M0n0 Jay – “L.L.L. (ATH Remix)”
French producer Arthur Conseil, known as ATH, released an industrial‑techno remix of m0n0 jay’s viral breakout “L.L.L.” The new version accelerates the track to over 135 BPM, swapping the original’s bright pop sheen for gritty basslines and haunting synths while retaining the singer’s soaring soprano. Critics note the remix transforms the playful anthem into a club‑ready weapon, highlighting ATH’s skill at deconstructing pop for the dance floor. The release arrived via Obscure Sound after discovery on MusoSoup.
HollyBear – “OBVIOUS”
HollyBear has dropped the single “OBVIOUS,” a self‑written and self‑produced track recorded in her Tarzana, Los Angeles home studio. The song fuses smooth jazz, R&B, and fourteen layers of vocal harmonies to turn a personal story of infidelity into an empowering...
Adam Wedd – “Here We Go AGAIN”
Adam Wedd’s single "here we go AGAIN" offers a life‑affirming, spring‑like anthem that previews his upcoming album. Produced by veteran Paul Tipler, the track blends warm acoustic guitar with vulnerable vocals that stress resilience and authentic optimism. The song’s hook‑driven...
Lady Faith X LNY TNZ Unleash High-Voltage Energy on “Night Predator”
Basscon Records has paired hard‑dance veterans Lady Faith and LNY TNZ for the genre‑spanning single “Night Predator.” The track fuses classic hardstyle’s pounding kicks with the sleek aggression of 2026 hard techno, aiming for maximum impact on festival sound systems. Released...
Lawrence English / Werner Dafeldecker ~ Fathom Tides
Lawrence English and Werner Dafeldecker’s collaborative LP *Fathom Tides* unfolds as a 40‑minute soundscape that gradually layers coastal field recordings with electronic treatments. The piece mirrors geological time, moving from subtle water trickles to richer biophonic textures while hinting at...
Snailgun – ‘Glass Walls’
Australian post‑punk outfit Snailgun released their debut album "Glass Walls," a 10‑track record that fuses melodic post‑punk, noise‑rock aggression, and occasional saxophone flourishes. The record opens with the punchy "SD" and moves through moodier pieces like "Labyrinth" before climaxing with...
Broken Social Scene's 2002 Classic Album You Forgot It In People Is Our Album Listening Party in The Big Romance...
Nialler9, in partnership with The Big Romance, is hosting a "Listen Closely" album listening party for Broken Social Scene’s 2002 classic *You Forgot It In People* on May 11, 2026. The intimate event, limited to 45 guests, will feature vinyl...
A Klaus Lang Moment
Klaus Lang’s latest composition has been released on Another Timbre’s new album “geschrieben in wasser,” performed by the vocal ensemble Apartment House. The piece was spotlighted by Alex Ross in his The Rest Is Noise column, accompanied by a YouTube video...
Premiere: Landroid Shares New Single “Stay”
Landroid, the indie duo of Cooper Gillespie and Greg Gordon, has premiered their new single “Stay.” The track serves as the lead glimpse of their sophomore album Constellation, slated for release on June 12, 2026 through Mojave Beach Records. “Stay” showcases...
Best New Gigs Roundup: Antony Szmierek, Ash, Open Ear, Jake Xerxes Fussell, Ibibio Sound Machine, Féile Na Gréine, MUNA and...
A sweeping roundup of Ireland’s live‑music calendar reveals a bustling autumn season, from Féile Na Gréine’s €15 ($16.35) fundraiser on May 22 to its main festival Aug 14‑16, to Ash’s global 30‑year reunion tour concluding in Dublin on Dec 9 and Belfast on...
Josephine Foster
Veteran folk artist Josephine Foster has issued a new collaborative album with Spanish guitarist Víctor Herrero, interpreting seven of his compositions in a stripped‑down setting. The record features only Foster’s resonant vocals and Herrero’s Spanish guitar, emphasizing intimacy over studio...
Catalog Club: Acetone's "I Guess I Would" (1995) and "If You Only Knew" (1996)
The Catalog Club post examines Acetone’s 1995 EP *I Guess I Would* and 1996 LP *If You Only Knew*, noting their stark departure from the band’s earlier rock‑driven work. Recorded in Nashville, the tracks are unusually slow and minimalist, reflecting...
The Alt Weekly Roundup (5/11/26)
The Alt Weekly Roundup (May 11, 2026) spotlights several indie releases: above me’s shoegaze‑electro hybrid album “soften the blows,” Turnover’s two dream‑pop singles “Nightjar” and “I See You and Realize” ahead of their May 29 album Down on Earth, she’s green’s pared‑back single...
Monday Morning Video – Joe Strummer
The 2001 video captures punk legend Joe Strummer performing in a New York record store, underscoring his relentless stage presence decades after The Clash. He riffs on Jimmy Cliff’s classic “The Harder They Come,” a song about survival that mirrors Strummer’s...
Music After the Generative AI Creative Big Bang
Generative AI tools like Suno and Udio now let anyone compose and publish songs with a simple prompt, turning music creation into a mass‑market activity. By late 2025 Suno users were generating roughly 7 million AI‑crafted tracks per day—enough to replace...
Upcoming Metal Releases: 5/10/26 – 5/16/26
The week of May 10‑16 2026 delivers a packed roster of metal releases, featuring bands from Scotland, Germany, Austria, Canada, and the United States. Labels ranging from True Cult Records and InsideOut Music to independent outfits bring new albums across death, black, folk,...
Who To Catch at The Great Escape 2026
The Great Escape 2026 returns for its 20th anniversary, kicking off festival season at Brighton’s So Young HQ. The guide highlights must‑see acts across four days, from Canadian duo Angine de Poitrine on Wednesday to indie‑rock favorites Westside Cowboy on...
Charli XCX: Alone Together
Charli XCX: Alone Together, a five‑year‑old Blu‑ray documentary, chronicles the making of her 2020 album how i’m feeling now. The film shows how the COVID‑19 lockdown forced Charli to record from her Los Angeles home, crowdsourcing lyrics from fans via...
Mondays with Morgan: Ben Markley – New Big Band Album ‘Tuesday Morning Feeling’
Pianist‑arranger Ben Markley released his first all‑original big‑band album, Tuesday Morning Feeling, on May 1 via OA2 Records. The record showcases Colorado core players plus guests such as Terell Stafford, Steve Davis and David Wong, highlighting Markley’s shift from tribute projects...
Maria Clara Laet on the Fusion of Brazilian Rhythms and Tap Dance
Maria Clara Laet, a Rio‑born tap dancer and historian, is merging Brazilian rhythms such as samba with the precision of American tap. Her career spans high‑energy Carnaval blocos, the Apollo Theater stage, and a leading role in New York’s kamrDANCE...
Setting :: S/T
Setting releases a self‑titled album three years after their debut, showcasing a refined blend of exploratory electronic Appalachian drone. The trio—Nathan Bowles, Jaime Fennelly, and Joe Westerlund—build on their chemistry to deliver richer, more immersive soundscapes. The record is highlighted...
Rosa Brunello – ‘We Are Surging Waters’
Italian bassist Rosa Brunello has released her latest album, “We Are Surging Waters.” The record showcases her partnership with drummer Tommaso Cappellato and adds trumpeter Yazz Ahmed, delivering a mix of energetic, orchestral, and funk‑infused compositions. Tracks such as “Hearts...
Sunny, I Was Wrong
Joe Pernice’s new album *Sunny, I Was Wrong* arrives on New West as his first solo release under his own name since 2020, following two years of Substack demos. The record features a rotating roster of musicians, including longtime collaborators...
Better to Be a ‘Fenian’ than Vote Labour: Kneecap Bring the Noise to Liverpool
Irish anti‑terrorist rap trio Kneecap staged back‑to‑back shows in Liverpool to launch their new album “FENIAN.” The performance, steeped in Irish nationalist references, drew a multigenerational crowd and highlighted the group’s shift toward darker, politically charged lyrics. Kneecap chose Liverpool...
Influential Cellist, 98
Renowned Portuguese cellist Henrique Fernandes died at 98 on May 10, 2026. He spent four decades as principal cello of the NBC Symphony Orchestra and founded the Estoril Chamber Orchestra, where he regularly performed as a soloist. From 1967 he...
Vulfpeck Play Vicar Street Dublin This July
American funk quartet Vulfpeck will headline Dublin’s Vicar Street on Monday, July 6, 2026. Tickets go on sale May 15 at 10 a.m. and are priced at €65.25 (approximately $71) plus a booking fee for both ground‑floor standing and balcony sections. The band, renowned...
Big Time: Lise Goes Arena
Lise Davidsen, the world’s most sought‑after Wagnerian soprano, will stage her first arena concerts this Christmas, performing at Norway’s DNB Arena in Stavanger on December 2 and Oslo Spektrum on December 5. She will be accompanied by the Norwegian Radio Orchestra, the Stavanger...
Daniel Schmidt
Daniel Schmidt, an American composer and gamelanist, has been instrumental in popularizing Javanese gamelan in the United States. After studying composition and Javanese music at Cal Arts, he innovated low‑cost aluminum and brass gamelan instruments, making the tradition more accessible....
Trails Pluto – “Diskoteket”
Swedish indie rock band Trails Pluto has returned with their sophomore album *Planetary Eyes*, anchored by the new single “Diskoteket.” The track mixes hypnotic guitar, psych‑rock twang, funky grooves and subtle Thai‑funk flavors reminiscent of Khurangbin. Vocal delivery channels a...
Retro Kid – “Found You”
UK‑born producer Jake Juba, operating under the moniker Retro Kid, has dropped the single “Found You.” The track follows his recent release “Think I Know” and serves as a teaser for an upcoming EP. Blending electronic rock, funk, R&B, and...
Anastasia Kristensen – Bestiarium Sombre
Anastasia Kristensen’s debut album *Bestiarium Sombre* delivers nine animal‑inspired electronic tracks that blend playful techno, house‑spirit funk, and experimental sound design. The 34‑minute record showcases crisp, short compositions, each under five minutes, that weave vivid textures from bird calls to...
Susurrus Station – “Meshes of the Afterlife”
Susurrus Station, a rural Washington duo, has returned with the single “Meshes of the Afterlife,” a pre‑release from their forthcoming eight‑track album Mythomania. The track blends experimental electronic textures, ambient soundscapes, and indie‑rock sensibilities, evoking mid‑2000s Animal Collective while delivering...
Fair Green – “Very Nice”
Irish indie rock quartet Fair Green is gearing up for their debut album Killer Universe, slated for release later in 2026. After debuting the lead single “Tuesday Morning,” the band has now dropped a second track, “Very Nice.” The song...
Three Live Dylan Debuts in San Antonio
Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder 1976 tour featured a standout San Antonio concert where three songs made their live debut, marking the first time Dylan performed them at his own shows. The setlist, captured on a partial soundboard recording, includes these...
SHHE ~ THALASSA
Su Shaw’s new album "Thalassa" (released under the moniker SHHE) frames the Mediterranean Sea as a living, breathing entity, using inhalations and exhalations as rhythmic motifs. The project grew from a thwarted hydrophonic study in Alexandria into a climate‑focused soundscape...
The Mosfets Ignite Euphoric Garage Rock Energy on “Radio, Turn Me On”
The Mosfets have issued their second single, “Radio, Turn Me On,” ahead of a self‑titled EP slated for May 29 2026. The track opens with an unexpected bossa‑nova groove before erupting into frenetic garage‑rock, reflecting the band’s playful storytelling and raw energy....
Montreal Composer Cédric Dind-Lavoie Finds Resolution Through Sound on New Album Collages (2019–2022) Feat. Serene Focus Track “Lignes”
Montreal composer‑producer Cédric Dind‑Lavoie released *Collages (2019–2022)*, an album that reassembles pieces originally written for contemporary dance and documentary film. The record pivots from his usual pre‑composed approach, favoring studio‑driven improvisation and a tactile palette of modified guitars, a Mexican...
GrimSkunk Ignite Momentum on “United & Strong,” Unveil Double Single “Nice Dice”
Montreal alt‑rock veterans GrimSkunk have dropped a double‑single featuring the anthemic “United & Strong” and the hard‑rock‑tinged “Nice Dice.” The first track was penned in just 30 minutes after the band watched an Agnostic Front documentary, channeling classic New York hardcore...
Lauren Minear Revisits Deep Wounds on Raw, Acoustic Reimagining “Bruise (Made of Glass Version)”
New York‑based indie singer‑songwriter Lauren Minear has issued an acoustic reinterpretation titled “Bruise (made of glass version).” The track was recorded live at Brooklyn’s Studio 42, preserving the original key to highlight the fragility of her vocals and guitar. Minear describes...
Ryan O’Reilly Explores Introspection and Transience on New Album Native Companion Feat. Poetic Focus Track “Fear of Flying”
Berlin‑based songwriter Ryan O’Reilly has issued his fourth studio album, *Native Companion*, entirely independent of label support. The record weaves Canadian, Irish and English alt‑folk textures while exploring themes of collaboration, movement and perspective. Its lead focus track, “Fear of...
Satya Channels Grief Into Strength on Empowering Pop Single “Won’t Let Go”
Indie artist Satya released the pop single “Won’t Let Go” on May 10, 2026. Inspired by the death of her grandfather, the track blends polished pop production with raw lyrics about grief, resilience, and enduring love. Accompanied by artwork showing Satya and...
ARK IDENTITY Captures the Feeling of Chasing Your Dreams on Euphoric New Single “Closer”
Toronto‑based dream pop artist ARK IDENTITY, aka Noah Mroueh, has dropped the euphoric single “Closer,” marking his first fully self‑produced release. The track fuses synthwave, indie pop and dream pop, using analog synths and spacious reverbs to create an expansive...
Calling All Readers: The Greatest Covers List
The Lessons blog published a reader‑driven "Greatest Covers" list, inviting subscribers to nominate and rank cover versions of popular songs. Over 200 suggestions poured in, revealing a diverse mix of genres and eras. The post generated lively debate about artistic...
A Taste of the Met’s Coming Women
The Metropolitan Opera is set to premiere two new operas by women composers: Gabriela Lena Frank’s "El Último Sueño" opens this week and Missy Mazzoli’s "Lincoln in the Bardo" will debut in October. Frank, a recent Pulitzer winner, reimagines the mythic love of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, while Mazzoli...
Review: Asake’s ‘M$NEY’
Nigerian star Asake released his fourth album *M$NEY* under his new Giran Republic imprint, following a high‑profile split from Olamide’s YBNL label and a relocation to Los Angeles. The record leans heavily on Magicsticks’ lush, cinematic production, while Asake’s lyrics...
Now & Then: Hiss Golden Messenger’s I’m People and the Reach of Veedon Fleece
American singer‑songwriter M.C. Taylor’s new album I’m People arrives as a road‑woven Americana record that balances gospel‑inflected doubt with everyday hope. The review pairs it with Van Morrison’s 1974 Veedon Fleece, noting both use travel as a spiritual map while...
The Crawling Eye – Let A Sister Be
The Crawling Eye released the single “Let A Sister Be,” a lush, orchestral‑pop track that channels the melodic charm of 1990s indie bands. Critics highlight the song’s dramatic arrangement and an innocent‑yet‑emotive vocal delivery that feels both nostalgic and fresh....
So, Jonas Kaufmann, What’s with the Microphone?
World‑renowned tenor Jonas Kaufmann, age 57, performed at Lucerne’s acoustically celebrated KKL hall using a microphone, sparking a backlash from Swiss media. Critics argue the electronic aid smooths over vocal imperfections but creates a uniform, bland sound that diminishes dynamic...
He Went Platinum at 18. He Just Re-Recorded the Whole Album.
In 1995 teenage blues‑rock prodigy Kenny Wayne Shepherd released his debut album Ledbetter Heights, which went platinum despite the dominance of grunge. Thirty years later he has re‑recorded the entire album, bringing decades of experience to the original material. The...
New ESSENCE Line Up Cardi B Babyface Scarface Public Enemy Brandy/Monica
The 2026 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, slated for July 3-5, will host over 400,000 attendees and feature a first‑wave lineup that includes Cardi B, Patti LaBelle, Brandy & Monica, and Kehlani. The three‑day event blends free empowerment seminars...