Washing Machina – “The Top”
Swedish indie outfit Washing Machina has released the single “The Top,” a moody blend of 90s dream‑rock and power pop that showcases the band’s restrained Scandinavian aesthetic. The track serves as a preview for their sophomore album, Before My Mind Wakes Up, scheduled for a May launch on Epicuro Records. The release highlights the band’s growing profile in the European indie circuit and signals a strategic push into the U.S. streaming market. Epicuro’s partnership aims to amplify the group’s cross‑border reach ahead of a tour cycle.
Fleur Bleu·e – “Surrender”
French dream‑pop duo Fleur bleu·e is set to release their sophomore album, Question Marked Upon The World, in spring 2026 through Chicago‑based indie label Sunday Records. The band has debuted the album’s lead single “Surrender,” a wistful track that chronicles...
CAVS – “First Light”
Melbourne‑based project CAVS, led by King Gizzard drummer Michael Cavanagh, has unveiled the single “First Light” as a preview of his sophomore album *Sojourn*, slated for release on April 24 via the independent p(doom) records label. The track mixes 70s...
Taroug – “Mides”
German‑Tunisian electronic producer Taroug has released his new album *Chott* on Denovali Records, featuring the track “Mides.” The song aims to capture the heat and landscape of his Tunisian homeland through cinematic synths and rhythmic flourishes. *Chott* is available for...
Surtsey – “Limerence”
Missouri‑based indie rock outfit Surtsey has dropped a new single titled “Limerence.” The track fuses alt‑rock grit with country‑tinged folk and a dash of garage rock, drawing sonic comparisons to Pinegrove, Wednesday, MJ Lenderman and Alex G. Its dynamic arrangement shifts midway,...
City of the Sun ~ Under the Moon
City of the Sun, a Brooklyn‑based quartet, released their sophomore album *Under the Moon*, a largely instrumental record that fuses desert‑southwest ambience with California‑coast rock. The album’s cinematic tracks—ranging from spaghetti‑western tones in “Un Disparo al Corazón” to the hook‑laden...
You Know Hermanos Gutiérrez. But This Version...
Songletter highlighted a new remix of Hermanos Gutiérrez’s live KCRW performance of “El Desierto.” The track has been slightly slowed and drenched in reverb, extending its atmospheric qualities. The post notes the original’s beauty and how the altered version lets...
Ezra Collective at Colour Factory
Ezra Collective staged an intimate fan‑only concert at Colour Factory, celebrating a decade since their debut EP. The event, co‑hosted with Jazz Re:freshed, highlighted the band’s gratitude to youth organisations like Tomorrow’s Warriors that nurtured their early career. Guest appearances...
Should I Listen to Music by Bad People? Link Drop
The newsletter explores the recurring dilemma of consuming music created by artists accused of serious misconduct, citing Afrika Bambaataa's death, d4vd's murder‑related arrest, and the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic. It highlights how each case reignites debate over separating art from...
My Top 30 Songs for April 19-25, 2026
EclecticMusicLover’s weekly Top 30 chart for April 19‑25, 2026 shows The Neighbourhood holding the #1 spot with “Hula Girl,” while MISSIO rises to second place with “I Remember When.” Father John Misty cracks the top 10 for the first time with “The Old Law,”...
Now & Then: Fantastic Cat’s Cat Out of Hell and the Reach of Stage Fright
Fantastic Cat’s new folk‑rock record Cat Out of Hell delivers the band’s trademark wit while digging into deeper existential themes. The album’s rotating vocalists and four songwriters create a collaborative sound that echoes the ensemble chemistry of The Band’s 1970 classic...
“Stardust”
Willie Nelson’s 1978 album *Stardust* defied Columbia’s doubts by pairing the outlaw‑country star with R&B legend Booker T. Jones and recording in Emmylou Harris’s living‑room studio. The record of Great American Songbook standards became a quintuple‑platinum bestseller and Nelson’s top‑selling album. Critics...
Tomasz Chyła Quintet – ‘It’s Not a Fake, It’s a Replica’
Polish jazz ensemble Tomasz Chyła Quintet releases new album “It’s Not a Fake, It’s a Replica,” blending heavy rock influences with jazz improvisation. The record spotlights guitarist Krzysztof Hadrych’s dynamic riffs and solos, while violinist Chyła and trumpeter Emil Miszk...
Nominations Now Open for 2026 Parliamentary Jazz Awards
The All‑Party Parliamentary Jazz Group has opened public nominations for the 2026 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Submissions close at midnight on Friday 15 May, and the ceremony will be held on 13 October 2026 at the World Heart Beat venue in London. The...
Natalia Tsupryk ~ Vil’na
Ukrainian composer Natalia Tsupryk releases her first full-length album, *Vil’na*, a deeply personal collection reflecting the war’s impact on her homeland. The record revisits earlier EP material, adds a reimagined traditional wedding song, and introduces two new pieces, “Anti‑Drone Nets”...
Best Chord Progression Tools for Songwriters in 2026
The 2026 ranking of chord‑progression tools, refreshed in April, evaluated over 20 applications through five weeks of real‑world songwriting. Song Cage topped the list, followed by Hookpad, Scaler 3, and Chordify, with each tool scored on palette depth, ease of use, borrowed‑chord...
10/10 You’re Great: ‘Return to Love’
The latest episode of “10/10 You’re Great” features Zac from The Alternative, who champions LVL UP’s under‑appreciated 2016 album *Return to Love*. The hosts riff on the record’s lyrical depth, while also noting a J. Mascis sighting and a tongue‑in‑cheek Slobodan chant....
Spotlight Interview: JENNY ALIEN
Jenny Alien, a transatlantic ten‑piece band known for its “atomic combat chips” sound, is set to play Loud Women Fest in New York City on May 16. Frontwoman Cam explains the quirky origin of the band’s name, which stems from a...
In the Green Room with CHROMA’s KT Hall: “We Learned About Mortality at Such an Early Age”
British indie rock trio CHROMA dropped their new album "25 Forever" today, a two‑year effort described as a "furious requiem for the quarter‑life crisis." Frontwoman KT Hall highlighted standout tracks like "People Pleaser" and "Coalminer’s Granddaughter," emphasizing the record’s focus...
Marie’s in the News. Here’s Her Recent Walton Concerto
French conductor Marie Jacquot has been named chief conductor of the Cologne Opera, taking the helm of one of Germany's leading musical institutions. Her appointment makes her the first female music director in Cologne’s more than two‑century history. Jacquot, celebrated...
Interview: FOLA Is Fully Loaded
Nigerian Afropop artist FOLA released his debut studio album *catharsis* in September 2025, quickly amassing over 100 million Spotify streams and earning both critical and commercial acclaim. The 11‑track record builds on his 2024 hit “alone” and features fan‑favoured songs such...
20 Best Songs of the Week: Modern Woman, World News, Massive Attack, Kevin Morby, and More
Under the Radar’s latest "Songs of the Week" roundup spotlights 20 standout tracks released over the past two weeks, including Modern Woman’s debut‑album single “Johnny’s Dreamworld,” Massive Attack’s collaboration with Tom Waits on “Boots on the Ground,” and Kevin Morby’s new single...
Old Amica ~ Bländverk
Old Amica’s new ambient album Bländverk delivers a quiet, intimate soundscape built around piano, harmonium, tape loops and field recordings. The Swedish title, meaning “bland work,” cleverly contrasts with its English translation “illusion,” underscoring the album’s subtle trickery. Tracks like...
On Coming Back, the Recent Comeback Efforts of Rappers and Half-Clones
A wave of high‑profile comeback attempts is sweeping hip‑hop, highlighted by Kanye West’s earth‑replica stunt before 80,000 fans and public endorsements of Sean "Diddy" Combs by Usher, J. Cole and Jay Electronica despite his legal troubles. The trend extends to other stars such...
The End: Deary
London dream‑pop trio deary has launched its debut album *Birding* on Bella Union, marking a milestone after a 2023 single and years of development. Frontwoman Rebecca “Dottie” Cockram describes the record as a emotionally charged exploration of human consequence, blending...
Clout Rock
In July, crypto‑music platform Nina Protocol released a curated "cloudrock" playlist, effectively naming a new, hazy subgenre that blends ethereal rock with digital aesthetics. The sound draws heavily from Copenhagen’s avant‑pop scene and 90s‑era shoegaze, while LA’s And Always Forever...
Premiere: Keith Carne (of We Are Scientists) Shares New Single “Totally Liminal”
Keith Carne, longtime drummer for We Are Scientists, is releasing his debut solo album *Magenta Light* on April 20, 2026. The record showcases him as a singer‑songwriter, producer and multi‑instrumentalist, blending spacious indie pop with dance‑floor energy. Ahead of the launch, he premiered the track...
Alexandra Alden – Sunday Morning
Alexandra Alden released a fresh cover of the Velvet Underground’s classic “Sunday Morning,” injecting a folk‑leaning arrangement while preserving the song’s haunting vibe. Critics note her vocal delivery rivals Nico’s iconic style, creating an evocative retro feel. The track has...
Boston Concertmaster: Why Andris Nelsons Is a Great Conductor
Boston Symphony concertmaster Nathan Cole lauds Andris Nelsons as a transformative conductor, noting that the 2026‑27 season will be Nelsons' last with the orchestra. He argues that while the BSO could technically play familiar works like Dvořák’s New World Symphony...
RSTB Radio WGXC: April
RSTB’s weekly radio program "Crawl Out From The Fallout" released its April episode on WGXR, featuring a curated mix of indie and alternative tracks. The show highlights 30 songs from artists such as Herb Lore, Orcutt Shelley Miller with David...
PawPaw Rod Issues New Single “Lights Down Low” With Sherwyn
PawPaw Rod released the single “Lights Down Low,” featuring Sherwyn and produced by Two Fresh, delivering a laid‑back, airy R&B track. The song’s romantic theme marks a stylistic shift toward intimate storytelling. Alongside the release, Rod announced the Picture Day...
Sofia Isella Shares Video for “The Chicken Is Naked and Afraid”
Los Angeles artist Sofia Isella has dropped her third independent EP, *Something is a shell .*, accompanied by a self‑directed video for the track “The Chicken is Naked and Afraid.” The 21‑year‑old has already logged more than 150 million streams and is...
Why Customers Stop Coming to Your Store and What to Do About It
Retail leaders are losing customers because stores have abandoned distinct brand identities, or "lanes," and now all look and sound alike. The article draws parallels to iconic 60s‑70s singers who protected their unique styles, even at the cost of hit...
Magus
The indie label Language of Stone, run by Greg and Jessica Weeks, has resurfaced with a new roster, highlighted by the duo’s latest project Magus. Their debut album “Music For Mandrax” expands the label’s 2000s psych‑folk roots into darker prog,...
Boards of Canada Have a New Album? A Timeline of the Enigmatic Rollout
Boards of Canada, the Scottish electronic duo, have hinted at a new album after a 13‑year silence. The rollout began with a private confirmation in June 2022 and has since included cryptic Bleep statements, limited‑edition merch, and a revived Twoism anniversary...
TND Staff Album Review: ‘Hotwire Trip Switch’ by Prince Daddy & The Hyena
Prince Daddy & The Hyena’s fourth album, Hotwire Trip Switch, marks a decisive shift from fifth‑wave emo toward a nostalgia‑driven pop‑punk sound. The record aims to be a “singles album,” delivering hook‑heavy tracks that echo early‑2000s teen‑comedy soundtracks while retaining...
Champagne Problems? Punk Solutions Amyl and the Sniffers-Style
Australian punk vocalist Amy Louise Taylor filed a lawsuit against commercial photographer Jamie Nelson for selling fine‑art prints that used her name and likeness from a July 2025 Vogue Portugal shoot. Taylor alleges false endorsement under the Lanham Act and violations of...
A Lifetime in Motion – Bruce Rosenblum’s New Album “Never Too Late”
Bruce Rosenblum’s newly released album "Never Too Late" caps a 50‑year musical journey that spans folk, classical, and jazz. The record, assembled from songs written between 2020 and 2024, showcases acoustic guitar‑driven arrangements enriched by clarinet, pedal steel, and string...
Interview: Zee Nxumalo Wants You To Dance
Zee Nxumalo, the Swazi‑South African singer who topped South Africa’s streaming charts for female artists in 2025, is set to release her new EP ‘IZINJA ZAM’ next week. The project, created with Durban’s Dlala Thukzin, aims to deliver dance‑floor anthems...
Shopify Meets Streaming: How Single Helps Artists Sell Music Directly to Fans
Single has launched a Shopify‑based platform that lets musicians sell music, stream releases, host live‑stream tickets, and run fan subscriptions from a single storefront. The tool merges commerce, content, and community, enabling chart‑eligible sales that feed directly into official rankings....
The Maureens Share Don’t Give Up
Meritorio Records has released a preview of Maureens' new single “Don’t Give Up,” slated for official release on May 29. The track serves as the opening song for the band’s upcoming album, which is expected to drop at the end...
Lee “Scratch”Perry & Mouse on Mars :: Rockcurry
Lee "Scratch" Perry, the legendary dub pioneer, has teamed up with electronic duo Mouse on Mars to release the single "Rockcurry." The track opens their forthcoming album *Spatial, No Problem*, slated for a June 5 release on Domino Record Co....
MacGregor Burns Shares Lay Down on Me + Drops My Corner
MacGregor Burns has dropped his new album *My Corner*, positioning himself as a distinctive voice in a market flooded with singer‑songwriters. The record fuses traditional American songwriting with a punk‑rock edge, delivering both mellow tracks and high‑energy pop‑rock moments. Critics...
Remington Super 60 Return with Time to Breathe
Norwegian electronic outfit Remington Super 60 has broken a multi‑year silence with a new single titled “Time to Breathe.” The track opens with a heavy, club‑oriented bass pulse that drives the mix, while the chorus shifts into a shimmering modern‑disco groove....
Readers’ Pick: Fantastic Cat – Cat Out of Hell
Twangville’s weekly Readers’ Pick poll for the week of April 10, 2026 identified Fantastic Cat’s “Cat Out of Hell” as the top new release, garnering 32% of the 13 votes cast. The poll attracted 41 participants who evaluated 12 releases, with Gurf...
Wendy Eisenberg :: S/T
The article reviews Wendy Eisenberg’s debut release “S/T,” describing it as a musical Bildungsroman that weaves mature reflections on faded dreams, family dynamics, mortality, and self‑reinvention. The writer praises the work’s lyrical depth and experimental textures, positioning it as a...
Netflix’s Kylie Minogue Docuseries: Everything We Know About the “Tell-All” Project
Netflix is set to launch a three‑part docuseries titled *Kylie* that chronicles Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue’s four‑decade career and the promotion of her recent *Tension* albums. The series, directed by Emmy‑winner Michael Harte and produced by Ventureland, emerged after...
🎧 Approved: Kat Duma
Serbian‑Canadian artist Kat Duma has dropped her new single "Mirrored Water," a track that fuses dub‑leaning rhythms with ethereal pop textures and a restrained, Madonna‑esque vocal delivery. Inspired by the stillness of Kyoto’s Sagano temple ponds, the song evokes a...
Alcyona Mick & Liam Noble – ‘Distant Plains’
Alcyona Mick and Liam Noble released *Distant Plains*, a seven‑track album of two‑piano improvisations recorded under the direction of activist artist Penny Rimbaud. The project draws on Leonard Bernstein’s recording of Holst’s *The Planets* as a stimulus, prompting the pianists...
The New Cue #584 April 16: Boards Of Canada, Matt Berry Trio, Massive Attack, Alex Cameron, Kurt Vile, NewDad, The...
The New Cue’s latest Recommender edition spotlights two standout releases: the Matt Berry Trio’s jazz‑infused single “Everything’s Peachy” from the Acid Jazz label, and Australian garage‑punk outfit The Gnomes’ new EP “More.” The newsletter also reminds readers that full access costs £5...