Dutch Progressive Noise-Rock Band Grote Geelstaart Share New Track "Vracht 7"
Dutch progressive noise‑rock outfit Grote Geelstaart dropped the frenetic single “Vracht 7,” previewing an EP slated for release this fall. The track follows their September debut EP Van Reijnst and February single Maalstroom, and arrives as the band embarks on a packed European tour that spans festivals in Germany, Belgium, Portugal and the UK. Hailing from the Zeeland region, the five‑piece has also released a live session for Dutch broadcaster VPRO, underscoring its growing profile. The extensive schedule runs through December, positioning the upcoming EP for heightened exposure.
Mary in the Junkyard Release New Single "Candelabra"
London trio mary in the junkyard released "Candelabra" as the second single from their upcoming debut album Role Model Hermit, due July 3 on AMF Records. The track is a stark acoustic ballad, featuring singer‑songwriter Clari‑Freeman Taylor on guitar and reflecting teenage...
J2Rk – Puma
Jackson Ryland, operating under the JR2k alias, has released the four‑track EP "Puma" on San Francisco’s Perfect Dark label. The record delivers hard‑groove techno that pushes tempos north of 135 bpm, blending swung drums with stripped‑down melodies. Tracks like “Piriformis” feature inventive...
Under My Umbrella
Miss Grit, the electronic artist behind the acclaimed debut Follow the Cyborg, has released her sophomore album Under My Umbrella. The record is a cinematic blend of synth‑driven soundscapes and candid lyrics that explore anxiety, heartbreak, and social strain. Reviewers...
10 BBC Proms to Book
The BBC announced that tickets for its summer Proms are now available online, with sales opening on May 16. It highlighted ten must‑see concerts ranging from Yunchan’s Ravel concerto on July 17 to Martha Argerich with the Munich Philharmonic on September 5. The...
Mýa Backs AMFA as Momentum Builds for Fair Pay for Radio Play
The American Music Fairness Act (AMFA) seeks to extend digital performance royalties to terrestrial radio, ensuring artists are paid for broadcast use. Singer‑songwriter Mýa publicly backed the bill, highlighting growing congressional momentum led by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and SX CEO...
Toddler Techno Remixes Coming Soon To Disney+
Disney has struck a music and content development deal with Toddler Techno pioneer Lenny Pearce. Pearce will create original animated shorts for Disney+ that remix themes from existing preschool hits such as Bluey, Spidey and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. The partnership...
Sumi Jo Gets a Record Deal
South Korean opera legend Sumi Jo, 63, has signed an exclusive recording contract with SM Classics, the new joint venture between K‑pop powerhouse SM Entertainment and the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. Her debut release, "Continuum," commemorates her 40‑year stage career and...
Daniel Recommends Concerts! April 22-28
The post shares a curated week‑long lineup of New York City concerts running April 22‑28, from the Fort Greene Orchestra’s Vivaldi Four Seasons to a soprano‑conductor choir at Trinity Church. Paid subscribers receive the schedule a full week before the public,...
Spencer Cullum on McDonald & Giles – S/T
Spencer Cullum highlights the 1970 McDonald & Giles debut, recorded before the duo joined King Crimson. The album blends pastoral pop, intricate jazz‑flute prog, and cheeky KPM‑style horns, earning a reputation as a Canterbury‑scene hidden gem. Notable contributions from Steve...
🎧 Approved: Finn Askew
British singer‑songwriter Finn Askew, an 18‑year‑old from Somerset, has dropped his six‑track mixtape “BLUEBOY”. The project features smoky, R&B‑inflected tenor vocals over minimalist trap‑driven beats and close‑mic production. High‑profile artists Justin Bieber, SZA and Kehlani have publicly co‑signed the newcomer,...
The Lagniappe Sessions :: Big Bend
Big Bend’s first Lagniappe Session transforms recordings from their 2024 album *Last Circle in a Slowdown* into loose, free‑form covers. Frontman Nathan Phillips reshapes the material with spacious, intricate arrangements that echo the album’s Talk Talk influence. The reinterpretations retain...
The Burkhearts – “Please Don’t Wake Me Up”
The Burkhearts released their new single “Please Don’t Wake Me Up,” a sun‑kissed pop track that channels Beach Boys‑style harmonies and nostalgic sunshine vibes. The song is available for streaming across major platforms and can be purchased directly via Bandcamp....
Yard Act Announce Dates for Summer North American Tour
Leeds‑based art‑punk quartet Yard Act announced a nine‑city North American tour for August, marking their first US dates since 2024 and adding Vancouver, BC to the itinerary. The band will also embark on a European and UK fall circuit and...
Is the Streaming Model Failing EDM Producers?
The article argues that the current music‑streaming model is economically unsustainable for electronic dance music (EDM) producers, whose royalties are too low and whose brand identity is diluted by algorithmic playlists. It highlights how streaming services treat tracks as interchangeable...
Above Me Share Monolith Single
Above Me, an emerging noise‑rock outfit, will release its debut LP "Soften the Blows" on May 1 through Dandy Boy Records. Their newest single pairs bending guitar ambience with Teenage Fanclub‑style fuzz‑pop, marrying shoegaze distortion with a softer melodic core. The...
Another Cindy Tune
Cindy, the San Francisco‑based indie band, dropped a new track titled “Another Country” on May 1 through the Tough Love record label. The song showcases a breezy, West‑coast vibe punctuated by nuanced instrumentation and a brief, heavier vocal burst around the one‑minute...
Bleech 9:3 Announce Self-Titled Debut EP and Unveil Gritty New Single ‘Underrated’
Irish indie rock quartet Bleech 9:3 announced their self‑titled debut EP, due May 15 2026 on Polydor Records, and released the gritty single “Underrated,” which debuted on BBC Radio 1. The band has already earned praise from The Guardian, NME and Kerrang! and...
Urq Drop This Dismal Village
Urq is set to release their new single "This Dismal Village" on Friday, ahead of a full-length LP later in the week. The track blends aggressive punk rhythms with muted, staggered guitar lines and a flash of sunny psychedelia. It...
Natural Child – “Smokin In The Kitchen”
Natural Child, the indie funk collective, dropped the single “Smokin’ In The Kitchen” on April 20, 2026. The track mixes 1970s‑era funk grooves, horn sections, and organ‑driven piano, evoking a late‑night party vibe. It serves as the lead‑off for the forthcoming...
10/10 You’re Great: ‘Weezer (Blue Album)’ Ft. Kory Gregory of Prince Daddy
The Alt Editing podcast episode "10/10 You’re Great" featured Kory Gregory of Prince Daddy & the Hyena discussing Weezer's iconic 1994 Blue Album while previewing his upcoming solo record, Hotwire Trip Switch. The conversation blended nostalgia for the Blue Album’s...
Review: Prince Daddy and the Hyena – ‘Hotwire Trip Switch’
Prince Daddy and the Hyena released their fourth LP, Hotwire Trip Switch, on April 21 2026 via Counter Intuitive Records. The album reunites emo‑producer Joe Reinhart, whose raw‑yet‑warm production recalls the band’s early sound. Musically, the record leans into 1990s alt‑rock and power‑pop,...
Indie Rock Finds Its Depth in A Is For Atom’s New Release “Out of the Blue”
Brooklyn‑based project A Is for Atom, led by Mike Cykoski, has released its first full‑length album in five years, Out of the Blue. The record expands indie rock foundations with electronic textures, delivering reflective songs that examine adulthood, identity, and...
Weekly Listening: April 2026 #3
The April 2026 Weekly Listening roundup spotlights a wave of indie releases, including Abigail Lapell’s *Shadow Child* (May 8, Outside Music), Fugue State’s *After Nothing Comes* (May 22) and Garet Camella’s *Just Passing Through* EP (May). It also previews Leah Senior’s folk‑psych...
Marta Sánchez – ‘For the Space You Left’
Marta Sánchez’s new solo album “For the Space You Left” assembles prepared‑piano works drawn from two distinct periods: a 2017 residency aimed at conquering solo‑performance anxiety and a 2020 lockdown challenge to compose a piece each week. The pieces juxtapose...
Terence Blanchard – ‘A Requiem for Katrina’
Terence Blanchard’s *Requiem for Katrina* received its first UK performance, joining his jazz quintet with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. The 13‑piece suite, originally scored for Spike Lee’s 2006 documentary, blends personal grief with a celebratory tribute to New Orleans. Conductor Daniela...
Asmik Grigorian Lights up the Met’s Onegin
The Metropolitan Opera’s revival of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin spotlights Lithuanian soprano Asmik Grigorian as Tatiana, delivering a luminous, emotionally charged performance that dominates the production. Grigorian’s nuanced portrayal—marked by a subtle vibrato and deep lyricism—reimagines the heroine as a solitary,...
Real Thick Rock and Roll: An Interview with Sparrow Blue
Sparrow Blue, an Edmonton‑based six‑member rock band, is expanding its footprint with a coast‑to‑coast North American tour in 2025 while preparing a third LP at Toronto’s Noble Street Studios. Their high‑octane “real thick rock & roll” shows have drawn sizable...
Catching Up with First Floor
First Floor temporarily removed the paywall on four in‑depth music interviews—Caterina Barbieri, Shackleton, Mammo, and Visible Cloaks—each exceeding 5,000 words. The free access runs through Saturday, giving subscribers and casual readers a chance to catch up on content that often...
Jazz and Beyond… 2026 Proms Programme Announced
The BBC has unveiled its 2026 Proms season, spotlighting a robust slate of jazz‑centric concerts alongside its classic orchestral offerings. Highlights feature a Miles Davis centenary tribute with trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, a live ’Round Midnight’ show of John Coltrane’s music, and...
Why Is the Deleted Stuff Always the Best
Modular Records recently spotlighted a collection of deleted tracks, dubbing them the label’s hidden gems. A fan‑quoted comment praises Kevin’s “throwaway” songs as pure gold, suggesting they rival official album cuts. The post links the B‑sides to major streaming services,...
Janis Joplin Gets Arrested, Patti Smith Breaks Her Neck, and Bob Dylan Prepares for Prime Time
The blog revisits the first three shows of the 1976 Rolling Thunder tour, all staged within a 45‑minute drive across Lakeland, St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida. It highlights three headline‑grabbing moments: Janis Joplin’s on‑stage arrest, Patti Smith’s neck injury during...
Coral Head – “Hiding in a Fog” (Feat. SIKADE)
Oslo‑based dream‑pop artist Coral Head has dropped the EP *The Worst That Could Happen*, now streaming and purchasable on Bandcamp. The record closes with “Hiding in a Fog,” a collaboration with vocalist SIKADE that fuses 90s‑era trip‑hop beats with hazy...
Outsideness – ‘…From What?’
Outsideness, the new collaboration between Azalias and Freidrich$, releases its debut full-length album “…From What?”. The record fuses off‑kilter R&B, dance‑pop, and darkwave textures, opening with the emotive single “Remedy”. Throughout the 12‑track run, the duo blends dreamy synths, layered...
Present Paradox – ‘A Vibrant Sea’
German indie artist David Kleinekottmann, performing as Present Paradox, releases his second full-length album, “A Vibrant Sea.” The record mixes layered delay guitars, subtle orchestral touches, and synth‑driven post‑punk elements while probing themes of isolation and modern anxiety. Critics note...
Van Sur Les – “Soikkola”
Van Sur Les, the Amsterdam‑based project of composer Dmitry Surugin, released the single “Soikkola,” a three‑minute track that fuses Ingrian runo‑song fragments with contemporary neo‑classical production. The piece blends hammered dulcimer, felt piano, upright bass, gentle percussion and subtle vocals...
Hey Look Listen – ‘Dystopian Days’
Detroit‑based artist Hey Look Listen, the project of songwriter Gwen Katherine, has released her new album Dystopian Days. The record merges shoegaze textures with indie rock hooks, using noisy guitars to explore 21st‑century economic and ecological crises. Standout tracks such...
E.G. Phillips – “Please Don’t Make Me Come Back From the Moon”
San Francisco songwriter E.G. Phillips releases the single “Please Don’t Make Me Come Back From the Moon,” a jazz‑infused alt‑Americana track that mixes trumpet, radio‑static textures, and warm bass. The song’s lyrical narrative imagines a comfortable lunar exile, contrasting Earth’s...
Delta Fire – “Eyes Burn Gold”
Glasgow‑based indie rock quartet Delta Fire released their second single, “Eyes Burn Gold,” on April 20, 2026. The track blends 60s‑inspired percussion, jangly guitars, and soaring vocals to create a cinematic, fantasy‑themed rock anthem. It follows their debut “Lady Danger” and is...
Annabelle Tiffin – “Whiplash”
Gold Coast singer‑songwriter Annabelle Tiffin has dropped her new single “Whiplash,” co‑produced with Julian Feifel. The track melds folk‑leaning verses with an anthemic rock‑infused climax, showcasing her evolving vocal range and lyrical depth. Drawing on influences such as Lizzy McAlpine and...
Hit the Mill Head-On – “We Walked a Long Way Together”
Belgian post‑rock collective Hit the Mill Head‑On has dropped a new single titled “We Walked a Long Way Together.” The track unfolds in three emotional phases—loss, acceptance, and reconstruction—delivered through cinematic guitar builds reminiscent of Explosions In The Sky. It...
Taroug ~ Chott
Taroug’s new album *Chott* draws on his Tunisian heritage, translating the salt‑lake landscape into immersive soundscapes. The record blends organic field recordings, family voice memos, and analog synths to explore memory, loss and identity. Tracks such as “Wehmut,” “Saraab,” and...
Vinyl: Dan Fogelberg, Souvenirs
Dan Fogelberg’s 1974 sophomore album Souvenirs, discovered at a church rummage sale, showcases a blend of folk, country and bluegrass under the “easy‑rock” banner. The record was produced by Joe Walsh and features vocal contributions from Eagles members Don Henley and...
Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman
Waxahatchee and MJ Lenderman wrapped a sold‑out Philadelphia show, closing with the collaborative track “Right Back to It.” The pair are on an 18‑date spring co‑headlining tour that alternates solo sets with joint acoustic performances. Their stage is dressed like...
Lorenz Okello-Osengor, Taz Modi, Mahya Mahroomi at Daylight Music
Daylight Music celebrated its 403rd lunchtime concert, featuring three distinct pianists who pushed the boundaries of the instrument. Mahya Mahroomi delivered a solo program of Satie and contemporary Iranian works, highlighting Persian rhythmic influences. Taz Modi, joined by violinist Phoebe...
M4TR Featuring AJ Solaris – ‘Reimagination: The Remixes, Vol. 1’
M4TR’s AJ Solaris releases *Reimagination: The Remixes, Vol. 1*, a ten‑track EP that reworks five songs from the *Love Is the Revolution* album into club‑ready anthems. Grammy‑winner Philip Larsen and Billboard‑chart‑topper Mr. Mig provide high‑profile remixes, adding synth‑rich, dancefloor‑friendly textures to the...
Jake's Take 001
Jake’s Take 001 launches a new editorial column that delivers commentary as a voice memo, blending the informal tone of a personal podcast with the gravitas of classic fireside chats. The inaugural episode, dated April 20, 2026, positions Jake as a straight‑talking...
Andrew Christopher’s The Imaginary Band Arrive with Rich Harmonies and Americana-Driven Debut Album Highlighting Lead Single “If You Only Knew”
Andrew Christopher’s new project, The Imaginary Band, has released a self‑titled debut album that fuses folk, rock, and Americana. The record was recorded in just two intensive studio days, emphasizing live, real‑time collaboration among seasoned musicians. Its lead single, “If...
Em Armstrong Reclaims Her Power on Edgy Alt-Rock Anthem “Maybe Probably Never”
Em Armstrong has re‑issued her alt‑rock single “Maybe Probably Never” with a grittier, more aggressive arrangement that underscores a shift from heartbreak to self‑empowerment. The track, originally written after a difficult breakup, now serves as a declaration of resilience and...
Andrew Spice Comes Alive on “Pretty Demons” LP with Lead Single “Unafraid”
Andrew Spice has issued a 2026 remastered edition of his 2003 debut, Pretty Demons, re‑introducing the piano‑driven indie record with enhanced clarity. The release is anchored by the haunting lead single “Unafraid,” which reflects the artist’s queer coming‑of‑age in rural Manitoba....