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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…
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…
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A serene celebration of wisdom and connection Rina Rain's “Ek Ong Kaar Sat Gur Prasaad”
Rina Rain releases “Ek Ong Kaar Sat Gur Prasaad,” a new track that blends mantra meditation with co…
Mammo: Lateral
The Dutch-Italian musician pays tribute to classic dub techno and leftfield ambient music on a 3xLP…
Tacoma Park – “Untied”
North Carolina ambient country duo Tacoma Park (Ben Felton and John Harrison) release their first s…
BEST NEW TRACKS: UGLY MOON – GOD IS A GHOST
Ugly Moon, a musical project consisting of brothers Matt and Mike Mowry, bassist Johnny McMahon, an…
Gouge Away – “Figurine”
Post-hardcore band Gouge Away releases their new single ‘Figurine,’ showcasing a bold departure fro…
REVIEW: KINGCAID – COLORBLIND QUARTERBACK
Michael Kingcaid, former frontman of Austin indie rock band What Made Milwaukee Famous, releases a …
First Floor #303 – The Absurdity of Saying Nothing
This article discusses how war influences electronic music and explores the growing trend of ambien…
97 Sound Signal - Refraction Choir - Deep aquatic ambient music.
97 Sound Signal releases ‘Refraction Choir’, an album of deep aquatic ambient music. The release is…
Reduction in Force shares the new single, “Compromise”
Reduction in Force, a San Diego indie rock act, has released ‘Compromise,’ the second single and cl…
When Tough Guys Fugazi Rumbled Through My Warehouse » PopMatters
A personal recollection of an unexpected encounter with the post-hardcore punk band Fugazi at the a…
The Early Mine a Gritty, Post-Rock Ambient Vibe » PopMatters
The Early's album ‘I Want to Be Ready’ showcases the band's exploration of post-rock and ambient te…
That’s How We Make It Our Home: Will Oldham Selects 13 Valiant Records from Louisville, Kentucky | The Quietus
Will Oldham, born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1970, curates a selection of 13 records from the local…
Bringers of Disease: Sacred Heart of the Abyss
Bringers of Disease presents their album ‘Sacred Heart of the Abyss,’ exploring underground music a…
Alimba - The Universe - The Universe is a Space Ambient album inspired by real celestial objects.
Alimba's album ‘The Universe’ is a Space Ambient release inspired by real celestial objects, with i…
Hiding Places - Waiting / One Hand
Hiding Places previews their upcoming album ‘The Secret To Good Living’ on Keeled Scales label with…
Mortlach - Another Death at the Castle - 22-minute track that blends a Morricone soundtrack with hypnotic dungeon synth
Chicago-based dungeon synth artist Mortlach releases ‘Another Death at the Castle,’ a 22-minute sin…
The Ambient Events Moment Is Real
A new wave of ambient music events is emerging that moves beyond traditional club settings and chil…
Straight Hedge! Noel Gardner Reviews Punk & HC for March
Noel Gardner's March punk and hardcore music column reviews new releases including the album Draüma…
Okkyung Lee + Explore Ensemble – Signals | The Quietus
South Korean cellist, improviser, and composer Okkyung Lee collaborates with London's Explore Ensem…
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The composer and producer casts a bleary eye upon the American Midwest on a chilling, starkly beaut…
Weekly Listening: March 2026 #2
A weekly music roundup featuring new releases from March 2026, highlighting eight artists including…
‘Slow Stories’ Combines Brian Eno's Music with Bette A.'s Ambient Fiction » PopMatters
Slow Stories is a collaborative project between musician Brian Eno and writer Bette A., combining E…