forces on a trippy new album due next year.

True

Song Premiere: "Made of Glass" by True

22 November 2019

Swiss future-retro electro-pop duo True return soon with their enticing second album that gives a light sonic touch to heavier topics.

Caramel

Album Premiere: Deluxe Edition by Caramel

21 November 2019

London-based psych-pop band Caramel take the listener on a dreamy, retro (‘50s/‘60s/‘70s), and quirky trip on their debut album.

Novanta

Album Premiere: Some Are Stars EP by Novanta

20 November 2019

Italian shoegaze/dreampop/synthwave band Novanta (led by founder Manfredi Lamartina) release a dreamy and brightly luminescent EP.

Morning Bells

Video Premiere: "Ghost Story" by Morning Bells

19 November 2019

North Carolinian rock band Morning Bells rings in with a vintage-sounding psych-tinged pop-rocker from their upcoming debut EP.

MONO INC.

NEWS: German goth-metal outfit MONO INC. digs into Europe's dark history on new singles

19 November 2019

The music heavyweights will release their 11th studio album, The Book Of Fire, in January 2020 and will tour in support starting in March.

Porcupine

NEWS: New Documentary about rock band Porcupine

19 November 2019

The film is a chronicle of the band recording their 2015 Carrier Wave EP in Chicago with renowned recording engineer Steve Albini.

The City Gates

Video Premiere: "Checkpoint Charlie" by The City Gates

18 November 2019

Canadian post-punk/shoegaze band The City Gates unveil a historically relevant (Berlin Wall-era video for an atmospheric single.

Alex Chilton - My Rival

Song Premiere: "Windows Hotel" by Alex Chilton

15 November 2019

Omnivore Recordings is set to release a collection of previously unissued demos from the renowned Alex Chilton of power pop legends Big Star.

Matthew Paul Butler

Album Premiere: Hymns For The Dying by Matthew Paul Butler

14 November 2019

North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Matthew Paul Butler releases his heartfelt and forthright new album via Epifo Music.

Shadowlands

Song Premiere: "Pining for Time" by Shadowlands

14 November 2019

Post-punk/darkwave band Shadowlands unveils an ethereal and atmospheric track from their upcoming 3rd LP via Icy Cold Records.

Twin Limb

Song Premiere: "White Tongues" by Twin Limb

13 November 2019

Louisville, KY-based atmospheric indie/dream-pop band Twin Limb offer up a restless and rhythmic single from their upcoming LP.

Cabinet of Millionaires

Video Premiere: "Stop The Coup" by Cabinet of Millionaires Vs. Zion Train

12 November 2019

British socio-politically active electronic collective Cabinet of Millionaires reveal a potent anti-Boris Johnson protest song/video.

Dispel

NEWS: Dispel's "Modal Consequence" a Gothic medieval battleground

12 November 2019

Dark electronic collective Dispel unveil their debut single (and accompanying video) which is cut from their forthcoming album Lore.

Bodies On The Beach

Song Premiere: "Snake" by Bodies On The Beach

12 November 2019

Seattle-based indie/psych-rock band Bodies On The Beach (spearheaded by Planes on Paper’s Navid Eliot) release a vibrant rock track.

Lunar Twin 3

Video Premiere: "Electric Lights" by Lunar Twin

11 November 2019

Hypnotic dreamwave duo release a mesmerizing and meditative song and video from their full-length coming out in early 2020.

Sasha Bell

Album Premiere: Love Is Alright by Sasha Bell

9 November 2019

Singer-songwriter Sasha Bell (the Ladybug Transistor, The Essex Green, The Sixth Great Lake) goes solo on an engaging, ’70s-inspired LP.

Little Wings

Song Premiere: "When You Know Love" (reissue) by Little Wings

8 November 2019

1990s lo-fi pop/folk music project Little Wings (led by Kyle Field) reissues their endearing 2002 album Wonderue via Moone Records.

Stuyvesant

Song Premiere: "Dirty Looks" by Stuyvesant

7 November 2019

Steak-and-potatoes rock n’ roll from Jersey’s own power-pop juggernaut

Live Skull

Song Premiere: "Nova Police" by Live Skull

6 November 2019

Iconic NYC, socio-politically relevant noise rock band Live Skull have reformed and will imminently release their first album in over 30 years.

The Adobe Collective 2

Video Premiere: "Blind" by The Adobe Collective

6 November 2019

Joshua Tree-located high desert rock band The Adobe Collective release an engaging narrative video for a track off their upcoming LP.

Chrysta Bell

Video Premiere: "Time Never Dies" by Chrysta Bell

6 November 2019

Renowned enigmatic singer-songwriter, actress, and David Lynch muse, Chrysta Bell unveils a mesmerizing dreamworld video.

Rational Youth

Song Premiere: "Saturdays in Silesia" by Rational Youth

5 November 2019

Canadian ’80s New Wave band gets the reissue treatment for their album Cold War Night Life via Universal Music Canada.

Creation Dream Machine 3

NEWS: Creation Dream Machine expands in LA; 5th event announced

5 November 2019

Creation Dream Machine to host fifth LA event in collaboration with Alan McGee. Magic Wands, JUGGS, and LUCKYANDLOVE perform. Guest DJ set by L.A.Drones.

Whimsical

Album Premiere: Bright Smiles & Broken Hearts by Whimsical

1 November 2019

Dream-pop/rock band Whimsical unveil an enchanting and restless second album that features ethereal vocals and swirling sonics.

Ann Magnuson

Video Premiere: "Cynical Girl" by Ann Magnuson

1 November 2019

Multi-talented, multi-platform artist Ann Magnuson releases an engaging new video from the vaults for a track from her reissued 2nd LP.

Lulu Lewis

Album Premiere: For Entertainment Purposes (Lulu Lewis in Dub) by Lulu Lewis

31 October 2019

New York based rock band Lulu Lewis de- and reconstruct a clutch of songs,reshaping them into a dub version of their original album.

Inkraktare

Song Premiere: "Husk" by Inkraktare

31 October 2019

Just in time for Halloween, a spooky-cool treat from dark soundscape duo Inkraktare, AKA Dean Garcia (Curve, SPC ECO) and Mark Wallbridge.

The Velvet Hands 1

Video Premiere: "This Feeling" by The Velvet Hands

30 October 2019

British garage rock ‘n’ roll band The Velvet Hands deliver a boisterously kicky and casually brash performance video.

The 1865 - Photo Credit: Ed Marshall

Video Premiere: "John Brown's Gat" by The 1865

29 October 2019

NYC-based avant-/alt-punk collective The 1865 release a bold, illustrated music video that tackles historically important social issues.

NEWS: Foxes Halloween Extravaganza featuring members of Bauhaus, Wolfmother, Cat Power, The Germs

29 October 2019

FOXES Magazine, Club FOXES, Peroni & El Silencio Mezcal presents their 1st annual HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA ‘Welcome To Our Nightmare’ at The Lodge Room in Highland Park.

Blind Boy De Vita

Video Premiere: "Hold The Knight" by Blind Boy De Vita

29 October 2019

Shamanistic singer-songwriter Blind Boy De Vita offers up a colorful and fun video for a rich and wild track off his upcoming record.

Joy Cleaner

Song Premiere: "See Through" by Joy Cleaner

28 October 2019

New Jersey-based power pop/indie rock band Joy Cleaner release a bright, abrasive, and driving track from their upcoming album.

The Camino Side Project - Paul Farran

Album Premiere: North America EP by The Camino Side Project

25 October 2019

Canadian globe-trotter and alternative singer-songwriter Paul Farran (Pacer) as The Camino Side Project delivers a reflective and perceptive new EP.

Martin Kennedy of All India Radio

Video Premiere: "The Edge of Infinity" by All India Radio

24 October 2019

Master soundscaper Martin Kennedy (All India Radio) is set to launch a new album and prefaces it with a mesmerizingly spacey song/video.

The Persian Leaps

NEWS: The Persian Leaps' Track-By-Track Rundown of New Album Electrical Living

23 October 2019

Indie rock/power pop band The Persian Leaps delve into the details of each track off their fantastic new album out now via Land Ski Records.

Scizzorman

Song Premiere: "Skin" by Scizzorman

23 October 2019

Australian minimalist experimental rock/funk band Scizzorman deliver a positive-themed, peppy track that comes off of their new LP.

Wayne Hussey - Tour dates 2

NEWS: The Mission's Wayne Hussey launches 2nd leg of UK tour with Evi Vine

22 October 2019

Wayne Hussey of UK alternative rock legends The Mission will be playing a new wave of UK dates with London-based dark ethereal artist Evi Vine

Stars on Fire

Album Premiere: Songs for the Summer by Stars On Fire

22 October 2019

Currently Seoul-based indie pop artist Christoph Mark (ampersand) returns with a delightful and nostalgic end-of-summer second EP.

Bleu Roi

Song Premiere: "Front Yard" by Bleu Roi

22 October 2019

Swiss indie pop/ambient band Bleu Roi unveil a reflectively breezy single that comes off of their upcoming second LP.

Aaron Semer

Song Premiere: "Risingsun, OH" by Aaron Semer

21 October 2019

American rock singer-songwriter Aaron Semer relates a touching and relevant narrative on an acoustic track from his upcoming LP.

Distant Witch

Video Premiere: "For Myself" by Distant Witch

20 October 2019

Australian musician Chris Cox (previously in the band Hound) drops an EP for a new post-rock/punk/pop music project named Distant Witch.

The Endangered Species

Album Premiere: The Endangered Species by The Endangered Species

18 October 2019

Brothers Robin and Wade Divver pay tribute to their late father and promote positive change on a powerful and masterfully crafted album.

The Skullers

Video Premiere: "Still Life" by The Skullers

17 October 2019

New Jersey-based rock ‘n’ roll band The Skullers (led by Jack Skuller) deliver a lively video for a stirring track off their new EP.

Fly My Pretties

Song Premiere: "Quiet Girl" by Fly My Pretties

16 October 2019

New Zealand collective Fly My Pretties (formed by Barnaby Weir and Mikee Tucker) turn their live hits into studio recordings on a new LP.

The Veldt - Todd L. WIlliams

Video Premiere: Oak City Session 2019 by The Veldt

16 October 2019

Pioneering shoegaze and progressive soul band The Veldt unveil an exciting and absorbing live performance video shot in Raleigh, NC.

Heazza

Video Premiere: "Occupied" by Heazza

15 October 2019

Chicago-based ambient-soul/synth-pop songstress Heazza drops an engaging video for an ethereal to soulful track off her new EP.

Gabriel Delicious

Song Premiere: "Punisher In Paradise" by Gabriel Delicious

14 October 2019

Garage/glam-rock singer-songwriter Gabriel Delicious (AKA Gabriel Nardin) delivers an insouciant, lyrics-driven, retro-‘70s single.