Hailing from Long Island, NY, heavy on the heart. is a rising force in the alternative rock scene. Blending emotionally charged lyrics with infectious hooks and raw energy. Drawing inspiration from the golden era of 2000s emo, pop-punk and alternative rock, the band creates a sound that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly new. A sonic bridge between heartbreak and hope.
Inspired by the timeless grit of AC/DC, the cool swagger of The Rolling Stones, and the brooding energy of The Cult, this track sets the tone for Electric High’s highly anticipated upcoming album, Free To Go, due on November 7, 2025. The Norwegian rockers do not stress modernizing their sound on this one, but rather dig up and refine the pure gold of good old classic rock ’n’ roll.
UK artist, songwriter, and producer Heron returns with his latest single, “Paradigm”, a bold exploration into uptempo, experimental synth-pop. Known for pushing genre boundaries, Heron takes listeners on a sonic journey, blending vibrant electronic beats and saturated synths into a kaleidoscopic, psychedelic soundscape.
Joined by bassist Mark Helias and drummer Andrew Cyrille, the pair present a variety of themes in melodic hard bop packages.
Naarm-Melbourne-based trio Remit announce the release of their debut album ‘Questions Unanswered’, arriving 11th July. A powerful blend of rock, post-punk and krautrock, the record follows on from singles ‘Posthuman’ and ‘Good Friends’, continuing their sonic assault and offering up a raw and unflinching reflection of life in an increasingly disjointed world.
The Mortal Prophets, the experimental music project helmed by composer and visual artist John Beckmann, return with GUITARWORKS II — a profound and cinematic new album of ambient guitar meditations. Released via Lux Astralis Music, this 16-track collection expands on the foundation laid by 2024’s GUITARWORKS, while delving even deeper into silence, memory, and transcendental experience.
The past is an insistent presence for Duane Hoover. The Atlanta musician always has one ear turned toward distant history, finding refuge and inspiration in the sparked melodies of bands like The Kinks and The Animals. His innate sense of how to mix sunshine pop rhythms with something a bit wirier left him threading a path between genres, finding common ground between the mod scene of the ‘60s and the late ‘70s UK punk rock scene.
Music For Writers is guitarist/songwriter Steve Gunn’s first solo album in four years, but it’s not the follow-up to 2021’s well-received Other You.
Dulcet Tones are veterans of various scenes, old friends whose love of rock n’ roll just won’t die. In fact, they went and got the gang back together to write and play songs as a tribute to that love. Expect to hear the influence of classics like The Rolling Stones and The Creedence Clearwater Revival, alongside a shot of the rough and ready melodic punk spirit of Hanoi Rocks. Their debut recording Hey Now! has already been turning heads amongst those in the know; other songs like “Dream Home”, “Hold On”, and “Back to Bassett” explore love, pain, and what it means to still live for the music after all these years…
From Washington D.C., the prolific avantgarde / psychedelic post-punk project Zabus release Whores of Holyrood: their fifth full-length album in less than two years. Led by project founder Jeremy Moore, Zabus has usually functioned as a floating collective of contributors, including former members of Moore’s previous bands Zero Swann and Gorazde, among others.
The umpteenth Kinks compilation, plus an exciting, previously unreleased concert.
Forward-thinking electronic/experimental pop outfit Opin returns with their most fully realized work to date. Embrace the Grift is a genre-defying fusion of electronic textures, rhythmic experimentation, and raw emotional resonance. A thrilling blend of heady improvisation and precision craft, Embrace the Grift reflects Opin’s evolution into a band unafraid to explore bold sonic territory.
Over the years, Verticoli has 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.
Indie dream-pop/post-punk duo Silk Daisys announce their shimmering new single “It’s A Laugh”, arriving August 8. With its jangling 12-string guitars, handclaps, and sweetly sardonic smile, the track captures a perfect storm of classic indie pop, childhood joy, and emotional depth.
Razor Burn, hailing from the vibrant music scene of Melbourne, Australia, is a dynamic duo comprising of Luke and Ethan. Influenced by the raw energy of melodic punk rock, their original single “Avow” showcases their passion for creating music that resonates with fans worldwide. This release marks a significant milestone in their journey as artists, with its powerful combination of huge riffs and big vocals setting them apart in the industry.
Delving into the inspiration behind Wasting Time, ARENTUMINE draws from personal experiences, particularly a significant breakup that fueled a range of emotions including anger, frustration, and longing. This album serves as a cathartic release of these feelings, showcasing a unique blend of influences from artists like Madeon, Glass Animals, and Arcade Fire
Rising alt-pop/indie rock artist Rob Eberle is set to release his latest work, “Forever Ends Right Now,” on Friday, August 8th. Marking the fifth and final single from his forthcoming debut album Signal Fades, this focus track is already being hailed as a defining moment in his artistic evolution.
Country artist Verna Margaret unveils her newly minted sophomore EP, Fair Weather Wife, a bold and emotionally rich collection that offers a fresh perspective on love, longing, and self-knowledge. The final track, “Lookin Back,” arrives as the only previously unreleased song, delivering a confident and soulful close to a project full of wry insight and heartfelt storytelling.
“It’s Me Again,” a raw, genre-blending single born from sobriety, regret, and deep self-reflection. Co-produced with Andres Alzate and recorded at Alzate Records, the track drops August 8th and showcases Wayne’s heaviest and most emotionally volatile sound to date.
In a time dominated by AI-generated music, Nathaniel Paul (recently featured in SPIN Magazine and soon to appear in Rolling Stone UK) strips everything back to the raw essentials with his first full-length acoustic album, Steady as We Go. Recorded live in one of the world’s most acoustically advanced spaces—*Leighton Concert Hall* at the University of Notre Dame —the album captures a deeply human, vulnerable performance using just voice, guitar, and harmonica.
Tamar Berk, the acclaimed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, returns with her fifth solo album, ocd, arriving across music platforms on September 5th. This new release captures Berk at her most emotionally raw and musically ambitious, exploring the intricacies of identity, anxiety, and self-inventory with fearless honesty. The first single and video, “stay close by,” will debut on August 8th, inviting listeners into a lush, vulnerable world of reflection and emotional urgency
TV FACE, a three-piece from Lancaster release their new single ‘WHITE NOISE WHITE LIES’ on Friday 8th August via Preston’s hothouse of talent Crackedankles Records. The single will be released as a limited edition, white lathe-cut 7” vinyl on Bandcamp and at Rebellion Punk Festival in Blackpool to coincide with the band’s festival debut, when they headline the Introducing Stage.
Never content with creative complacency, Thelen takes common elements from his prior work and gives them sparkling new shades by painting with a fresh set of colors.
Jesse Kinch, hailing from Seaford, NY, United States, is the mastermind behind the original single “Game On (Bring It On).” Released on 18th July 2025, this live performance track showcases Kinch’s raw talent alongside his band. With a sound that resonates with audiences worldwide, Jesse Kinch is a rising star in the music industry, captivating listeners with his authentic and powerful presence.
Le Concorde is the art-pop brainchild of LA-based songwriter, Stephen Becker. Originally born of UK influences, Le Concorde reintroduced the high style of 80s “sophistpop” to the world of indie-pop music in the mid-00s, pulling in personnel from Scritti Politti and The Psychedelic Furs for a series of releases on iconic indie-pop labels, March Records/What Are Records and Le Grand Magistery.
Backpack punk angst rap pop synth metal. Made by the disenfranchised working class.
The Brazil-born/NYC-based saxophonist Ivo Perelman’s profligacy is matched only by his ability to continually extract interesting noises and cool music out of the recording situations he organizes.
Taken from the critically praised debut album, Memory’s Edge, a haunting dive into the recesses of the psyche, Murphy pushes deeper into murky emotional territory with “Leather Cigarette.” The track is a dark, restrained piece of alternative rock, smouldering with quiet intensity and carried by Gordy’s signature mix of psychedelic textures, spacious instrumentation, and raw, poetic lyricism.
The song is about living in this modern world, doing what it takes to get by and basically survive. We all need something to get us through these troubled times, so we all self medicate. Be that with drugs (legal or otherwise), alcohol, or any addictive behavior, whatever it may be, we’re all looking for that magic ‘something’.
Rosetta West is a blues rock band from Illinois. Their music frequently includes elements of psychedelia and world folk music, and their lyrical themes often venture into mysticism and spirituality. Their new release, God of the Dead, is a sprawling collection of raw and wildly diverse gems, including strange blues rock, punk and funk, emotional acoustic songs, piano ballads, and searing feedback instrumentals
Love Ghost combines Alternative rock, grunge, metal, pop-punk, acoustic, hard rock and other genres. Lyrically the songs have an emo, poetic flair, often tackling trauma and Mental Health challenges head-on. Selected for Rockpalast (broadcast throughout Germany), they have played live on 4 continents.
First Stage Separation EP by University Drive is a testament to the band’s collaborative efforts, with each member contributing to the songwriting and musical arrangements. This release pays homage to the band’s influences, including artists like Nirvana, PJ Harvey, and The Pixies, capturing a raw and honest sound that reflects University Drive’s musical vision.
Featuring influences from punk, ska, and anti-folk bands, Saint Nick the Lesser draws inspiration from artists like Laura Jane Grace, Chuck Regan, Tim Barry, and Frank Turner, infusing the album “Growing up, growing out” with a unique blend of personal storytelling and musical diversity.
The Trusted is a four piece from Southend on Sea, blending post punk energy with widescreen pop ambition. Formed during their school years, the band bonded over British guitar heroes and the craft of real songwriting. Their sound draws on the likes of The 1975, The Clash, Catfish and the Bottlemen and Elvis Costello, but always lands with something unmistakably their own.
“I Found A Monster” is Seth Schaeffer groundbreaking release that transcends genres and influences, allowing Seth to create a sound that is truly his own. Drawing inspiration from renowned artists like Hans Zimmer, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Billie Eilish, and FINNEAS, Seth has crafted a track that resonates with raw emotion and unapologetic authenticity.
lomi mae is a self-taught indie artist. Her latest song, “vertigo” blends nostalgic lyrics, floaty textures, and a glitchy outro to capture the feeling of spiraling and disassociation. It’s part of her upcoming EP “lotus”—a collection of songs that feel intimate, dreamy, and a little bit haunted and shoegaze-tinged bedroom pop.
A slow-burn psych-folk track in the vein of Neil Young and Donovan, “Background Actor” explores impostor syndrome and fractured identity through the lens of a fictional washed-up actor. The album was recorded at the historic Peppermint Studios*—home to the first award-winning polka record — with *Anthony LaMarca (The War on Drugs, St. Vincent) and Grammy-winning engineer Gary Rhamy.
Bjӧrk’s iconic 90s anthem “Jóga” — a groundbreaking classic about love, the uncertainty it holds, and the beauty of danger — has received a fresh new interpretation through an arrangement that fuses Arabic instruments and motifs with bold electronic sounds.
Hailing from Oldham, Heywood and Burnley, Mercy Kelly is made up of Jack Marland, Adam Bridge, Joel Buckley, Leon Hepke, and Jacob Simpson, a tight-knit five-piece carving out their own space in the UK’s indie landscape. With driving guitars and introspective lyrics, “Speak Too Soon” builds on the band’s reputation for delivering powerful, honest music that connects.
While the song is best experienced through the listener’s own subjective lens, there’s an unusual detail about its creation: it was written and recorded with a concussion, following an accident. “It wasn’t intentional to create in a state of altered consciousness, but that experience has woven it’s way into the fabric of the song.” Courtesy Car are a British band based in London. This song follows up their previous single “Luxury Apartments.”
Kevin Franco, the creative force behind TMPP plays bass, guitars, mandolin, organ, percussion as well as the vocals. Drums were performed by Marcelo Effori, the talented Montreal-based drummer with Oleg Pisarenko tickling the ivories and Per LÖFdahl with the viola and violins.
Clay Goodman’s release of “Such Fun” marks a significant milestone in his musical journey. The track, born out of personal experiences and influences, stands out with its infectious melody that begs to be played on repeat during road trips. Recorded in Clay’s home studio, the recording process was a unique learning experience for him, reflecting his authentic and heartfelt approach to music.
Cardiff-born singer-songwriter Daddy Drwg (aka Richard Proctor) returns this summer with “Wise Guys”, a bold, swaggering new single; a searing satire of the male ego. Landing on 1st August 2025, the track marks the first new release since his critically acclaimed 2024 debut solo album A Tree Called Happy.
Canadian pop starlet Linds Sais saddles up with her debut ‘Glitter Cowgirl’ EP, packing a sonic pistol that’s ready to fire. With a voice that sparkles like a rhinestone and music that resonates with the depth of a drum beat, she explores the vibrant intersection of self-love, community, and social media.
I Don’t Need Your Permission, the second album from Minneapolis-based lawyer-turned-novelist-turned-musician Mary Strand, was inspired by a near-death experience that shifted her perspective on the world, society, and her life. The songs ask what’s important in life while exploring themes of empowerment, especially from a woman’s perspective, with a new sense of outrage about injustice. The first four singles from the album all landed in the Top 10 of the Radio Indie Alliance Top 100 overall worldwide charts. “Least of All Her” hit # 1 on the RIA worldwide chart.
Zachary Mason is a 28-year-old artist based in Guildford, UK. Since the spring of 2021, Zachary has created around 200 demo tracks on a recording kit gifted to him by a relative. He creates music in different genres, using acoustic and electric guitars, and also keyboards.
Drawing from the grit of early social realist writers, these four compadres are trying to make sense of the fractured intensity of modern life. They don’t do songs about unrequited love or plunge into the self-obsession of minor narcissisms. No wistful romance, no solipsistic spirals, and no power ballads. Just socially-driven, self-deprecating songs about the grey and enigmatic zones of the everyday in their port city of Portsmouth.
Founded by Mike Mills and rooted in the groundbreaking post-punk and New Wave movements of the early ’80s, Reduction in Force blends anthemic alt-rock with synth-driven urgency and a post-punk guitar edge. More than a band, RiF is a creative signal—compelled by its Second Act leap.
Jessica and Steve, the duo behind Higher Selves Playdate, meld catchy art-rock stylishness and emotive introspection on “Take Me With You” — a single about love, partnership, and the everyday choice to stay connected in a chaotic world.
The goal here is unrefined brutality, and boy, did they accomplish that.
