My Top 30 Songs for June 7-13, 2026
Death Cab for Cutie’s single “Riptides” jumps to #1 on the weekly Top 30, propelling their newly released album *I Built You a Tower* into the streaming spotlight. Five new tracks entered the chart, including debut entries from Ships Have Sailed, Beck, Goose, Modest Mouse and Malaysian artist Lyia Meta. The list also notes a Musixmatch study flagging Modest Mouse as one of indie rock’s most profane bands. Overall, the chart reflects a blend of veteran indie acts and fresh global talent reshaping listener habits.
Holly Humberstone Re-Imagines Second Album Cruel World With Four Track EP
British singer‑songwriter Holly Humberstone has issued a four‑track EP that reimagines selections from her Interscope‑released second album, Cruel World. The EP presents fresh arrangements of “White Noise,” “Red Chevy,” “Cruel World” and “To Love Somebody.” Concurrently, she announced a North...
David Vélez ~ The River Calder
Composer David Vélez has issued a physical release titled “The River Calder,” accompanied by Lina Velandia’s line‑drawn illustrations. The 70‑minute sound work derives from two months of field recordings that have already been presented in three international installations. It weaves...
Boards of Canada :: Inferno
Scottish electronic duo Boards of Canada broke a decade‑plus silence with their new album Inferno, a release that feels more like a philosophical sci‑fi narrative than a club‑floor record. The record leans into ambient textures, field recordings, and fragmented melodies,...
Hard-Fi Release Latin Inspired Single Digo Nada
British indie rock band Hard‑Fi returns with their first studio album in 15 years, “Sweating Someone Else’s Fever,” slated for June 19 release on V2 Records. The lead single, “Digo Nada,” marks a surprising Latin turn, incorporating Cumbia rhythms and a...
Emo Grae’s ‘Grae’s Anatomy’ Is A Mosaic Of Varying Emotions
Nigerian producer‑artist Pheelz unveiled his emotionally charged EP “A Rii Set,” emphasizing live performance and spiritual themes. Meanwhile, Lagos‑based singer Rigo Kamp announced a six‑month live music residency beginning June 6, 2026, to showcase emerging talent. In a cross‑genre protest effort, Afrobeat veteran Seun Kuti...
Converge Release Second Album Of 2026: Hum Of Hurt
Converge’s second full‑length album of 2026, “Hum of Hurt,” drops on Deathwish/Epitaph, following earlier this year’s “Love Is Not Enough.” The record leans toward emotional hardcore, offering raw vocals and dynamic structures distinct from its metal‑leaning predecessor. It includes a...
Strangeways Take Aim with ‘Sgt. Citizen’
UK indie outfit Strangeways has dropped their latest single “Sgt. Citizen,” continuing a two‑year climb that includes viral tracks like “The Ponds” and “Modern Art.” The band has earned praise from Clash Magazine, Wonderland and BBC Introducing while headlining venues...
Eternal Dream Machine Make Their Mark ‘Halle Doo-Wah’
San Diego‑based indie rock quartet Eternal Dream Machine has dropped their new single “Halle Doo‑Wah,” a three‑minute, genre‑bending track that fuses stoner, krautrock, and shoegaze elements. The song opens with thunderous drums from Albert Sanchez, followed by layered guitars, bass,...
Chelle – “TROUBLE”
Irish singer‑songwriter Chelle drops the single “TROUBLE,” a noir‑pop track that fuses mid‑century Motown soul grit with dark synth‑pop and reggae‑tinged rhythms. The production layers heavy bass, pulsing new‑wave synths, and lush guitars around her introspective vocals, which oscillate between...
Bell X1 Announce Ninth Album Good Bones and Share First Single 'But First, Love'
Irish indie-rock veterans Bell X1 announced their ninth studio album, Good Bones, and debuted the lead single “But First, Love.” The record was tracked at Dreamland Recording Studios in upstate New York with producer Josh Kaufman and engineer D. James Goodwin....
Zoh Amba
Zoh Amba, known for saxophone‑driven jazz, releases "Eyes Full" in 2026, a blues‑rock record that diverges from their 2025 album "Sun". The album features electric guitar by Kevin Hyland and drums from Jim White, delivering raw, experimental rock infused with...
For Love of Grace & the Hereafter
Danish punk outfit Iceage has dropped their sixth studio album, *For Love of Grace & the Hereafter*, via Mexican Summer. The record was mixed with longtime collaborator Nis Bysted at Sweden’s remote Silence Studio and follows frontman Elias Bender Rønnenfelt’s 2024...
Simon Joyner :: Tough Love
Simon Joyner’s new album Tough Love revisits the grief that powered 2024’s Coyote Butterfly while expanding into imagined voices and broader vignettes. The title track anchors a nine‑minute meditation, but the surrounding songs unfold with patient detail and a cruel...
CMU Selects - the Last Week’s Standout Releases
CMU Selects highlighted five standout releases this week, ranging from Venbee’s direct‑hit “encore, encore” to LA Priest’s electro‑charged “Into The Sky.” Indonesian‑Scottish rapper Ledbyher returned with “DIRTY RUMOURS,” featuring Clams Casino’s signature production. Steve Lacy teased his forthcoming album with...
Gerry Mulligan – ‘Gerry Mulligan Meets – Classic Collaborations 1957-59’
The newly released three‑CD box set “Gerry Mulligan Meets – Classic Collaborations 1957‑59” compiles the baritone saxophonist’s most celebrated Verve sessions from the late 1950s, including partnerships with Stan Getz, Paul Desmond, Ben Webster, Johnny Hodges, and rare Mulligan‑Monk recordings....
Thomas Morgan - Around You Is A Forest (Loveland, 2025)
Thomas Morgan releases his 2025 debut album "Around You Is A Forest" on Jakob Bro’s Loveland label, introducing WOODS—an algorithmic string instrument he invented. The record pairs WOODS with his upright bass on the opening track and then features duets...
Audren – ‘Think Freedom’
French singer‑songwriter Audren releases "Think Freedom," an indie‑pop album that fuses lush strings, vibrant organ textures, and eclectic guitar work. The record opens with the melodic "A New Page" and follows with mood‑laden tracks like "The Good Road" and the...
Roar Idle – ‘Sailing In My Mind’
London duo Roar Idle releases their sophomore album *Sailing In My Mind*, a hybrid of alternative rock, psychedelia, and soulful blues. The record features evolving guitar work, moody synths, and multi‑layered harmonies, with the title track delivering dynamic vocal shifts....
Allan Jamisen – “Closing In”
Phoenix‑based composer and painter Allan Jamisen releases the single “Closing In,” a haunting blend of synths, jangly guitar, and layered vocals that explores personal upheaval. The track began as a 1990s Danish poem written after a divorce and was re‑imagined...
Cinna Peyghamy ~ Music For Tombak & Synth
Paris‑based Iranian musician Cinna Peyghamy releases *Music For Tombak & Synth*, a five‑year project that fuses the hand‑crafted Persian tombak with modular synthesis. The album moves beyond live improvisation, using studio layering, multi‑tombak recordings, and custom digital processing to create a physically immersive soundscape. Personal...
May 2026 Release Round-Up
May 2026’s release round‑up spotlights a wave of independent metal albums that push genre boundaries. Houkago Grind Time’s *Sorry I Am Not From Japan* delivers satirical goregrind with a nostalgic King of the Hill sample, while Restless Spirit’s self‑titled record...
John R. Miller – The Great Unknowing
John R. Miller’s fourth album, *The Great Unknowing*, was recorded in just three days at Tulsa’s historic Church Studio, a venue once home to Leon Russell. He enlisted local talent such as John Fullbright on keyboards and Muskrat Jones on pedal steel,...
An Eraser and a Maze
Modest Mouse’s ninth studio album, *An Eraser and a Maze*, arrives on June 4, 2026 via Glacial Pace and Virgin Music Group. The record mixes the band’s signature Pacific Northwest guitar‑rock with experimental art‑rock, indie‑pop hooks and off‑kilter rhythms, demanding repeated listens...
ATH IT Dept: Try This Gi Gi Track
Austin IT writer Brian Gray highlights a new Gi Gi track, “Pink Dirt,” from the album In Lieu. He streams SomaFM’s Groove Salad at work and finds the layered chill‑out dub piece a perfect fit for the station’s vibe. The track’s dark, glitch‑infused...
Planet 1999’s Bby3ksn7 Chases the Afterglow on Summery House Track “Sun7”
French producer Charles Teiller, known as one‑third of Planet 1999, has unveiled his new solo moniker bby3ksn7 with the single “sun7.” The track, released ahead of its official June 5, 2026 debut on Bandcamp, fuses Y2K‑era synths, glitchy vocal chops and warm house...
Boards of Canada - Inferno
Scotland’s seminal IDM duo Boards of Canada returned after a ten‑year silence with their new album Inferno. The record swaps their lo‑fi hauntology roots for a high‑definition, 80s sci‑fi soundtrack sheen, blending eerie synths with cinematic production. Critics praise atmospheric...
Emma Ruth Rundle Shares New Single “Powerless”
Emma Ruth Rundle released the lead single “Powerless” ahead of her sixth album *These Killing Times*, slated for September 18, 2026 on her own Errant Child imprint. The record, described as an anti‑patriarchal feminist anthology, returns to a full‑band sound and features...
DOUR Release Second Single ‘Towers’ From Upcoming Debut Album AGORA
Vancouver post‑punk band DOUR has released its second single, “Towers,” as a preview of the upcoming debut album AGORA. The track shifts from the outward‑looking critique of “Neophiliac” to an inward examination of self‑isolation, rising living costs, and mental‑health strain....
Anika :: S/T (2010)
Anika’s self‑titled debut, released in 2010, remains a tightly knit blend of post‑punk grit and experimental bass. Recorded largely live with vocals captured in an adjacent room, the album feels weathered yet immediate. The chemistry between vocalist Annika Henderson and...
Bedouine :: Neon Summer Skin
American singer‑songwriter Bedouine has released her third studio album, Neon Summer Skin, which she calls her first purpose‑driven record. The collection weaves childhood music lessons and formative instruments into expansive yet intimate arrangements. Rich orchestration and plainspoken storytelling mark a...
Immanuel Wilkins Quartet – ‘Live at the Village Vanguard Vol. 1, Vol. 2 & Vol. 3’
Grammy‑nominated alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins released a three‑volume live set recorded over two nights at the Village Vanguard in May 2025. The recordings showcase extended, 20‑minute improvisations that blend bebop tradition with modern free‑jazz sensibilities, highlighted by a rare Glissotar...
"Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert" Premieres in the U.S. on Disney+ and Hulu June 26
Paul Simon’s "The Quiet Celebration Concert" will debut on Disney+ and Hulu on June 26, offering a nearly two‑hour live film of his acclaimed Quiet Celebration tour. The concert, recorded at Seattle’s McCaw Hall, showcases the full Grammy‑nominated "Seven Psalms"...
Last Days of Rome – ‘We Live In Hope’
Last Days of Rome, the Bedford‑based indie act led by Jon Behrendt, has self‑released its fourth album, *We Live In Hope*. The record fuses jangly power‑pop hooks with moody alt‑rock, delivering lyrics that wrestle with isolation, regret, aging, and a...
Kallai – ‘Forever Could Never Be’
Portland‑based artist Kallai released "Forever Could Never Be," a full‑length remix album reimagining tracks from her 2025 record "We Are Forever." The collection blends darkgaze and shoegaze foundations with industrial dance, lounge‑pop, and synth‑driven textures, featuring remixes by The Stargazer...
Mighty Joe Belson – “The Process Of Individuation”
California composer Mighty Joe Belson has issued an ambient solo‑piano single titled “The Process Of Individuation.” The piece, inspired by Jungian psychology, unfolds over four minutes, moving from tranquil chordal passages to a brief, unsettling distortion before returning to its...
Maya J’an Finds Clarity In Vulnerability On “Depends”
Los Angeles singer‑songwriter Maya J’an released her debut EP "blindfaith county," a six‑track collection exploring uncertainty and self‑reflection. The lead single "depends" features warm folk‑leaning instrumentation and candid lyrics about mental health and unpredictability. Building on earlier singles and high‑profile...
Premiere: Dogwood Tales Share New Single “McMemories”
Virginia‑based indie alt‑country band Dogwood Tales has premiered its new single “McMemories,” the lead track from their upcoming album Every Star in Rockingham County. The song showcases a blend of lo‑fi country melodies and distorted indie rock, echoing influences like...
How Diljit Dosanjh Paved His Path to Wembley
Diljit Dosanjh, the Indian‑born Punjabi singer and actor, announced he will headline London’s 90,000‑seat Wembley Stadium on September 12, becoming the first Indian artist to do so. The show follows his world tour supporting the 2025 album AURA and recent high‑profile...
Cool Band Alert - Slippers
Bandcamp’s newsletter Spotlights Slippers, a new indie‑pop project from former Brooklyn garage‑band member Madeline Babuka Black. The debut album “Slippers 08” arrives on June 5 through Olympia’s perennialdeath label in partnership with K Records, and is already available for pre‑order on Bandcamp. The...
Bramwell – “Standing on Stones”
British indie band Bramwell is set to release a new single, “Standing on Stones,” through Gob Nation’s Bandcamp page at the end of the month. The track arrives after the group built momentum opening for Autocamper and The Tubs, showcasing...
Prison – “Sunrise Highway (Single Edit)”
Prison has released a single‑edit version of “Sunrise Highway,” a psych‑rock epic drawn from two side‑long improvisations that preview their upcoming album “Big Rigs on the BQE.” The track features a refreshed lineup that adds Mike Donovan on fuzz organ...
Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy Announce Co-Headlining Tour Dates This Fall
Indie rockers Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy will co‑head a U.S. tour this fall, covering 19 dates from September 30 to October 24, 2026. Snail Mail’s third album, Ricochet, dropped in March on Matador and has already earned multiple Songs...
Spacemoth Shares New Song “Telepathic Butterflies”
Oakland‑based project Spacemoth, led by Maryam Qudus, announced the single “Telepathic Butterflies” ahead of the full‑length album Inward Eye, slated for release on June 26 via Greenway Records. The song continues the album’s introspective theme, describing imagination as a “mind’s...
Amaury Faye NOLA Quartet Feat. Herlin Riley in Berlin
The Amaury Faye NOLA Quartet, featuring veteran New Orleans drummer Herlin Riley and saxophonist Julian Lee, opened the 18th Jazzdor Strasbourg‑Berlin Festival at Berlin’s intimate Gretchen Club. Their set blended classic second‑line grooves with modern swing, showcasing original pieces like...
Real Numbers – “Never Never Again”
Real Numbers debuted the single “Never Never Again,” offering a fresh glimpse of their forthcoming album Was It Always This Way. The track leans into the band’s signature blend of bittersweet melancholy and bucolic indie rock, featuring bright strums and airy...
George – ‘Looking For Consonance’
John Hollenbeck’s new album "George – ‘Looking For Consonance’" drops on May 8, 2026, a tribute to George Floyd that fuses political urgency with avant‑jazz composition. The record mixes intricate four‑to‑the‑floor grooves, synth‑driven textures, and improvisational flair, featuring covers of a Lebanese...
Iceage @ The George Tavern, London, UK, May 30, 2026
Denmark’s post‑punk veterans Iceage delivered a high‑energy matinee and evening show at London’s 150‑seat George Tavern on May 30, 2026, performing their freshly released album *For Love Of Grace & The Hereafter* in its entirety. The concert highlighted the band’s genre‑blending evolution,...
Andy Haas – In Praise of Insomnia (Resonant Music, 2026)
Improvising saxophonist Andy Haas released *In Praise of Insomnia*, a twelve‑track album that sonically interprets the varied struggles of sleeplessness. Recorded on the Winter Solstice of 2025, Haas performed solo with his saxophones and a Nano Pulsar pedal that chops,...
Beth Orton Shares New Song “Otherside” (Plus Live Performance Video)
British singer‑songwriter Beth Orton has dropped the third single from her upcoming album, “Otherside,” accompanied by a live performance video. The album, The Ground Above, is slated for release on June 26 via Partisan and is self‑produced, featuring a roster...