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Melodic Punk Rock Introspection: Navigating Faded Friendships With Sludder’s Latest Release
“Nothing but Strangers” is the haunting new single from Sludder. The track is born from a melancholic realization: the people who once held immense meaning in our lives can slowly drift into becoming unfamiliar shadows. Rather than a dramatic break, Sludder explores how life quietly rearranges itself, leaving an explainable void. The song emphasizes clarity…
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Unpopular Recordings Launches With All-Star Post-Punk Compilation
Tastemaker label Unpopular Recordings has officially launched its debut compilation, featuring cutting-edge tracks from Sex Mask, M2, Cellular, and more. Founded by industry legends Stephen Pavlovic and Adrian McGruther, the label is already a hub for high-concept alternative music. A standout contribution is Sex Mask’s new single “Girth,” a driving, hooky track that explores 80s…
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Sun-Drenched Shoegaze: Evil Twin Returns with “California (She’s So Royal)”
Evil Twin has officially released “California (She’s So Royal),” a vibrant new single that defies easy categorization. The track serves as a seamless intersection of psych-rock, indie, shoegaze, and power pop, capturing a melodic yet hazy energy. Now available across all major streaming platforms, the song highlights the band’s ability to pair infectious hooks with…
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Black Pigs Reinvent Modern Punk With The Politically Charged “Coming Back”
Parisian outfit Black Pigs have unleashed their latest track, “Coming Back,” proving that punk energy has no age limit. Hailing from the suburbs, the band rejects nostalgia, opting instead for a raw, modern cry rooted in today’s most pressing issues. Their philosophy is built on the radical conviction that there is no time to lose.…
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Hallucinophonics Unveil Hypnotic Single “Haze of Time”
Hallucinophonics have returned with “Haze of Time,” a masterful single that bridges the gap between progressive psych-rock and darkwave atmospherics. The track features arpeggiated guitars that spiral through post-punk tension, eventually exploding into a sprawling, cinematic climax. Vocals float with a ghostlike quality over layered instrumentation, drawing comparisons to the brooding introspection of Bauhaus and…
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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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