Tag: ALTERNATIVE
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abide Returns With New Single “forget to pretend”
Alternative/nu-metal project abide has released “forget to pretend,” a heavy, emotionally direct single that bridges the gap between early-2000s grit and modern dynamics. Driven by the prominent, hard-hitting drum work of Jack Golightly, the track is a masterclass in pressure-and-release songwriting. Produced by abide and mixed by legendary engineer Romesh Dodangoda (Bring Me The Horizon,…
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Kelsey Montanez – High Speed Lover
Chicago-based singer-songwriter Kelsey Montanez is back with another marvelous composition that will immediately appeal to all those listeners craving for tastefully, wisely, and expertly crafted music. Known for her outstanding songwriting and composing abilities, Montanez improves, elevates, and expands her sonic palette even more by incorporating nothing but the finest ideas and impressive musicianship. Arriving…
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NYC Noise-Rockers Star Card Debut New LP ‘Trash World’
NYC underground staples Star Card have released their debut LP, Trash World, via the genre-free label Already Dead Tapes. The album has already garnered significant praise from outlets like Stereogum and The Big Takeover, with critics comparing their sound to alt-rock icons like Superchunk and The Breeders. Founded by Calley Nelson and Brendan Landis after…
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Rivertown Blends Canadiana And Modern Pop In New Track “Like You”
Canadian alt-country duo Rivertown has released their latest single, “Like You,” a track that perfectly encapsulates their “easy country vibes.” Comprised of singer-songwriter Jennifer Carswell and multi-instrumentalist Eddie Krajsek, the duo blends elements of Canadiana, pop, and rock. “Like You” features driving acoustic rhythms paired with soaring electric guitar lines and Carswell’s signature plaintive, melancholic…
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Polish Alternative / Retro Rock Collective Penthouse Presents Second Single ‘Gimme Teeth’
Penthouse is a polish alt/retro rock septet led by two female and one male vocalists. Their music blends rock ‘n’ roll with soul, funk, and a ’60s vibe, all topped with a dark sauce. The band was founded in Puławy, Poland by musicians known from bands such as The Black Tapes, Elvis Deluxe, The…
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Torus Release New Single And Video ‘Ruby Red’
Milton Keynes based heavyweights Torus continue their rebirth as a duo as we head into 2026 with a brand new single titled ‘Ruby Red’. Capturing the band at their most intense and vulnerable, ‘Ruby Red’ is built on epic fuzzed out guitars and a driving hypnotic groove. “On this new single we explore themes of…
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trauma ray Shared New Single And Video “Hannibal”
trauma ray’s Carnival EP captures the Fort Worth’s five strongest, most intense, and exploratory work within the boundaries of a whirlwind year. Carnival delves into moodier, more cerebral material, like holding their past excursions against a funhouse mirror. There’s a distinct sense of unease in these songs, built as a band in a fleeting window…
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Yellowcard Released New Single “Bedroom Posters” Featuring Good Charlotte
Alt rock favorites Yellowcard have released their new radio single today, “Bedroom Posters” featuring Good Charlotte. The song is a new feature version of the “Bedroom Posters” track found on their 2025 album which also includes the band’s first alternative radio number 1 hit with the title track, “Better Days”. “The new single “Bedroom Posters”…
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Stone Sea – Ad Astra
Several days ago, the outstanding Spanish trio Stone Sea released a brand-new full-length album that already stands as a top contender for one of the finest albums of the year. Written, composed, recorded, and produced over a couple of years, “Ad Astra” not only sums up their collective creativity, skills, talent, experience, and knowledge but…
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NOTHING Share New Single “toothless coal”
Ahead of the release of their new album and launch of their upcoming tour dates, NOTHING kicks off 2026 with their new single “toothless coal,” the latest offering from their forthcoming album a short history of decay, due 27th February via Run For Cover. “toothless coal” complements their previously released singles “cannibal world” and “purple strings” by…
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LAPÊCHE Release New Single “Double Knotted,” New Album “Autotelic” Out February 6th On Tiny Engines
LAPÊCHE is excited to release their latest single “Double Knotted” (stream / order). The song is the latest track to be released from the band’s anticipated album Autotelic out February 6 on Tiny Engines (pre-order). The song debuted at Flood Magazine and is on all streaming platforms for playlist shares. “Double Knotted” pairs hypnotic alt-pop rhythms with introspective, enigmatic lyrics, creating a sense of…
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Che Arthur – Describe This Present Moment LP
If you’ve been hanging around Thoughts Words Action for a while, you know I have a massive amount of respect for those musicians who live and breathe the craft, regardless of whether they’re playing a stadium arena or a packed basement. Today, we’re looking at a veteran of the Chicago scene who embodies that spirit…
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