Indie artist Horseshoes returns with suite ossuary, a hauntingly intimate album that explores the transformative space between love and grief. Drawing from the hushed intimacy of Elliott Smith and the hazy textures of Duster and The Postal Service, the record envelops listeners in a rainy-day haze of whispered melodies and ghostly echoes. With influences from Miles Davis and Bill Evans, suite ossuary offers a melancholic journey that lingers in the space between love and loss.

“The Losing Game” pulses with layered textures and a mix of melancholy and defiance, embodying this sentiment in every note.
It’s the first single from their upcoming album Like a Ghost, set for release later this year. No strangers to praise, Steve Puddle and His Bivouac Band previous released two acclaimed albums—_WAA Radish_ and _No 1 Luxury Band_— and they’ve earned a rep for electrifying live shows and sharp political storytelling.

Billboard charting Japanese singer and songwriter SHIHORI has announced the upcoming release of her new single “Invisible Stairway,” set to debut worldwide on June 6, 2025. The powerhouse artist, known for her work across anime, gaming, and J-pop, delivers a bold declaration of faith and
courage in a song about making big decisions despite hesitations and fear of the unknown.“Invisible Stairway” showcases SHIHORI’s ability to blend Japanese pop with American influences, featuring lyrics in English, creating a distinctive cross-cultural sound.

Rob Eberle’s latest single, “LYING WITH THE ENEMY” (out Friday, May 30th), is a searing pop/indie rock anthem drenched in late-night rage and emotional whiplash. Born from the wreckage of a long-distance relationship, the song captures the twisted moment when the person who once shattered you suddenly reappears in your city, acting like nothing ever happened.

J.J. Chamberlain is a singer, guitarist and songwriter and the main songwriter for the band Box Time and also plays lead guitar for Love Barons and Mich Dulce and Her Midnight Callers. He is based in York but frequently seen in London. Following the release of debut single, Eyeballs, he has performed frequently on the York and London music scenes, as well as other ventures. The debut album, A Year With The Ghosts, was released on 6th June 2025.

Goddamn Wolves is an indie rock trio from Raleigh, North Carolina that formed in 2018. The band is influenced by classic alternative rock acts like Pixies and the New Pornographers as well as current acts like the Beths and Bully. Male/female vocal harmony interplay and infectious melodies courtesy of Chris Weilding and Laura McCullough, backed by the rock-solid, inventive drumming and backing vocals of Drew Foglia come together to form that perfect blend of an almost pop infectiousness and an underground rock sound.

Mainland Break returns with “I Give In” – their second single following the release of their debut album One Way Ticket to Midnight. The album charted on the NACC Top 200 upon its release, and subsequently saw them on an 8-date Australian tour. The band has since returned to the studio to craft more jangling road trip rock ‘n’ roll tunes and has also stepped up to support fellow indie rockers Ducks Ltd., Kiwi Jr., and The Bug Club.

The Gas Station Boner Pills are known for their comical lyrics, strong rhythmic drive, and wild stage performance. Based in the Dirty South (Atlanta), this party-punk three piece is composed of Misha Tot, Sean Manos, and Sam Wilson. Since their formation in 2022, the band has used their musical and film talents to release over two dozen music videos, 23 singles and 3 EPs. They have toured across the States gathering a passionate following with their wild antics. The Boners have their debut LP set to release Summer of 2025.

Raised in rural Shropshire and based in Tottenham, North London – the music of Oaken Lee is informed by both places. Acoustic guitars and field recordings, drum machines and distorted bass. Traditional folk storytelling painted with a progressive palette. Oaken Lee’s first full-length offering, ‘Home (is a folk-rock mixtape)’ is coming to Spotify (and tape) – Summer 2025.

A true artist and songwriter world-renowned for his prolific, heartfelt alt-rock love songs, Stephen Jacques is one of America’s greatest storytellers and Renaissance men. His body of work was culled from a lifetime of self-made opportunities and life experiences, including those as an engineer, a Hollywood actor, a custom builder, a TV host, and a guitarist. Stephen has released 12 albums to date, two of which were produced by Steve Albini.

Brooklyn-based composer and producer Josh McCausland returns with Pieces from a Forgotten Time — a cinematic and emotionally rich body of work that blurs the lines between ambient electronica and neo-classical storytelling. Known for his textural approach to music-making and a background steeped in film and photography, McCausland crafts soundscapes that feel like intimate reflections captured through a lens of quiet nostalgia.

Neo-Rockabilly artist Robby Vee “The Prince Of Twang” was born Robert Velline named after his father Bobby Vee. He is recognized by both the American & Canadian Rockabilly Halls of Fame and in 2022 he was recognized by the IRRMA for an Induction into the Iowa Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Vee has been performing his unique style of Rock-n- Roll music for years on stages across the globe.

Special Characters, is a collection of songs written & produced during a critical stage in GrayBeat’s development as an artist & producer. Boasting seven newly remastered tracks and four extended live studio remixes, it is an immersive and adventurous sonic journey that disguises a clever negligence of musical boundaries while showcasing the profound influences of the diverse array of individuals GrayBeat encountered along the way.

Crashing Dream boasts the same level of craft and heart as the band’s acknowledged classic Emergency Third Rail Power Trip.

Like his contemporaries and inspirations, Pedigo uses arpeggios and runs to compose tunes, rather than show off – folks looking for hot solos and dizzying displays of guitaristic technique will likely be disappointed.

Desert Man is the new solo endeavor of Grammy-nominated artist and producer Sebastian Gäbel from Gothenburg, Sweden. After 5 tours and a double live album as guitarist with José González and The String Theory, Gäbel returns as Desert Man, his alter ego born during a mind-bending trip into the badlands of Southern California.

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“Sad Songs on the Radio” is Flavor Wave’s newest single, releasing May 30th, 2025. It is yet another release in an exciting ramp-up to their sophomore album, releasing late Summer/early Fall of 2025. “Sad Songs on the Radio” explores themes of relational issues, growing apart, heartbreak, and raw emotions. The song takes listeners on an adventure of sadness and regret, but not in your normal sappy sad song way.

After three years of grinding out extraordinarily tight, live performances, ROSCOE TRIPP built a loyal and growing fanbase hooked on the band’s classic indie rock sound. The five-piece group from DC is just getting started with its first full-length album, Tiny Antelopes, hitting record stores and streaming services May 30, 2025.

“The Whale Edge” is a joyous, classic 12-bar rock and roll party anthem guaranteed to get feet tapping and crowds singing along. With powerhouse drumming from Leon Cave (Status Quo), the track channels timeless rock energy into a feel-good, live-band experience. It’s punchy, energetic, and unapologetically fun.

“Train Tracks,” influenced by punk, ska, and anti-folk genres, draws inspiration from artists like Laura Jane Grace, Chuck Regan, Tim Barry, and Frank Turner. The song’s poignant narrative reflects a personal story of companionship and introspection, set against the backdrop of a melancholic yet hopeful journey

Rosetta West has been around since the 1990’s, and their core blues rock music frequently includes elements of psychedelia and world folk music. Their lyrical themes often venture into mysticism and spirituality. Founder and songwriter Joseph Demagore handles vocals and guitar on this release. Herf Guderian plays bass, and Rosetta West veteran Mike Weaver is on drums. Rosetta West has maintained a long, unconventional and fiercely independent underground career.

Kevin Franco is the creative force behind TMPP, writing most of the songs, playing bass and guitar and performing all the vocals. For this track, TMPP worked with Marcelo Effori, the talented Montreal-based drummer for the terrific drums and Ukraine-based musician, Oleg Pisarenko for the amazing keyboards and piano.

English songwriter-guitarist Duncan Lloyd presents his new single ‘Rituals’, a unique pop song born of a challenging year. Blending a modern sound with a deeply personal message about habits and healing, all while rotating through a circular, radio-like musical journey, this is the second taste from his new 12-track Unwound album, forthcoming via Reveal Records.

It’s frequently not an easy listen, but it’s a deeply rewarding, cathartic one for anyone who has ever gone through anything similar.

Clockwork Tulpa is CIRCU5’s first album release as a full band, with Tin Spirits frontman Mark Kilminster and drummer Lee Moulding joining founder Steve Tilling. The album comes nearly eight years after CIRCU5’s eponymous 2017 debut. The extended gap was due to Steve contracting Long Covid and committing to projects with ex-members of UK rock band, XTC. “The songs reflect life’s ups and downs during that time. But I learned a valuable lesson: don’t be swayed by the plans of others. Stay true to yourself and your goals.”

“Suddenly June” is the sound of tar melting on a summer street, a ‘99 ice cream running through your fingers, open tops and summer frocks, flops that flip and skinny dips. Surfs up. It follows hot on the heels of Walsh’s two scorching Powerpop singles from last year, “Rescue Me” and “The Sound”, which burned up the airwaves and frolicked about in a rolling tide of critical acclaim.  

Emerging from the historic heart of the Hudson Valley with a sound that bends darkness into beauty, King in Yellow returns with their evocative new single, “Love Supreme.” The track marks a bold evolution in the band’s sonic journey, blending post-punk grit, ethereal textures, and lyrical mysticism into a sweeping four-minute spell.

Two Dark Birds is a band from the Catskill Mountains led by songwriter Steve Koester and drummer Jason Mills. They are joined by Josh Roy Brown (lap steel), Tyler Wood (keys), Mark Lerner (bass), and Iris Clementine (vocals). Since 2008, they have released four critically acclaimed albums, as well as the 2022 EP Porous.

After a long hiatus, Ben Heyworth is back under his own name with new project, showcasing brand new material. He’s older, wiser, more acoustic and slightly less ginger, but still as melodic and soulful as ever. His songs lean into stories about the people, places and events that have shaped his life in Manchester UK, including the strange cornucopia of residents that live around the creative hotspot (and bakery central) Ancoats marina where he is currently based.

After sketching the sonic beginnings while touring, Michael Gira gathered the flock together; Phil Puleo, Kristof Hahn, Dana Schechter, Christopher Pravdica, Larry Mullins, and Norman Westberg. Then the building, shaping, creating, moving began. This is an epic journey into shadows and melodics, noise and anthemic chaos, yearning and ecstasy.

The Fifth Hammer, the fifth studio release for songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Martin Walker in the guise of Art Schop, finds him at the full peak of his powers as he works at the intersection of emotional honesty, philosophical inquiry, and vivid storytelling. As always, Walker populates his latest songs with characters that are tactile and evocative, whether it’s Ludwig Wittgenstein or a guy who uses his rejection of Leibniz as an excuse to be a bum.

Jarrett’s latest album New Vienna holds a certain significance – it’s a return to the city in which he recorded his landmark LP Vienna Concert.

An immersive, multimedia storytelling event, The Lost Opera by Horror & Opera is a ‘Haunted Box’ project, combining audio drama and an operatic composition with both physical artifacts and digital media. The Lost Opera is the haunting gothic tale of a mysterious opera thought to have been forever lost, as told through the research diary tapes of a passionate Ph.D. student, determined to uncover the truth.

After two decades of shaping soundscapes and releasing internationally recognized music, Danish artist Nils Lassen emerges with his debut solo album, Fingerprints – a deeply personal, poetic, and sonically ambitious record that marks a new chapter in his artistic journey.

A lush, elegant, uncanny and timeless world unto itself, Maven Grace duo Henry Jack and Mary Home’s second album Surface with a Smile reinvents the notion of what we call dreampop, with stately, widescreen dimensions and narratives that span the vividly enigmatic and the deeply personal.

NYC funk-rock band Circus Mind has released their powerful new single, “The Battle of Brooklyn,” a track that draws a bold and compelling line between America’s first Revolutionary War battle and the modern-day struggles of gentrification in the heart of New York.

Seventeen-year-old country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tristan Roberson is redefining what it means to be a modern country artist with the release of his highly anticipated debut album, One Night in Dallas, available everywhere May 9, 2025. At just 17, Roberson’s musical maturity and genre-defying approach have already positioned him as one of country music’s most exciting new voices.

With their new single “Neverland”, German indie rockers Para Lia deliver an intense guitar-driven psychedelic rock statement full of sonic depth and critical acuity. Inspired by the spirit of the Grateful Dead and interwoven with a dense, atmospheric soundscape, a song unfolds that not only shakes things up musically, but also in terms of content.

With the release of “The Fundaments” on 24th Apr 2025, NBP Human invites listeners to rediscover the fundamental aspects of life and pursue their dreams with unwavering belief in their inner child. The track serves as a powerful rock song that captivates with its energetic guitar riffs, dynamic composition, and heartfelt lyrics.

True North is the new music collaboration from songwriter/musician, Tones Thorburn, following on from his previous projects, Stormporter and Late Model European. “No Exit Wound” is a passionate debut that captures a powerful mix of resilience and introspection. Driven by soulful, mixed-gender vocals, the track delivers a groove-laden sound infused with emotional intensity, leaving listeners immersed in its evocative mystery.

With a title as unforgettable as its message, “Fuckwitt McGee” arrives as the fourth installment in Vanderwolf’s six-song Singles Club, a bold monthly release series unraveling the absurdities of modern life through sharp wit, musical dexterity, and fearless storytelling

Rising singer-songwriter Logan Taylor continues to carve her place in the modern pop-rock landscape with the release of her new single, “Tequila Sunrise”—a warm, rhythm-driven track that fuses nostalgic storytelling with cinematic production. Following the success of her emotionally raw debut “White Wolf” and the critically praised “Some Other Woman” and “Anna” ( approaching 1 million combined streams across Spotify), Taylor’s fourth release further showcases her gift for vivid lyricism and genre-spanning soundscapes.

Tidal Water is the brainchild of Martin Hovden, a passionate vocalist, songwriter, and producer from Oslo, Norway. Martin, the primary visionary and financial backer, infuses his deep societal concerns and personal experiences into Tidal Water’s music. His background in project management and event production enables him to bring a unique blend of powerful rock music to life, enhanced by the collaboration of talented friends from his musical journey.

A program of improvisations and composed pieces that hearkens back to the freewheeling early days of Scandinavian jazz.

“Crossroads” is a real post-punk banger. Even though these three guys are over 60 years old, they are open to new influences and they have modernized their music, time and time again. And after, in recent years, being guitar-based, you will notice a shift towards building the foundation with a heavy bass guitar. That’s how it sounds now. Next year it might sound completely different.

Attrition is a pioneer in what has become known as darkwave. Formed in 1980 in Coventry, England, influenced by a mix of punk ideology and experimental art aesthetics, they emerged as part of the early ’80’s UK Industrial scene alongside contemporaries Coil, Test Department, Legendary Pink Dots, In The Nursery, Portion Control et al. Founder Martin Bowes has steered the band through a 42 year career, fuelled by a succession of critically acclaimed albums, selling over 100,000 to date.

Leave it to John Beckmann to board a TGV from Paris to Nice and disembark with one of the most intoxicating albums of the year. French Summer – an 18-track, lushly cinematic collaboration between Beckmann’s genre-defying project The Mortal Prophets and vocalist Anas de Nerval (yes, a direct descendant of the Symbolist poet who once walked a lobster through the streets of Paris)-is part fever dream, part film score, and part avant-garde Euro-disco sance.

Northern-born, East London-based singer-songwriter Dave Clark returns with his most powerful single yet: “I called for you”—a driven, emotionally charged indie track that confronts rising intolerance and the dangers of repeating history. Following his well-received debut Reciprocation in 2024, Clark continues to build a loyal following with his soulful vocals, intricate guitar work, and a knack for storytelling that balances the personal with the political. “I called for you” is no exception. It’s a sonic wake-up call, layered with meaning and carried by a cinematic, tension-laced production that demands attention.

“Born Ready” is a deeply personal and autobiographical track that reflects Jesse Kinch’s musical journey with a message of determination and passion. The song encapsulates the essence of living one’s dream with focus and dedication, resonating with listeners worldwide. With a guitar lead that drives the track forward and a heartbeat drum, “Born Ready” embodies the spirit of an artist born to create, perform, and produce music.