Author: Djordje Miladinović
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ALLEY (The Band) – The Release (Now It’s Over)
“The Release (Now it’s over)” is the debut standalone single by ALLEY (the band), an up-and-coming quartet based on the South Coast of the UK. It’s one of those tracks that immediately wraps around your listening apparatus and transports you to a completely different realm, while simultaneously demonstrating a tremendous experience of the entire band.…
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The Zaramutas – Big Steps
Given the current state of the world, the music scene needs politically charged music more than ever. Good music has always been a catalyst for social change, and these are the moments when The Zaramutas’ new single comes in handy. “Big Steps“ carries everything you ever needed from a proper alternative rock banger. Captivating vocal…
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Meets Soul And Funk: Polish Octet Penthouse Drops Single ‘New Moon (No. 2)’
Polish alt/retro rock octet Penthouse, led by two female and one male vocalist, has announced their second album, due in February 2026 on Antena Krzyku. The band, which blends rock ‘n’ roll with soul, funk, and a ’60s vibe topped with a dark sauce, is previewing the release with the single ‘New Moon (No. 2).’…
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Eine Releases Session Dedicated To Anarcho-Antiquarian Bookstore
Eine, the solo project of Ivan Ščapec (Seine, litl itali, Vlasta Popić), now translated into electric impulses and analog synths, closes 2025 with the Tajni desk session. The session was filmed in a unique anarho-antikvarijat to save books from destruction, directed by Marina Uzelac. Featuring two songs, ‘Bubamara’ (Seine) and ‘Sve’ (solo eine), the release…
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Underground Influence Meets Melodic Pop: Hear Julian Never’s New Single “Push”
Los Angeles’ Julian Never (Julian Elorduy, formerly of Mayyors) shares the first single, “Push,” and video from his forthcoming LP, Everyday Is Purgation, due February 6, 2026. The album, inspired by the “Dark Night of the Soul,” finds Julian at his most exposed, shaped by the underground that raised him and the melodic pop that…
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90s Emo Essential: Iodine Recordings Reissues Piebald’s “If It Weren’t For Venetian Blinds, It Would Be Curtains For Us All” LP
Iodine Recordings is presenting a deluxe reissue of PIEBALD’s quintessential 1999 album, If It Weren’t For Venetian Blinds, It Would Be Curtains For Us All. The record is an evolution from hardcore roots, bridging post-hardcore experimentation and the hook-driven songwriting that defined 90s emo and indie rock. Completely remastered for vinyl by Jack Shirley (Joyce…
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Britpop Meets Shoegaze: Hear GUV’s Effervescent New Single From Warmer Than Gold
GUV, the project of guitar pop extraordinaire Ben Cook, has shared the effervescent title track from his upcoming album, Warmer Than Gold, arriving January 30th. The record effortlessly blends elements of Britpop, baggy, classic indie pop, and first wave shoegaze. Featuring an all-star cast including Meg Mills of Turnstile, the album is an unstoppable musical…
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A Game Of Wait And See: Hear The New Single From Darkwave / Synth-Pop Band Jupe Jupe
Seattle-based darkwave band Jupe Jupe will release their new album, King Of Sorrows, on February 27, 2026, via No-Count Records. To mark the announcement, the band has shared the new single and video “A Game Of Wait and See.” The song is now available on all digital platforms, offering fans a fresh taste of their…
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Swedish Punk Rock Storm: DET STORA BLÅ Signs With Bark At Your Owner Label
The new punk rock force DET STORA BLÅ from Stockholm has officially signed with Bark At Your Owner. The band, who recently tore up the SJ Studio Stage at the Way Out West Festival and hit Live at Heart like a storm, delivers powerful, emotional music. Their track, which translates as “Jam cakes (lost empathy),”…
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Fuzz-Driven And Addictive: Marc Valentine Drops Punchy New Power-Pop Anthem “You Are The Jet”
Marc Valentine returns with “You Are The Jet,” a punchy blast of power-pop engineered for repeat plays. Produced by Dave Draper (The Wildhearts), the single is packed with fuzz-driven guitars, soaring harmonies, and an instantly addictive chorus. The track channels classic melodic rock energy, showcasing Valentine’s sharp songwriting and irresistible hooks. “You Are The Jet”…
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Hermetic Delight – Vagabond Melodies
Hermetic Delight’s new release, Vagabond Melodies, is the audio equivalent of throwing a dart at a map and just driving until the gas tank runs empty. This record doesn’t follow any logical instructions, because it carries nine songs born purely out of instinct and suspended moments, like the random, perfect pictures you take on a…
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Caleb Nichols – Stone Age Is Back
Let’s just get straight to it, Caleb Nichols is not playing around. His third solo album, Stone Age Is Back, is a full-on, fascinating deep-dive into what it actually feels like to be alive right now, in this moment when everything feels like it’s accelerating toward a cliff edge. Forget your standard breakup albums because…