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Pol Sembrano - “Anywhere” (Self-Released)

29 September 2025

“Anywhere” is the lead single from Sembrano’s self-titled album, set to be released in 2026, and if it’s anything to go by, this small glimpse promises that the release will be the artist’s finest statement yet.

Jordan Seven - 7 (Self-Released)

29 September 2025

With 7, Jordan Seven offers a cathartic and powerful ride through a spectrum of different rock styles, reminding listeners that even in the darkest times, hope and beauty are always within reach.

Sanjay Michael - Wall Street Blues (Self-Released)

29 September 2025

Wall Street Blues is a refreshing reminder of the genre’s ability to make the listener feel so much even when the artist doesn’t worry about saying too little, and is a fantastic glimpse at Michael’s true potential still unfolding.

Talon Majors - Dream Weaver (Discowolf Records)

29 September 2025

For fans of emotionally charged indie pop and singer-songwriter vulnerability, this track offers both an introspective journey and a bold statement of empowerment.

Lost Velvet - Make It Alright (self-released)

29 September 2025

Lost Velvet crafts a sound where grunge, post-rock, and pop collide in a haunting ‘90s dreamscape. The UK duo of multiinstrumentalist Robert Butcher and vocalist Melissa Morris blend cinematic textures with dual vocals, creating music that feels pulled from a forgotten film reel.

Tojo Yamamoto - The Concession Stand Blitz (Jarrett Welch Wrestling Co.)

29 September 2025

Known for their raw energy, irreverent stage presence, and ability to mash up the outrageous spirit of 1970s glitter rock with their own gritty punk rock edge, Tojo Yamamoto transform the classic hit into a ferociously fun new anthem. “The Concession Stand Blitz” blends fuzz -soaked guitar riffs, shout-along vocals, and a tongue-in-cheek sense of spectacle that fans have come to expect from the band.

Eddie Cohn - Get Back My Way (self-released)

29 September 2025

With Eddie at the helm handling songwriting, production, vocals, and multiple instruments, along with contributions from accomplished musicians like Brett Farkas on electric guitars, Dan Lutz on bass guitar, and Phil Peterson on cello, the collaboration has resulted in a sound that embodies the essence of rock bands. Drawing inspiration from the grunge era of the ’90s and artists like Eddie Vedder, Chris Cornell, The Lumineers, and Ryan Adams, Eddie Cohn’s musicseamlessly blends acoustic beginnings with powerful crescendos, creating a dynamic and engaging listening experience.

Sean Kennedy - The Person in the Mirror (Rexius Records)

29 September 2025

New York singer, songwriter and producer Sean Kennedy releases his fifth studio album—and first with Rexius RecordsThe Person in the Mirror, a vivid portrait of growing up in real time. Blending bedroom pop intimacy with indie-pop scale, Kennedy turns candid journal entries into widescreen songs about memory, loss, family and finding the courage to move forward.

Jah Wobble - Dub Volume 1 (Dimple Discs)

28 September 2025

Born John Wardle, his career has encapsulated genres from post-punk, dub and world music to experimental rock and electronic music. An original member of Public Image Ltd (PiL) from 1978-80, he made two groundbreaking albums with the band, which included the iconic ‘Metal Box’ (1979). He continues to tour with ‘Metal Box in Dub’, presented as a two-hour show with Jon Klein.

Black Rose Burning - The Fear Machine (PV Recording Company)

28 September 2025

NYC-based post-punk duo *Black Rose Burning” has released their fourth studio album ‘The Fear Machine’, which sees the band return to their roots with a darker, more synth-driven sound reminiscent of their debut album ‘The Year of the Scorpion’.

Sam Prekop - Open Close

Sam Prekop - Open Close (Thrill Jockey)

26 September 2025

Prekop’s latest is as tightly composed and edited for clarity as his synth work has ever reached while retaining enough constantly evolving textures and moving parts to bear the mystique of spontaneity and discovery.

Denise Marsa - Company of Women (KeyMedia Group)

26 September 2025

Denise Marsa is a chart-topping singer-songwriter, producer, and founder of Marsa Media. With six UK Dance Top 10 hits through her collaboration with Until Dawn (Jim Sullivan), she continues to push creative boundaries worldwide.

The Hill - Noble Station (Forty4)

26 September 2025

The Hill is an Americana artist set to release their sophomore LP, Noble Station, on September 26, 2025. The project is founded upon the songs of Jon Kowit, a music junkie, who had been writing songs for decades, but had never released music before creating The Hill.

Jehry Robinson - Hella Highwater (Strange Music, Inc)

26 September 2025

Hailing from the Empire State, Jehry Robinson has established himself as a musical force to be reckoned with. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Wyclef, J Cole and fellow New Yorker, Jay Z, Jehry came up on the independent scene, producing many of his own beats and releasing music with his FBA management before signing to Strange Music in December 2019

Henry Threadgill - Listen Ship (Pi Recordings)

25 September 2025

after 2023’s superb The Other One with his eponymous Ensemble, Threadgill easily slips back into composer mode for Listen Ship.

Flavor Wave - Lonely Animals (Free Dive Collective)

25 September 2025

Rising alt-rock band Flavor Wave has just released their second full-length album, Lonely Animals via Free Dive Collective. Produced/engineered by Tyler Ripley, the 12-track project showcases the band’s growth both musically and personally—balancing funky grooves, early 2000s alt-rock textures, and vulnerable storytelling.

Donny McCaslin - Lullaby For the Lost (Edition)

25 September 2025

Lullaby For the Lost, his latest foray into the outer worlds, sounds like fellow altoist David Sanborn backed by Ozric Tentacles and produced by Aphex Twin.

Cold Beaches - Ambient Joy (Stay Hungry Records)

25 September 2025

Parisian Indie-jazz band Cold Beaches8, the brainchild of *DC native *Sophia Nadia8, introduces their dreamy 11-track album Ambient Joy, with lead single ‘Up and Down’. Offering a glimpse into Nadia’s journey from the US to France, known for blending psychedelic, romantic and rock aspects to create a rich sonic tapestry.

Snowdrop - Morning Thoughts (self-released)

25 September 2025

Formed in 2023 by lifelong friends Sam Waring (guitar) and Connor Munro (bass)—later joined by Dylan Evans (drums) and Ryley Johnson (vocals/guitar) Snowdrop has quickly emerged as one of the UK’s most promising young bands. Their debut single, “Diamond”, introduced their rich blend of classic rock edge and modern indie urgency, while “Morning Thoughts” cements their reputation as a band capable of turning everyday struggles into explosive, relatable soundtracks.

Luther - Hole in My Heart (self-released)

25 September 2025

After a ten-year break, singer-songwriter Luther is back, delivering a fresh burst of creativity with his new single ‘Hole In My Heart’. Known for a career spanning multiple decades, Luther’s work is rooted in rhythm and blues (R&B) and pop, reflecting a rare versatility and a mastery of both live instrumentation and digital production techniques.

The Oil Barons - Grandiose (Third Revelation Music)

24 September 2025

Psychedelic Western Doom Rock. Villains of the frontier. Noise wizards and stoner reprobates.

Fitzsimon and Brogan - Flowers at Her Door (Booster Music France)

24 September 2025

Back with remarkable power pop for now people, UK-based indie rock / power-pop duo Fitzsimon and Brogan (FaB) present their new single ‘Flowers At Her Door’, released through Booster Music WTPL France. In a music landscape starved for originality, a UK duo is proving that sometimes the freshest sounds are born from old-school inspiration.

Mason Lindahl - Joshua/Same Day Walking (Mt. Brings Death)

24 September 2025

The New Yorker isn’t a virtuoso trying to spread the word about his skills – he’s instead a good musician trying to express himself in his own distinctive way.

Elephant Moon - Good Medicine (self-released)

23 September 2025

“Good Medicine” is the second single from Elephant Moon—a hauntingly picked folk song about burnout, healing, and simply sitting in the sun. Following the raw intimacy of the debut, Good Medicine marks a natural evolution for Elephant Moon, the solo project of Anders Dal. Blending lo-fi folk with ambient textures and emotionally direct songwriting, Dal draws from a deep folk tradition while allowing space for subtle experimentation.

Zegovia - Flies (Zegovia LLC)

23 September 2025

Zegovia is a Houston-based modern alt-rock/punk band known for bringing raw energy to their live shows. With four members passionate about keeping rock at the forefront, they write about the contradictions of modern life, from curated online personas to the fight to stay authentic in an industry that thrives on trends.

Courtney Nord - wild (Nostalgic Nuance LLC)

23 September 2025

Courtney Nord, a talented artist hailing from Los Angeles, United States, has finally released her highly anticipated original album, Wild. This project, a collaborative effort between Courtney and producer Adam Teller, showcases Courtney’s unique songwriting skills and musical talent. With influential contributions from producer Jessy Covets, Courtney’s debut album is a culmination of years of hard work and dedication to her craft.

Jeremy Engel - Something Real (self-released)

23 September 2025

Jeremy Engel is a Luxembourg, Normandy-raised, and Ireland-inspired singer-songwriter. His music weaves together folk, rock, and storytelling, creating intimate soundscapes that explore love, loss, and the human condition. Having performed across Europe and North America, Engel continues to grow his reputation as an authentic voice in today’s indie-folk scene.

Dream Bodies - Run (self-released)

23 September 2025

Dream Bodies is the recently launched solo project of Steven Fleet. In the past, he has been in musical projects with members of Magic Wands, VV and the Void, Night Nail, and Boytronic. He has toured the US/UK/Europe, playing alongside bands such as The Chameleons. Dream Bodies is a witchy distillation of post-punk, darkwave, and dreampop: a holy brew of The Chameleons, The Glove, Clan of Xymox, Sad Lovers and Giants, The Cure, New Order/Joy Division, Cocteau Twins, Sisters of Mercy, Echo and the Bunnymen, Depeche Mode, Molchat Doma, and the KVB.

Grant-Lee Phillips – The Hour of Dust (Yep Roc)

22 September 2025

Beautifully written and played, Grant-Lee Phillips’ latest solo album is a winning collection of finely rendered, acoustic folk-pop, immediately rewarding and deeply human. It’ll eventually be viewed as one of his finest records.

Tralalas - Burns (Aenaos Records)

22 September 2025

Following the haunting debut single “Winter on the Vine” (July 2025), Danish dark-pop project TRALALAS, led by songwriter and musician Morten Alsinger, unveils its second release: “Burns”, is out now on all major streaming platforms.

CS Hellmann - You Caught Me At A Bad Time (self-released)

22 September 2025

CS Hellmann, hailing from Nashville, United States, is a multi-talented artist who not only wrote and performed his latest original single, “You Caught Me At A Bad Time,” but also collaborated with producer Jared Corder to bring the track to life. Their creative synergy, honed over years of collaboration at Polychrome Ranch studio in Hartsville, TN, has resulted in a seamless and emotionally charged musical journey. With a focus on infusing heart and emotion into his performances, CS Hellmann’s artistry shines through in this latest release.

LUCKYANDLOVE - Lonely At Night/I Am Human (Southern Record Distributors)

22 September 2025

LA-based synthwave outfit LUCKYANDLOVE presents their new single ‘Lonely At Night’, a sultry retro-futuristic delight previewing their third album Humaura (hu • mau • ra), defined by the duo as the atmosphere that emanates from the feelings of the human spirit void of technological control.

bland - consumables (bland prod.)

22 September 2025

bland is a post-punk/alternative band from Winnipeg who play fast and slightly off-kilter delivering a sound that feels both familiar and entirely their own. Their debut EP consumables was recorded at No Fun Club, engineered by Rob Hill, and mixed and mastered by Donovan Ostopowich. Across five tightly packed tracks, the band leans into jagged guitars, driving rhythms, and vocals that come off somewhere between comedy and collapse. The songs capture the nervy energy of a band thats hard to pin down but impossible to ignore.

Carnival Saloon - Ghost Ships (self-released)

21 September 2025

After a lifetime of narrowly missing each other, Sid & Ash have finally hooked up to create the music they were always destined to. With a combined love of folk, Americana, jazz, swampy voodoo and loads more besides, the results are fascinating!

Rebecca Aadland - I Could Use A Miracle (self-released)

20 September 2025

Rebecca Aadland is a soulful singer-songwriter from Minneapolis, *Minnesota8. Her songs span styles of folk, rock, indie and blues. Having also worked as a music teacher, psychotherapist, and public speaker, she is drawn to stories of overcoming tragedy and loving boldly

The Third Mind – Right Now! (Yep Roc)

19 September 2025

Flexing their improvisational muscles again, The Third Mind has gathered to worship at the alter of under-appreciated ’60s artists and breathe new life into some of their resurrected songs. Respectful, but hardly dogmatic, the collective of indie and alternative luminaries is at the top of their game here, playing soulfully and free. They continue to take leaps of faith and the risks are rewarding.

Fini Tribe - We're Interested/I Want More (Shipwrecked Industries)

19 September 2025

Scotland’s iconic 1980s music mavericks Fini Tribe present “We’re Interested”, the second offering of their colossal retrospective “The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe: 1982-1987”, following the razor-edged first single “I Want More”. This anthology include the legendary John Peel session from 1985, the original 12” singles (including “Detestimony”), the WaxTrax! singles, and unreleased live tracks – all lovingly remastered and produced by the band’s members.

Kramies - Perfectly Dreadful (VanGerret Records)

19 September 2025

Three years after his critically acclaimed self-titled LP—which earned multiple “Album of the Year” accolades and saw Billboard christen him “The Dreampop Troubadour”—*Kramies* pens a new chapter: a collection of songs steeped in wonder, drifting deeper into the otherworldly realms he’s come to inhabit. From that record, a new genre quietly emerged: Folklore Dreampop—a blend of dreamy textures, poetic myth, and spectral beauty.

Le Concorde - Second Mansions (Kecharitomene)

19 September 2025

After a fourteen-year hiatus, Le Concorde — the recording project of singer/songwriter Stephen Becker — returns with Second Mansions, an immaculately produced album that recovers the extraordinary form of ‘80s sophistipop complete with its jewel-like attention to detail, heartfelt themes of Catholic mysticism, and sweeping cinematic grandeur.

Lex Korten - Canopy (Sounderscore)

19 September 2025

Korten seeks to break away from recognizable jazz noise to find music that works for improvisers without sounding predictable.

Nick Hudson – On The Eve Of Hope (TAOS Records/Bye Record)

19 September 2025

The follow-up to last year’s acclaimed Kanda Teenage Honey, Nick’s new solo record was recorded in Tbilisi (Georgia) and the UK against a backdrop of the ongoing Georgian protests and rising global authoritarianism, giving primacy to hope as a magical agent of change. These eighteen new songs are love songs to the idea of the possibility of love itself.

Verticoli - Milk and Honey (self-released)

18 September 2025

Over the years, the Verticoli lads have toured heavily across Australia, supporting the likes of Cog, Kingswood, British India and DZ Deathrays. They opened the Field Stage at Falls Festival in Marion Bay and were selected by Triple J Unearthed to play the highly coveted Party in the Paddock.

Messiness - Feature with A Rapper (Tarla Records / StoneFree Records)

18 September 2025

Messiness is the compelling culmination of Max Raffa’s diverse artistic and academic pursuits. This Sicilian polymath – singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, author, and sociologist – forged his unique sound across Europe. Having performed in rock ‘n’ roll bands across Europe and in bustling British port cities, his ethnographic research also profoundly influenced his musical outlook. His journey eventually led him to settle in the stark fringes of Milan, deep in the less glamorous parts of Italy’s fashion hub.

Rusty Reid - Attitude Change (Rio Paso Music (BMI))

17 September 2025

Rusty Reid is an American indie-folk-pop-country-rock singer-songwriter, originally from Texas, now based in the Pacific Northwest. His fourth album, “The Unreasonables,” displays a different side of Rusty. No philosophical, political or spiritual songs here… just raw, primal, lustful rock and roll with his band of crack players, The Unreasonables.

Crimson Brooks - Passerby (self-released)

17 September 2025

Crimson Brooks, originaly hailing from St. Petersburg, Russia8, is a dynamic duo that infuses garage rock grit with soulful blues. Formed in 2015, the band’s evolution into a powerhouse duo, with the lead vocalist also taking on drumming duties, has solidified their unique sound. Drawing comparisons to iconic acts like *The Black Keys and *The White Stripes8, Crimson Brooks brings a fresh, modern twist to vintage rock energy.

Harris Rafferty - Duck Duck Goose (Actual Music Ltd)

17 September 2025

Rising indie/alt-rock artist Harris Rafferty is set to release his next single, “Duck Duck Goose” — an anthemic, guitar-driven track that blends classic Britpop energy with modern indie-rock grit. Harris captures the chaos and colour of youth in motion with sharp lyricism and dynamic, punchy vocals.

Charlie Rouse Band - Cinnamon Flower (Resonance)

17 September 2025

In 1977, Rouse recorded Cinnamon Flower, an album dedicated to the Brazilian sounds he loved for producer Alan Douglas’ eponymous label.