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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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9 o’clock Nasty – Lee Iococca
9 o'clock Nasty released a synth indie rock single called ‘Lee Iococca’ that serves as both a dance…
Massive Ego x Boy George - Broken Tomorrow (Music video) • Electrozombies
Massive Ego and Boy George have collaborated on a music video for their song ‘Broken Tomorrow’, exp…
Essential Releases, January 31, 2026
Bandcamp Daily's essential releases feature three diverse musical acts: Costa Rican shoegaze band A…
Recommended Album: GUV – ‘Warmer Than Gold’
Ben Cook explores breakbeat Brit-pop and acid rave rock styles in his latest album ‘Warmer Than Gol…
For Your Weekend…
Digital High is a music blog that receives numerous music submissions daily, ranging from poor qual…
Chicago power poppers Time Thieves are a band of many moods - Chicago Reader
Chicago-based power pop band Time Thieves have released a vinyl LP that compiles two previously rel…
Rio Kosta’s escapist psychedelic pop could transport you anywhere - Chicago Reader
Rio Kosta is an Los Angeles-based musical duo formed by Mike Del Rio and Kosta Galanopoulos, who me…
Breakout Chicago posthardcore band Latter take a victory lap at Lincoln Hall - Chicago Reader
Chicago posthardcore band Latter releases a self-released EP titled ‘What Lives Inside of Me’, char…
Ascendant saxophonist Mai Sugimoto launches February residency at the Hungry Brain - Chicago Reader
Mai Sugimoto will perform a series of jazz performances at the Hungry Brain in Chicago throughout F…
Nerveminne: Spirals
Nerveminne explores complex emotional landscapes through a genre-blending musical approach that inc…
Rising musician, organizer, and engineer Ishmael Ali finally leads a band - Chicago Reader
Ishmael Ali, a multi-talented musician and engineer, has released his debut solo LP ‘Burn the Plast…
Dust, Volume 12, Number 1
Dusted magazine explores diverse music genres, highlighting artists who continue creating despite c…
Single: Vehicle – You Are Not A Cowboy
Vehicle's single ‘You Are Not A Cowboy’ is a playful Americana-rock track that blends influences fr…
Single: Elsdeer – Destiny
Elsdeer, an emerging artist, discusses a band arrangement that inspired them to quickly record a tr…
Ty Segall: “Live” “At” “The” “BBC” EP
Ty Segall has released a new live EP recorded at the BBC, capturing his raw musical performance. Th…
Geologist: Can I Get a Pack of Camel Lights?
In this album review, the writer explores an unnamed musical work, likely by the band Animal Collec…
Larissa Pham’s Book Notes music playlist for her novel Discipline
In the Book Notes series, author Larissa Pham shares a music playlist connected to her novel Discip…
Jamsphere Indie Music Magazine January 2026
Jamsphere Indie Music Magazine's January 2026 issue highlights top independent music artists across…
As previously mentioned, Dusted mainstay Jennifer Kelly is currently battling pancreatic cancer. Some wonderful people have set…
A benefit concert is being organized for Jennifer Kelly, a Dusted contributor battling pancreatic c…
Ratboys Are Playing the Long Game
Ratboys, a Chicago indie rock band, has spent 16 years developing their sound and are now releasing…
2025 Marks Pop Music's Gilded Age » PopMatters
Pop music in 2025 is characterized by a sophisticated blend of artistic craftsmanship and emotional…
Bob Weir Rides Into the Sunset for the Last Time » PopMatters
Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has passed away at age 78, marking a significant loss fo…