Noam Fainer wrote and recorded “London Dreaming” in a moment of great pain. He was dreaming of moving to London and perusing a music career there, but was stuck in a daytime job in the “deserts of Israel and living at his parents house.” After releasing the song, as he started his daytime shift at the cafe at 6:00 am he found out that the song was featured by none other then Frank Ocean, as the closer of his Apple Music Homer Radio show (Episode 15)
This day changed his life and two months later he was touring the unknown pubs of London playing this song, and others with his brother Itamar and his band.

The peerless performer mixes jazz and pop with consummate grace in a small club.

Reuniting with Harrison Sanborn, Ginny Luke channels the realization of personal empowerment in her latest music video, “Devil at My Heels” offering a symbolic portrayal through her artistic expression. In the leading track of her upcoming album, Ginny’s commanding vocals and dynamic electric violin solo serve to amplify her declaration of strength and triumph over adversity. The electric violin becomes a symbol of rebellion, shattering stereotypes and challenging conventional norms associated with it.

Based on the rugged island of Anglesey, Wales and fronted by brooding and emotive vocalist Nathan Jones, DYING HABIT hurl out potent alt-rock framed by hooky refrains and backed by the pulsating rhythm section of Mark Jones (drums) and Daniel Garner (bass); the quartet are completed by the cultured riffery of guitarist Alan Hart.

Pjos is a dreampop project taking shape in Gdańsk, Poland. Inspired by acts like Slowdive, Beach House, and Sigur Ros. Pjos brings a melancholic and cinematic charm to craft his sound.

PsiloMine Sun is a new project from a veteran producer and musician from the Chicago music scene who has been active since the 90’s. For this particular project the artist wants his birth name to remain anonymous and separate from his other work.

Chris Murphy is a musician with a distinct talent, his ability to nurture and maintain a multitude of musical identities that includes being a singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and producer. Even more daunting is his chameleon-like music persona that embodies a wide range of musical styles and influences from jazz, blues, country, classical, ethnic and electronic, resulting in a distinct original and powerful voice. He is that rare breed of musician that creates and performs in a wide range of musical worlds with ease.

18-year-old nomadic singer/songwriter Zoe Stroupe, who is currently based in Denver, Colorado, writes and performs captivating music as if it is a new form of poetry. She treats songwriting as art, telling her own stories as well as exploring those of others, and often creating stories from scratch. She is honest in her songs, unafraid to explain how most situations don’t just have the emotions of “happy” or “sad”. This juxtaposition of a formulation of feeling is something that makes her lyricism mean something different to each individual.

The Silence Industry is back with the fourth installment in their captivating series of digital 7-inch singles. “Headlong (General Strike!)” is a powerful and intricate track, blending delayed guitars with noisy electronics to create a soundscape that’s both dark and sonorous, yet undeniably driving. The song delves into themes of historical transcendence and collective agency, making it a thought-provoking listen as well as a musical powerhouse.

London based band, The Hinterland release their latest single ‘Bullet Proof’ on 31st May. Written and produced by Oliver Bailey (keyboards, guitar and bass), it tells of the aftermath of a difficult, manipulative relationship and a desire to take back emotional control. The song is taken from their upcoming full-length album, due for release in July. Taking the independent route to the extreme, the record is entirely written, recorded, produced and mixed by the band.

New Concepts in Piano Trio Jazz, too, charts a new path for Shipp, bassist Michael Bisio, and drummer Newman Taylor Baker, as the lines between free improvisation and compositional craft blur.

Art-rock indie-pop collective The Pull of Autumn presents their fifth album Memory Tree. Described as “a melancholy remembrance of moments in time and life”, released by Boston imprint RBM Records on CD and digitally.

Earlier, the band shared the lead track ‘I Was Just Dreaming’, featuring Boston artist Bruce MacLeod on vocals, and ‘Opening / Closing’ featuring Rhode Island producer, songwriter and artist Kraig Jordan, who appeared on Tanya Donnelly’s three-album set and also opened for Belly at their recent home show in Rhode Island.

Saxophonist Ivo Perelman and pianist Matthew Shipp have been making records together for a good quarter of a century. So when it comes time to add to their catalog of duo albums, they fall into it like a long-married couple into their warm, soft bed.

A true artist and songwriter world-renowned for his prolific, heartfelt alt-rock love songs, Stephen has released ten albums to date, with his eleventh on the way. He is produced by Steve Albini. His body of work was culled from a lifetime of experiences, including those as an engineer, a Hollywood actor, a custom builder, and a TV host. Though Stephen lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, his family hails from New Orleans and New York. His Italian grandfather was a multi-instrumentalist during the roaring 20s and an aunt on the French side of his family was a fabulous blues singer. His music was influenced by great rock and punk bands heard throughout the mid-Atlantic in his 20s and 30s, as well as by a good friend — a Beatles fan — who introduced him to his first chords on an acoustic guitar at age 16. Stephen currently writes all of his music and performs in the Charlottesville, Virginia, area.

With its dark western and cinematic tone, “Global Climate Strange” is a powerful continuation of the Pistachios’ signature dark storytelling series. The track masterfully blends rich, evocative lyrics with a moody, atmospheric sound, making it an unforgettable listening experience that resonates deeply with current global concerns. Perfect for playlists focusing on thought-provoking, narrative-driven music, this song will captivate and inspire listeners who appreciate music with a message and a dramatic edge

Inspired by garage rock and protopunk with lots of post and modern influences, their unique brand of music fuses hard riffing and driving rhythms with the quirk and charisma of frontman Peter Cornelius Ford and a bespoke olde London sensibility. Making short, hard and accessible guitar music that will make you shout “Onwards ye fine gentlemen!”.

The EP About Time by Stonedog is simultaneously upbeat and dark. The first single, “Matter Of Time”, dives into what happens to cities with great art cultures when corporate money, gentrification and rising costs take over a town. The song pulls influence from both late 80’s alt space guitar rock and anthemic rock.

This release coincides with spring’s arrival. Timely and topical, ‘Exit the Gyroscope, Unveil the Anthopocene’ asks ‘if we are so free, how can we be heading inexorably towards the eco abyss?’ It’s not all doom and gloom though, we all just need to look up – this is a sonic reference to the film ‘Don’t Look Up’.

Unique new psychedelic sounds from the Australian bush from the one man creative tornado that is Coolonaut.

After more than 15 years, The Buddyrevelles return with the first of three 4-song EPs, The Consolation. The Buddyrevelles were formed in 1997 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin by Aaron Grant (guitar & vocals), Scott Hoch (bass & vocals), and Dan Reinholdt (drums).

The Danish band Offliners, consisting of three seasoned musicians from the Copenhagen music scene, has just released a new single: “Stars and Mars”. The members of the band have previously performed and released in a number of other contexts, including recorded with leading rock and pop artists.
Offliners have a great fondness for classic rock, but also occasionally take detours to other genres such as indie and Americana. The band’s previous releases have been played on radio stations as well as on streaming services and playlists in a large part of the world.

In the spirit of Francis Picabia’s call to constantly renew ideas, Beckmann_’s latest EP, “Brian Eno In Heaven_, mixed with *Dolby Atmos, reaffirms his enduring presence in the musical landscape. Each track is a journey, beginning with the haunting opener “Drowned Lands,” where dark drones and synthesized textures set a foreboding tone. “Mesmer on Holiday” lures listeners further into an eerie, magical presence with its mesmerizing melodies, while “Swimming with Witches” pulsates with rhythmic intensity, conjuring images of mystical realms and occult rituals.


The Chris Ruben Band is back! With an all new album due by early fall, jam packed with 16 explosive new songs, the first taste is, “PARASITE”, a weirdly nostalgic and punchy jam that will certainly liven up any go you have round and be an instant classic. It’s as if someone gave Mickey Mouse a speedball and set him loose on a community of kind and neighborly people. Terror but sweet.

“Charlie’s Story” marries the band’s foundational alternative rock sound with raw, emotional intensity and socially conscious lyrics, creating a powerful musical experience for fans old and new. This is Madame Psychosis followup single to “Revolution”

“The StoneHengers” is the seventh single from The Margaret Hooligans upcoming fourth album, ThunderHole Rock n’ Roll. On the surface, The StoneHengers, may appear to be nothing more than an upbeat, catchy pop song, rife with the usual driving electric ukulele riffs and off the wall drumming. Given that nothing in their music is what it appears to be, this song feels like a Trojan Horse. The question is, what is hidden, ready to burst forth at just the right moment?

No one would ever mistake singer-songwriter/guitarist Clara O’Page as the shy type. As the mastermind and frontwoman behind the genre-bending Montreal mavericks Debbie Christ, O’Page rifles through an array of musical styles, topics, moods and perspectives like a stage actor going through costume changes. Now, with their thrilling full-length debut Tower, O’Page and her bandmates stand poised to topple our collective inhibitions around shame, sexuality, and trauma with a theatricality and fashion sense that hits hard while also making the subject matter more palatable.

Formed in Madison, WI, and made up of members of two prominent local independent bands, The New Recruits and Hum Machine, Shazy Hade is comprised of Eric Schiker – Vocals/Guitar, Eric Geving – Guitar/Vocals, T.K. Sinnott – Guitar/Vocals, Dave Hunt – bass, and Eric Hartz – Drums. The new album from the band, Triumph Returns Again, is their third full-length and produces infectious songwriting in the vein of Robert Pollard and 1960s garage psychedelia

“Banks of Marble” was inspired by the growing inequality and lack of democratic agency for the people of Canada and draws on historical folk influences from Eastern Europe and North America alike, all while highlighting the talents of Cafcae’s bandmates and collaborators.

Asbury Park, New Jersey has been dining out on its own history for half a century. But the reality is that it hasn’t produced a successful band in decades. The Hard Maybes make a case for why they might be the ones to break that trend.

“Reckless” is the brand-new single from Damn The Wolves, following the band’s first handful of songs that gained national radio play (including BBC Radio 1 and Kerrang!) extensive streaming and has seen their fanbase expand over the short time Damn The Wolves have been an entity. Damn The Wolves’ alt-rock hooks and punk delivery are ever present in “Reckless”, which help propel the song’s declaration of not waiting and just letting go. Giving in to something with reckless abandonment, with your heart on your sleeve. Released onto all streaming platforms and supported by Damn The Wolves’ social media presence and live dates throughout the Summer..

bikethrasher is an alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts. The band’s sound encapsulates a broad range of emotion, focused on capturing the essence of ambivalence. Their newest EP, Relaxer, was on May 8th. Following the success of their previous tracks, including the widely acclaimed “Hillside,” bikethrasher continues to captivate audiences with their bold, powerful, and sonically daring sound.

HATS™ is a chameleon. crafting dreamy soundscapes for weary souls. a bittersweet chorus of vocals slice through strange synthy songstories to weave blankets of sound for your soul. Their musical roots go back to their initial band Vienna Ditto, where they sang bluesy riffs over rockabilly guitar. They’ve grown up now and branched out alone. Inspired by ANOHNI, Radiohead, and Kate Bush, HATS™ is unfurling leaves of musical tenderness, escalating tension and genre shapeshifting.

Known for her distinctive lyricism, and luscious blend of indie-folk, chamber pop, and Americana, Anna’s continues to boldly pave her path as a rising star in the scene, leaving no stone unturned. The first release in this next era is named “Blue,” (set to release 5/17/24) a simple, yet pensive, lilting tune that is bold in its simplicity and honesty. This song is perfect for your sad girl pop playlist.

Partinico Rose is a Sicilian band from Ragusa, comprising Vincenzo Cannizzo – Voice and Guitar, Massimo Russo – Bass, Carlo Schembari – Drums and Synth, Martina Monaca – Violoncello (as guest). They have been active since 2015, the original line-up saw another bass player who left the band after only one concert, in 2016.

When a long-term relationship hits the rocks, do you quit or keep going. Can you find the common ground and love to push on through, even when the road gets very rough? Matt Saxton’s first single from his new album is about the challenge of keeping a long relationship going over the years.
The song is highly personal song but hopefully with a universal appeal.

It stands to reason that a debut album provides a powerful statement of passion and purpose for the artist it represents. After all, there’s something to be said about first impressions, given the fact they seem to linger the longest. Consequently, singer/songwriter Nick Taylor’s debut album, due for release on June 21 and tellingly-titled Not Alone, offers an exceptional introduction, a rich and riveting set of songs and meaningful melodies that ought to easily assert his standing within the revered realms of today’s Americana environs.

Currently based in Austin, Texas, he performs throughout the country both solo and with his band.

Cinnamon Babe and Love Ghost team up for an alt. metal punch to the gut for the haters who want to destroy them. Produced by Mike Summers (Tech N9ne, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne).

In the short time Nottingham based Louis Croft has been recording and producing his own music (since 2021), he has had an impressive stint in the music industry. He has had support slots with the likes of Ocean Colour Scene and The Coral, played festivals such as Sound City and Dot to Dot, played at The City Ground before a Nottingham Forrest game, and had his music played on BBC radio 2, BBC Nottingham and numerous BBC introducing shows nationally.

Life on Display turned a lot heads for Waves Crashing in 2023. Taken from the EP The Viewing that ranked #20 for KEXP’s (Seattle) best of the year.

Now, in collaboration with remixer Pablo Martin (Du-Rites, Tom Tom Club, Lulu Lewis, Belouis Some) the track takes different turn with the Lulu Lewis Remix version. This new slow wave-dark electro and yet catchy vibe gives the track a whole new feel that will sure catch the ear of new listeners.

Icelandic singer/songwriter Svavar Knútur is the son of a school teacher and a fisherman from the rural areas of Iceland. A staunch working class kid, armed with classic education, he has in the recent years developed a closer relationship with his native language and culture, the stories of his family and ancestors and the emotional landscape of northern folk.

Influenced by such songwriters as Nick Drake, Kris Kristofferson and Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Svavar has developed his own style, a meeting of folk and indie rock. 
 Svavar’s live performances are a mixture of songs and stories.

With her music recently proclaimed by Rolling Stone as, “Brilliant,” by The New York Times as “Phenomenal,” and by The Huffington Post as “Electrifying,” Grace McLean has found her moment. Her debut full-length album My Lovely Enemy is out May 10th on Meridian/ECR Music Group (Sony), following three single releases which have won her an international audience and press coverage on five continents.

The Giant Low (think Editors & Interpol) is a rising band from Nijmegen, NL. The quartet has released a new 2 track single, “We Fall”. Driving and melodic bass lines, jagged and haunting guitars, while drums maintain a tight & propulsive beat with passionate and emotive vocals bringing poetic lyrics.

“Gimme a minute” is the third extract from Santa Claws next album So live and let lie recorded 6 years after the first Life is a lie that was produced by Greg Gordon (Oasis, Supergrass, Nick Cave) It’s the story of a rather whimsical girl called Sally. A young woman in love with life, very eccentric, on whom time never has a grip. Always very cool, never punctual, she has the gift of irritating those around her who are always waiting for her.

French blues rockers Reynald N’Trio release their new single. Pin Up.

Karyn Kuhl first received national acclaim for her early bands Gut Bank and Sexpod, growing out of the vibrant Hoboken music scene and the legendary club Maxwell’s. Over the past 20 years, she has released nine LPs, EPs and singles under her own name and with her band. With her solo material, Karyn lets the unexpected and the familiar take shape into sculptures of melody and noise, sensual, ethereal and heavy. With her alluring mix of different rock styles, she continues to push the boundaries with “No Traces”’ retro and modern sound, finding the enigmatic in the everyday.

Panther Style is a rock band from Chicago, IL USA.

Started by veterans Jeanne McClure, Al Rodis, Dan Lutger, & Melissa Koehl (Mary Tyler Morphine, Siderunners*, Dyslexic Apaches, Reptoids) out of a mutual desire to make some beautifully catchy songs that also rocked. Loudly.

Influences from The Cult, early Van Halen, Fugazi, Failure, The Posies, Big Star, and New Order, blending sweet melodies, thick distorted guitars, and screaming tube amps, held together with an air-tight rhythm.

John Beckmann’s latest contribution to the genre, HANUSSEN: The Enigmatic Clairvoyant, encompasses all three aspects, especially the nuance of labor, which places the body at the center of the human experience. As both the giver and receiver of energies, the body is a conduit between the seen and the unseen. Like this album’s namesake, Erik Jan Hanussen (1889-1933), the Vienna-born Jewish mystic who became a psychic advisor of sorts to Adolf Hitler, the music puts its finger on the pulse of something always within in plain sight yet rarely articulated.

After last year’s introspective “Yay For Effort” vinyl LP and tour, Greg Hoy and The Boys return to the catchy punk pop sound of their earlier albums. “Holy Mother of God”, which is now available on Bandcamp with a planned release to Spotify and hard hitting music video that’s about to drop, is three and half minutes of guitar riff catchy rock n roll.

The Chameleons are back with their first new music in 11 years. The brand new 3-track “Where Are You? EP” covers all the important bases, featuring a rousing lead track, a cool revisit to a long-lost track, and a foray into the band’s occasional elegiac quiet side. I asked frontman, Mark Burgess, to tell us more about the new music, and the upcoming North American tour that kicks off in San Diego on May 30th.

George Marinelli was Bonnie Raitt’s right hand man on guitar for 30 years. Before that he was a founding member of the Grammy winning band Bruce Hornsby and the Range. He’s always been a sideman, band guy, and a session player, but constantly writing, recording, and releasing his own solo albums. He was born on Staten Island, New York, into a blue collar Italian-Catholic family, surrounded by diversity in both people, food, and most importantly music. His parents and older sisters instilled a love of a variety of music, from Big Band, Afro-Cuban, Rock & Roll, and Reggae, all of which find their way into his playing and his music. Most recently he’s been producing and mixing for other artists in his studio, WingDing, and recording and readying his latest album, Except Always. It’s a two CD set of nine new songs and a seventeen song retrospective of past albums to be released on Loud Folk Records on May 17, 2024.