Tag: INDIE
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The Mountain Goats Announce Tour Following Folk-Punk Epic Album Release
The Mountain Goats (John Darnielle, Matt Douglas, Jon Wurster) have announced a European and UK tour for October 2026, with Craig Finn (The Hold Steady) opening most dates. This follows the release of their anticipated 23rd full-length album, Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan, a full-on musical that stands as the most conceptually detailed…
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Brooklyn Punk Renaissance: WEIRD SCENE Compilation
The WEIRD SCENE compilation is out now digitally and on vinyl, capturing a fleeting musical renaissance in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, curated by Jeremy Willis. The collection unites genres, featuring an exclusive moody dirge from Academy Award-winning songwriter Rossomando and a five-alarm scorcher from queer DIY punk band first president of japan. Described as a love letter…
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’80s Indie Pop Legends The Would-be-goods Announce New Single “The Gallopers”
Seminal 1980s indie pop/power pop band, The Would-be-goods, has announced a new single and video called ‘The Gallopers,’ from a forthcoming album. The track, out on November 20th, features a 1950s carousel whirl, with danger lurking amid the lights of the funfair. The band, whose first album was released on the legendary él records, continues…
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Michele Ducci’s New Track Is A Blissful, Collaborative Indie-Pop Flow
Michele Ducci and Letizia Mandolesi have released “Follow the Sun,” the first single from their upcoming album and animated film, Snail in the Clouds. The psychedelic-tinged pop song, recorded in a “fantastic flow” with Simon Milner and other collaborators, evokes a ramble in the sunshine and explores the theme of the sun having a home.
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Transcendent Sadness: Hear Anna Of The North’s New Single “No One Knows You Better”
Norwegian singer-songwriter Anna of the North has announced her long-awaited new album, Girl in a Bottle, out December 5th, alongside the new single “No One Knows You Better.” Produced by Starsmith and Sebastian Furrer, the 8-track album is her most vulnerable record yet, capturing the dopamine rush and the fleeting fragility of modern love. While…
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Quiet Doubt And Stripped-Back Honesty: Hear Liza Lo’s Pensive New Folk Single
London-based producer and singer-songwriter Liza Lo has shared an pensive new single, “He is, I am,” following her critically acclaimed debut album Familiar. The stripped-back folk song, recorded direct to tape, explores the quiet doubts and withheld honesty in a fading relationship. Drawing inspiration from Nick Drake and Joni Mitchell, the single carves her own…
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Sassy 009 Shares Club-Meets-Grunge Single “Enemy”
Sassy 009 has released “Enemy,” the third single from her debut album, Dreamer+ (Jan 16), which features Blood Orange and Yuné Pinku. “Enemy” fuses Sassy 009’s club-meets-grunge production with breakbeats and crystalized synths, creating a maximalist track with a surveillance-level vocal performance. The experimental pop single follows praise for her collaboration with Blood Orange and…
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Video Store’s ‘Everything Looks Better At Night’ Is Your New Emo Punk Obsession
Video Store dropped their new EP, Everything looks better at night, on November 1st. The record is a perfect slice of lo-fi emo punk, balancing fuzzy guitars with catchy, melodic, nostalgic yet fresh hooks. It’s an energetic, quick-listen EP that captures the feeling of a late-night skate session gone right.
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Interview: Norm Archer
We are delighted to welcome Will Pearce, the creative force behind the musical project Norm Archer. Will has just released his latest album, a compelling record titled verb, and it offers a fantastic window into his unique blend of indie rock and home recording artistry. Today, we’re diving deep into the album’s creation: exploring his…
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Catcase’s Melodic New Single Channels Post-Punk Ghosts And Indie-Pop Lightness
Catcase has released “Technicolored Eyes,” the first single from their debut album, As it Reels. The brooding, melodic track is a mesmerizing blend of alt-rock and post-punk, with a touch of indie-pop lightness. Songwriter Lasse B. Beck cites diverse influences, from The Smashing Pumpkins to The Church and horror game composer Akira Yamaoka. The track…
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Down In The Dirt: Listen To Feral Family’s New Alt-Rock Track
East Yorkshire indie trio Feral Family has released their new single, ‘Down In The Dirt,’ on November 7th. Described as having “Gallagher style swagger and the freshness of Fontaines D.C.,” the track is a Blues-tinged lament that moves away from the band’s trademark urgency. Vocalist Jamie Lowe captures a moment of surrender, stating the song…
