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Youth Valley Releases Dark Post-Punk Single ‘Cerberus’
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Youth Valley Releases Dark Post-Punk Single ‘Cerberus’

Youth Valley has released ‘Cerberus,’ a moody new single that blends shoegaze, post-punk, and 1980s influences reminisc…

Updated about 1 month ago
Ora Cogan Explores Resilience in ‘Hard Hearted Woman’
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Ora Cogan Explores Resilience in ‘Hard Hearted Woman’

Canadian experimental folk artist Ora Cogan has released her new album ‘Hard Hearted Woman,’ which explores themes of r…

Updated about 1 month ago
Terror Announces Tour Supporting New Album ‘Still Suffer’
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Terror Announces Tour Supporting New Album ‘Still Suffer’

Veteran hardcore band Terror has announced an upcoming tour with Pain of Truth, End It, and Start Today as supporting a…

Updated about 1 month ago
Charlotte Cornfield Releases ‘Lost Leader’ Featuring Christian Lee Hutson
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Charlotte Cornfield Releases ‘Lost Leader’ Featuring Christian Lee Hutson

Canadian singer-songwriter Charlotte Cornfield has released ‘Lost Leader,’ a new single featuring Christian Lee Hutson,…

Updated about 2 months ago

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Magic Fig Successfully Blend Prog- and Psych-Rock » PopMatters
PopMatters

Magic Fig Successfully Blend Prog- and Psych-Rock » PopMatters

San Francisco band Magic Fig creates a unique musical fusion by combining 1970s prog-rock, 1960s ps…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 21, 2026
folk
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Burl Veneer (Music)

Filippo Ansaldi & Simone Sims Longo - Solo Suono - minimalism on saxophone and electronics,…

Filippo Ansaldi and Simone Sims Longo collaborate on ‘Dodici’ and ‘Solo Suono’, exploring minimalis…

burlveneer-music.tumblr.com · Jan 20, 2026
acoustic
Sunday Mourners, “A-Rhythm Absolute”
Bandcamp Daily Review

Sunday Mourners, “A-Rhythm Absolute”

Sunday Mourners’ debut album ‘A-Rhythm Absolute’ represents a fresh take on post-punk indie rock, b…

daily.bandcamp.com · Jan 20, 2026
indie rock
Mountains of Heave – Mountains of Heaven 1 and 2
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Mountains of Heave – Mountains of Heaven 1 and 2

Mountains of Heaven, conceived by Rick Guistolise, presents a debut album that blends drone and alt…

www.parkettchannel.it · Jan 20, 2026
alternative
Talk Talk's Lost Chapter: ‘The Colour of Spring’ at 40 » PopMatters
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Talk Talk's Lost Chapter: ‘The Colour of Spring’ at 40 » PopMatters

Talk Talk's third album, ‘The Colour of Spring’, represents a pioneering work that blends organic i…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 20, 2026
indie rock
Xiu Xiu's Covers Album Is a Diverse, Rewarding Listen » PopMatters
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Xiu Xiu's Covers Album Is a Diverse, Rewarding Listen » PopMatters

Xiu Xiu has created a covers album that reimagines diverse tracks by emphasizing their underlying e…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 20, 2026
indie rock
5 Questions to Dreamcrusher (noise artist)
I Care If You Listen

5 Questions to Dreamcrusher (noise artist)

An interview with experimental noise artist Dreamcrusher explores their creative process and recent…

icareifyoulisten.com · Jan 20, 2026
experimental
Un brano da tenere per sé, “Heritage” di Lecomte de Brégeot in anteprima
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Un brano da tenere per sé, “Heritage” di Lecomte de Brégeot in anteprima

Lecomte de Brégeot's new single ‘Heritage’ is a deeply personal track exploring memory and legacy, …

www.parkettchannel.it · Jan 20, 2026
folk
Ulrich Jannert – Two Men by the Harbor
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Ulrich Jannert – Two Men by the Harbor

Ulrich Jannert's song ‘Two Men by the Harbor’ is a contemplative indie folk track that emphasizes a…

www.parkettchannel.it · Jan 20, 2026
folk
Dry Cleaning — Secret Love (4AD)
Dusted Manazine

Dry Cleaning — Secret Love (4AD)

Dry Cleaning's third album ‘Secret Love’ represents a continued musical evolution, with producer Ca…

dustedmagazine.tumblr.com · Jan 19, 2026
indie rock
The Pherns: A Fresh Take on 60s Jangle-Pop with their debut “Garden Rock” album.
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The Pherns: A Fresh Take on 60s Jangle-Pop with their debut “Garden Rock” album.

The Pherns’ debut album ‘Garden Rock’ evokes the nostalgic sound of 60s jangle-pop, offering a cont…

janglepophub.home.blog · Jan 17, 2026
indie rock
In-the-red local rockers Heet Deth make a great argument for earplugs - Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader

In-the-red local rockers Heet Deth make a great argument for earplugs - Chicago Reader

Chicago-based duo Heet Deth creates intense underground rock music with a powerful, destructive sou…

chicagoreader.com · Jan 16, 2026
indie rock
Shawnee Dez finds purpose in troubled times on “Lullabye the Fire” - Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader

Shawnee Dez finds purpose in troubled times on “Lullabye the Fire” - Chicago Reader

Shawnee Dez, a Chicago artist, released her debut album Moody Umbra in 2023, exploring themes of se…

chicagoreader.com · Jan 16, 2026
folk
Pink Floyd's ‘Wish You Were Here’ Has Staying Power at 50 » PopMatters
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Pink Floyd's ‘Wish You Were Here’ Has Staying Power at 50 » PopMatters

Pink Floyd's ‘Wish You Were Here’ album is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special reissue,…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 15, 2026
psychedelic
Guitarist Steve Tibbetts Creates Beautiful Chaos
PopMatters Interview

Guitarist Steve Tibbetts Creates Beautiful Chaos

Steve Tibbetts is a uniquely original guitarist known for creating distinctive musical compositions…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 14, 2026
indie rock
Band of Horses’ Beloved Bonus Track Is the Perfect Fit » PopMatters
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Band of Horses’ Beloved Bonus Track Is the Perfect Fit » PopMatters

Band of Horses is releasing a video for their new track ‘(Biding Time Is a) Boat to Row’ as part of…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 14, 2026
indie rock
Beat The Delete #0263 (new music recommendations)
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Beat The Delete #0263 (new music recommendations)

Beat The Delete is a music recommendation series highlighting new music releases. The article sugge…

janglepophub.home.blog · Jan 13, 2026
indie rock
Imarhan Brilliantly Re-Invent Their Sound on ‘Essam’ » PopMatters
PopMatters

Imarhan Brilliantly Re-Invent Their Sound on ‘Essam’ » PopMatters

Imarhan, an Algerian tishoumaren band, continues to evolve their musical style on their latest albu…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 13, 2026
folk
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Burl Veneer (Music)

Hannah Frances - Nested in Tangles - outstanding singer-songwriter folk/Americana prog rock with…

Hannah Frances releases ‘Nested in Tangles,’ a compelling fusion of singer-songwriter folk and Amer…

burlveneer-music.tumblr.com · Jan 02, 2026
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Burl Veneer (Music)

Psychedelic rock jams veering into jazz are a specialty of El Paraiso Records, the latest example…

El Paraiso Records releases a new album from Kronstad 23 titled Sommermørket, which showcases the l…

burlveneer-music.tumblr.com · Dec 27, 2025
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Burl Veneer (Music)

The Natural Yogurt Band - Red Sky at Night - Miles Newbold has squeaked out a third album this year;…

Miles Newbold's The Natural Yogurt Band has released their third album of the year, titled ‘Red Sky…

burlveneer-music.tumblr.com · Dec 26, 2025
jazz
Monster Of The Week by Tulpa
Very Tiny Songs

Monster Of The Week by Tulpa

Tulpa, a Leeds-based indie band, has released ‘Monster Of The Week’, a new musical work exploring a…

verytinysongs.wordpress.com · Dec 23, 2025
indie pop
Boyhood – A Grand Time
Gorilla vs. Bear

Boyhood – A Grand Time

Boyhood releases new music accompanied by a video from Monika Kraska. The article suggests this is …

www.gorillavsbear.net · Dec 19, 2025
folk
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Gorilla vs. Bear Playlist

shinetiac – live at café blue gelato

Pontiac Streator, Ben Bondy, and shiner come in clutch to close out the year with a stellar new shi…

www.gorillavsbear.net · Dec 19, 2025
indie rock