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The Celtic Social Club - Inventory (Aztec Musique)

3 December 2024

In 2014, a group of Franco-Irish musicians formed The Celtic Social Club for a one-off performance at the Vieilles Charrues Festival. Now, they are celebrating a powerhouse decade of The Celtic Social Club with a BEST OF album INVENTORY and a World Tour.

B.B. King - In France: Live at the 1977 Nancy Jazz Pulsations Festival (Deep Digs/Ina/Elemental)

3 December 2024

In France captures something simple: a great B.B. King show.

Bad Mary/Mega Infinity - Mega Bad Disaster Party EP (Ska Punk International)

3 December 2024

Alternative-glam-punk band Bad Mary teams up with fellow Long Islanders Mega Infinity for a limited edition split 7-inch single, Mega Bad Disaster Party. Each band contributes two newly recorded tracks, set for release on the digital streaming platforms via SPI (Ska Punk International) on December 3, with a vinyl release to follow in early 2025.

The Muster Point Project - I've Heard It All (All Canadian Music) (Francomedia)

2 December 2024

This single is a tribute to Canadian music. This upbeat indie rock song references many famous and not-so-famous Canadian artists who have influenced The Muster Point Project over the years. It’s being released along with a 12 song album.

Charles Tolliver/Music Inc. - Live at the Captain’s Cabin (Reel to Real)

2 December 2024

Trumpeter Charles Tolliver is an unsung hero in jazz.

Atlas Rivers - The Vanishing (self-released)

2 December 2024

Atlas Rivers is a new UK indie-rock three-piece with big tunes and a big future. “The Vanishing” is their second single, recorded at South City in Manchester for self-release in November 2024. A towering chorus, catchy hook and ethereal lyrics continue the upward trajectory of this hard working band.

Colm Warren - Thinking of You (self-released)

1 December 2024

Acclaimed Northern Irish vocalist and songwriter Colm Warren returns with his latest single, “Thinking Of You.” Known for his distinctive voice and refusal to conform to genre expectations, Warren delivers a unique blend of Beatles-era rock and orchestral sophistication, making this track a standout in today’s music scene.

The Dazed Minded - Oh Boy (Rock 'n' Roll Tea Drinkers)

30 November 2024

The Dazed Minded, hailing from Reading, England, is a rising indie sleaze garage rock band making waves in the music scene. Lead singer and songwriter Beth, along with bassist Tam and the rest of the band, deliver a unique sound influenced by the likes of Miles Kane, Kings of Leon, and Razorlight. Formed late last year, the band quickly gained attention with their debut single ‘Oh Boy’ and a cover of The Family Rain’s ‘Gasoline,’ showcasing their talent and passion for the independent music scene.

Janita - Real Deal (ECR Music Group)

30 November 2024

From the outset of her career, Janita has commanded attention. As a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter, she has uniquely defied convention yet repeatedly enjoyed mainstream success. Her new single, “Real Deal,” is out November 21st, ahead of her tenth studio album, Mad Equation (out May 2025).

Trickshooter Social Club - Better Than Love (The Animal Farm)

30 November 2024

“Our music is an oddly literate, completely eclectic approach to fuzzy, tweedy, garage-y, country-tinged, stomp and clap American rock-n-roll. Sometimes singer/songwriter, sometimes loud and unapologetic – our songs are a little whiskey soaked and world weary – but always leave a little room for redemption.”

Inca Babies - Ghost Mechanic Nine (Black Lagoon Records)

29 November 2024

Manchester post-punk death-rock rockers Inca Babies release their ninth studio album, aptly titled Ghost Mechanic Nine via their Black Lagoon label. Here, frontman Harry Stafford (guitar, keys, vocals) revisits the raw guitar sounds of the band’s 80s output, joined by Rob Haynes (drums, percussion), Jim Adama (bass) and Kevin G. Davy (trumpet).

Jakob Bro/Lee Konitz/Bill Frisell/Jason Moran/Thomas Morgan/Andrew Cyrille - Taking Turns (ECM)

29 November 2024

Directing an all-star group of guitar Bill Frisell, pianist Jason Moran, drummer Andrew Cyrille, bassist Thomas Morgan, and, most significantly, legendary saxophonist Lee Konitz, Bro let go of the music as written and embraced the way his bandmates altered his work on the fly.

The Holiday Hustle Club - White Elephant Waltz (self-released)

29 November 2024

The Holiday Hustle Club is a throwback to the era of iconic nightclubs, vocalists and songwriters. It connects to the Great American Songbook through the likes of Irving Berlin, Mel Tormé and Ella Fitzgerald. And it introduces new tunes inspired by their sophisticated musicality, simple storytelling, and winking innuendos.

Otherish - When I Was You (Old Flat Top Records)

29 November 2024

Hiberno-British collective* Otherish* announces its 4th album of original songs in just three years. The triangulated quartet (with several gifted guests) mounts its operations from the triptych of Belfast-Frome-Bristol. Whilst the triumvirate of Otherish’ writers is defiantly, wilfully multi-instrumental, the magnetic north constant at the heart of the band is, as ever, drummer Mark Bradley.

The Sea At Midnight - Burning (self-released)

28 November 2024
“Burning” by The Sea At Midnight is a poignant reflection on the state of our planet amidst climate change. This single, featuring a collaboration with Chemical Waves, stands out for its emotional intensity and raw delivery. With lyrics that demand attention and a sound that captivates listeners, “Burning” serves as a call to action in the face of environmental crises. The Sea At Midnight’s unique approach to blending rock elements with powerful storytelling makes this release a significant contribution to the music landscape, resonating with audiences on a deep and thought-provoking level.

Black Rose Moves - Jessica (self-released)

28 November 2024

Black Rose Moves (Birmingham, UK) present their third single, released 1st November 2024,“Jessica,” a mesmerising dive into a love unravelled. “Jessica” explores infatuation’s darker depths, driven by relentless basslines, pounding drums, and sharp synths. Catchy guitar riffs and an intense, repetitive chorus irresistibly pull listeners into the song’s obsessive trance.

Ever More Nest - Merry Little Thing EP (self-released)

28 November 2024

Holiday music finds its honest voice in Ever More Nest’s Merry Little Thing EP, a three-song collection that speaks to both the joy and solitude of the season. Rather than coating the holidays in sugar, songwriter Kelcy Wilburn crafts narratives that resonate with genuine lived experience, from playful marital spats to profound solitary moments.

Andrew Alarcon - Otherwise (self-released)

27 November 2024

“Otherwise” is a raw and introspective journey through self-doubt, regret, and the start of self reflection. With moody melodies and emotionally charged lyrics, the song captures the vulnerability of confronting one’s inner turmoil while yearning for clarity and hope. Its blend of introspection and relatability makes it resonate deeply with listeners navigating their own struggles.

Haag - Haag The Huge (Amirhossein Rezaei)

27 November 2024

Haag is a rock band that was formed in 2011. They met at the Tehran University of Art for a gig before 300 university students. Amirhossein the drummer, asked his brother Mohsen and his friend Arya to join him to form a rock band called Haag. Haag is a Persian word that means “spore”. After the gig, they continued as Haag and released their first original EP in 2015, Buoyancy. Asia Magazine wrote about Buoyancy and called it “The first instrumental Rock album released in Iran”.

ColSeth - Stellar Illusions (Zoo Pact)

27 November 2024

The artist ColSeth returns with Stellar Illusions, a striking new album that showcases their signature blend of evocative production and masterful songwriting. Spanning twelve tracks, the album delves into a rich spectrum of emotions, exploring nuanced shades of grey that resonate with the depths of human consciousness—an experience that transcends what words alone can’t convey.

King's Vengeance - Mystery (KV Recordings)

27 November 2024

Formidable up and coming rock trio King’s Vengeance is set to push the speakers of the music scene into overdrive with their latest single, ‘Mystery,’ released on November 15, 2024. The track is a relentless, driving and dynamic hard rock song full of big riffs and even bigger choruses! ‘Mystery’ is the sixth single from the Melbourne (Australia) trio, and it demonstrates the unwavering intensity, unpredictable changes and raw power that have become synonymous with King’s Vengeance.

Poison Oak - Tell Me (self-released)

27 November 2024

Four suburban friends make up the Indie Punk Rock swelter, Poison Oak. From the sunny streets of Townsville, Poison Oak has been kicking around for half a decade. Since their inception, they have released three Eps and their debut album These Suburban Dreams.

Arild Andersen - Landloper (ECM)

27 November 2024

For Landloper, Andersen hooks his double bass up to a set of effect pedals and goes it alone.

FHMY - my blue heaven ft. AQL (Memphis Records)

27 November 2024

“my blue heaven” is a joint composition between FHMY and AQL, two suburban music friends from Maadi and Haram (literally translating to Pyramid) in Cairo. Their bond deepened further as they battle societal dynamics, relationship changes, childhood traumas, loss of family and friends, as well as negligence overall. This single is the first of 3 created between the duo.

ALGORERHYTHM - Social Genocide (self-released)

26 November 2024

“Social Genocide” delves into the negative impact of social media on our daily lives, reflecting the band’s keen observation of contemporary societal issues. This marks ALGORERHYTHM’s first studio effort, entirely self-funded, showcasing their dedication to their artistry and authenticity. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Cody Leavitt of Asteroid M Records in Las Vegas NV, the release captures the band’s raw energy and passion, offering listeners a powerful musical experience that resonates long after the final note fades.

Paul Terry - SkyBabyRecords Est. 1999 – A 25th Anniversary Celebration (SkyBabyRecords)

25 November 2024

2024 marks the 25th anniversary of indie label SkyBabyRecords, through which multi-award-nominated composer/songwriter Paul Terry releases all of his music projects and soundtracks. SkyBabyRecords Est. 1999 – A 25th Anniversary Celebration (out now) is a 25-track career-spanning collection. It features: film soundtrack selections, deep cuts from Cellarscape, songs from Paul’s brand new instrumental project Aptøsrs, and more.

Pam Ross - Kansas (MTS Records)

25 November 2024

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Pam Ross, recently honored as the Female Multi-Genre Artist of the Year at the 2024 Josie Music Awards, is set to release her powerful new single, “Kansas,” on November 15th. The track, distributed through MTS Records and Virgin Music/Universal, is the latest preview of Ross’s eagerly anticipated LP, Outside the Box, due next year.

Howling Hawk - Ramona (self-released)

25 November 2024

The band, featuring Paolo (guitar), Gonzalo (lead guitar), Jimmy (bass/vocals), and Clemente (drums), blends Britpop influences like Oasis with the raw edge of The Strokes and The Stones. Two members hail from Chile, one from Italy, and another from Camden. After playing iconic London venues like The Dublin Castle and Rooz Studio, they’ve attracted a diverse, international crowd.

Unlettered - Five Mile Point - (self-released)

25 November 2024

With three EPs already under its belt, Unlettered has garnered acclaim for its dark, hypnotic sound. Unlettered conjures fuzzed-out rhythms and swirling, angular melodies while lyrically unpacking themes of transition, loss, and melancholy—a poignant exploration of the human experience.

Split Second - Addicted To Love (self-released)

25 November 2024

Emerging indie band Split Second unveils their latest single, “Addicted to Love,” a soulful indie ballad marking the next chapter in the band’s new lineup and an important step in their creative journey. With a sound blending influences from Fleetwood Mac, Arctic Monkeys, Blondie, and Oasis, Split Second has become known for their signature mix of high-energy rock and refined indie pop.

Thomas Strønen - Relations (ECM)

25 November 2024

Except for a pair of solo performances, each spontaneously composed track pairs Strønen with a friend or fellow traveler.

Jess Yaffa - Just for One Night (Pleasant Ridge Records)

25 November 2024

Rising star Jess Yaffa returns with her latest single, “Just For One Night,” a high-energy anthem capturing the thrill of living in the moment. Known for her unique fusion of raw lyrics and bold pop/rock anthems, the 23-year-old singer-songwriter continues her meteoric rise with this catchy, feel-good track, drawing listeners into the excitement of seizing the night.

HATS™ - fear the mourning (remix) (RISER)

24 November 2024

Fresh off the back of their BBC 6Music supported single ‘fear the mourning’, the breezy ‘forest floor’, and vibrant comeback offerings ‘hand me downs’ and ‘just like this’ last month, emerging artist HATS™ (they/them) return once again with their progressive new single ‘testing’. Continuing to explore more of that warm and riveting aesthetic they have been cultivating recently, ‘testing’ makes for an incredibly rich and mesmerizing listen. With their spellbinding vocals spread aloft this shimmering production that grows into a truly anthemic crescendo, they continue to shine as a true innovator on the rise right now.

Elke Schon - Pages You'll Never Read (self-released)

24 November 2024

After a two-year hiatus, Brisbane singer-songwriter Elke Schon returns with her new single, ‘Pages You’ll Never Read,’ marking a bold shift from her debut ‘Talk To Me.’ At 19, Elke has refined her sound, drawing inspiration from artists like Billie Eilish, beabadoobee, and Gracie Abrams, and embracing a pop-folk style influenced by George Harrison and The Sundays.

Rex K & the Snake Pit Philharmonic - Sincerely Indecision (self-released)

24 November 2024

“Sincerely Indecision” is the 2nd single from Rex K & The Snake Pit Philharmonic. All parts were recorded by Rex K in his home studio and were mixed and mastered by David Norton of Ideal Audio and Records. “Sincerely Indecision” is about the feeling of being paralyzed by paranoia, frozen to the spot at a fork in the road, a loss of sense of self in the space between possibilities.

Nils Lassen - Close Those Ocean Eyes (Aenaos Records)

23 November 2024

Danish artist Nils Lassen8, known for his work over the past two decades and most notably as one half of the acclaimed dreampop duo *BlackieBlueBird, will release the single “Close Those Ocean Eyes” on 22nd November.

Luke Borchelt - Every Rain (Droptine Recordings LLC / Grey Area Records)

23 November 2024

Emerging singer-songwriter Luke Borchelt releases his highly anticipated debut album, “Every Rain,” marking a pivotal chapter in his journey from the Chesapeake Bay to the national stage.

SkyDxddy - Medusa (self-released)

22 November 2024

SkyDxddy delivers a new empowerment anthem with an accompanying video, “Medusa,” out on November 22 on all major streaming platforms.

McCoy Tyner & Joe Henderson - Forces of Nature: Live at Slugs’ (Blue Note)

22 November 2024

Forces of Nature: Live at Slugs’ captures an explosive gig co-led by the two old friends that must’ve ripped the late Slugs’ Saloon a new one.

Elea Calvet - Landslide (Hyssop & Victoria)

22 November 2024

Born in Canada to French parents, Elea lived in Hemmingford until age 5 when her family moved to Dharamsala, India for her father to pursue Tibetan medicine studies. She subsequently spent a few years in the south of France before moving to Bristol, UK at 16 to study music. Releasing a string of singles, “Lust”, “Trigger” and “Sacrifice”, to critical acclaim in her idiosyncratically “towering sound reminiscent of PJ Harvey and Feist”, she was touted as “a millennial Patti Smith”. Albeit being Gen Z, she decided not to correct the journalist for the (hopefully only partly) erroneous compliment.

Jody and the Jerms - Winter Heart (JATJ Records)

21 November 2024

Jody and the Jerms round off 2024 with the fast-paced yet emotive single ‘Winter Heart’, a bittersweet song exploring loneliness and hope. Rich in melody with an epic and uplifting chorus, this track features an appearance by acclaimed violinist Erica Nockalls of The Wonder Stuff, The Proclaimers and one-half of the acoustic duo Miles Hunt & Erica Nockalls.

Love Ghost x SKOLD - Love Ghost x SKOLD (Metropolis Records)

21 November 2024

On a hot and heavy trail of singles ‘Nightshade and Cocaine’, ‘Payback’ and their latest offering ‘Ski Mask’, alternative rock maverick Love Ghost and industrial legend Tim Skold (SKOLD, Shotgun Messiah, KMFDM, Marilyn Manson, Motionless in White) are geared up for their debut Love Ghost x SKOLD album.

Smooth Retsina Glow - Through The Needle's Eye (self-released)

20 November 2024

Formed in 2019, Bethlehem based Smooth Retsina Glow is one of the most dynamic and creative acts to emerge in recent years. Comprising Guitarist/Vocalist Colin Wolf, Vocalist Natalie Expraxia and drummer Quincy Wellen.

Barry J Walsh - The Sound (self-released)

20 November 2024

Finely crafted and lyrically astute songs tumbling with melody, ringing guitars and the odd keyboard doodle. “Rescue Me” was Barry’s first solo single release and his second single “The Sound” is released on Nov 15th. Stylistically, “The Sound” shuffles between the strut and stomp of Mod and the snark and swagger of New Wave. It’s a gobstopper popsicle of a song so suck it and see.

Richard Davis & The Dissidents - Lead Me Out of the Wilderness (Gare du Nord Records)

20 November 2024

The band that got youth through lockdown. Currently residing in the wilderness…. Take us home!

Ellie Rollins - Wind In The Trees (Tea House Records)

20 November 2024

Ellie Rollins, an exceptional singer-songwriter, hails from the beautiful Bay Area of California. With a musical journey spanning over two decades, she has spent the last 20 years immersed in the vibrant music scene of Hawaii and currently calls Los Angeles her home. Ellie’s musical style is a captivating blend of country, rock, blues, gospel, and bluegrass.

Homunculous Algorithm - Sunkissed Shadows (The Zero Chamber)

19 November 2024

“Sunkissed Shadows” was brought to life in J Clark’s home studio over the course of a weekend, with additional content and production added over the following weeks. The track, a collaboration with long-time friend James Winans, delves into themes of psychological projection and personal growth, offering listeners a thought-provoking and immersive musical experience. Homunculus Algorithm’s ability to blend introspective lyrics with captivating instrumentals sets them apart in the music scene, promising a release that is as profound as it is memorable.

Tidal Water - Legal Snare In A Therapist's Chair (Prorigg)

19 November 2024

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.

YOYOKA - For Teen (Balan Studio)

19 November 2024

YOYOKA, a 14-year-old drummer, has been playing the drum since she was 1 year old. Born and raised in Hokkaido, Japan, she started performing live at the age of 4 and formed a band with her family when she was 5. At the age of eight, YOYOKA covered Led Zeppelin’s “Good Times Bad Times” and surprised the world when Robert Plant recognized her ability. She has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show twice. She is also the youngest drummer ever selected as one of the “World’s Top 500 Drummers” by Drummerworld and was chosen as the youngest ever in NewsWeek Japan’s “100 Japanese People the World Respects”.

Pjos - Everything Was Taken Away (Pjos)

17 November 2024

Pjos is a Poland-based dreampop artist born in Brazil. Inspired by acts like Slowdive, Mogwai, and Sigur Ros, Pjos brings a melancholic and cinematic charm to craft his sound. Pjos’ music is characterised by its dreamlike essence, blending a wide palette of colours, textures, and movement into rich, cinematic sounds. This introspective and evocative style has become his signature.