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Divorce – “O Calamity”
Coming off of the success of their debut album released earlier this year, Drive To Goldenhammer, Divorce are back with a new single called “O Calamity.” The song comes from…
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Georgia Maq – “Slightly Below The Middle”
“Slightly Below The Middle” reckons with some of Georgia Maq’s most complex and honest storytelling to date, while marking a full commitment to a country-leaning sound. The Australian artist, formerly…
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Iona Zajac – “Anton”
In her latest single, Iona Zajac confronts toxic masculinity, reflecting on formative experiences from her youth. “Anton” features a sparse arrangement that places Zajac’s vocals front and center. The song…
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Lord Huron – The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1
The term “kaleidoscopic” may be overused when describing music that’s even mildly psychedelic or richly layered, but it feels like a term almost tailor-made for Lord Huron’s sound. There’s a unique magic…
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Wednesday – “Wound Up Here (By Holdin On)”
Wednesday began as a solo project and artistic outlet for Karly Hartzman, a North Carolina native. What initially started as a guitar-forward, noisy shoegaze project with elements of indie rock…
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Ada Lea – “something in the wind”
Ada Lea’s new track “something in the wind” creates an uplifting atmosphere that pulls you into the depths of emotional vulnerability.
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Pickle Darling – “Human Bean Instruction Manual”
Pickle Darling is the quirky indie-pop project of New Zealand-based Lukas Mayo. Their latest single, “Human Bean Instruction Manual,” is an ode to adulthood.
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beaming – beaming EP
beaming blossomed through a series of fated encounters in Los Angeles, where both Derek Ted and Braden Lawrence had found themselves after years of working in different sectors of the…
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Dean Johnson – “Before You Hit The Ground”
Dean Johnson’s music is a slow burn – years in the making, rich with storytelling, and deeply reflective. The folk artist spent decades writing and playing music before finally releasing…
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Rebecca Schiffman – “Bubble of Love”
Rebecca Schiffman’s new song “Bubble of Love” harkens back to the quirky indie anti-folk of the 2000s. The song cultivates a bright indie-pop atmosphere, dotted with candid vocals and a…
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The New Eves – “Cow Song”
The New Eves’ new single “Cow Song” blends experimental folk with freak-folk elements, showcasing powerful vocals inspired by Swedish kulning. The track, lasting nearly seven minutes, sets the stage for…
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Big Thief – “Incomprehensible”
Big Thief’s new single “Incomprehensible” comes with an announcement of the band’s sixth full-length album, Double Infinity. The track serves as the album opener, giving us a glimpse into the…
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Marissa Nadler – “New Radiations”
“New Radiations” is a new psychedelic spell of a song from Marissa Nadler. While the track has a general laid-back sound, it is propelled by her captivating vocals that insist…
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dog eyes – “i remain”
dog eyes have announced a new EP titled blue bird rain cloud, and “i remain” is a first look at what the Bay Area indie folk duo have been cooking.…
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Mt. Joy – “Lucy”
“Lucy,” the new single released earlier this month by Mt. Joy, had me flooding tears within the first minute and fifteen seconds. Most bands seem to have at least one…
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No Windows – The Great Traitor EP
Their latest release, The Great Traitor, marks a coming-of-age journey for No Windows, who are just stepping out of their teenage years and into adulthood.
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Joseph The Worker – “Molly Mayhem”
For fans of modern indie/alternative pop, the title “Molly Mayhem” may evoke references to the line “Molly Mayhem on your doorstep at 3 AM,” taken from the Alvvays song, “Hey.”…
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Show Review: Ichiko Aoba (The Wiltern, 4/27/2025)
Earlier this year, Ichiko Aoba unveiled her meditative album Luminescent Creatures, a sonic exploration of collective experience and the delicate balance between the self and a shared consciousness (album review…
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Man/Woman/Chainsaw – “Adam & Steve”
Man/Woman/Chainsaw continue to throw curveballs in their new single, “Adam & Steve.” The London-based six-piece band are as chaotic as their name suggests, yet they manage to balance several genres…
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Show Review: Bria Salmena (The Casbah, 4/2/2025)
With her unique voice and commanding stage presence, Salmena left an impression on those in the room, proving her debut album’s tracks have the vitality to come alive in a…
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Night Shop – The Beloved Returns
In his new album, Justin Sullivan confidently belts out catchy new hooks and choruses that stay with you long after the first listen.
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Great Grandpa – Patience, Moonbeam
Great Grandpa’s Patience, Moonbeam is a very nuanced slow burner that will warrant many repeat listens. It’s an album for old fans and new, a layered and textured work that…
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Free Range – Lost & Found
Lost & Found is the sophomore album release from Free Range, a Chicago-based project fronted by Sofia Jensen. The alt-folk meets indie-rock artist describes their new album as a deeper…
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MF Tomlinson – “Die To Wake Up From A Dream”
On “Die To Wake Up From A Dream,” MF Tomlinson creatively dichotomizes his deep country-style vocals with stanzas of lyrics belted from the vocoder, making for a textured listening experience.
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Jeremy Bradley Earl (of Woods) – Four Songs EP
Four Songs takes you on an emotional journey through themes of loss, introspection, and eventual healing. Through metaphor and sonic atmospheres, JBE presents to us a raw, introspective look at…
