Monique Grimme – Honey Gold (Single)
Independent label Bongo Boy Records has launched Monique Grimme’s new single "Honey Gold," a breezy Bossa Nova‑infused track. The song pairs buttery vocals with Latin‑groove pop and R&B elements, delivering a concise 2‑minute‑30‑second runtime designed for repeat streaming. Lyrically, Grimme uses the metaphor of honey to depict love’s sweet‑and‑bitter complexities. Critics label it a summer‑ready hit poised for playlist traction.
Premiere: Doug Gillard Shares New Single “Yes She Loves Me”
Doug Gillard, veteran indie guitarist and former Guided by Voices member, premiered his new single “Yes She Loves Me” via Under the Radar. The track blends playful indie pop with lean post‑punk, showcasing his signature off‑kilter melodies and tight guitar...
Jack Harlow - Monica
Jack Harlow released his fourth studio album, "Monica," a nine‑track project that leans heavily into neo‑soul and R&B. The album arrived with a low‑key rollout, no teaser single, and a series of short‑film style videos that sparked conversation about Harlow’s...
My New Band Believe Share New Single "Love Story"
Cameron Picton’s new project My New Band Believe released the single “Love Story,” the first track from their self‑titled debut arriving April 10 via Rough Trade. The song is accompanied by a Parker Corey‑directed video featuring a unique strings arrangement by...
Tales From Topographic Oceans (Super Deluxe Edition)
The 2026 Super Deluxe Edition of Yes’s 1973 double‑album *Tales from Topographic Oceans* arrives as a sprawling archival package, featuring two vinyl LPs, 12 CDs and a Blu‑ray with multiple mixes. It includes a fresh Steven Wilson remix, instrumental versions,...
‘Polish Jazz Meets Global’ Conference 2026
Polish Jazz meets Global 2026 convened in Szczecin as the second edition of the industry conference, drawing participants from Poland, Europe, the United States and Taiwan. High‑profile figures such as Lydia Liebman, Lois Gilbert, Daniel Israel and Herbie Hancock Institute...
London’s “Eternal Series” Honors the Generous Possibilities of Experimental Music
London’s Eternal Series, curated by Sasha Elina, staged its latest edition at the Swiss Church on March 11, featuring Irish composer Timothy Cape, violinist Mayah Kadish, and interdisciplinary artist Ecka Mordecai. Cape and Kadish explored improvised timbres by pulling a shared thread through...
What the French Are Sleeping with This Week
The latest SNEP classical album chart shows Sofiane Pamart dominating half of the top ten positions, underscoring his crossover appeal in France’s classical market. Pamart, a part‑time rapper turned piano composer, blends minimalist Einaudi‑style melodies with urban sensibilities, drawing a...
Efterlo Clings To ‘The Sweater’
Efterlo, the collaboration between Adam Pickering (The Daydream Club) and Jess Matthews (Dirt Bloom), has dropped its third single, “Sweater.” The track blends lush atmospherics with shadowy electronics, evoking the trip‑hop sound of early Portishead and Massive Attack. Recorded entirely...
Paperclip Minimiser – II
John Howes returns with Paperclip Minimiser – II, the second release on Brian Foote’s Peak Oil label. The album delivers seven tracks that fuse micro‑glitch rhythms, wobbling bass and glassy textures within a dub‑techno framework, offering both club‑ready weight and...
Moon Age Can ‘Feel It In The Air’
Electronic duo Moon Age, formed in Stockport in 2024, has dropped their new spring‑time single "Feel It In The Air." The track mixes synth‑pop, nu‑disco and bright guitar lines to evoke the transition from winter to spring. Since their debut,...
Terrence Dixon – When Stars Remember
Detroit techno veteran Terrence Dixon has dropped his new EP "When Stars Remember" on the iconic Tresor label. The record opens with "Mono Collapse," a relentless piano‑driven loop designed for peak‑time club slots. While the EP leans into high‑impact dancefloor...
@Xcrswx – MOODBOARD (Feedback Moves, 2026)
The experimental duo @xcrswx released their 12‑inch album MOODBOARD on the Feedback Moves label, blending live sax‑drum improvisation with both analog and digital processing. Drawing from a 2023 residency in Brussels, the record pushes the boundaries of avant‑jazz by making...
Anna Calvi and The National’s Matt Berninger Team Up for New Song “Is This All There Is?”
British singer‑songwriter Anna Calvi is set to release her new EP “Is This All There Is?” this Friday on Domino, featuring a title‑track duet with The National’s Matt Berninger. The song, originally written for Joanna Hogg’s 2021 film *The Souvenir Part II*,...
Jon and Roy Get Friendly on “Maywell,” From the I Can Dream EP
Jon and Roy have released a new EP titled I Can Dream, anchored by the lead single Maywell. The song draws inspiration from an annual winter snowshoe trek to a remote cabin built by a man named Maywell, reflecting themes...
Gay Nineties Capture Modern Disconnection on Intriguing New Single
Vancouver indie band Gay Nineties released “Internet, Sex & Drugs,” a fast‑paced single that examines modern emotional disconnection. The track fuses indie‑rock urgency with new‑wave and power‑pop influences, drawing stylistic cues from The Police, Tom Petty, and Kate Bush. Clocking just over...
John Muirhead Captures the Quiet Weight of Unrequited Love on “Loved You Well”
John Muirhead, a Toronto indie‑folk singer‑songwriter, released the single “Loved You Well,” a reflective meditation on unrequited love. The track captures a fleeting, unfulfilled date through stripped‑back acoustic instrumentation, featuring piano, pedal steel and harmonies recorded in a single day....
Melissa Auf Der Maur. Alex Cameron. Courtney Love. Escarpment Villages. Say Everything Paperback.
The latest episode of the cultural podcast spotlights Melissa Auf Der Maur’s new memoir “Even the Good Girls Will Cry,” alongside discussions of Courtney Love and 1990s mysticism. It also introduces the Escarpment Villages, a newly marketed hipster enclave north of Wollongong,...
EXCLUSIVE: BARBRA STREISAND READY TO STEP AWAY FROM THE STAGE FOR GOOD
Barbra Streisand, 83, delivered an emotional Oscar tribute to Robert Redford and then reviewed the performance, concluding her live‑singing days are over. Insiders say she recognized her voice has changed and prefers to protect her legacy rather than tour for...
Elizabeth & The Catapult Reflect on Life’s Contradictions in “50/50”
Elizabeth Ziman, performing as Elizabeth & The Catapult, has released the single “50/50,” the first taste of her forthcoming album Responsible Friend. The record, slated for an April 3 launch on Compass Records, explores the tension between care and grief, emphasizing...
Charlie Wood – ‘Your Love Is My Home’
Charlie Wood’s new album Your Love Is My Home arrived on March 6, 2026 via Stunt Records, presenting a ten‑track concept built around the Greek notion of “storge” – family love. The record weaves jazz standards such as “Stardust” and “Willow, Weep For...
Garry Gary Beers From INXS On This Month’s Groove – The No Treble Podcast
The No Treble Podcast released episode #135 of its "Groove" series, featuring INXS founding bassist Garry Gary Beers. In a candid interview, Beers recounts the creation of the band’s signature basslines, the evolution of their sound on albums like Kick,...
Chet Sounds
Chet Sounds, the solo project of Australian musician Chet Tucker, releases his third album “Tying Up Loose Ends.” The record shifts from his earlier bedroom‑scruffy aesthetic to a crisp, quadraphonic production that draws on 1970s singer‑songwriter influences like Carole King...
Monday Morning Video – John Moreland
John Moreland’s 2013 ballad “Break My Heart Sweetly,” featured in his album *In the Throes*, continues to draw attention for its stark emotional honesty. The song’s raw lyricism and minimalist arrangement have cemented Moreland’s reputation as a leading voice in...
Mondays with Morgan: Roberto Fonseca and Vincent Segal – New Album ‘Nuit Parisienne À La Havane’
Renowned Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca and French cellist Vincent Segal released their first joint album, Nuit Parisienne à la Havane, on 30 January via Artwork Records. After more than two decades of crossing paths on European festivals, the duo recorded...
Sigur Rós Bring Their Orchestral World Tour to Belfast and Dublin This September
Icelandic post‑rock pioneers Sigur Rós will close their orchestral world tour with shows in Belfast on 4 September and Dublin on 6‑7 September 2026, accompanied by the Ulster Orchestra under Robert Ames. Tickets go on sale 20 March at 10 am via Ticketmaster.ie. The tour, launched...
The Alt Weekly Roundup (3/16/26)
The Alternative Weekly Roundup (3/16/26) spotlights a diverse slate of new releases, from 18‑year‑old Philly rapper slayr’s genre‑bending single “Hard Knock” to Holder’s aggressive metalcore EP “Ruin the Best of Me.” Interlay returns with the noisy “Plastic Stars,” while OHYUNG’s...
Kyle Falconer, Live in Manchester: A Shining of Genre-Blurring Hits & New Material
Frontman Kyle Falconer of The View performed a 90‑minute solo set at Manchester’s Night & Day Café, debuting material from his forthcoming album Lovely Night of Terror. The show featured around 20 songs, mixing classic View tracks, solo work, covers,...
Florian Pellissier Quintet :: Pacifiques Biches
The Florian Pellissier Quintet released its fifth LP, Pacifiques Biches, late last year, channeling the reflective sophistication of 1970s European jazz. The nine‑track record weaves atmospheric textures with a contemporary edge, steering clear of overt pastiche. Critics note the album’s...
Solem Quartet and Alice Zawadzki at Kings Place
The Memory Unwrapped concert at Kings Place paired the Solem Quartet’s precise rendition of Steve Reich’s “Different Trains” with Alice Zawadzki’s eclectic set of original songs and Kate Bush covers. Reich’s piece featured layered backing tracks and live quartet integration,...
Tired Cossack – Groceries
Independent artist Tired Cossack dropped the single "Groceries" in 2026, delivering a slacker‑rock track steeped in 90s grunge vibes. Critics liken its off‑kilter rhythm to early Pavement, noting its capacity to energize a Friday‑night dance floor. The release arrives alongside...
Truthpaste Pivot to “Emo Rock” With Explosive New Single ‘Bus Song’
Truthpaste has dropped “Bus Song,” their first 2026 single, signaling a decisive shift from folk‑electronic textures to a high‑energy emo‑rock sound. The track follows a breakout 2025 debut that earned critical praise and rapid vinyl sell‑outs, and it is already...
Unknown Mobile – Field Work
Unknown Mobile, the moniker of Vancouver‑born producer Levi Bruce, releases his first album on Pacific Rhythm in seven years, titled Field Work. Since moving to Whitehorse, Yukon, Bruce’s music has shifted from hazy house‑derived jams to stripped‑down, field‑recording‑rich compositions. Field Work features...
Bill Converse – Zone Zone
Bill Converse’s new double‑pack "Zone Zone" blends aggressive electro, deep‑house, and a raw live set, highlighting Texas’s rising outsider dance scene. The A‑side assaults listeners with off‑kilter drums, 303 squelches and country‑flavored bass, while the B‑side eases into smoother house...
Noémi Büchi – Exuvie
Swiss experimental composer Noémi Büchi releases her new album Exuvie, a Latin‑derived title meaning “shed skin.” The record marks a departure from her academically‑driven Matter trilogy toward a pop‑infused aesthetic, blending late Romanticism with video‑game, anime, and hip‑hop references. Tracks...
Naomi Scott – F.I.G | Album Review
London singer‑songwriter Naomi Scott released her debut album *F.I.G.* on March 20, 2026, merging 80s pop influences with contemporary alt‑pop sensibilities. Produced by Lido, the 11‑track record showcases lush vocal harmonies and varied moods, from the energetic opener "Hellbent" to...
France Jobin
France Jobin, a Montreal‑based Canadian sound artist, merges classical piano roots with electronic modular synthesis. Her work, described as “sound sculpture,” draws on quantum mechanics and string theory concepts. The 2017 ambient LP “Scènes” showcases four longform pieces built on...
Aizat Haris – “Keep On” (Feat. Clippy)
Brunei‑born singer‑songwriter Aizat Haris has dropped his latest album, *The World Keeps on Spinning*. The record’s lead single, “Keep On”, features a cameo by the nostalgic Clippy avatar and delivers breezy jangle‑pop with a melancholy edge. Critics compare its sound...
Slow Coda – “Lukewarm Rhythm”
Los Angeles‑based alternative rock duo Slow Coda has returned with the single “Lukewarm Rhythm.” The track pairs blistering 70s‑style guitars with soothing, 90s‑inflected vocal lines, creating a nostalgic yet fresh sound. Lyrically, it tackles existential dread and the feeling of...
Hooper – “Roxton”
Montreal‑based indie project hooper, led by Shane Hooper, has returned with the new single “roxton.” The song channels 1970s singer‑songwriter aesthetics, featuring lush strings that add cinematic weight. Reviewers note a vocal delivery reminiscent of Andy Shauf’s early recordings, delivering a warm,...
Lizzy Kirby – “If Living Were Free”
Los Angeles‑based singer‑songwriter Lizzy Kirby has dropped a new acoustic single titled “If Living Were Free.” The track, described as a “call to action,” urges listeners to claim ownership of their lives before circumstances dictate otherwise. Stripped‑down production showcases raw...
THE UK Holds the Record for Creating 45 Famous Rock Bands Between 1963-1970. WTF? Here Is Your Mike List of...
Between 1963 and 1970 the United Kingdom produced 45 iconic rock bands and solo artists, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd. This unprecedented concentration created a cultural boom that positioned the UK as the global...
My Top 30 Songs for March 15-21, 2026
Australian duo Royel Otis retained the #1 spot on the March 15‑21, 2026 chart with “who’s your boyfriend,” while Vermont singer‑songwriter Noah Kahan surged to #2, also leading Billboard’s Alternative and Adult Alternative charts. Edgehill cracked the top‑10 with “Doubletake”...
Help The NaNaz Get to LOUD WOMEN Fest NYC
The NaNaz, a punk band of women over 50 from South Wales, have been invited to perform at LOUD WOMEN Fest in Brooklyn. To cover travel costs they launched a crowdfunder, seeking community support. Their debut single “60 Lies,” produced...
Iranian Rapper Arrested Yesterday
Iranian protest rapper Hossein Afrasiab was detained after performing his anti‑death‑penalty track “No to Execution.” The song directly challenges the regime’s high execution rates and accuses officials of state‑sanctioned violence. Authorities have a long history of targeting dissenting musicians, exemplified...
Now & Then: Reese McHenry’s Forever and the Reach of Furnace Room Lullaby
Reese McHenry’s posthumous album *Forever* assembles her final decade of recordings, delivering garage‑rock grit alongside roots and blues sensibilities. The collection feels like a living band record rather than an archival curio, showcasing her signature blend of world‑weary humor and...
Just In: Netrebko to Make Munich Return
The Bavarian State Opera unveiled its 2026-27 season, featuring ten new productions such as John Adams’ *Doctor Atomic*, Britten’s *Death in Venice*, and the concluding two parts of Wagner’s Ring cycle. In a notable shift, the house announced that soprano...
Classical Label Starts Snoring
Deutsche Grammophon is leveraging World Sleep Day to launch a sleep‑themed music series, featuring new releases from Roger Eno, Snorri Hallgrímsson, Víkingur Ólafsson and Cameron Segal. The label also streams an eight‑hour live video of Max Richter’s ambient masterpiece SLEEP,...
10 New Songs to Love (3/15/26)
On March 15, 2026, Walt released the ninth edition of his "Sunday Surprises" playlist, a curated collection of ten themeless songs that differ from typical radio fare. The playlist is delivered exclusively to newsletter subscribers, with private links for each...
Third Reich 'N' Roll
Daniel Rachel’s new book chronicles the persistent use of Nazi imagery by rock and pop artists, from David Bowie’s Goebbels desk to Sid Vicious’s swastika‑t‑shirt. The work highlights a pattern of provocative symbolism that fans and media often dismiss as...