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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…
Ozzfest Returns in 2027, Ozzy Statue at Hellfest
Sharon and Jack Osbourne have confirmed that the iconic Ozzfest metal festival will return in 2027, starting in England…
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Pete Scales - ‘Blue Without You’ | Obscure Sound
Pete Scales’ recently released album ‘Blue Without You’ features twelve folk tracks representing hi…
Chris Marksberry - “Bolt of Lightning” | Obscure Sound
Chris Marksberry releases “Bolt of Lightning,” the first single from his upcoming sophomore album T…
Tour news: Djo / Pond, Viagra Boys, Winnipeg Folk Fest, Widowspeak, Ann Wilson, Ella Mai, more
This article announces multiple concert tours and festival appearances across various artists and g…
Tour news: Djo / Pond, Viagra Boys, Winnipeg Folk Fest, Widowspeak, Ann Wilson, Ella Mai, more
This article announces upcoming tour dates and festival appearances for numerous artists across var…
Natalie Wildgoose Shares New Single ‘River Days’: Listen
Lo-fi folk musician Natalie Wildgoose releases a new single called ‘River Days’ that draws comparis…
Jinjer Get Crystal Lake, Entheos for North American Tour │ Exclaim!
Ukrainian metal band Jinjer has announced a North American tour featuring support from Crystal Lake…
Shedric - The Misadventures of Theodore Thump (self-released)
Shedric's latest release ‘The Misadventures of Theodore Thump’ successfully bridges his solo bluesy…
LISTEN: Gregory Ackerman’s “Call Me Crazy” Is Refreshing Folk With Soaring Harmonies and Jazzy Undertones - Glide Magazine
Los Angeles-born musician Gregory Ackerman, now based in Amsterdam, is releasing his debut single “…
Sagor Som Leder Mot Slutet: Magma
Sagor Som Leder Mot Slutet releases ‘Magma’, an album exploring existential themes through undergro…
Pat Kelly Creates Another Low-Key Folk Gem » PopMatters
Pat Kelly delivers another collection of low-key folk songs that showcase his distinctive understat…
Burning Plains – Into The Violet Sky: The Sound of Shattered Illusions in Modern Metal
Ukrainian metal band Burning Plains releases ‘Into The Violet Sky,’ a heavy single exploring existe…
Jonny Black - Scars (self-released)
Jonny Black's self-released song ‘Scars’ evokes comparisons to Nick Cave's ‘Into My Arms’ with its …
Cardiff’s Why Horses? and Spirited Followers team up on double single, “Ground/Jain Song”
Cardiff bands Why Horses? and Spirited Followers have released a collaborative double single titled…
Ora Cogan: “I think it helps to feel like love’s still around” | Interview
Canadian experimental folk artist Ora Cogan discusses her album Hard Hearted Woman in an interview …
End of the Road Festival 2026: Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, Fatboi Sharif added to lineup
End of the Road Festival 2026 has announced its second wave of artists, featuring Earl Sweatshirt, …
Unverkalt’s ‘Héréditaire’ Takes a Revealing Post-metal Look At The Burdens We Carry (INTERVIEW) - Glide Magazine
Berlin-based post-metal band Unverkalt released their third album ‘Héréditaire’ on February 27th th…
Cronos: Dancing in the Fire
After black metal pioneers Venom disbanded, frontman Cronos released a solo album that departed fro…
Pressgang Mutiny Set Sail With Departure, Sailing Centuries-Old Songs Straight Into The Modern World
Pressgang Mutiny releases their album ‘Departure,’ modernizing centuries-old sea shanties with cont…
Subhumans, Iron Lung, Tørsö, Apartment 213, & Tripas Sangrientas Drop Off CY Fest Amid Boycott Call
Several punk bands including Subhumans, Iron Lung, Tørsö, Apartment 213, and Tripas Sangrientas hav…
Lily Seabird Shares New Single ‘Demon In Me’: Listen
Burlington folk-rock singer-songwriter Lily Seabird has released a new single titled ‘Demon In Me’ …
Finlay Birch - Weight Will Unwind (self-released)
Finlay Birch's debut album ‘Weight Will Unwind’ draws comparisons to influential singer-songwriters…
Truthpaste Pivot to “Emo Rock” with Explosive New Single ‘Bus Song’ - Indie is not a genre
Truthpaste has shifted their musical direction from electronic folk and acoustic pop to emo rock wi…