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Horse Lords Unveil Vocal-Driven Album, Share New Tracks
Experimental rock band Horse Lords have announced their new album ‘Demand to Be Taken to Heaven Alive!’ set for release…
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…
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Fake eyes and forklifts - Chicago Reader
“I got a fake eye that a guy gave to me. He wants it back,” says comedian and singer-songwriter Rya…
Afro House Drops: FERROLD, Oezden, Mady Minton and danny khas
If you’re a regular EKM reader, you’ll know by now that we love to bring you features that outline …
Dryft: Actacrume
During a pause from his role in post punk duo Vague Lanes, Mike Cadoo returns to Dryft with Particl…
The New Ways Drops The Danceables Collection on Dysfunct
The New Ways, also known as electronic artist Shelbric Fuller, has just released his new House Tech…
Juanma Trujillo — A Cantaclaro in Barcelona | The Tonearm
‘Música Para Quinteto: Live at Jazz Cava’ captures Juanma Trujillo's Barcelona quintet at full burn…
On Their Own Terms: How the AACM Built a New American Music
For 50 years, The Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians Has Redefined Jazz & Be…
Plush Life — The Soft Resistance of Green-House
Olive Ardizoni and Michael Flanagan of the LA-based electronic duo Green-House talk imaginary video…
Preserving the French Underground: A Guide to Souffle Continu
The label spotlights artists who crafted visionary music blending free improvisation, jazz, prog ro…
Ben Wendel's ‘BaRcoDe’ Is Unique and Uniquely Excellent » PopMatters
Ben Wendel has played with groove-oriented rhythms, electronics, and unusual instrumentation, as if…
Jim Lauderdale Aims to Make Us All Smile and Be Happy » PopMatters
Americana singer-songwriter Jim Lauderdale aims to make one smile, and he understands the best way …
Victoria George Shares Gratitude On ‘Every Little Bit’ | RCM Blog
With a long career behind her, singer-songwriter Victoria George returns with Every Little Bit, a d…
Victoria George Shares Gratitude On ‘Every Little Bit’ | RCM Blog
With a long career behind her, singer-songwriter Victoria George returns with Every Little Bit, a d…
New Release ‘fallow fields’ from j.demar
The shape of what's missing, held in the light that remains. fusing together multiple genres that d…
New Release ‘Shock Raw’ from Scott Ruhs
WARNING! Chakras are meant to be aligned. Shock Raw will knock them all out of kilter again! Guitar…
Kikù Hibino and Merzbow: dB.XYZ
Japanese noise legend Merzbow joins forces with Chicago-based sound artist Kiku Hibino for a debut …
3 New Emotional Deep Melodic Songs You Need to Hear Right Now
Today we are pleased to bring you another three must-hear tracks to brighten up your day and your p…
New Release ‘The Nowhere Ram’ from Elk Hunter
A fierce and melodic blend of Blackened Punk and Art Metal that’s as intense as it is unforgettable…
TRAITRS: Possessor
Let’s get this out of the way early: the new album by Traitrs is a brilliant work of art, and one o…
Local witch-house artist Häxa welcomes spring at Reggies Music Joint - Chicago Reader
Häxa Sun 3/29 at Reggies Music Joint The post Local witch-house artist Häxa welcomes spring at Regg…
Lelo’s New Freaky-Ass Detroit
Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Mee…
Essential Releases, March 20, 2026
Brazilian metal, jazz funk, alternative, and more. Read full story on the Bandcamp Daily.
Butter And The Genre Deliver A Rich, Live-recorded Jazz Experience With ‘Music Is Life’
A live-recorded studio album highlighting the band’s versatility, energy, and collaborative sound. …