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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 23 days 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 23 days 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 1 month ago
Sturgill Simpson Surprise-Releases Album as Johnny Blue Skies
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Sturgill Simpson Surprise-Releases Album as Johnny Blue Skies

Sturgill Simpson has surprise-released a new album titled ‘Mutiny After Midnight’ under his alias Johnny Blue Skies &am…

Updated about 1 month ago

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Boiled Alive by DIIV
Very Tiny Songs

Boiled Alive by DIIV

DIIV has released a live recording album titled ‘Boiled Alive’ on Fantasy Records. The album appear…

verytinysongs.wordpress.com · Jan 23, 2026
indie rock
The Beat Goes On by Golomb
Very Tiny Songs

The Beat Goes On by Golomb

Golomb, an alternative indie rock band from Ohio, is set to release a new album on July 25, 2025, u…

verytinysongs.wordpress.com · Jan 23, 2026
indie rock
Timeless World Forever by Graham Hunt
Very Tiny Songs

Timeless World Forever by Graham Hunt

Graham Hunt is releasing an album called ‘Timeless World Forever’ on Run For Cover Records on June …

verytinysongs.wordpress.com · Jan 23, 2026
indie pop
How the Beatles Hindered American Folk Music » PopMatters
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How the Beatles Hindered American Folk Music » PopMatters

The Beatles and the British Invasion of 1964 negatively impacted the development of American folk m…

www.popmatters.com · Jan 22, 2026
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Largehearted Boy Playlist

Lior Torenberg’s Book Notes music playlist for her novel Just Watch Me

“Charli xcx’s album Brat was released on June 7th, 2024. I sold my book on June 20th. By mid-summer…

largeheartedboy.com · Jan 21, 2026
indie rock
Why Westside Cowboy’s ‘So Much Country ‘Till We Get There’ EP is a Must-Hear for Every Jangle-Rock Fan!
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Why Westside Cowboy’s ‘So Much Country ‘Till We Get There’ EP is a Must-Hear for Every Jangle-Rock Fan!

Westside Cowboy has released a new EP titled ‘So Much Country ‘Till We Get There’, following their …

janglepophub.home.blog · Jan 21, 2026
indie rock
José Pinhal, the Portuguese Artist Who Turned Kitsch Into Treasure
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José Pinhal, the Portuguese Artist Who Turned Kitsch Into Treasure

José Pinhal was a Portuguese musician who created unique, unconventional music blending folk and po…

daily.bandcamp.com · Jan 21, 2026
folk
Cub, “Come Out Come Out (30th Anniversary Edition)”
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Cub, “Come Out Come Out (30th Anniversary Edition)”

Cub's 30th anniversary reissue of ‘Come Out Come Out’ highlights the band's transition from playful…

daily.bandcamp.com · Jan 21, 2026
indie rock
Exiled in Hydra — Inside Westerman's Greek Island Sessions
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Exiled in Hydra — Inside Westerman's Greek Island Sessions

Westerman recorded his album ‘A Jackal's Wedding’ in an 18th-century mansion on the Greek island of…

www.thetonearm.com · Jan 21, 2026
folk
Magic Fig Successfully Blend Prog- and Psych-Rock » PopMatters
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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
Sunday Mourners, “A-Rhythm Absolute”
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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
Parkettchannel

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
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)
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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
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
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
Guitarist Steve Tibbetts Creates Beautiful Chaos
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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