Singer-songwriter Kevin Driscoll announces the release of his deeply personal new single, “Put It Behind Me.” A reflective meditation on loss, resilience, and the long road to emotional closure, the song marks a significant artistic step forward.
With their signature blend of gritty rag-time, country heart, bluesy stomp, and folk-fuelled fire, all served with a fistful of “musical talent and unbridled humour”, The Swamp Stomp String Band deliver brazen, theatrical live shows that turn dance floors into dust clouds and evoke cider-fuelled sing-alongs.
Eschewing bandmates, the pair engage in an intimate dance that emphasizes silence and space as much as melody and performance.
By merging the spiritual fervor of Saint John the Baptist celebrations with psychedelic funk and experimental electronics, Raúl Monsalve y Los Forajidos have documented a process of cultural alchemy.
Trio Mokili has succeeded in creating a work that is as much about the future of global collaboration as it is about the heritage that inspired it. This is a record of immense curiosity and technical poise, offering a panoramic view of a musical world that is constantly in motion.
‘Never Blue’ is a fierce statement of independence. Hayes Noble has managed to create a body of work that respects the loud-fast-quiet traditions while carving out his own unique identity.
What makes ‘Forgetting Is Violent’ so striking is its refusal to separate political memory from personal feeling. Shiroishi treats both as inseparable parts of the same emotional terrain.
Shedric is a musician, singer/songwriter whose work is infused with strong blues and folk flavours. Slightly over-baked, but very moreish. Best served on a car stereo on the drive home from work
“Government Grade” is the new single from the Minneapolis band, Solid Gold. It is a direct response to the ongoing occupation of Minnesota by ICE. Solid Gold will be donating all proceeds from the sale of this song on Bandcamp to Minnesota Mutual Aid groups to support the beautiful, resilient and diverse community of the Twin Cities. “Government Grade” is a rare diversion from Solid Gold’s usual electronic sound, with the band trading in their synthesizers for guitars. They felt that rock n roll would be the proper vernacular for a song about their frustrations with life in America.
RISE is a dynamic four-piece band hailing from Liverpool, England. Known for their high-energy performances and distinctive sound, RISE is making waves in the rock music scene. The band features: Sam Kinley (aka stayMellow) on bass and vocals, Paul Kinley on keyboards and backing vocals, Alex Mahoney on drums, and Brian Petch on guitar.
Jonny Black, the talented artist hailing from London, England, has teamed up with Dutch Producer Jeroen van Vegchel to craft his latest original single, ‘Scars.’ This collaboration stemmed from Jonny’s admiration for Jeroen’s experimental production style, which perfectly complemented Jonny’s Alt-Folk vision. Recorded at Jeroen’s home studio in Willesden Green, North London in January 2026, ‘Scars’ showcases a fresh and exciting approach to music production that sets Jonny Black apart from his peers
The New Romantics have created a world that is as durable as it is fleeting. It is an essential listen for those who prefer their pop music with a side of cold, clinical reality.
By the time the final notes fade, EXEK has proven that they can move mountains of sound without losing the idiosyncratic spark that makes them essential. ‘Prove The Mountains Move’ is a work of immense creative momentum, a record that finds a strange, beautiful harmony in the contradiction between the direct pull of a vocal hook and the indirect wandering of a wandering mind.
The record is a testament to the resilience of the creative spirit when the horizon shrinks to the edge of a porch, proving that even a broken-down neighborhood can contain an entire universe if one looks long enough.
There is a persistence to these tracks that mirrors the inevitable flow of time and the relentless pressure of memory. Morwan has managed to create a sound poem that is both a document of personal grief and a sophisticated exploration of modern rock.
Chamone has managed to avoid the common pitfalls of fusion by refusing to compromise the integrity of either his Brazilian roots or his adopted jazz language. Instead, he allows them to illuminate one another.
By the time the final notes fade, Anna Calvi has proven that her vision is expansive enough to encompass both the primal growl of the past and the sophisticated art-pop of the future.
By blending motorik drive with this sharp, interior emotionality, Gordon has created a paradigm of possibility that remains perpetually in process.
Across ‘Clipping’, Ashleson and Siracusa demonstrate a rare ability to sculpt complexity from minimal means. Their performances reveal a deep mutual awareness: Siracusa’s melodic instincts intertwine seamlessly with Ashleson’s rhythmic intelligence, each musician allowing the other space to shape the music.
Seattle’s rising alternative outfit Sharkeologist returns with their explosive new single, “There Will Be Bread,” taken from their upcoming EP ‘TAXIDERMY IS FOREVER’, due for release in May. The single a high-energy indie-rock track that turns existential doubt into a danceable, riff-driven anthem.
j dylan paul wants their music to hurt a little. At its core is an honesty that asks for vulnerability in return. Sometimes the feeling is cathartic – like ice‑cold water after crying, or the shock of a deep breath of winter air. Other times it lingers, haunting and hard to name. It can be poignant, melancholy, or nostalgic without a clear origin. The goal is simple: that it aches, and that you feel seen.
Boston multi-instrumentalist and one-man-band *Gordy Murphy8 returns with his latest single, “Wash,” a contemplative yet uplifting indie-rock track that reflects on memory, identity, and the quiet fight against life’s monotony.
Originally from Inverclyde and now based on the Isle of Mull, Birch8’s creative identity is deeply rooted in place. Blending alternative folk, indie and soft rock — and drawing subtle influence from Celtic rhythmic traditions — his writing carries a reflective, patient quality. Inspired by artists such as *Leonard Cohen, Bon Iver, Nick Drake, Elliott Smith, Adrianne Lenker, and Weyes Blood, Birch’s work favours restraint and emotional honesty over polish.
Shaky Records is pleased to announce Shaky’s second single, “Take It Away”, off his sophomore album, Kinda Wild II, out now, and accompanied by the b-side Sugar.
The lone constant of veteran California indie rock outfit the Black Watch is John Andrew Fredrick, a writer and anglophile with a Ph.D. in English from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Since the late ’80s, Fredrick has released well-regarded post-punk pop/rock albums that have gained comparisons to My Bloody Valentine, The Smiths,* Interpol, War on Drugs and late-‘60s pop. With multiple lineup and label changes since forming the group in 1987, Fredrick’s talent as a writer and skill as a musician won the admiration of a handful of underground journalists and a devoted fan base.
What makes RUST compelling is its conceptual cohesion as the EP is a delicate balancing act between ambient and electronica. Affini doesn’t just use field recordings as texture; he interrogates them, reshaping environmental noise into an electro-acoustic narrative, and the result is an unsettling yet immersive and fascinatingly original listen.
Emitter’s long-shelved Extra Pale arrives not as a relic, but as a surprisingly vital document of a band that never quite said its last word. Originally recorded nearly two decades ago and finally completed for release, the album carries the weight of time without sounding burdened by it.
Influenced by artists such as Pixies, Sonic Youth, The Cure, Beck, and The Smashing Pumpkins, his songwriting blends soft, intimate melodies with dreamlike atmospheres and bursts of distorted guitar. Alongside his own writing, Seán has been an active presence in the Irish music scene, currently the bassist for Irish rock band San Rocco, where he has also contributed to songwriting. He has also played bass for other artists, including Pio Hartnett8, *Daddee, Tommy Cullen, and Amy Ellen, who offers her ethereal vocals on his debut single.
RiF’*s new single is an alt rock anthem underscoring life’s one constant – compromise. It’s an answer to RiF’s first song “What’s Next?” with a full-on assault of drums (*Sterling Laws – Matt Berninger*/*TWoD) and a wall of guitar sound produced by Alex Aldi (Passion Pit). Autobiographical music for fans of 90’s and 2000’s alt rock. Multiple songs/spins on San Diego’s 91X, Release Radar, press acclaim and Spotify stats multiplying each release. “That’s why you get paid, finding the darkness in the shade.
Seven Crows is the bold, genre-bending project of Los Angeles violinist and producer Chris Murphy8, whose new single “Amanda on the Bed’ is released this Friday (March 13th). Seven Crows’ latest release explores the shifting sands of our lives and how moments, memories, and emotions overlap and transform. Built from a 25-second electric violin loop layered with a second evolving loop, the piece captures what *Brian Eno calls “the power of random change.”
Nathaniel Earl is an Austin-based composer, artist, and producer creating cinematic indie art-pop rooted in emotional rupture and renewal. His upcoming debut album as a solo artist, What Follows What Remains, reflects a period of personal unraveling through a weave of synthetic and organic textures, intimate melodies, and conceptual arcs, pulling the listener into a vivid, otherworldly realm
Slow Burn Drifters return with “The Divide,” the first new single from their forthcoming release Golden (Deluxe), due out now. Written in late 2022 but feeling increasingly prescient, the track sets the thematic tone for the expanded edition of the band’s debut album
The angular vocals of Terrance Robay hit like an anxious Russell Mael, over staccato riffs pulling from the guitars, and pop-punked drums that cover the tin keyboards flourishes. These are the Whisky songs, the garage days of a New Wave band pushing for the 1979 big time.
HeyBobby! is a theatrical rock duo featuring Gina Del Vecchio and Bobby Peek whose debut album, The Unclouding of Otilla Vanilla, introduces a bold new voice in rock ’n’ roll storytelling. Blending cinematic rock, richly layered songwriting, and immersive world-building, HeyBobby! creates music that feels as expansive as it is intimate, a place where character, emotion, and narrative collide.
The ever-proflic saxophonist Jon Irabagon follows last year’s remarkable Server Farm with a pair of albums that couldn’t be more different than each other.
With influences ranging from Primal Scream to Gorillaz and Happy Mondays, Lemon has crafted a unique sound they like to term as “Nedchester,” a blend of Madchester vibes with a Lemon twist. Their music has been described as a fusion of Soul Rock, Shoegaze Dance Pop, and Neo Madchester, earning them accolades such as being labeled as one of the most exciting bands emerging from the*Netherlands.*
The Maids embraced ’60s garage rock songwriting structures with catchy chorus refrains, unapologetically yelling the single’s title while the backbeat came dangerously close to falling apart in one chaotic mess. Rumors abound that there is more material that has not seen the light of day, but hey, rumors keep legacies, however small, alive and often exceed the actual output of bands.
With his new EP, Hill shifts gears and looks toward spiritual transcendence.
“Big Boots & Wide Brimmed Hats” in the 4th release from Ker’s forthcoming album, Converging Thoughts, and is a song originating from and dedicated to the many people in NW Montana who have encouraged and helped the songwriting process over the last few years.
New York-based independent singer-songwriter Alwyn Morrison has released his new single “Puzzle Piece,” an alternative rock track exploring self-discovery and the complexities of connection. Produced by Morrison and Michael Carey, mixed by Alex Aldi (Goo Goo Dolls, Passion Pit), and mastered by Grammy-winning mastering engineer Nathan Dantzler, “Puzzle Piece” marks the start of Morrison’s next chapter.
Sunshine and Cyanide proves that the most compelling music often grows in the shade of a giant pine tree, fueled by nothing more than ravens, cookies, and a refusal to remain static.
‘Coin Collection 3’ is a rare work that manages to be both a personal exorcism and a public gift, offering a just plane of existence where nature eventually prevails over the complexities of late-stage capitalism.
By giving these early recordings a permanent place to exist, Lisa/Liza has created more than just a retrospective; she has produced a sound poem about the necessity of persistence.
By leaning into the wonky lounge-core aesthetic and filtering it through his own idiosyncratic lens, Dan Melchior has produced a record that is both a departure from his past and a natural extension of his creative curiosity.
Maraudeur is not interested in the hollow tropes of nostalgia; they are using the tools of the past to build a very specific, idiosyncratic future.
Ian Vargo — songwriter, producer, and engineer whose credits include work with artists signed to EMI, Capitol, Fueled By Ramen, and beyond — returns with an infectious, bighearted new single, “I Love You Even More Now That You’re a Little Fucked Up.” Equal parts pop-rock anthem and affectionate mantra, the track celebrates the flaws in ourselves, loved ones, and our possessions.
Moon Construction Kit is the sonic playground of Lausanne-based writer, singer, multiinstrumentalist and producer, Olivier Cornu. Spearheading a one-man world where psychedelic pop, moody synth textures and meticulous indie rock arrangements collide, MCK is a project with one foot rooted in nostalgia and the other in tomorrow.
Something happens in “Sumac Red” that’s easier to feel than to explain. Three seasons pass. The instruments keep changing— pedal steel, blown-out synths, rootsy riffs, a bittersweet bridge built on clean electrics and grand piano. By the end, you’re at a bonfire in the autumn woods, and you’re not sure how you got there. It’s the lead single from Glacier, the forthcoming album from New Jersey five-piece Quality Living.
‘Call Me Dandelion’ is an achievement of collective empathy. Kent Randell has managed to organize a diverse cast of musicians into a coherent, thought-provoking sound poem that honors the specificities of its Michigan origins while speaking to the universal complexities of growth and loss.
