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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…
Bandcamp's February 2026 Best Music Roundup
Bandcamp has released its comprehensive monthly music guides for February 2026, covering essential releases across mult…
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A announce ‘Prang’ – their first new album in 20 years – with strutting new single ‘Hello Sunshine’
British alt-rock band A have announced their first new album in two decades, titled ‘Prang’. The an…
Transient Cat - Longform Ambient for Troubled Times - Transient Cat - Longform Ambient for Troubled Times [Drone/Noise, Tapes limited-to-1-copy]
Transient Cat releases ‘Longform Ambient for Troubled Times’, a cathartic drone/noise piece origina…
Nothing Return With Experimental Vulnerability On ‘A Short History of Decay’ (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine
Philadelphia shoegaze band Nothing, led by Domenic Palermo, continues to establish themselves as in…
Wes Montgomery’s Focused and Balanced 1962 Live Recording ‘Full House’ Recieves Worthy Vinyl Reissue (ALBUM REVIEW) - Glide Magazine
Wes Montgomery, a self-taught jazz guitarist from Indianapolis, had already revolutionized jazz gui…
Mitski Haunts a House in New “If I Leave” Video
Mitski has released a new music video for “If I Leave” from her eighth studio album Nothing's About…
Kevin Richard Martin: Sub Zero
As the Bug, the UK producer has made some of the weightiest dub and dancehall ever committed to tap…
New Album: The Mad Mile - ‘Legroom’ -- Obscure Sound
London-based band The Mad Mile released their debut album ‘Legroom’, showcasing a dynamic rock soun…
Feature: The Submerged - ‘Fabrica’ -- Obscure Sound
Japanese rock band The Submerged released their mini album Fabrica, capturing their acclaimed live …
Yeat and EsDeeKid Party at Drake’s House in “Made It on Our Own” Video
Rappers Yeat and EsDeeKid released a new music video for their track ‘Made It on Our Own,’ directed…
Entre Traiciones, Segundas Oportunidades y Mentiras Brillantes - La Caverna
A curated collection of four songs exploring themes of betrayal, second chances, and resilience. Th…
Willebrant - Dust - ‘It doesn't try to tell you how to feel, it lets you feel however you really want to about it.’
Melbourne ambient artist Willebrant collaborates with Blacklight Ghost on ‘Dust’, an album featurin…
Phoenix teen shoegaze phenom Flyingfish kicks off a tour in Chicago - Chicago Reader
Sam Fishman, performing as Flyingfish, is a Phoenix teen shoegaze artist who has evolved his altern…
Circa Survive add Philly headlining show ahead of Louder Than Life
Circa Survive has announced a Philadelphia headlining show before their appearance at Louder Than L…
Harsh Language reveals their big new track, “To Nothing”
London trio Harsh Language has released ‘To Nothing’, the lead single from their debut album ‘Time …
Nice Weather - Second Hand
Various Small Flames reviews ‘Second Hand’, the newest track from Philadelphia-based musician Justi…
Mitski played invite-only show at The Shed & Colbert (video), announces The Tansy House Exhibit
Mitski performed at an invite-only show at The Shed and appeared on Colbert, while announcing The T…
Mitski played invite-only show at The Shed & Colbert (video), announces The Tansy House Exhibit
Mitski performed at an invite-only show at The Shed and appeared on Colbert, while announcing The T…
deary Share New Single “Alfie”: Listen
London shoegaze trio deary has released a new eight-minute single called ‘Alfie,’ a tribute to guit…
The Early
Island House Records releases I Want To Be Ready, the latest album from Philadelphia improvisers Th…
ALL THEM WITCHES Announce Summer ‘House of Mirrors’ European Tour
All Them Witches have announced a European summer tour called ‘House of Mirrors’. The band is curre…
CARNE are back with grungy, alt-rock cut ‘Polly’s Desires’.
CARNE returns with their new single ‘Polly's Desires’, a grungy alt-rock track that represents the …
obee captures self-doubt and rebellion on dance anthem “DON'T STOP ME”
Vermont artist obee releases “DON'T STOP ME,” a rebellious dance-pop anthem exploring self-doubt an…