Baltimore-based singer-songwriter/musician Viking Moses (AKA Brendon Massei) showcases his spare, troubadour style on a new track.
Renowned psychedelic pop-rocker Anton Barbeau unveils an engaging video for a dynamo track off his latest LP from earlier this year.
Brooklyn indie rock collective Hawk and Dove drop a lyrically harrowing, Krautrock track off their upcoming personal album.
A new documentary and soundtrack shines a light on 1970s power-pop/rock artist Van Duren (Baker Street Regulars, Good Question).
Zach Gabbard of American rock band Buffalo Killers collaborates with various artists on an engaging series of singles as Sunday Fed Creek Birds.
Chicago indie/alt-rock band Tiny Kingdoms releases a merry house party video for their bittersweet and wistful holiday-themed single.
L.A.-based dream-pop/indie folk band Young Hunting unveil a lyrically personal psych-soul single from their upcoming second album.
Soundscape music project The Corrupting Sea (AKAJason T. Lamoreaux) unveils a trance-like meditation on the past and hopeful future.
NYC-based veteran singer-songwriter Norman Salant (known as an innovative avant-pop saxophonist) releases a rich and vivid LP.
Canadian singer-songwriter Twilight Fields (AKA Allister Thompson) releases a politically-charged single from his upcoming LP.
L.A.-based rock ‘n’ roll band James and the Transmission unleash a fiery and dynamic track from their upcoming second EP.
Electronic rock music project HOLY WOW! (AKA NYC music scene fixture Dmitry Wild) delivers a pumped-up, melodic-noise cut.
Pablo Dylan (grandson of legend Bob Dylan) comes into his own, delivering an entrancing insightful, storytelling live performance video.
Central NJ-based metal/hardcore band Pathetic Fallacy release an aggressive, melodic, and socio-politically relevant EP.
SoCal punkers Dad Brains (who are all dads) team up with Philly Ramones cover band Ramoms (who are all moms) for a fun ‘n’ furious holiday 7”.
Italian dark folk/post-rock music project Silent Carnival (led by Marco Giambrone) releases a video for a meditative downtempo single.
Acclaimed post-punk band Tennis System unleash a exhilarating performance video for their thrillingly propulsive and abrasive single.
New Zealand-residing American and Celtic/Nordic-influenced singer-songwriter Parabola West unveils a mysterious fairytale noir video.
Electronic duo Perpacity drops a heartfelt and joyous symphonic pop single/video featuring vocalist/radio DJ Neil Francis on uplifting vocals.
New Jersey punk rock band Coach’s Son releases a passionate, vulnerable, and dynamic debut EP via Jetsam-Flotsam.
French post-rock band Alpha du Centaure release a vivid, dynamic, and transporting second EP that showcases their evolution in sound.
The vibrant, mesmerizing debut LP from electronic/pop artist Kasson Crooker and the late Sonja Eve Tea is finally released and serves as Sonja’s legacy.
French musician/singer-songwriter releases a live performance video that showcases his heartfelt, light vocals and post-rock/folk sound.
Phoenix punk/indie rock band Fairy Bones unveils an animated video for a lyrically powerful and emotive single from their second LP.
Texan psych/garage rock band Darwin’s Finches delivers a tense and compelling track off their upcoming LP on Artificial Head Record & Tapes.
British noisegaze (alt-rock and shoegaze) trio Burning House unveil a video for a potent and transporting single off their upcoming LP.
Matt Traxler of renowned ’90s emo/rock band Brandtson teams up with Kevin Fagan of S.S.&C. for a new instrumental post-rock project.
GospelbeacH (co-founded by Brent Rademaker of Beachwood Sparks) release a spirited and engaging live track from their upcoming LP.
Ben Millburn and his band, just off a U.S. tour, release the last narrative video for a bluesy Americana tune off their recent LP.
Good news! Big Takeover #83 Fall 2018 issue with Alvvays on the cover has been completed and will be out shortly! And there’s still time for the perfect holiday (or birthday, or other) gift: Big Takeover magazine subscriptions and back issues (like the big enchilada, complete set 1980-2018)! Plus six 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!
Pittsburgh-based indie rock band Strange Monsters brings their wit and grit to a hard-hitting to mellower LP out next week via Pyrrhic Victory Recordings.
German music project Vlimmer (AKA Alexander Leonard Donat) releases a foreboding and shadowy darkwave single from upcoming double EP.
SpaceFest! 2018, the premier space-/psych-/drone-rock (and much more) music festival launches Dec 7th – 8th in Gdańsk, Poland.
Swedish artist, remixer, and producer Moist, AKA David Elfström Lilja, drops a glowing and potent pop song from his upcoming LP.
Jim Marcus (Die Warzau) and company deliver a fun, self-described electro-scuzz/dance romp in song and video form.
The renowned John Doe (X) releases a split 12” with Particle Kid for Record Store Day Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
Renowned space rock ‘n’ roll band Swervedriver deliver a socio-politically relevant number with accompanying video off their upcoming LP.
SoCal indie psych-/noise-punk band Dei Lucrii, made up of SoCal punk rock veterans, drops its driving, gritty debut EP.
Nineties atmospheric cinema-rock band Sharkboy (led by Avy) returns with the unveiling of a spellbinding song and stop-motion, storytelling video.
Chicagoan noise-rock band Big’n deliver an abrasive, fiery, and compelling EP recorded by Steve Albini via Computer Students.
True supergroup Beauty In Chaos (led by Michael Ciravolo) delivers a striking shoegaze single and video featuring sweet vocals from Tish Ciravolo.
Asheville, NC-based indie rock/post-punk band Crooked Ghost unveils an intriguing video for a dark dreamscape single off their upcoming LP.
Brookyn avant-electro duo Live Footage unveil a subdued painted-images video for their meditative downtempo single off their new record.
NYC-based prog-/cinematic rock/metal project Orissa (led by David Dodini) unveils an entrancing video that features the band and two skilled dancers.
French psych-rock band Elvyn Rhud drops a hypnotic video for its narcotic single off a split 7” out via Pyrrhic Victory Recordings.
Engaging LP from DIY supergroup Possum Moods (Jen Turrell and Stewart Anderson of Boyracer, Mia Schoen of Cannanes and Huon, and Harriet and Phoebe of Olsen Twins).
Renowned electronic/synth noir act Xymox (AKA Clan of Xymox) reissues their LP Twist of Shadows with bonus tracks via Pylon Records.
Chicagoan shoegaze/dream-pop band Lightfoils shine brightly with a dynamic performance video for a storming, yet ethereal single.
Americana/troubadour band Gumshoe, led by Andy Dixon, drops an affecting, world-weary dirge from their upcoming LP.
Evi Vine (artist and band) unveils a mysterious and compelling track featuring The Cure’s Simon Gallop off upcoming album.