Bobrosia – ‘Fold Into The Glow’
Bobrosia, a New York‑born musician, recorded his self‑produced album *Fold Into The Glow* in a Phoenix apartment, delivering a sprawling, spiritual soundscape that fuses experimental electronic textures with melodic intricacy. The record draws on influences ranging from Aphex Twin and Animal Collective to Radiohead, and showcases layered vocals, piano, synth‑bass and brass across tracks like “Forgotten Song” and “Castles.” The title track opens with atmospheric swells that evolve into piano‑driven motifs, while the album’s thematic focus celebrates light overcoming darkness. The release is currently streaming on Obscure Sound’s Emerging Singles Spotify playlist.
Emily Daccarett – ‘Another World’ EP
Los Angeles multidisciplinary artist Emily Daccarett has released the EP *Another World*, a five‑track collection that fuses cinematic synth‑pop with raw, grief‑laden songwriting. The project was written after the death of her partner, channeling personal loss into soaring vocals, pulsing...
The Young Scones – “Bone”
The Young Scones, a Toronto garage‑rock outfit, have dropped “Bone,” a distortion‑laden single that showcases their raw, melodic energy. After navigating several lineup changes since forming in 2022, the band has logged more than 100 live performances and is gearing...
Sunstroke Rain – “Another World”
Swedish electronic pop project Sunstroke Rain, led by Karin Turesson, has dropped the single “Another World,” co‑produced with UK’s Mera Bhai. The track showcases shimmering synths, house‑inflected beats, and fragmented vocal hooks that evolve into a full‑song structure reminiscent of...
Waves of the Echo – “Words”
Finnish indie outfit Waves of the Echo returns after a ten‑year silence with the single “Words,” the first new material since their 2015 debut. The track fuses Britpop‑style guitars, shoegaze textures, and ’80s‑inspired synths to explore the lingering pain of...
Witty Tarbox – ‘Midnight Sun’
Buffalo‑based indie rock outfit Witty Tarbox released *Midnight Sun*, recorded live to 16‑track tape at Woodstock’s historic Dreamland Studios. The album fuses surf‑rock rhythms, brass, and soulful storytelling, delivering tracks that swing from swampy grooves to soaring melodic hooks. Standout...
Eivind Buene – ‘Personal Best’
Norwegian composer and vocalist Eivind Buene releases Personal Best, an album that transforms recorded conversations with Trio Accanto and the SWR Experimentalstudio into intricate sound‑collage pieces. The project blurs biography and performance, weaving themes of artistic legacy, time, and bodily affirmation...
Bettye LaVette-This Week’s Podcast
The Lefsetz Letter released a new episode of its Bob Lefsetz podcast featuring legendary soul vocalist Bettye LaVette. The interview, published on April 2, 2026, is available on Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. LaVette talks about her decades‑long career, the evolving indie...
Lemoncello – Articulate Animal
Irish folk duo Lemoncello announced their new album *Perfect Place*, arriving on May 8 via Claddagh Records. The record grew out of a two‑year residency on the Skellig Islands, promising their most emotionally daring material yet. Their latest single “Articulate Animal”...
A 360° Concert With No Spilled Beer on Your Shoes
Blue Frog Studios is debuting Blue Frog Immersive, a concert platform built for Apple Vision Pro that uses dual‑8K stereoscopic video, spatial audio, and head‑tracked mixes to place viewers virtually on stage. The Vancouver‑based company, which has streamed over 800...
Mixtape: Let My Spirit Rise
Raven Sings the Blues (RSTB) released a new mixtape titled “Let My Spirit Rise,” a 30‑track collection that revisits the early‑2000s psych‑folk and noise underground. The anthology features artists such as Marissa Nadler, Wooden Wand, Giant Skyflower Band, and Jackie‑O...
Heart – a Premiere From Charlie Marie
Charlie Marie, the Rhode Island‑born country singer, returns with “Heart,” the lead single from her forthcoming album “Signs.” The track was written after she attended a Black Lives Matter protest, channeling the intense emotions into a gentle, rally‑calling anthem. “Heart”...
Premiere: Annie Schultz Shares New Single “Search and Destroy”
Minnesota indie singer‑songwriter Annie Schultz is set to release the single “Search and Destroy” on April 3 through Trailing Twelve Records. The track, originally sketched in 2022, has been reworked from a distorted goth‑rock feel into a sleek new‑wave synth‑driven arrangement with...
Fobals & Francisco Sola & Andi Pomato – Fine Print
Fobals teamed up with Spanish singer‑songwriter Francisco Sola and producer Andi Pomato to release the single "Fine Print" in 2026. The track blends mellow, romantic melodies with reflective lyrics that encourage listeners to pause and live in the moment. Distributed...
Gia Margaret Unveils New Song ‘Alive Inside’
Indie folk artist Gia Margaret released the single “Alive Inside” on April 2, previewing her forthcoming album Singing, slated for April 24. The track was recorded in Eau Claire with Sean Carey contributing vocals and production, while longtime collaborator Doug Saltzman handled drum programming, vocal...
Human (Molly Sarlé Cover)
Jeff Tweedy’s Substack highlighted a recent Napa performance where Molly Sarlé sang her folk‑rock anthem “Human.” The song, originally from her 2022 “Karaoke Angel” album, has become a staple of Tweedy’s pandemic‑era shows. Tweedy noted the cover as a personal...
Beyond the Song: Why Artists Need Transmedia Storytelling
Artists are turning to transmedia storytelling to turn music into multi‑platform brands, as shown by BTS’s ARIRANG campaign that linked Spotify, Instagram and Google fan activities. Record labels are backing the trend, with Warner Music striking an exclusive Netflix documentary...
CMU Selects - the Last Week’s Standout Releases
The latest CMU Selects roundup spotlights five standout releases: Alewya’s genre‑bending single “ESHI” built around an Ethiopian masenqo, Pigeon’s “Black James Dean” leading up to the May debut album OUTTANATIONAL, Robyn’s synth‑pop album Sexistential tackling IVF and single parenthood, Lambrini...
FENIX360 Presents a Night of Rising Talent in London at the Pheasantry
FENIX360 is staging a live‑music showcase at London’s iconic Pheasantry on April 15, featuring emerging artists Isabella Coulstock, Luke Potter and Chloë Wilson. The event aims to give independent talent a high‑visibility platform in a historic venue. By combining intimate...
How Festivals Act as Artist Development Accelerators
The 2026 Vans Warned Tour has finalized its multi‑city lineup, featuring headliners such as Flogging Molly, Suicidal Tendencies, Coheed and Cambria, Simple Plan, Lambrini Girls and Thrice, with stops in Montréal, Washington DC, Long Beach, Orlando and Mexico City. Founder Kevin Lyman emphasizes equal billing and a staggered Instagram rollout,...
Bonam – Moving On
London‑based electronic act Bonam released the single “Moving On” in 2026, showcasing a blend of heavy percussion and layered synth artillery. The track’s kinetic energy is described as a “runaway train with a heart,” delivering both intensity and melodic accessibility....
Tomo Katsurada & Misha Panfilov
Tomо Katsurada and Estonian composer Misha Panfilov have released the collaborative album *Eternal Almost*, a psychedelic‑funk venture that defies genre conventions. The record opens with groove‑heavy tracks like “Mostra” before drifting into airy, cinematic passages such as “Cymbal Symbol” and...
Premiere: Ed Prosek Shares New Single “Rock Climber”
California‑born, Berlin‑based indie folk artist Ed Prosek is releasing his new single “Rock Climber” on April 3, 2026 through Nettwerk, premiering early via Under the Radar. The track, described as a feathery folk confessional, features sparse acoustic banjo and strings that...
Pleased to Meet You: Swanderer
Swanderer, the new project of Mt. Fog multi‑instrumentalist Casey Rosebridge, announced its debut LP "Ballet Arcane" slated for release on June 18. The album arrives on indie label Ghost Mountain Records and showcases a blend of soft folk‑influenced pop with...
Shortcuts Share Sol
The Shortcuts project, originally launched by Austin‑born guitarist Steven Svacina, has been revived by Svacina and fellow Austin native‑turned‑Northern artist Eric Bill, joined by a group of collaborators. Their new track showcases Svacina’s signature fuzzy‑guitar textures, building a dense wall...
Taste – “In Style”
Oli Lipton, now performing as Cindy, is launching a solo project under the moniker Taste. The debut album, titled "1/2 Fantasy," drops on May 29 through the independent label Tough Love. The record stitches together fragments from Lipton’s earlier cassette...
Soft Power Share Desperate Dan
Soft Power, a UK‑based musical project, has released a new track that melds wistful guitar lines with a relentless, metronomic rhythm section. The song’s vocal delivery channels the emotive intensity of TV on the Radio, creating a soulful hook that...
London Collective Y Release Scathing New Single ‘Duplicate’
London collective Y has dropped a new single, “Duplicate,” ahead of their second EP due this spring. The track, described by the band as a critique of narcissistic conformity, follows recent buzz from Dork Magazine’s HYPE List and a DIY...
Tracey Nelson Announces Hercules
Tracey Nelson has announced his 2026 album "Hercules," slated for a June release on the indie powerhouses K Records and Perennial. The label, already buzzing with releases from Winston Hightower and Touch Girl Apple Blossom, positions the record as a...
Tour Smarter, Not Harder: The New Rules of the Road
A Ditto Music survey reveals that 82% of independent artists can no longer afford traditional touring as fuel, crew wages and hotel rates surge. To stay profitable, musicians are adopting residency‑style schedules, playing fewer cities but staying longer to slash...
Rachel Love :: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview
Rachel Love, a founding member of the pioneering all‑female trio Dolly Mixture, has launched a solo career more than forty years after her initial breakthrough. Indie label Slumberland is reissuing her recent solo LPs, including the tribute album *Lyra* to...
Wendy Eisenberg
Singer‑songwriter Wendy Eisenberg released a self‑titled album that fuses folk, indie, and experimental pop, earning a 7.5/10 rating from Under the Radar Magazine. The record delves into themes of loneliness, youth, memory, and existential dread, highlighted by poetic lyrics such...
Sultan Stevenson to Be BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist 2026-2028
Pianist Sultan Stevenson has been announced as the tenth jazz musician selected for the BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists program, which runs from September 2026 to December 2028. The scheme, now in its third decade, spotlights emerging talent across classical and jazz...
Eliza Edens – Leash
Eliza Edens released the upbeat single “Leash” in 2026, blending folk, country, and contemporary pop. The track earned a positive review on mp3hugger, highlighting its uplifting, radio‑friendly vibe. By distributing the song through Bandcamp and leveraging social media, Edens showcases...
Kasabian Return with Euphoric New Anthem ‘Great Pretender’
Kasabian released “Great Pretender,” the second single from their upcoming ninth album Act III. The track, produced by frontman Serge Pizzorno with Mark Ralph, drops July 17 and is built for festival stages. The band will debut the song on Sky One’s...
Jazzdor Strasbourg-Budapest Festival 2026
The third Jazzdor Strasbourg‑Budapest Festival unfolded over four evenings at Budapest’s Opus Jazz Club, co‑organized by Jazzdor and the Budapest Music Center. The program highlighted a mix of French, Hungarian and international acts, from the sax‑driven quartet Big Fish to...
Deaf Echo – “All But Love”
Los Angeles‑based indie rock trio Deaf Echo released their new single “All But Love,” a track that melds The Strokes‑style guitar work with Tame Impala‑inspired pop vocals. The song debuted on SoundCloud and is being promoted through the band’s Instagram, leveraging streaming...
Elk Darling – “The Cecil Hotel”
Elk Darling, the solo project of singer‑songwriter Jordan Miller, has dropped “The Cecil Hotel,” the fourth single ahead of his forthcoming *Satanic Panic* EP. The track delves into the macabre lore of Los Angeles’s infamous Cecil Hotel, weaving references from...
Gregory Ackerman – “Call Me Crazy”
Los Angeles singer‑songwriter Gregory Ackerman has dropped “Call Me Crazy,” the lead single from his forthcoming album Challenger Deep. The track departs from his folk roots, embracing a soulful, funk‑adelic blend with gospel backing vocals and bluesy grooves reminiscent of...
The Bad Plus, Chris Potter and Craig Taborn at the Barbican
At the Barbican Centre, Craig Taborn, Chris Potter and Bad Plus veterans Reid Anderson and Dave King staged a tribute to Keith Jarrett’s 1973‑76 American Quartet. Rather than copy the original sound, they pursued the quartet’s spirit of experimentation, drawing from...
Give My Remains to Broadway – “Forever Awake”
Toronto‑based darkwave/post‑punk duo Give My Remains to Broadway has returned with the single “Forever Awake.” The track blends gothic‑leaning new wave, post‑punk aggression and a subtle dance groove, drawing comparisons to The Cure, Future Islands and The Horrors. Accompanied by...
Mono Mochi – “Cats”
Swiss indie outfit Mono Mochi has dropped a new single titled “Cats,” inspired by the metaphor of a world‑wide cat biting its own tail. The track is presented as a dreamy folk composition that leans on stripped‑down acoustic instrumentation and...
Mulatu Astatke
Mulatu Astatke, the Ethiopian multi‑instrumentalist who pioneered Ethio‑jazz, was the first African student at Berklee College of Music and later blended jazz with traditional Ethiopian folk. His early recordings from the late 1960s and early 1970s are compiled in Ethiopiques,...
WIOO – “Static Ends In Colour”
London‑based project WIOO has dropped its debut single “Static Ends In Colour”, an instrumental track that fuses post‑rock dynamics with cinematic ambience and ambient textures. The composition opens with widescreen atmospheric layers, then weaves haunting strings and subtle beats into...
Deconstructing Carlos Kleiber for Our Troubled Times
The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s abrupt leadership change has reignited debate over what a conductor truly does. The article uses the legendary Carlos Kleiber’s 1970 rehearsal of Die Fledermaus as a case study to illustrate the qualities of a great maestro. It...
"Music That People Listen To"
The article argues that traditional music genres have lost relevance in the streaming era, where algorithms and playlists shape listening habits more than label‑based identities. It cites Lil Yachty’s “music that people listen to” response as a symptom of a culture...
INTERIORS – “100 Days”
Australian indie trio Interiors has dropped their latest single “100 Days,” a bright jangle‑pop anthem with warm guitars and brass accents. The track previews their upcoming debut album Suburban Dark, slated for release next month. “100 Days” follows the earlier...
Dystopia Gently – “Chimeras Tonight (Too Mercury)”
Brighton‑based queer, non‑binary singer‑songwriter Dystopia Gently has dropped their debut single “Chimeras Tonight (Too Mercury).” The track fuses shoegaze textures with indie‑pop hooks, delivering a wistful yet hopeful take on infatuation. Accompanying the song is a hand‑drawn animated video by...
SYLIANRUE – ‘Reflection’
Tokyo‑based composer Yuichi Nishikawa, formerly an industrial rock vocalist, releases his solo project SYLIANRUE’s debut full‑length album “Reflection.” The record fuses post‑classical piano, ambient textures, and unsettling electronic noise, moving from serene soundscapes like “Lost in Thought” to darker pieces...
Cries of Redemption – ‘Patterns’
Cries of Redemption, the Ed Silva‑led project founded in 2007, has issued *Patterns*, a double‑decade archive LP that showcases unreleased material. The record pairs Italian classically trained vocalist Chiara A with a hybrid sound that merges gritty nu‑metal, trance‑inspired synths,...