With more than a full decade of experience gained in his career as a singer/songwriter so far, it’s no coincidence that Richard Tyler Epperson has established himself firmly in the independent music scene. From his prolifically expressive lyricism, to his profoundly evocative songs, he’s built a reputation to be proud of
through fearless songwriting and performances that prove he has an authentic connection to music unlike any other.

Memory Tattoos marks the band’s debut EP and features four tracks, including the previously released singles ‘Mariia’ and ‘Last Days In The Sun’. The EP’s two brand new songs offer listeners an even deeper dive into Bad Valentines’ signature melodic and energetic indie-rock sound.

Clarence Tilton stands at the crossroads of Americana and Heartland rock, blending tube amps, Telecasters, and the wide-open landscapes of Nebraska into a sound both timeless and fresh. Formed in 2014 from Omaha’s storied rock scene, the band is led by brothers Chris and Corey Weber, who grew up in a small town (1,000 people, 10,000 cows), learning guitar on borrowed instruments and bonding over influences like Neil Young, Son Volt, The Allman Brothers, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and James Gang.

Boston’s Autumn Hollow didn’t just spend two years making a record—they built a time capsule. Say No More captures the band in a fascinating metamorphosis, with frontman/teacher Brendan Murphy’s pandemic-era observations landing differently in 2025 than when first written. Recorded at Medford’s Soul Shop with producer Elio DeLuca (Titus Andronicus), it’s what happens when you let songs breathe instead of rushing them to market.

Six Migrations is a challenging and brilliant, emotionally-unrelenting EP that will definitely appeal to open-minded fans of the genre.

Continuing their recent single release frenzy, hot on the heels of “Arizona” and “The Mess I Made” comes Barking Poets’ latest tune. Starting out with a chord riff and groove worthy of Green Day or Foo Fighters, with Neil’s vocals in a lower register than usual, even heading to Jim Morrison territory. London’s Barking Poets lead you through the stars to a harmony-drenched chorus – turning the familiar feeling of leaving friends behind into a tale of interstellar loneliness.

My Raining Stars was formed by Thierry Haliniak as a solo project in 1998. In the early 90s, Thierry was in a band called Nothing To Be Done that performed with artists such as The Boo Radleys, Adorable, and Moose. Being raised by much of the music of those times, especially influenced by Creation and Sarah Records, Thierry has a knack of writing classic pop songs.

10 Country Songs is the first record that Martinez feels worthy of being dropped under what he refers to as his “government” name. The album was produced by Martinez alongside the A-list assistance of engineers Andy Flebbe (Green Day) and Grammy®-winner Jerry Ordonez (Bon Iver, Waxahatchee).

“Gold” is a glam rock ritual for transcendence, channeling Bowie and T.Rex in a swaggering alchemical anthem. The song is a complete artist statement for a band who loves to dance the line between “party band” and “esoteric mystery cultists”- a funky disco chorus to shake it to, right alongside a genuine, sublime initiation rite into the church of rock and roll. The Manimals are female-fronted, theatrical, queer, funny, emotional, and a true NYC experience if you’re lucky enough to see them live.

Steve Kilbey & Gareth Koch have returned with a new full-length built around the theme of Atlantis. The results are magic, taking listeners on a sweeping 41-minute, 13-track journey. With a bit of a nod to Pete Shelley, in these times of contention this record’s intention may be to cleanse our souls.

Claire Molek and Jason Savsani have created a movement in ten parts, the songs grabbing and pulling and guiding between verse and chorus, melody and rhythm. Learning that this album was recorded in Illinois in the depths of a Victorian mansion just adds a weight to the spectral sonic premonitions that seem to reverberate as the music surrounds the listener.

“Attach Your Memory” is the lead single from Matare’s forthcoming album, Extinction Burst, set to release on 19th May 2025. This track serves as a delightful introduction to the album, offering a carefree and nostalgic vibe that transports listeners to a realm of personified natural elements and heartfelt longing. Recorded and produced in Sarasota, Florida, the song captures the laid-back essence of Matare’s coastal inspirations, creating a musical experience that is both soothing and invigorating.

After years of road-testing these songs in clubs and basements in NJ, NY and PA, Royal Blush present their debut EP A Ways Away. Part of a larger project, this collection’s diverse sonic palette ranges from the honey-stirred sweetness of alt rockers like ‘Cherry Cola’ and ‘Ice Age,’ to the rage-drunk grunge housefires of ‘Go’ and ‘Butterflies on the Grave.’ It’s shamelessly vulnerable, scary, sugary and everything in between.

Ana April’s music is defined by rich textures and atmospheric soundscapes that merge into a distinctive and soulful sound. Her compositions move fluidly between traditional musical structures and a progressive artistic approach, offering listeners an immersive and imaginative experience. The use of metaphor and symbolism plays a central role in both her lyrical and musical expression.

Minneapolis based performer and songwriter Roz Prickel combines powerhouse vocals and a sense of whimsy to craft honest and magical tales of love, yearning, and hope. It’s no secret that her ability to delicately balance humor with raw emotional performances is the reason she has become a staple in the local pop-folk scene.

Speaking Is A Gun is currently considered one of the must-see, electrifying young Berlin indie rock bands. In this sense, lead singer and guitarist Florian Begenau, Damian Baran on drums, bassist Max Prieß and lead guitarist Julian Reng are these guys who show up on the back of word of mouth live hype, drawing lines around the block to chaotic early gigs in clubs in Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain.

Lemon is the one and only band in the EU that brings the Nedchester sound. Influenced by the Madchester sound, but interpreted by some guys from Amsterdam. Still on track with their bold mission to drop a new single every month this year. May marks the release of the fifth #lemon12 single – a track that gives a nod to the queen of Instagram, but with a Lemon twist. It’s about a queen who’s hooked on attention and likes… and a follower who’s just as hooked on her selfies. He just can’t resist.

From his early rock roots to spacey, delayed guitars to percussion work using metal pipes and hammers. Dan Gober has never sat still; his music has evolved throughout his career. Never settling on one genre of music, set of instruments or voice used to carry his message.

Singer-songwriter and indie provocateur Nathaniel Paul returns with a striking new single, “Pills”, available on all streaming platforms April 19. Known for his introspective lyrics and fearless social commentary, Paul turns his lens toward the numbing effects of modern medicine and the quiet epidemic of overprescription in America.

Track Dogs*—*Garrett Wall (vocals, guitar), Dave Mooney (bass), Howard Brown (trumpet), and Robbie K. Jones (percussion)—have spent the past 20 or so years crafting a sound that blends Americana, bluegrass, Latino rhythms, folk, and blues. Known for their innovative approach to music, the band has built a strong reputation both in Spain and internationally, having played major festivals such as Glastonbury, Shrewsbury Folk Festival, and The Gate to Southwell.

Channelling bands such as Tool, Deftones and Audioslave, this self-searching, cinematic, epic serves as a mirror of the soul, reflecting the change of the tide, and the tranquility and chaos that the sea can bring.

Solkyri is an instrumental post-rock band from Sydney, Australia, known for their emotional intensity and technical precision. With five studio releases under their belt, including the critically acclaimed Mount Pleasant (2020), which hit #1 on the AIR Independent Charts, the band has earned over 200,000 streams across digital platforms.

“Tornado of Mistakes” stands out as a compelling track that showcases Jay Luke’s profound storytelling and musical depth. The song’s thematic exploration of self-awareness and the impact of personal focus resonates deeply with listeners, making it a significant addition to Jay Luke’s discography.

With a soundscape influenced by evocative film scores, Phillips’ distinctive storytelling is elevated by lush instrumentation that mirrors the song’s themes of reflection and resonance. During an extended instrumental section, Gal-Oz’s piano dances like light reflecting on water over the tremulous rhythm of the cellos, evoking a minimalist like Philip Glass or John Adams.

After carving out a legacy with the acclaimed band The Polar Boys, Ruff Hunter steps into the spotlight as a solo artist with the release of his new single, “Punching Darts,” available now. A poignant meditation on memory, mortality, and emotional estrangement, the track showcases Hunter’s shift toward a raw, genre-bending sound that melds post-punk, shoegaze, and lo-fi grit.

With a gritty pulse and soaring defiance, “You Tripped Me Up” dives headfirst into the fallout of broken trust. Fueled by raw guitars and emotionally charged vocals, The Pulltops capture the moment where frustration turns into clarity—and the climb back up begins. It’s a cathartic anthem for anyone who’s stumbled, stood back up, and decided they’re done looking back.

Riding the wave of their first season and first recording Due North 2024, the Minneapolis-based Bluegrass/ Old Time/ Folk/ all-women band, Rosie Daze was back in studio to record their sophomore year efforts, Nobody Here But Us, due for release ahead of the Bold North festival season, Spring 2025. Recorded and mixed with Tony Williamette at Minnehaha Recording Company.

You Are Never Alone, the new record from Bicentennial Drug Lord, is out on June 20, 2025. Recorded with Alex Farrar (MJ Lenderman, Wednesday, Merce Lemon) at Drop of Sun Studios in Asheville, NC, the album is a gorgeous crystallization of a long winter in the upper Midwest with music that could thaw even the iciest heart.

Following five lauded Americana albums, Ben Bostick’s latest offering finds him light years away from the well-traveled country roads on which he made his name. Become Other owes more to Reznor and Beethoven than to Haggard or Cash. Many listeners familiar with the artist’s catalog will be shocked that this genre-bending mythical song symphony flowed from the same pen as the greasy blues rocker “Feeling Mean,” but his sure-handed treatment of the new opus is sure to entice the brave and curious among them to join him on the journey.

If alt-rock needed a messy, melodic reckoning, The Sunmills have delivered it in full force. Their debut album, The Art of Burning Bridges, is out now, and it’s a raucous celebration of dysfunction wrapped in funk-laced basslines, distorted guitar riffs, and dangerously catchy choruses. It’s not just music—it’s a public airing of private catastrophes, served up with a wink and a smirk.

“God Bless” encapsulates a satirical take on the encroachment of government into people’s lives. Infused with the energetic essence of Southern Baptist church revivals, the track captures a chaotic yet captivating fervor. With its blend of alt-country and folk-punk elements, “God Bless” stands out as a punk anthem on Saint Nick the Lesser’s eclectic album, “Growing up, growing out.”

The debut album from UK band The Crystal Teardrop, a band who are are unapologetically nostalgic for a time where guitar bands ruled the airwaves.
Their sonic thread runs from 60s bands like The Byrds, The Beatles, The Who, Love, Buffalo Springfield, through to 80s Paisley Underground bands of the 1980s through to 90s indie with psychedelic tendencies.

In The Afterglow is back with “Words We Couldn’t Say,” a haunting melody that invites you to explore the depths of unspoken emotions and forgotten memories, wrapped in layers of lush guitar and atmospheric vocals. The single is out now.

When a composer survives a brain hemorrhage, then creates his magnum opus in a now-extinct Seattle studio as its final recording, that’s not just an album release—it’s a resurrection story wrapped in a eulogy. Peter Donovan didn’t just make Community Theatre —he lived it, surviving a 2020 near-death experience only to craft an album that became Strange Earth Studios’ final testament before closing its doors forever.

Manchester electro pop artist Richard Evans releases his new ‘Quantum’ album via Cold Star Media on May 2. This 9-track electro pop collection is inspired by and themed around artificial intelligence – probing its impact upon us, how algorithms are changing us and questioning what responsibility we bear for the things we create.

The All’s Eye returns with the studio release of “Say What You Wanna Say,” a bold reimagining of Ari Joshua’s original boogaloo-inspired composition. Originally tracked live with Skerik and Delvon Lamarr and released as an instrumental, this new vocal-driven version comes to life in full color through the collaborative energy of Kris Yunker’s soulful keyboard layers and Ben Atkind’s deeply rooted grooves. Together with Joshua’s expressive guitar and vocal work, they unveil another genre-defying gem from The All’s Eye.

Mary Strand writes songs and novels. Plays guitar. Has ill-advised adventures. Sneaks Nutella when no one is looking. Fourth single, “Least of All Her,” from upcoming second album (released by Hygh Tension Records / Virgin Music Group) is OUT NOW!

“Pour Me Another” is the second release since their debut EP I Won’t Tell If You Don’t, following the latest single “The Essentials”. “Pour Me Another” is another stride of the band’s next sound. As we head into the UK’s festival season, the band are set to take over stages at Truck Festival, Wilderness, Isle of Wight and Focus Wales, refining their sound with new releases coming frequently before the dates.

(Hermetic Tonal Briefing) is a captivating blend where instrumental and vocal textures intertwine, crafting an atmosphere ripe for both inner reflection and sonic exploration.

Carry Me, is a shoegaze band with a raw, atmospheric sound that’s built for live stages. Their music blends dreamy textures with powerful dynamics, that creates an immersive experience that we believe truly comes to life in front of an audience.

Based in Nurney, Ireland, Dead Flag is a dynamic rock band comprised of three talented members: Keating on vocals and guitar, Bally on bass, and Ger on drums. Originating from different musical backgrounds, Keating and Ger’s collaboration grew from a shared desire to bring Keating’s original songs to life. Meeting Bally further solidified the band’s lineup, leading to the creation of their latest original album, The Racecourse Sessions, released on April 25,
2025

Award-winning author and Nashville Songwriters Association International member Tracy Russell announces the May 8th release of her new single “Firefly,” a heartfelt acoustic folk ballad dedicated to those affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year.

Moon Cub are releasing their debut single ‘Utopia 90’ on Wednesday 7th May 2025, ahead of forthcoming debut album ‘Skyline Waiting Room’ due for release in Summer 2025. Utopia 90 is a blissed-out, downtempo track, dripping in airy and nostalgic vibes.

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 theVoid, Night Nail, and Boytronic. He has toured the US/UK/Europe, playing alongside bands such as the Chameleons.

YEV’s self-titled debut album introduces listeners to a rich blend of cinematic folk rock, modern blues, vintage pop, world music, and the soulful influence of his Ukrainian heritage. With evocative melodies and raw emotion, each track explores universal themes of hope, loss, and the search for belonging, brought to life by YEV’s dynamic and heartfelt vocal delivery.

Billy Traxler is an alternative-rock, singer/songwriter currently living near Bath, UK. Disarray is the new single from his upcoming, first solo album, Only in my Dreams. A collection of songs he started while living in a one-bedroom flat with his family in London, just before the lockdowns and concluded while living on a farm near Bath, surrounded by fields and animals.

Piramid Scheme is a Lisbon based band led by singer / songwriter Lisa Said. Formed in 2017, Shockwave Syndrome is their first release in five years, and it was worth the wait…

Lauren Padgett and Matthew Purpora are the songwriters behind Ebb & Nova’s catalogue, including their new single “Call Me Queen”. Sitting on their own fulcrum of indie rock, pop, and even folk, Lauren and Matthew tailored “Call Me Queen” to certain specifications – undeniably rock and with hard hitting lyrics.

Now US-based, The Awakening was formed in Johannesburg in the late ’90s as the creative expression of vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Ashton Nyte, who was anointed as “Johannesburg’s Bowie” for his widely varying musical styles and theatrical performances. Having morphed over the years, The Awakening’s sound incorporates numerous genres, including gothic rock, darkwave, post-punk, electronic rock, folk noir, new wave and more.

Deathsleep is a post-hardcore band based in Bend, Oregon, comprising three key members: Ben Rosett, Gareth Lastinger, and
Dillon Marra. They are currently in the process of adding more members to their lineup for touring purposes. Their debut EP, _Irish
Goodbye_, released on April 3, 2025, features the standout single “Moon Omens” .