J. Zunz Shares Osiris Visualizer
Lauren Quintanilla, known from the Lorelle Meets the Obsolete podcast, returns under the J. Nunz moniker with a new single titled “Osiris Visualizer.” The track features a pounding, earth‑shaking beat and delicate electronica, evoking the Egyptian god of the dead. Vocals recede midway, allowing the rhythm to guide listeners toward reflection. The song serves as a preview for her forthcoming album Obsidiana, slated for release on May 29 through indie label Rocket Recordings.
TND Staff Album Review: 'Crayola Circles' By Fatboi Sharif & Child Actor
Fatboi Sharif’s latest album, “Crayola Circles,” arrives as his fifth release in just twelve months, pairing the Jersey rapper exclusively with producer Child Actor. The 27‑minute project unfolds as a single, atmospheric piece that blends jazzy, drumless beats with Sharif’s...
Premiere: Phosphene Shares New Single “Warding”
Portland‑based indie duo Phosphine is set to release their third album, Velveteen, on May 19, 2026, after debuting the new single “Warding.” The track, premiered through Under the Radar, showcases a piano‑driven, brighter sound that contrasts with the band’s earlier,...
Turner William Jr :: Vipérine
Turner William Jr. released "Vipérine," an album that fuses sacred‑music textures with a genre‑agnostic, forward‑moving sound. The review on Aquarium Drunkard praises the record’s effortless cohesion and artistic depth, calling it a beautiful, immersive experience. The outlet emphasizes its patron‑supported...
Boston Backs Confrontational French Conductor
Boston Baroque announced that French conductor‑administrator Marc Minkowski will assume the role of artistic director in September, succeeding founder Martin Pearlman who led the ensemble since 1973. Minkowski, 63, is known for his confrontational tenure as general director of the...
London’s Man/Woman/Chainsaw Announce Debut Album with Single ‘Nosedive’
London‑based trio Man/Woman/Chainsaw has dropped their new single “Nosedive” while unveiling their debut LP titled “Cannonball.” The track pairs soft, emotive vocals with a steady drumbeat, interlaced strings, and an upbeat dance rhythm. Lead singer Emmie‑Mae describes the song as...
Adelaide’s Swapmeet Share New Single ‘Sand’
Adelaide‑based indie duo Swapmeet has dropped their new single “Sand,” a moody track that previews a debut album slated for July. The song blends early‑2000s gloomy indie guitar work with contemporary production, featuring shared vocals from Jack Medlyn and Venus...
An Australian Is Berlin Phil’s Composer in Residence
The Berlin Philharmonic has announced Australian composer‑violist Brett Dean as its composer in residence for the 2026‑27 season. Dean, who left the orchestra in 1999 to focus on composition, will also appear as a violist in the world premiere of...
South Africa’s First Kammersängerin, 93
Mimi Coertse, the first South African to receive the prestigious Kammersängerin title from the Vienna State Opera, died at age 93. She launched her career in London but faced an Equity boycott because of her South African citizenship during apartheid. Coertse debuted...
The Pyramids Have Become a Rave Backdrop
Electronic music festivals have increasingly taken over Egypt's Giza pyramids, highlighted by Anyma's ten‑hour, 15,000‑attendee rave that sold tickets ranging from $165 to $643. Recent shows featuring Tiësto, Carl Cox, Zamna Festival and upcoming EXIT Festival illustrate a booming market...
Munich Marks Zubin Mehta’s 90th
The Bavarian State Opera honored its former music director Zubin Mehta as he turned 90, highlighting his decades‑long influence on Munich’s cultural scene. Mehta first appeared with the house in 1975, conducting works ranging from Haydn to contemporary Penderecki, and...
Ambrose Akinmusire / Brussels Jazz Orchestra in Birmingham
American trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire teamed with the Brussels Jazz Orchestra for a Birmingham concert that launched the "What’s Not There" tour, a fresh take on Miles Davis’s 1960s repertoire. Arrangers Guillermo Klein and Lennert Baerts crafted new charts that preserve...
DOUR Announce Debut Album AGORA and Share Tense Opening Single “Neophiliac”
Vancouver quartet DOUR announced their debut album *AGORA*, slated for release on June 19, and debuted the opening track “Neophiliac.” The single sets a tense, claustrophobic tone, probing how technology flattens human identity and fuels social detachment. Across the record, the...
Truthpaste Release Anticipated Debut EP I Don’t Know Either
Truthpaste, the Manchester‑born five‑piece now based in London, has dropped its debut EP "I Don’t Know Either" on Dirty Hit and Memorials Of Distinction. The record blends pop, acoustic folk and electronic textures, with tracks like "Bus Song" and the...
The Isle of CC Gets ‘Cozy’
The Isle of CC’s new single “Cozy” arrives as a reflective, stripped‑back track that fuses modern soul with 90s hip‑hop vibes. Originating as a bedroom demo in Milton Keynes, the song was refined with producer OskaZaky, retaining an intimate groove...
Kevin Driscoll – “Someday Got Away”
Kevin Driscoll, a Jacksonville‑based singer‑songwriter, dropped his new alt‑folk single “Someday Got Away” on April 28, 2026. The track weaves hushed vocals with gentle percussion and reflective guitar work, exploring themes of regret and missed opportunities. Recorded at Long Jump Studios, the...
Dreamscent – ‘Burning Days’
Raleigh‑based band dreamscent has launched its debut full‑length, Burning Days, on the independent label Blank Verse. The record weaves shoegaze, alternative and indie rock, pairing driving rhythms with reverb‑laden guitars and layered vocals. Tracks such as “Don’t Mind” and “Photograph”...
Shaky – ‘Kinda Wild II’
Shaky’s sophomore album *Kinda Wild II* arrives on Shaky Records as a twelve‑track, self‑produced effort that builds on the debut’s NACC Top 200 success. The record fuses post‑garage and post‑grunge textures with nostalgic indie rock, drawing comparisons to The Strokes, Foxygen,...
The Danphes – “Jacqueline”
The Norwich‑based indie quartet The Danphes has dropped their second single, “Jacqueline,” recorded at Sick Room Studios. The track leans on C86‑era jangly guitar tones while painting a bittersweet summer‑love narrative. Its bright rhythms and sun‑set lyricism extend the momentum...
Kid Pan Alley – ‘There’s A Song In Every Story’
Kid Pan Alley, a Grammy‑nominated education nonprofit, has issued its new album “There’s A Song In Every Story.” The record transforms poems written by elementary‑school children into fully produced compositions, enlisting celebrated musicians such as violinist Pinchas Zukerman, cellist Amanda...
Frank Joshua – “Glass”
London‑based singer‑songwriter Frank Joshua has dropped "Glass," the lead single from his forthcoming fifth studio album. Co‑produced with Tony White, the two‑minute track melds neo‑psychedelic textures with dream‑pop melodies, exploring identity and fragility. The release marks Joshua’s 49th output in...
LAWIJT. – “ENJOY THE RIDE.”
Dutch‑Belgian musician Niels Strybos launched LAWIJT., a DIY solo project, with the debut single “ENJOY THE RIDE.” on April 28, 2026. The track fuses indie‑rock guitars and anthemic vocals with space‑y synth textures, creating a dynamic, escapist anthem. It has been added...
Silky Vibe – ‘Made For Cruising’
Fort Lauderdale‑based Silky Vibe has dropped the album “Made For Cruising,” a bedroom‑produced collection that fuses soulful R&B vocals with guitar‑forward alternative textures. The record uses live instrumentation, minimalist 808 beats, and car‑centric lyrics to explore themes of ambition and sanctuary. Highlights...
Mattock – “Lil’ Busted Fox”
Mattock released “Lil’ Busted Fox,” the lead single from their upcoming album Daughters, marking a notable entry for the Southern Maryland band. The track blends gritty indie‑punk guitar work with power‑pop vocal hooks, driven by veteran collaborators Casey Brandt and...
Saamleng ~ Spring Bundle
Polish label Saamleng marks its tenth anniversary with the Spring Bundle, a curated collection of field‑recording releases that adds to its catalog of 71 pure ambient albums. The bundle features a mangrove soundscape by longtime collaborators Tomek Mirt and Magda...
Nine Inch Nails & Boys Noize – Nine Inch Noize
Nine Inch Noize, a joint album by Nine Ink Nails founder Trent Reznor (with Atticus Ross) and German EDM producer Boys Noize, captures a live Coachella collaboration that reimagines a selection of NIN tracks, primarily from the post‑2000 era. The record features aggressive...
Baby Smith Share Whimsical Single ‘Limoncello River’
Australian‑born, Berlin‑based duo Baby Smith—Ray Sonder and Saxon Gable—have dropped their new single “Limoncello River.” The track serves as a preview of their debut album Lately, Love Is Dead, slated for release on July 10. Described as a kaleidoscopic blend of...
Drew Gardner :: Wave Field
Drew Gardner, known for his psychedelic solo work and the Elkhorn duo, has released a new album titled "Wave Field." Recorded with Tom Malach, Andy Cush, and drummer Ryan Jewell, the record leans heavily into motorik and krautrock textures, a...
Weekly Listening: April 2026 #4
The April 2026 Weekly Listening roundup spotlights a wave of indie releases, including Alela Diane’s seventh album “Who’s Keeping Time?” slated for May 22 on Fluff & Gravy and Loose Music, and Alex Zhang Hungtai’s double‑album “Orion/Mother” arriving June 19 via American Dreams. Swapmeet announces its...
PICKLE JUICE Share “Halfway,” A Turbulent Alt-Rock Dive Into Ski Town Disillusionment
PICKLE JUICE has dropped “Halfway,” the lead single from their forthcoming sophomore EP, The Whiteroom, set for release on June 12, 2026. The track blends gritty guitars with a relentless pulse to portray the hidden emotional turbulence of ski‑town life....
Mondays with Morgan: Helen Sung – Debut Big Band Album ‘Oracles’
Helen Sung’s debut big‑band album, Oracles, drops on June 12 via Sunnyside Records. The record showcases compositions she wrote for mentors from the inaugural Thelonious Monk Institute, performed by a 15‑musician New York ensemble that includes trumpeter Tatum Greenblatt and...
Uphill Game – ‘Paddles’
Uphill Game, a Bristol‑based supergroup led by double bassist Riaan Vosloo, has released its debut album “Paddles.” The record is available on Bandcamp as a vinyl LP and digital download, featuring saxophonist Jake McMurchie, trumpeter Pete Judge, drummer Matt Stockham‑Brown, and guest tenor saxophonist...
Remington Super 60 – Time To Breathe
Norwegian electronic duo Remington Super 60 released the 2026 single “Time To Breathe,” a track that channels a breezy summer vibe with rolling beats and airy vocals. The review praises the song’s effortless production, noting it feels like a breath...
This Anti-AI Platform Wants to Help Artists Prove They Made Their Music First
Authentify, a bootstrapped platform, offers independent musicians a $12 per‑song proof‑of‑creation service that timestamps and cryptographically hashes recordings. By requiring government ID and DigiCert timestamps, it creates legally defensible evidence of authorship before a track is released. The tool addresses...
Album Preview (Spatial Audio Playback) 17th May & 3rd June
Steven Wilson is hosting an album preview featuring spatial‑audio playback at Polygon Portal on Dean Street, London. The event will run on two dates—May 17 and June 3, 2026—offering fans an immersive listening experience. Tickets are sold through the Polygon...
Green Acres – Cotton Candy
Green Acres released the single “Cotton Candy,” a breezy indie‑pop track that showcases the band’s jangly guitars and a standout vocal performance from its lead singer. The song blends shimmering synths with a summer‑ready melody, despite being released in early...
Jenny Gillespie Mason Announces New Acoustic Album In the Safety of the Light and Shares Lead Single “Rungs of Love”
Jenny Gillespie Mason announced her new acoustic folk album "In the Safety of the Light," slated for a June 12 release on Native Cat Recordings. Produced by Noah Georgeson, the record returns to simple guitar‑driven arrangements after a decade of...
Catalog Club: Al Green's "The Lord Will Make A Way" (1980)
The post spotlights Al Green’s 1980 gospel album *The Lord Will Make A Way* and the 1984 documentary *Gospel of Al Green*, which captures a modest, low‑budget snapshot of Green’s career after his pop heyday. It highlights how the film,...
Upcoming Metal Releases: 4/26/26 – 5/2/26
The metal scene is gearing up for a packed week of releases from April 26 to May 2, 2026. Highlights include Spell’s gothic‑laden heavy metal album “Wretched Heart,” Venom’s long‑awaited 16th studio effort “Into Oblivion,” and Lair of the Minotaur’s...
Monday Morning Video – Dave Mason (1946 – 2026)
Dave Mason, a founding member of Traffic, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, cementing his status as a pivotal figure in rock history. Beyond his band work, he contributed songwriting and guitar parts to legends such...
The Sleeves :: Self-Titled
Jack Cooper’s Modern Nature project expands its sonic palette with U.K. guitarist Tara Cunningham, delivering a quieter, acoustic‑driven self‑titled album by The Sleeves. The record replaces the band’s earlier motorik thrust with intimate dual‑guitar interplay and hushed vocals, creating a...
Yes, You Define
Trent Reznor’s Nine Inch Noize project reimagines classic Nine Inch Nails tracks with electronic heavyweights Boys Noize, Atticus Ross and Mariqueen Maandig. The collaboration injects dance‑floor energy into songs like “Closer,” “She’s Gone Away” and “Came Back Haunted.” The standout is a new “Parasite” version,...
Sun Ra Arkestra :: Live In Berlin, 1970
Aquarium Drunkard’s review spotlights Sun Ra Arkestra’s live recording from Berlin in 1970, a period when the ensemble was pushing deeper into its avant‑garde mythos. The article describes the performance as oscillating between radical abstraction and emergent structure, creating a low‑orbit, electric...
5 Questions to Hamed Erfani (Composer) and Yasaman Seif (Cellist)
Iranian composer Hamed Erfani and cellist Yasaman Seif, now based in Oklahoma, are preparing two high‑profile spring performances. Seif will present a recital on May 4 that features Erfani’s solo cello work *Detachment*, reflecting their ten‑month separation after their wedding. Erfani,...
Marika Christine – According To The Bee
Marika Christine’s 2026 single "According To The Bee" is a folk‑infused track that evokes the timeless vocal style of early‑era songwriter Connie Converse. The song combines a breezy, stroll‑like melody with lyrical self‑determination, positioning the artist as a distinctive voice...
Where the Music Flows – Raffaele Scoccia’s New Release “La Rivière Des Choses”
Raffaele Scoccia’s new album “La Rivière des Choses” arrives as a minimalist piano work that treats each note as a breath, letting melodies surface, dissolve, and re‑emerge like a flowing river. The record favors space over virtuosity, using subtle motifs...
Clariloops
Clariloops, an Australian ambient musician from Melbourne, fuses classical clarinet training with synth loops to create immersive soundscapes. Her debut LP, The Quiet Below, arrived in February 2024, followed by the 2021 album Sun//Rain, both released without vocals. The projects...
Parents In Jazz: Hindy Bare
Jazz pianist Hindy Bare, a Berklee alumna and former member of Grammy‑winner Lenny "Fuzzy" Rankins’ blues band, discusses balancing motherhood with a performing career in a UK Jazz News interview. She advises musicians to keep practicing, focus on a single...
Jonah Roth – “Not Your Friend”
Singer‑songwriter Jonah Roth released his new single “Not Your Friend,” a raw, 90s‑alt‑rock‑infused track that explores feelings of helplessness amid global chaos. The song’s production mixes grunge‑type guitars, bedroom‑folk intimacy, and lyrical introspection reminiscent of Alex G. Roth’s authentic delivery...
Kikimiki at the Vortex
Kikimiki, a collective born from Tomorrow’s Warriors’ Emerging Artists programme, delivered a compelling set at London’s Vortex. Led by flautist, singer and composer Keira Chakraborty, the band blended intricate improvisation with reverence for jazz tradition. Highlights included an Earth‑Day‑themed rendition...