The New Cue #576 March 13: Iceage, Kacey Musgraves, Art School Girlfriend The Black Crowes, The Count Ferrara, The Lemon...
The New Cue #576 highlights two major music releases: Danish post‑punk veterans Iceage announced a new single, their first fresh material since the 2021 album S[eek Shelter], and American rock icons The Black Crowes dropped their tenth studio record, A Pound of Feathers, recorded in Nashville by brothers Chris and Rich Robinson. The newsletter also promotes a March 17 book‑launch event for Roy’s Boomerang Process at London’s ICMP. Throughout, Ted and Niall encourage subscriber renewals and spotlight emerging indie tracks on their curated playlist.
Northern Winter Beat 2026, Aalborg, Denmark, February 5-7, 2026
From February 5‑7, 2026, Northern Winter Beat transformed Aalborg’s historic centre into a multi‑venue music festival, staging performances in medieval churches, museums, and community hubs. The program blended ambient soundscapes, avant‑folk, and hard‑rock, featuring artists such as Mats Erlandsson, Jim Ghedi, Motorpsycho, Hedvig Mollestad Trio, and...
Louis Stewart – ‘Joyce Notes’
Louis Stewart’s 1982 jazz suite "Joyce Notes," commissioned for James Joyce’s centenary, finally sees its first official release after 44 years. The six‑part work intertwines readings of Ulysses passages by actor Eamon Morrissey with Stewart’s bebop‑inflected guitar and an Irish‑American octet....
Personal System 個人システム
Brazilian electronic musician Felipe Bortoloti, now based in Porto, has expanded his Personal System 個人システム project with three new releases: Distant Paradise (2025), Transcoastal Night Drive (2024) and Soundtrack for Laundry Dreams (2023). Each album fuses vaporwave, easy‑listening and hip‑hop...
Ava Valianti – “Sophomore Slump”
Ava Valianti, a 16‑year‑old singer‑songwriter from Newbury, Massachusetts, has released her new single “Sophomore Slump.” The track mixes soul, folk, pop and an alt‑country twang, showcasing a mature vocal presence despite her age. Valianti describes the song as a reflection...
Tender Glue – “Wasted”
Tender Glue, the New York‑based project of Tom Gluewicki, has dropped a new single titled “Wasted.” The track blends folk‑rock and indie elements, delivering confessional lyrics over a hypnotic guitar backdrop. Clocking in at just over 100 seconds, the song...
Group Therapy – “Little Warning”
Toronto‑based indie outfit Group Therapy has dropped a new single titled “little warning,” following last year’s well‑received track “act right.” The song channels 90s emo and shoegaze influences, drawing lyrical inspiration from the struggle of inauthenticity and musical cues from...
James Wyatt Crosby – “And the Sky”
Canadian singer‑songwriter James Wyatt Crosby has released his new single “And the Sky,” the first track previewing his forthcoming album Goner, slated for May 1, 2026. The song opens with tranquil, sunrise‑like ambience and merges early‑2010s chillwave with dreamy bedroom‑pop textures. Lyrically,...
John Butcher - Away, I Was (Relative Pitch, 2026)
John Butcher’s new solo album *Away, I Was* arrives on Relative Pitch Records as his nineteenth solo outing, compiling eight tracks recorded between 2008 and the present. The non‑chronological sequencing offers a fresh portrait of his current musical identity, emphasizing...
Figure Eight – “Hummingbird”
Oakland‑based alternative rock band Figure Eight has returned with the single “hummingbird,” released alongside the A‑side “until the sun swallows the earth.” The track is described as a mood‑driven post‑rock and shoegaze piece, featuring ethereal vocals enveloped by feedback‑rich guitars...
The Blood Arm – “Want X 3”
Los Angeles indie rock duo The Blood Arm have reclaimed the rights to their self‑released 2004 debut, Bomb Romantics, and will issue a fresh pressing on July 17. The reissue is accompanied by a newly remastered version of their fan‑favorite...
Runway Lights – “Start a Flood”
Runway Lights, a Dublin‑based indie rock outfit, released “Start a Flood,” a track written in memory of Ashling Murphy, the young cultural activist whose death sparked national outcry. The song blends moody guitar textures with soaring, fuzzy rock energy, while vocalist...
Robert Peterson and The Crusade – ‘Change Coming On’
Robert Peterson and The Crusade debut full‑length album *Change Coming On* blends alternative rock, power‑pop, and modern indie across ten tracks. The record’s standout single “Sometime” features a MIDI‑guitar emulating synth tones, while songs like “I’ll Die a Little” and...
The Detours – “Recklessly Confused”
The Detours released the single “Recklessly Confused,” a power‑pop‑infused alt‑pop track that encourages listeners to follow their heart amid uncertainty. Frontman Brett Kohler’s vocals draw comparisons to Paul Heaton and Glenn Frey, while chirpy guitars and subtle keys create a nostalgic, upbeat sound....
Raney – “Healing”
Raney, a Little Rock‑based indie rock trio formed in 2023, debuted their single “Healing” on March 13, 2026. The track blends jangling guitars, acoustic strums, and dreamy synths, evoking the atmospheric style of The War on Drugs while delving into...
FAITH PLATES – “Cadmium”
FAITH PLATES, a Berlin‑based indie artist, released the emotionally charged single “Cadmium,” featuring layered vocals and shimmering guitar textures. The track debuted on Obscure Sound’s Emerging Singles Spotify playlist, giving it immediate exposure to a curated audience. “Cadmium” serves as...
Dan Strauss – “In The Morning”
Dan Strauss, an indie singer‑songwriter, released his new single “In The Morning,” a mellow track built on twinkling piano and twangy guitars. Written on a May afternoon in a Queens courtyard, the song explores themes of disappointment and hopeful renewal....
Taser Video – “Clover Lawn”
Taser Video, the DIY project of New Jersey musician Harrison Farrugia, has dropped a new single titled “Clover Lawn.” The track opens with tender guitar work and introspective vocals before building into a punchy, rock‑infused chorus, echoing influences from Alvvays...
Pet Owner Releases ‘Second Nature’
Swiss musician Lea Mathis, performing as Pet Owner, issued her second album "Second Nature" on February 27 through independent label Red Brick Records. The record showcases a genre‑spanning palette, highlighted by the piano‑driven, trip‑hop‑inflected track "Touch Air" and the folk‑rock‑laden...
Mink – “Future Memories”
Berlin‑based duo Mink has dropped their latest single, “Future Memories.” The track is described as sounding like Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” translated into music, featuring time‑bending, cinematic elements. Lyrically it explores “anticipatory heartbreak” with indie rock and folk storytelling, delivering melancholy...
Crescent – “Sin Again”
Crescent, the Hartlepool‑based indie rock outfit, has dropped its sophomore single “Sin Again” ahead of the debut EP *Lamentations* slated for April 3. The track shifts from organ‑laden, haunting verses to a blues‑infused, sweltering rock chorus, showcasing dual vocal dynamics and...
Bleach the Sky – ‘Wash Away’ EP
Boston trio Bleach the Sky drops their sophomore EP “Wash Away,” produced by Jay Maas. The six‑track record fuses ’90s alternative rock sensibilities with shoegaze textures and post‑hardcore aggression, highlighted by distortion‑laden anthems like “GIN” and the soaring “Tail Light.” Themes...
Zora Lucent ~ Vestige
Zora Lucent’s third album *Vestige* pushes her hyper‑intelligent sound design into fractured industrial territory, abandoning alt‑pop conventions for jagged beats and fragmented vocals. The 27‑minute record delivers eleven tightly‑crafted tracks, each punctuated by brief interludes that heighten tension and release....
"The Vampire Lestat" Set to Debut Sunday, June 7 on AMC and AMC+
AMC Networks announced that the third season of *The Vampire Lestat* will premiere on Sunday, June 7, on AMC and AMC+. Ahead of the launch, the series’ second rock single, “All Fall Down,” composed by Daniel Hart and performed by...
Alan Vega (Remastered Deluxe Edition)
Sacred Bones has launched the Vega Vault Project, reissuing Alan Vega’s 1980 self‑titled solo album in regular and deluxe formats. The deluxe edition adds a bonus LP of demos, new artwork, unseen photos, and Vega’s original track sheets, packaged in...
Tacoma Park – “Untied”
Tacoma Park, the North Carolina ambient‑country duo, has unveiled their first single “Untied” ahead of the full‑length album Baltimore, slated for release on April 24 through the indie label Centripetal Force. The track mixes synth textures with steel‑guitar drones, extending the...
San Francisco Symphony Admits 18 Year-Old Pre-College Cellist
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music announced that 18‑year‑old cellist Starla Breshears will join the San Francisco Symphony’s cello section for the 2026‑27 season, becoming the youngest musician ever in the ensemble. Breshears entered the Conservatory’s pre‑college program in 2015,...
Night Moth – Horse
Night Moth’s new single “Horse” delivers a punchy indie rock experience in under 90 seconds, merging Sonic Youth‑style distortion with a slacker‑rock vibe. The track balances laid‑back grooves and anthemic energy, appealing to listeners who favor both relaxed and high‑octane...
Mystery Groop – “Nil-Nil”
Mystery Groop, a one‑off collaboration between members of Groop and Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band, has resurfaced its sole release, the cassette Glorify The Bomb. The record, a 100‑copy limited edition originally cut in 2023, was thought out of print until Greenway...
🎧 Approved: Olympia Vitalis
Olympia Vitalis, a West London vocalist with seven years of gospel‑choir experience, has dropped her debut single “Daze.” The track fuses gospel intensity, jazz harmonic restlessness, and hip‑hop rhythmic flair, echoing influences from Aretha Franklin to Nas. Lyrically, the song...
Mary Middlefield – Take Me As I Am
Mary Middlefield’s single “Take Me As I Am” unexpectedly surged in popularity, showcasing a pop‑rap blend that caught listeners off guard. The Swiss act, already noted as a potent force in 2026, leveraged the track’s urgent energy to reinforce her...
Premiere: Jesus Christ Taxi Driver Share New Self-Titled Single
Colorado indie rock band Jesus Christ Taxi Driver has premiered their self‑titled single ahead of their second album, Taxi The Rich. The track blends garage punk, surf‑rock and power‑pop, featuring distortion‑heavy guitars and an Elvis‑style vocal delivery. The song’s lyrics...
Josephine Network
Josephine Network, the New York‑based power‑pop collective, released its new album Hooked on Lolipop Records, marking the band’s first partnership with the indie label. Produced and mixed by former Velveteen Rabbit bandmate Ryan Howe, the record reunites members of the...
The MerKaBa Brotherhood – “Galgalim”
The MerKaBa Brotherhood announced their self‑titled album, slated for release on May 15 through Mississippi Records. The lead single, “Galgalim,” showcases a blend of percolating percussion and oscillating Rhodes, echoing the calm of the trio’s earlier work while hinting at new‑age...
Anjimile’s You’re Free to Go: Finding Liberation in Tenderness
North Carolina singer‑songwriter Anjimile is releasing his second album “You’re Free to Go” on March 13 via 4AD, produced by Brad Cook. The record expands his sound with dreamy chords and disruptive harmonies while centering the Black trans experience. Tracks like...
Adiós Augie Meyers: 1940-2026
Augie Meyers, the 85‑year‑old musician and producer who co‑founded the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Texas Tornados, died on March 7, 2026. A versatile keyboardist, he helped define the Tex‑Mex rock sound of the 1960s and later blended country, rock, and Tejano in...
Tedeschi Trucks Band – Future Soul
The Tedeschi Trucks Band is set to release its new studio album *Future Soul* next week, featuring all 12 members on most tracks. The record blends heavy blues roots with R&B, rock, and acoustic elements, delivering a dense wall‑of‑sound experience....
Fire in the Mountains 2026 Preview: Yaotl Mictan, Savage Oath, Galvanist, and Nocturne
Fire in the Mountains 2026 runs July 23‑26 in Cut Bank, Montana, featuring a near‑complete lineup that now includes Agalloch performing the full Ashes in the Wake album, Abbath’s side‑project I revisiting Between Two Worlds, and a still‑secret surprise headliner....
Andrew Sa – “Lavender Cowboy”
Andrew Sa’s debut album American Rough arrives on June 26 via Bloodshot Records, led by the single Lavender Cowboy. The track pays homage to gay‑country pioneer Patrick Haggerty, whose 1973 Lavender Country album broke barriers. Produced by H.C. McEntire, the record features...
Broken Social Scene Shares Hey Amanda
Canadian indie collective Broken Social Scene is set to release their new album "Remember the Humans" on May 8 via Arts & Crafts. The lead single showcases a gentle folk‑pop opening that erupts into a horn‑accented, harmony‑rich explosion, echoing the...
Vilde Share Sunblush + Release Qualia at Odds
Thomas Savage, the Melbourne‑based musician behind Vilde, has released his debut album "Qualia at Odds". The record blends bedroom‑pop intimacy with refined production, highlighted by the piano‑driven track "Sunblush". Savage’s career spans global touring and founding bands like Kins and...
Shane MacGowan Tribute Album to Feature Bruce Springsteen, Madra Salach, Tom Waits, Primal Scream, Lisa O'Neill, The Jesus & Mary...
The tribute album "20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan" drops on 13 November 2026, curated by Victoria Mary Clarke and Rubyworks. It assembles a diverse roster—including Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Primal Scream, Hozier, and The Pogues—to reinterpret MacGowan’s catalog....
365 Is Your Favorite Number
My New Band Believe releases “Numerology,” a track that fuses frenetic acoustic guitar with EDM‑style synth textures. The song features skronky horns that act as energetic bursts, while former Black Midi vocalist Cameron Picton delivers a smooth, calculated vocal performance...
Flyss – Porcelain (Tread Carefully)
Flyss released the single “Porcelain (Tread Carefully)” showcasing a 90s‑style alt‑rock sound anchored by reverb‑rich production. Lead vocalist Bec delivers a performance reminiscent of Dolores O’Riordan, adding nostalgic weight to the track. The Sydney‑based five‑piece blends innocence with modern polish,...
Brian Molley Quartet – Scottish Tour Dates Mar-May 2026
Glasgow saxophonist Brian Molley’s quartet will tour Scotland from March to May 2026 to promote its sixth album, Tùs/Origin, which explores Scottish musical roots such as Gaelic psalm singing and incorporates elements like Louisiana gospel, jigs and hoedowns. The tour...
Swedish Meteor – Meteor
Swedish Meteor, a Gothenburg‑based synth project, has released its 2026 album “Phased & Confused.” The record channels 1980s electronic pioneers such as Jean‑Michel Jarre and Public Service Broadcasting, delivering high‑tempo, space‑age synth textures. Critics praised its warp‑speed energy and nostalgic sound...
Ben Wendel – ‘BarCoDe’
Ben Wendel’s new album BarCoDe, released March 13 2026 on Edition, pairs his tenor saxophone with an unprecedented quartet of vibraphonists—Joel Ross, Simon Moullier, Patricia Brennan and Juan Diego Villalobos. Over six tracks, Wendel writes original pieces that weave vibraphone, marimba, balafon and subtle electronics into a...
CAVS – “Candiru”
Melbourne drummer Michael Cavanagh, known for King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, is releasing "Candiru" under his solo project CAVS. The track serves as a preview for his sophomore album Sojourn, slated for an April 24 launch on the independent...
Dreamwave – “Over You”
Bristol‑based Dreamwave has dropped “Over You,” the final single ahead of its Drifter EP, slated for March 20 on Stolen Body Records. The track fuses splashy psychedelic rock with raw garage and punk energy, drawing comparisons to early Osees and Ty...
Mel Denisse – “Aiming Alone”
Nashville‑based artist and producer Mel Denisse has dropped her third single, “aiming alone,” ahead of her debut EP. The track fuses alt‑rock, pop, and dark shoegaze elements, evoking a late‑90s/early‑2000s sound while adding modern flourishes. Denisse describes the song as...