Afton Wolfe is a product of his home, Mississippi. It is the birthplace of at least 2 American art forms: country music and blues music. Meridian is the birthplace of Jimmy Rodgers, while the Mississippi Delta is the birthplace of the blues, and the first rock n’ roll notes ever played, according to some music historians, came from Hattiesburg. Afton also draws much of his style from nearby New Orleans.

Based in Vancouver, Bill Leeb is the mastermind behind highly influential electro-industrial scene mainstays Front Line Assembly and ambient-pop duo Delerium, having gotten his start with Skinny Puppy. He is also a key member of other occasional recording projects, including Noise Unit, Intermix and Cyberaktif. Almost four decades on, his new album was recorded and produced in Vancouver, Toronto and Los Angeles8 with assistance from Vancouver/Toronto-based production duo *Dream Bullet and long-term FLA/Delerium cohort Rhys Fulber, plus regular mixing engineer Greg Reely.

“Tierra”, the latest single by Michael Beck featuring Chandra Lacombe, is now available. This powerful track is part of Beck’s upcoming album _Surrender,”_set for release under the Nixi Music label

The Zangwills are Jake Vickers, Ed Dowling, Sam Davies & Adam Spence from Cheshire, Northwest UK. Each bring very different influences to the band & this, along with Jake’s unique voice, is reflected in their distinctive sound which is instantly recognisable. Described as being ‘Like nothing else out there, an immensely valuable quality when so many bands disappear into a slurry of sameness’ by Getintothis. A charismatic band with a reputation for their strong live sets, their dates tend to sell out in advance. ‘These are dead, dead, DEAD good!’ BBC Introducing

Raymond Watts a.k.a. PIG has released his new album Red Room on CD and digitally via Metropolis Records and on vinyl via Armalyte Industries, and will be bringing the album to life through the colossal ‘Heroin For The Damned’ tour with Curse Mackey and Unitcode : Machine. The 40-date itinerary follows a headlining set at Cold Waves XII in Chicago on September 28.

New York-based artist Joe Geni presents his new single ‘City Where The Sky Subsides’, an upbeat and high-energy track with captivating lyrics interwoven with cinematic orchestration. Cleverly architected with operatic majesty, stunning vocals soar through the song’s richly orchestrated foundation.

Forward-thinking Chicago flautist Nicole Mitchell and innovative Bamako (Mali) kora player Ballaké Sissoko have created something truly magnificent: a respectful, enthusiastic blend of artistic approaches.

The Sound of Mountains is the project of multi-instrumentalist, Christopher Morin. Originally from rural upstate NY, he had formed a 5-piece rock band based around Albany, NY where he was one of the primary songwriters and lead guitarist. However in late 2016, he relocated to Southern California. Eventually, The Sound of Mountains was born. He writes and plays almost all the instrumentation, focusing on guitar, with the exception of occasional contributions of others.

INTERCONTINEN7AL is the first rock band in history to record music across all 7 continents, and is comprised of over 30 musicians from 15 different countries. The band’s music spans a multitude of genres, including alternative & hard rock, folk, pop, blues, jazz, Latin, funk, metal, gospel, prog, classical, reggae, bluegrass, bossa nova and even showtunes. All proceeds from streams go towards various humanitarian causes and non-profit charities.

Much of Brother Valiant’s sound brings together mental snapshots of living life between a big city and the sprawling suburbs; Riding through coastal beach towns that pave way into bustling city streets. Inspired by folk legends past, yet infused with a modern sensibility all its own, Brother Valiant seamlessly interweaves catchy pop melodies with honest and visceral storytelling. Each song is a vignette, painted with heartfelt sounds that swell and recede like the ebb and flow of the Atlantic tide.

NYC indie rock outfit Crash Harmony presents ‘Velour Goddess’, the first taste of the band’s debut record No One Asked For This, to be released via Magic Door Record Label. Released after a 30+ year hiatus, the quartet are back with a full-length album of 10 songs, for which they worked with celebrated producer Ray Ketchem (Guided by Voices, Elk City, Gramercy Arms, Luna) at Magic Door Recording in Montclair, NJ.

The popularity of jazz polymaths Snarky Puppy made it safe for fusion musicians to get funky again – a situation of which King Llama takes full advantage on their second album fata implexis.

Philadelphia reggae-hip hop collective Rockers Galore presents ‘Sweet Sensei’, a summer anthem that’s pure sunshine in sonic form and the latest taster of their debut record Vamos a la Playa. This collaborative track was inspired by the love of music and sinsemilla, nature’s elixir and bringer of verdant euphoria. Fusing musical talents and cultural influences, Rockers Galore takes us on a journey through sound and storytelling, celebrating the power of collaboration and the enduring allure of sinsemilla.

Goia Paranoia surely loves a balanced crowd, although, what they mean by that still remains a mystery. Through a doom-laden, psychedelic barrage of headbang-inducing noise, the cult of Goia’s doctrine is clear; to render a cataclysmic condemnation of the status quo. Innocent in their hustle, guilty by default – as always with unconditional adoration for the underdog.

Brooklyn-based alternative rock outfit The Giraffes present ‘The Shot’, a hypnotic rock-meets-psychedelic-surf earworm that shimmers between shadowy depths and sunlit crescendos. This is the first taste of their eighth album Cigarette, slated for release on September 27, in which the band promises “a score for our current age of decay and disappointment, fear and fury, idiocy and hope”.

New Jersey groovy rock-blues outfit BARD (a.k.a. The BARD Band) present their new single ‘Angels Got His Back’, bringing us a sublime dose of their soulful sound and groovy spirit. This is the first taste of their debut album Angels Got His Back, slated for release on October 4 with label backing thanks to their recently inked deal with Magic Door Records.

This is a solo project by Stesh who has played in all styles of bands from punk, rock, ska, hardcore, emo, post-hardcore etc for most of his life, but has always come back to the music he loves PUNK ROCK/POP PUNK and this is his heart and soul in one album.

Catch As Catch Can (also known as CACC), the infamous quartet from the center of Germany, celebrates their tenth anniversary with a new release, their Nude EP. Four brand new songs showing that rock music is fun and exciting.

Colby grew up in Fort Worth, TX, surrounded by live music and spent her time exploring creative passions like singing, writing, baking, painting, and performing. Diagnosed with severe dyslexia at age 8, she spent three years in intensive therapy to learn how to slow her brain down enough to try to read. Creative arts helped her cope, and she started singing and writing at a young age. At 14, she began co-writing with her producer and brother, RJ Johnson, a Berklee College of Music grad.

Black Rose Moves unveiled their highly anticipated second single, “Ghost Town,” on August 2nd. This dark, atmospheric track is a sonic journey into the heart of isolation and longing. Blending the haunting melodies of darkwave with the infectious energy of dance-floor beats, “Ghost Town” is a unique and captivating listening experience. Grant Leon’s raw vocals, paired with Mark Neat’s atmospheric production, create a mesmerizing soundscape that will leave listeners wanting more.

Fresh off the back of their BBC 6Music-supported single ‘fear the mourning’ and vibrant comeback offering ‘hand me downs’ last month, which recently landed on Spotify’s Fresh Finds UK & IE playlist, emerging artist HATS™ is back once again to deliver their compelling new release ‘forest floor’.

Imaginative and passionate, Zealous Angles is a great example of the kind of record that makes you think, “Daaaamn…I’d forgotten how good this person is.”

“Pick Me Up” marks the first single from their upcoming album Indulgence, promising fans a powerful glimpse into the band’s evolving sound and emotional depth. Known for their introspective lyrics and captivating melodies, The Search continues to push the boundaries of indie rock with this release.

Long time indie-rocker Eddie Cohn is evidence that there are still angels and untapped creative talent in Los Angeles. Sometimes, they just have to come from Cleveland.

“I Got Lost” is a dreamy, uplifting, and reflective anthem for anyone on a journey to self-discovery. It invites listeners to join in the quest for personal growth and transformation, reflecting Alex’s spiritual struggles and path to finding inner harmony and his true life’s direction.

A chance meeting between Dan Murphy, pivotal in the formation and writing of both Soul Asylum and Golden Smog, and mellow singer-songwriter-producer Jeff Arundel, led to an attic studio in St. Paul, Minnesota, where the lads hunkered down and created the LP Hope’s Eternal , a unique and original blend of both artists—part Rolling Stones, part Townes Van Zandt. Hope’s Eternal went on to be one the best-reviewed records of 2023, released on The Label Group/Universal, and supported by some great live shows across the Midwest.

Hamish Hawk’s third and aptly named effort, ”A Firmer Hand”, may be his most cohesive, dynamic, and bold LP yet. The Scottish crooner’s characteristic deep voice flows on top of majestic melodies. Hawk’s skill as a lyricist, his band’s varied arrangements, and crisp production make this record a standout.

Honeyvolt is new big, fun, loud hard rock. The band’s debut single, “Red Moon Rising,” released July 26, 2024, is getting overwhelmingly positive reviews in the rock space and hit Spotify’s Release Radar in early August. Sonically, Honeyvolt is a high-voltage homage to the best of rock and roll, with influences from Led Zeppelin to the Foo Fighters. Honeyvolt is 100% independent—a testament to power of indie music in 2024. New releases are slated every 4-6 weeks. For lovers of big, loud, fun rock music, Honeyvolt is a must listen.

Dennis King AKA SONOFDOV, writes the kind of songs to “transport and pierce us”. His newest single, “Natural Disaster,” produced by Eric E. Sanderson, drops just in time for the warm weather and can be found on many anthemic ballad playlists.

Growing up in the shadow of NYC, King spent his formative years banging around the lower east side club scene (CBGB’s, Brownies)before settling into the alt-folk singer-songwriter of today. King releases music both independently along with his first LP, Towers on Mint 400 Records.

An accomplished scholar of folk accordion hailing from the former USSR, Cafcae picked up the guitar while attending high school in Maryland. It was around this time that he began experimenting with writing his own material and went on to play in bands in Europe and North America. Upon moving to Canada, Paul continued to release new music and tour, working on earning his own spot in the Americana genre.

French Mothers make big, melodic indie anthems akin to The National, The Maccabees and Arcade Fire.

Having built a cult following after being included on Stereogum’s albums of note for their Son EP as well as their DIY tour to Japan/USA in 2024 they are preparing to release their fourth studio album in August 2024. Recording it in Provo, Utah at June Audio (Nov 2022) with producer Jed Jones (Post Malone, The Killers) and recruiting the help of longtime friends Jake Bellows of the band Neva Dinova to play additional guitar, Justin Pacheco (bass) and Andrew Young (drums) to help track 40 songs in 3 days

Hospital Corner (aka Christopher Finn) is set release his new EP Seasonal Change. It’s collection of songs that’s wrapped in melonic alternative rock but with hope and optimism piercing through.

Spitbite is a Pittsburgh-based rock trio, riding a cathartic line between metal, punk, and post-rock. Formed in 2023, they are currently recording their debut EP and booking shows in Pittsburgh and beyond.

Dead By All Means formed in 2019, in Sofia, Bulgaria, with a heavy metalcore driven sound, but also very melodic and huge-sounding vocal harmonies, as well as smooth and sleek guitar leads. There are four active members – Ivaylo Georgiev [vocals], Borislav Borisov [drums], Monica Hristova [bass] and Alexander Bogatinov [guitar]. The group’s upcoming EP Shades, with a single already out “Crucified]” will be available by the end of the year, on all streaming platforms.

maybesitter is the sobriquet of James Donnoli, an indie/pop artist hailing from Brisbane, Australia. Being drawn to the salty tones of surf-rock and jangle-pop, maybesitter pulls inspiration from musical idols such as Beach Fossils, SERF and Blink-182. Gearing up for a busy 2024, the debut EP how divine is out now!

Adam Tilzer, the Staten Island-based producer and engineer, is thrilled to announce the release of his highly anticipated David Bowie tribute album, Cult Classics Vol. 2. This New York-based project features a majority LGBTQ+ roster and pays homage to one of the most influential and innovative artists in music history, David Bowie.

Bryan Dubay is a Buffalo, NY based singer/songwriter who has been performing his enigmatic brand of indie compositions around Western New York and the Northeastern United States since the age of 14. Not to be pinned down to a single genre, words such as post-indie, Cerebral Folk-Rock, indietronica, and jangly have all been used to describe his ethereal yet driving sound. A vast range of influences from Fleet Foxes to Tame Impala to Portishead to Elliott Smith can all be heard in his writing and production as the open-tuned guitar hooks and stacked vocal harmonies cohere.

retroshade is a female fronted band from Brooklyn NY. Their debut single, “Ursa Minor” is an etheric hymn of transmutation and proof of their tangible relationship to the unseen world.

Bay Area band In-Sides craft a sound steeped in shoegaze and psych-pop, drawing on themes of introspection, isolation, and self-searching. The band’s music was born out of a reaction, rather than a conscious effort, when songwriter Stephen Fong — who worked mostly as a producer assisting other artists find their visions — began to pile up songs, pushing him to explore his own.

The Gospel of Getting Free is in many ways Taubman’s greatest artistic statement yet.

The King at home, in glory days and after.

Quivers craft more of their characteristic, bittersweet jangle-pop with a welcome infusion of synths and tape loops to add mood and depth on their outstanding fourth LP. Now on their dream label (Merge), Quivers have delivered an album that yields gold on every track, and is a perfect antidote for short attention spans.

The indie-rock songwriter and artist Jennifer Silva is set to release her new single “Rearview Mirror” on all streaming platforms on Friday, August 9th. A distinctive blend of rock, soul, and country-Americana, this track marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Silva who will drop additional singles on September 6th and September 27th, followed by the full album release on September 27th.

As a sideman, Whittaker has worked with artists like Dawes, Diane Coffee, Haerts, and countless others. As a songwriter, Whittaker explores themes of self-reflection, doubt, anxiety, and the minutiae of everyday life with an inviting mixture of emotional transparency and self-effacing humor.

For fans of Quicksand, DIIV, Helmet, My Bloody Valentine, and Failure, comes “Compassion Fatigue”, the new single from Palm Trees In Moscow, the Baltimore, MD-based Grungegaze/Alt Rock project of singer/songwriter Chris Frantz.

Jared McCloud’s natural, earthy tone and thought-provoking lyrics showcase his talent and ability to draw audiences into his story. Starting his musical career in “Hard Rock/Metal” bands, Jared decided to focus more on the substance rather than flash and went solo. He released a self-produced record while playing wherever he could to promote it. Honing his craft in small venues and coffee houses alike, McCloud grew his fanbase the old-fashioned way and wowed large music halls with his live performances.

These top-flight players trade licks, blend textures, and revel in the spirit of group interplay and the sheer joy of making music together.

MUDD is a four-piece alt rock band hailing from Columbus, Ohio. Formed in May 2022, the band has formed a cult following locally thanks to their tight musicality, high energy performances, and on-stage chemistry. Taking inspiration from a multitude of genres and artists such as Tame Impala, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, GUM, Pond, and more, MUDD’s sound is a groovy, psychedelic take on modern indie rock, mixing many different elements to craft a unique sound. Looking forward, fans can expect several releases in the coming months as the band continues to write and produce new music independently.

Summer’s here and the time is right for walking in a trance, according to 
London’s psychedelic rock’n’soul superheroes Near Death Experience – NDX for short. The band’s highly addictive, mesmerising new single, ‘Trance’, now available to the discerning public, delivers a cool driving retro groove perfect for sweltering hazy days when the sun is high, but there’s a storm brewing in the distance.