Wolfschmidt – “File”
Wolfschmidt, a five‑piece nu‑gaze band from Gothenburg, Sweden, has returned with the single “file.” The track blends chugging post‑punk, shoegaze textures and early‑2000s emo sensibilities, delivering aggressive riffs alongside tranquil moments. Lyrically, it circles themes of failed explanations, resignation and the weight of inevitable stagnation. Critics note the powerful vocals and lush instrumentation leave a lasting impression on listeners.
Linda Catlin Smith – The Complete Piano Solos: Volume 1: The Plains (Redshift Records, 2025)
Linda Catlin Smith’s solo piano anthology opens with *The Plains*, a minimalist work performed by longtime student Cheryl Duvall and released on Redshift Records in 2025. The review highlights the album’s balance of vastness and precision, noting Duvall’s confident, compassionate...
Nalan – “59:1 (Fiftynine to One)”
Berlin‑based singer‑songwriter Nalan announces her comeback with the album 2009, slated for release on April 24, 2026 via the independent label Mansions and Millions. The album follows the earlier single “I Like You” and now features the new track “59:1 (fifty‑nine to one)”....
Guido Affini – ‘RUST’
Guido Affini’s latest EP “RUST” translates hydrophone recordings of Ligurian Sea wrecks and industrial port noise into a conceptual soundscape using granular synthesis. The four‑track release—“RUSTY GHOST”, “HYDRO CHECK”, “CONDENSATION”, and “50 KM FROM THE COAST”—evokes nocturnal, post‑apocalyptic marine environments...
Runa Viggen – ‘Open Plains’
Runa Viggen’s sophomore album Open Plains, recorded in Los Angeles, presents a conceptual journey from trauma to resilience. The record fuses jazz fusion, classical motifs, and progressive‑rock elements, anchored by the bookended tracks “Amaranth” and “Rubicon.” Critics highlight the vibrant...
Slept All Day – ‘Yutori’
Austin‑based duo Slept All Day released their second album, Yutori, a seven‑track concept record centered on the Japanese idea of spaciousness and living in the present. The record blends dreamy rock, ambient textures, and a striking cover of “Pure Imagination,”...
Sunna Corona – ‘Demigold’
Sunna Corona, the new solo project born from personal loss, is set to release its debut album Demigold this spring. The record fuses lo‑fi, multi‑instrumental indie rock with dream‑pop textures, echoing ’90s DC punk, folk‑rock, and modern ambient influences. Reviewers...
“IMPACT X Nightline: Britney Spears: Chasing Freedom” Coming Soon To Disney+ & Hulu
Disney+ and Hulu will debut “IMPACT x Nightline: Britney Spears: Chasing Freedom” on March 12, 2026. The documentary follows Britney Spears after a recent DUI arrest, revisiting the fallout from her conservatorship and the #FreeBritney movement. It features new interviews with Nightline...
Rutger Zuydervelt ~ Bodies of Water (Music for a Performance by Iván Pérez / Dance Theatre Heidelberg) / Fog /...
Rutger Zuydervelt has composed two immersive albums, *Bodies of Water* and its companion *Fog / Drops*, for Iván Pérez’s Dance Theatre Heidelberg performance. The music follows a three‑stage concept—liquid, ice and gas—moving from ambient soundscapes to a pulsating electronic climax....
Molly Vulpyne Delivers a Stunning Debut with ‘Houndstooth and The Hum’
Molly Vulpyne’s debut album *Houndstooth and The Hum* delivers a ten‑track blend of garage‑punk aggression, post‑punk atmosphere, and raw lyricism. The record reworks earlier singles while adding fresh studio polish, showcasing crisp drums, layered guitars, and emotionally charged vocals. References...
Herb Lore – “Dialogue With The Mother”
Brooklyn-based psychedelic folk group Herb Lore announces their new album Mysticism, slated for release on March 27 through the Inner Islands label. The record’s lead single, “Dialogue With The Mother,” showcases a blend of meditative folk melodies and ambient field...
11th Hour SXSW Recommendations
The ATH IT Department curates a last‑minute SXSW music guide featuring five standout acts. Nightbus will spin vinyl on Sunday at Tweedy’s, while Belfast’s Chalk promises heavy, menacing beats. Modeselektor brings early‑2000s East Berlin synth vibes to the Speakeasy, and...
Red Langur – Crawl
Swedish indie pop outfit Red Langur has dropped their latest single, “Crawl,” a breezy track that fuses folk‑inflected guitar work with bright, melodic vocal hooks. Critics praise the song for its nostalgic radio vibe while avoiding derivative pastiche, noting its...
The Knife’s Olof Dreijer Announces Debut Solo Album, Shares Single
Swedish producer Olof Dreijer, one half of the iconic duo The Knife, has signed to Dirty Hit’s electronic imprint dh2 and announced his debut solo album, Loud Bloom, slated for release on May 8, 2026. The launch is accompanied by the new...
Denzel Curry - Strictly 4 the Scythe
The Scythe, a newly formed hip‑hop supergroup led by Denzel Curry, released its debut album Strictly 4 the Scythe, an eight‑track, 29‑minute project featuring A$AP Ferg, Bktherula, TiaCorine, Key Nyata and guests like Juicy J and Smino. The record delivers...
Kevin Morby Shares Video for New Song “Die Young”
Kevin Morby announced his upcoming album Little Wide Open, slated for May 15 on Dead Oceans, and released the second single “Die Young” with an accompanying video he co‑directed. The record, produced by Aaron Dessner of The National, features a roster of high‑profile...
10/10 You’re Great: ‘Funhouse’
The Alt Editing podcast released an episode titled “10/10 You’re Great: ‘Funhouse’” that dives into The Stooges’ seminal 1970 album Fun House. Hosts DeeDee and Him Horrison blend serious music analysis with comedic banter, dissecting each track while riffing on...
The Pogues Bring Greatest Hits Tour to Dublin, Belfast and Killarney
The Pogues announced a three‑city Irish leg of their Greatest Hits Tour for December 2026, hitting Dublin, Belfast and Killarney. Original members James Fearnley, Jem Finer and Spider Stacy will front the shows alongside a rotating roster of contemporary Irish...
Animal Collective's Avey Tare and Geologist Announce Duo Project Croz Boyce
Avey Tare and Geologist, two core members of Animal Collective, have formed a new duo called Croz Boyce and will release a self‑titled LP on May 8 via Domino. The project’s first single, “Hanging Out With a Blueberry Pop,” arrived with...
Alyn Shipton’s New Orleans Friends – ‘The Oxford Concert’
Alyn Shipton’s New Orleans Friends recorded a live concert on May 11, 2024, in an Oxford church, pairing New Orleans jazz with sacred space. The ensemble—led by Shipton and clarinettist Tom Sancton—performed seven tracks, five drawn from gospel‑originated hymns. The recording showcases clarinet‑driven...
The Lemon Twigs Announce Look for Your Mind LP
The Lemon Twigs have announced their new LP, *Look For Your Mind*, slated for release on May 8, 2024 via Captured Tracks. The record continues the band’s signature blend of classic pop‑rock with unexpected, left‑field flourishes, pushing the retro formula toward...
Premiere: Nic Panken Shares New Single “2 Hearts”
New York indie singer‑songwriter Nic Panken has premiered his latest single “2 Hearts,” a sunny folk‑pop track that expands on existential themes. The song is the newest release from his forthcoming solo album *Near Divine or Merely Rhyme*, slated for...
The Orielles’ Only You Left: A Genre-Defying Embrace
The Orielles release their fifth album, Only You Left, recorded between Hamburg and the Greek island of Hydra. The record mixes grunge, psychedelic dream‑pop, electronic textures and occasional jazz‑inflected passages, showcasing the trio’s willingness to defy genre expectations. While the...
Sylvie’s Head Share Frankie + Announce Debut
Swedish indie outfit Sylvie’s Head announced their debut album, Everything is Free, slated for release later this year on the Welfare Sounds label. The band melds nostalgic 1990s alternative rock with underground techno rhythms, creating a heavier, club‑ready sound. Critics...
Runo Plum Preps Bloom Again EP (SXSW Artist)
Indie singer‑songwriter Runo Plum is set to debut her new Bloom Again EP at SXSW. The EP, scheduled for release on May 8 through the Winspear label, showcases a minimalist, guitar‑centric sound that emphasizes intimate vocals. Critics note the track’s sparse...
Sun People X Other Worlds – Endophyte
Sun People’s All Things imprint releases “Endophyte,” a four‑track EP co‑produced with fellow Graz DJ Other Worlds. The record fuses experimental techno with Warp‑era aesthetics, highlighted by the Aphex Twin‑reminiscent opener “Sunnyview.” Tracks such as “Psychicemotus” and “June” push the...
Iceage Return with New Single "Star"
Iceage, the Danish alt‑rock quintet, released "Star," their first new song in nearly five years following 2021’s *Seek Shelter*. The track features gritty vocals, jangling guitars, and an animated video directed by Thinh T. Petrus Nguyen. Frontman Elias Rønnenfelt, who...
Touch Girl Apple Blossom Share Vacation Video
Touch Girl Apple Blossom is set to drop their new single "Graceful" on May 15, released through K Records in partnership with Perennial Death. The track marries bright, dueling guitars with Olivia’s lush vocal contrast, creating a dance‑floor‑ready yet tension‑filled...
Lozenge – For Lack of Trying
Leeds‑based shoegaze outfit Lozenge released the single “For Lack of Trying,” delivering a wall of Swervedriver‑style guitar riffs paired with a melodic undercurrent. The track showcases the band’s ability to blend abrasive textures with songcraft, creating an immersive listening experience....
How to Get by without a Music Director
The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande (OSR) in Geneva dismissed music director Jonathan Nott last season and chose not to name an immediate successor. Instead, the orchestra will operate under a "conductor in residence" model for the next two years,...
Harry Styles - Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.
Harry Styles released his fourth solo album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., aiming for a dance‑floor vibe. The record leans heavily on indie‑rock references and synth‑driven production but often feels derivative and under‑cooked. While tracks like “Ready, Steady, Go!” and...
Paper Sister – Dreamy
Austin‑based indie act Paper Sister dropped the single “Dreamy” in 2026, delivering a psychedelic‑tinged jangle pop track that feels both woozy and meticulously crafted. The song’s layered guitars and ethereal vocals create an entrancing soundscape that reviewers describe as a...
UAE Orchestra Pays Tribute to Nation’s Defenders
The UAE National Orchestra, launched in December 2024, released a tribute piece titled “Men, by God, Truly Men” based on President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s poem honoring the nation’s defenders. The composition, written by Mohammed Al Ahmed and arranged by...
Oral Habit Bring Psych-Garage Swagger to New Single ‘The Glove’
Brighton psych‑garage trio Oral Habit has dropped their new single The Glove on the DIY label Krautpop! Records. The track was recorded live to capture the band’s raw, fuzz‑driven intensity, blending 60s freakbeat, Krautrock, and a Josh Homme‑style swagger. The...
Sylvie’s Head Release New Single
Swedish quartet Sylvie’s Head released their new single “Frankie” on March 11, 2026 and announced their debut album Everything Is Free, slated for May 15, 2026 via Welfare Sounds & Records. The band, formed in Gothenburg in early 2024, blends hard breakbeats, synth‑driven rock...
Glob Deejay – Glob
London producer Stone Burletson, known for ethereal drones and trip‑hop, has debuted a new moniker, glob deejay, with the EP *glob*. The record leans into minimal techno, offering pastel‑colored synths, subtle drum taps and a whimsical, “minimal sweetness” aesthetic. Tracks...
Zoumer Explores Love and Roots on Genre-Blurring New Album E.a.l. (Euro Arab Lovergirl)
Danish‑Algerian producer Yasmina Derradj, under the alias Zoumer, has dropped her sophomore album e.a.l. (euro arab lovergirl) on the Big Oil label. The record expands on her debut Green World by weaving electro‑pop, alt‑pop, and North African percussion into a...
French Exit Are Sublime On ‘Waited a While’
French Exit, a four‑piece alternative rock outfit, released their fifth single “Waited a While,” praised for its bold guitars, silky bass and cinematic production. The track was produced by Roger Andrew Humphrey, known for the Twin Peaks sound, marking their...
The Pretty Flowers – “To Be So Cool”
Los Angeles‑based indie outfit The Pretty Flowers is set to release their new album Never Felt Bitter on March 27 through Forge Again Records. The campaign kicks off with the power‑pop single “To Be So Cool,” which mixes early‑2000s nostalgia...
Lucid Express – “Setback”
Hong Kong shoegaze band Lucid Express dropped their sophomore LP, Instant Comfort, on February 20 via Kanine Records. The album’s standout track “Setback” channels 1990s dreamy fuzz with lush vocals, creating a blend of frantic noise and comforting melody. Accompanied...
Club 8 – “Travel Back In Time”
Swedish indie pop duo Club 8 has dropped their latest single, “Travel Back In Time,” on Bandcamp. The track blends the breezy charm of 1960s French pop with the atmospheric textures of early‑2010s dream pop, creating a hopeful yet melancholic...
Past Model Share “Memory” Music Video
Austin‑based darkwave duo Past Model, twin brothers Kevin and Kyle Garcia, have released the official music video for their single “Memory.” The track, featured on their 2023 EP *In Light*, blends 80s‑era synth textures with haunting vocals. Directed and edited...
Dylan James – “Arcana”
Philadelphia indie musician Dylan James has released his second single, “Arcana,” a track that fuses airy dream‑pop textures with a hard‑hitting 90s shoegaze climax. The song showcases his evolving production skills, balancing ethereal verses with a throat‑grabbing chorus that feels...
Justin Sconza – “Native Birds of Guam”
Chicago‑based indie rocker Justin Sconza has dropped "Native Birds of Guam," the lead single from his freshly released album Fantasy. The song fuses punchy, Ramones‑style guitar riffs with lyrical reflections on loss, inspired by the disappearance of Guam’s native bird...
Color Palette – “Barcelona”
Washington, D.C.-based indie act Color Palette has dropped its new single “Barcelona,” a breezy blend of jangly pop and atmospheric dream‑pop. Led by songwriter Jay Nemeyer, the track paints lyrical pictures of sun‑kissed streets and romantic wanderings through the Spanish...
Abbey Blackwell – “Rise and Set”
Seattle‑based indie musician Abbey Blackwell has released "Rise and Set," the lead single from her forthcoming full‑length album Dream a Day, slated for April 7, 2026. The track expands her acoustic roots with melodic lap‑steel, jazzy rhythms, and ethereal vocal...
The Horses – “Little Epiphany”
Boston‑based rock duo The Horses have dropped their second single, “Little Epiphany,” building on the momentum of their debut “Block.” The track features chugging guitars, steady rhythms, blaring organ lines, and a twangy solo that evokes late‑80s alternative rock. Written...
Virginia Louise – “Hollow”
Virginia Louise, an Austin‑originated artist now based in Nashville, has dropped the single “Hollow,” a track that fuses ’90s rock textures with jangling guitars and emotive vocals. The song’s lyrics confront the anxiety of relationship abandonment, delivering a hook‑laden chorus...
Snowcuffs – ‘Sweet Gravity’ EP
Chicago dream‑pop outfit Snowcuffs released their sophomore EP “Sweet Gravity,” a four‑track collection that merges bright guitars with lush synth layers. The record draws on influences like Alvvays, Beach House, and Mazzy Star while exploring themes of pressure, burnout, and emotional...
Arlo Parks Shares Video for New Song “Get Go” And Announces New Tour Dates
British singer‑songwriter Arlo Parks has unveiled the third single from her upcoming third album, "Get Go," accompanied by a new music video. The album, Ambiguous Desire, is slated for release on May 3, 2026 through Transgressive Records. Alongside the video,...