Citizen Announce New LP & Tour W/ Anxious, Hotline TNT & More (New Single & Exclusive Vinyl)
Citizen announced their sixth studio album, Halcyon Blues, slated for release on August 7 through Run for Cover. The record was recorded by front‑man Mat Kerekes in his Toledo home studio and mixed by veteran engineer Tom Lord‑Alge, famed for blink‑182’s Enema of the State. An exclusive "Ether" vinyl limited to 400 copies is now available for pre‑order, and the lead single "Highs and Lows" showcases a hybrid post‑hardcore/indie‑rock sound. A comprehensive fall tour begins May 16, covering North America, Europe and Australia, with tickets on sale May 1.
Vince Staples Announces New Album ‘Cry Baby’: Watch “Blackberry Marmalade” Video
Rapper Vince Staples announced his new album Cry Baby, set for release on June 5 through Loma Vista. He debuted the opening track “Blackberry Marmalade” with a first‑person‑shooter‑style video that received an 18+ age restriction on YouTube. The record leans heavily...
Our Favorite Songs of the Week (Playlist)
BrooklynVegan launched its latest weekly playlist, aggregating more than 30 newly released tracks from a mix of indie, rock, and pop artists. The collection spans emerging acts like Mary in the Junkyard and Sundayclub, as well as veteran names such...
Boundaries Announce New LP ‘Yearning: The Unbeautiful After’ (New Single & Exclusive Vinyl)
Connecticut metalcore outfit Boundaries announced their debut Sumerian Records album, *Yearning: the unbeautiful after*, slated for July 17. Recorded in fall 2025 with producer Drew Fulk, the record includes two guest spots from The Plot In You’s Landon Tewers and...
Justin Vernon Covering Bob Dylan at Eaux Claires 2026: “I’m Trying to Turn Bon Into Bob”
Eaux Claires, the Wisconsin festival co‑founded by Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner, is returning in July 2026 after an eight‑year break. The lineup features a unique act called “Bon Dylan,” where Vernon will perform as Bob Dylan circa...
The Afghan Whigs Share New Single “Duvateen”; Tour with Mercury Rev Starts This Weekend
The Afghan Whigs have dropped their second new song of 2024, "Duvateen," a widescreen rock track that showcases Greg Dulli’s soulful vocals. The release precedes a 24‑date North American tour co‑headlined with Mercury Rev, kicking off in Woodstock, NY on...
Tour News: Bright Eyes, Black Country New Road, Sleaford Mods, Ian Sweet, Tinlicker, Tigercub, More
A wave of tour announcements swept the indie‑rock scene this week, from Bright Eyes’ 21‑year anniversary stadium shows to Black Country, New Road’s first‑time stops in new markets. Sleaford Mods revealed opening acts for their North American trek, while Tinlicker...
Tour News: Sparta, Violent Femmes, Mac DeMarco, Wednesday, Book of Love, Balmora, More
BrooklynVegan’s latest tour roundup shows a surge of live‑music announcements across rock, indie, metal and pop. Sparta added September dates with Jimmy Eat World, while Slayer will headline US shows performing Reign in Blood in full. Major festivals such as...
17 New Songs Out Today
BrooklynVegan’s daily roundup spotlights 17 freshly released songs spanning indie rock, metal, and experimental pop. Highlights include Pulp’s long‑awaited instrumental “Open Strings,” Show Me The Body’s socially‑charged single “Dance in the USA,” and Modest Mouse’s first new album track since...
The Story So Far Announce Fall Tour with The Starting Line & Ultra Q
The Story So Far announced a U.S. fall tour supporting their first album in six years, 2024’s “I Want to Disappear.” The pop‑punk outfit will be joined by The Starting Line and Ultra Q for a 18‑date run that kicks off...
100 Demons Announce First LP in over 20 Yeras, Share “Meat for the Beast”
Connecticut metalcore veterans 100 Demons are releasing their first full-length album in more than two decades. The LP, Embrace the Black Light, arrives on June 5 through independent label Closed Casket Activities and features the new single “Meat for the...
The Charlatans Announce Fall North American Tour, Share Mark Gardner (Ride) Remix of “We Are Love”
British indie‑rock veterans The Charlatans have unveiled a 14‑date North American fall tour slated for September 3‑26, 2026. The itinerary kicks off in Santa Ana, California and wraps at Brooklyn Steel in New York, with The Dandy Warhols joining them for the Santa Ana and...
Newport Jazz Fest Has Angine De Poitrine, Herbie Hancock, Thundercat, Little Simz, Flea, Coltrane & Miles Tribute, Vulfpeck, More
The Newport Jazz Festival announced its 2026 lineup, running July 31‑August 2 at Fort Adams State Park. Headliners include legendary pianist Herbie Hancock, a John Coltrane and Miles Davis tribute featuring Kamasi Washington and Chief Adjuah, and funk‑pop outfit Vulfpeck. The roster spans...
Jack White Adds More Dates to North American Tour
Jack White has expanded his 2026 North American tour by adding two Northeast shows—College Street Music Hall in New Haven on July 18 and the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on July 19. Ticket sales for both venues open on April 24 at 10 a.m. ET,...
Tour News: Aziz Ansari, Murphy’s Law, David Cross, Uranium Club, Loser’s Lounge Plays Duran Duran, More
Brooklyn‑based tour news highlights a bustling live‑music calendar. The New York Tattoo Arts Convention will host Murphy’s Law on Terminal 5’s rooftop on July 25, while The Fest 2026 announced a 114‑band lineup featuring The Bouncing Souls and PUP. Iron Maiden will...
Our Favorite Songs of the Week (Playlist)
BrooklynVegan has added a new weekly Spotify playlist that aggregates the most compelling releases from its coverage, featuring 17 tracks across indie rock, pop, and hip‑hop. The list includes a Nine Inch Nails remix, Olivia Rodrigo’s "Drop Dead," and Kevin...
9 New Songs Out Today
A daily roundup spotlights nine freshly released songs, ranging from Kacey Musgraves’ folky title track “Middle of Nowhere” to Olivia Rodrigo’s moody single “Drop Dead.” Legacy acts Dead Can Dance and Pope break multi‑year silence with “Death Cults” and an eight‑year‑long album...
Terror’s Scott Vogel Tells Us About His Favorite Buffalo & Current Hardcore Bands
Terror is set to release its new album *Still Suffer* on April 24 through Flatspot, featuring guest spots from Mindforce’s Jay Peta, God’s Hate’s Brody King, King Nine’s Dan Seely, and Hot Water Music’s Chuck Ragan. The record will be...
Coachella Announces 2026 Weekend 2 Livestream Schedule (Watch Here)
Coachella has released the full livestream schedule for weekend two of its 2026 edition, covering Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19. Seven stages—including the newly added Yuma stage, which replaces the Sonora tent—will stream live performances across all three...
Bedouine Shares “Always on Time,” Announces North American Tour
Bedouine released the string‑laden ballad “Always on Time,” a preview of her June‑launching album Neon Summer Skin. The song’s lyrics focus on accepting one’s personal timeline rather than conforming to external milestones. Alongside the single, she announced a fall North...
Listen to They Might Be Giants’ New Album ‘The World Is to Dig’
They Might Be Giants released their 24th studio album, "The World is to Dig," today, describing it as a cohesive musical universe crafted by the original duo in the same studio. Co‑founders John Flansburgh and John Linnell highlight the album’s...
Coheed and Cambria Throwing Neverender Festival Ft. Circa Survive, SDRE, Turnover, PUP, Thursday, More
Coheed and Cambria are launching the inaugural Neverender Festival on Oct. 3‑4 at the Observatory Festival Grounds in Santa Ana, California, where they will perform their 2012‑13 double album *The Afterman* in full. The event co‑heads with Circa Survive, marking the band’s...
UK Hip Hop/Soul Artist Wesley Joseph Announces First North American Tour; Stream New Album ‘Forever Ends Someday’
UK hip‑hop/soul artist Wesley Joseph has announced his first full‑scale North American tour, supporting his debut album Forever Ends Someday released on Secretly Canadian. The 11‑date trek runs from October 7 in Chicago to October 23 in Los Angeles, with a high‑profile stop...
The Bouncing Souls Announce New LP & Tour with The Suicide Machines (New Single & Exclusive Vinyl)
The Bouncing Souls announced their new album *Born To Be*, slated for release on June 26 and produced by acclaimed producer Will Yip. The record’s opening track “The Light” showcases the band’s classic sound, and a limited‑edition half‑black/half‑yellow vinyl will...
Tour News: Jejune, Purity Ring, Bibi Club, Mosswood Meltdown, Khemmis, The Body / BIG|BRAVE, More
BrooklynVegan’s latest tour roundup highlights a wave of spring‑summer live music announcements. Purity Ring kicks off a North American run from Sacramento on April 17 through Anchorage on May 28, while Jejune returns for its first U.S. shows in 25...
Brown Horse Talk Influences on New LP ‘Total Dive,’ Share “Comeback Loading” Video
UK indie‑country outfit Brown Horse is set to release its third studio album, Total Dive, on April 10 through Loose Music. Ahead of the launch, the band revealed the classic rock and Bruce Springsteen records that shaped the record’s sound. They also...
Vinnie Caruana Talks Influences Behind I Am The Avalanche’s New LP ‘The Horror Show’
I Am The Avalanche returns after a six‑year gap with their new LP, "The Horror Show," slated for release on April 10, 2026. Frontman Vinnie Caruana reveals the record draws from a blend of film soundtracks and personal narratives, shaping...
My New Band Believe (Ex Black Midi) Adds More Tour Dates; New Album Out This Week
Former black midi guitarist Cameron Picton’s new project My New Band Believe drops its debut album this week on Rough Trade. The band has expanded its North American spring tour, opening in Brooklyn on May 28 and adding dates through...
Jack White Announces North American Tour (Show W/ Angine De Poitrine Included)
Jack White announced an extensive North American tour that kicks off with two intimate shows at Brooklyn's Paramount Theatre on July 11‑12 and runs through November, hitting major markets from Washington, D.C., to Miami. The dates follow the release of...
Angine De Poitrine Albums Now Available on Vinyl
French‑Canadian microtonal math‑rock duo Angine de Poitrine released their second album, Vol. 2, last week and announced a joint US vinyl and CD launch for both Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 on June 12 via ATO Records. Their self‑released debut sold out five Canadian...
Girl Trouble Announce First Album 23 Years: Hear “Make It Mine”
Tacoma garage‑punk duo Girl Trouble announced their first full‑length album in 23 years, titled As Is, slated for a June 26 release. The record compiles songs recorded over the past 15 years in both professional studios and home environments. It will be issued...
Weatherday Announce Fall North American Tour
Swedish emo/noise‑pop act Weatherday has returned with its first album in six years, Hornet Disaster, and announced a sprawling North American tour to support the release. The itinerary runs from April to May and resumes in October through November, hitting...
The Limiñanas Announce First North American Tour in More than a Decade + New Live Album
French duo The Limiñanas announced their first North American tour in over a decade, kicking off in New York on October 24 and covering twelve cities through November 13, with Native Sun as the opening act. The tour marks a return to...
Lambrini Girls Drop Off Coachella, Reschedule Tour After Phoebe Lunny Sustains “Acute Brain Injury” & Fractured Neck
Lambrini Girls have withdrawn from Coachella after vocalist and guitarist Phoebe Lunny suffered a fractured neck and acute brain injury while touring in Australia. Doctors have ordered a six‑week recovery period, prohibiting her from flying or performing. The band postponed...
Jejune Announce First US Shows in 25+ Years & Numero Group Box Set
Late‑90s emo pioneers Jejune have their catalog reissued by the Numero Group in a five‑LP box set titled "Wait A Lifetime," released on June 19, 2026. The collection gathers the albums Junk and This Afternoon’s Malady, adds a first‑time vinyl...
Rocketship Add East Coast Dates to 2026 Tour, Including First NYC Show in 12 Years
Rocketship announced a 2026 tour, their first in eight years, to support the 30th‑anniversary edition of *A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness*. The itinerary launches on April 9 in San Francisco and adds an East Coast leg in the fall, featuring Lightheaded...
Our Favorite Songs of the Week (Playlist)
BrooklynVegan has launched its seventh weekly Spotify playlist, featuring over 30 freshly released tracks spanning punk, indie, electronic, and hip‑hop. The collection includes songs from established acts like Arlo Parks and Converge as well as emerging artists such as Angine...
She’s Green Announce New EP, Share “Paper Thin,” Touring with Chapterhouse & More
Minneapolis‑based indie band she’s green announced their third EP, Swallowtail, slated for release on July 10 through Photo Finish Records. The record features the February single “Mettle” and the newly debuted shoegaze‑laden track “Paper Thin,” which delves into the confusion...
Watch Codefendants’ (Fat Mike, Get Dead, Ceschi) New “The Fix” Video ++ Exclusive Vinyl
Codefendants, the trio of Fat Mike, Sam King and rapper Ceschi, released their sophomore album Lifers on April 3, 2026, with Fat Mike handling production and a mix of bossa nova, hardcore and folk influences. An exclusive galaxy‑swirl vinyl edition is...
Thursday Played Rarities at Night 1 of ‘Full City Devolución’ Tour (Video, Setlist)
Thursday kicked off its Full City Devolución tour on April 1 at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer, marking the 25th, 20th and 15th anniversaries of Full Collapse, A City By the Light Divided and No Devolución. Front‑man Geoff Rickly debuted the rarely‑played...
Dillinger Four Share First New Song in 18 Years, “Don’t Happy Be Worry”
Minnesota punk veterans Dillinger Four have broken an 18‑year recording silence with the new single “Don’t Happy Be Worry,” released on April 1, 2026. The track follows a string of live dates, including a three‑city Japanese tour and a hometown show in...
9 New Songs Out Today
BrooklynVegan’s daily roundup highlights nine freshly released tracks spanning metal, indie rock, emo, and shoegaze. Notable releases include Division of Mind’s two singles from the upcoming “Exoterror” album, Robber Robber’s “New Year’s Eve” ahead of “Two Wheels Move the Soul,”...
The Boo Radleys Announce New Album ‘In Spite of Everything,” Share “Bring Them Back Again”
The Boo Radleys, the British shoegaze/Britpop veterans, announced their second post‑reunion album, “In Spite of Everything,” slated for release on May 1 via Boostr Music. Produced by bassist Tim Brown, the record was created while he mourned the loss of his...
Classical 2026: X Japan’s Yoshiki Playing 2 Big Shows in Los Angeles
Japanese rock icon Yoshiki, X Japan’s founder, will headline two classical concerts at Los Angeles’ Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 16 and 17, 2026. The shows, titled “Scarlet Night” and “Violet Night,” feature distinct setlists that blend his cinematic...
Basement Share “The Way I Feel” Off First Album in 8 Years
British post‑hardcore band Basement announced their first album in eight years, titled "Wired," slated for release on May 8. The group has already issued two singles and most recently shared the video for "The Way I Feel," a track about confronting...
Our Favorite Songs of the Week (Playlist)
BrooklynVegan released its weekly Spotify playlist on March 27, 2026, featuring 22 tracks ranging from emerging indie acts like Gelli Haha and Mary in the Junkyard to legacy names such as Soft Cell and The New Pornographers. The collection spans genres including...
Robyn Hitchcock Announces New Album ‘The Confuser,’ Shares “I Am This Thing”
Robyn Hitchcock has announced his forthcoming album “The Confuser,” slated for release on July 24 2026 on the independent Tiny Ghost Records label. The record, which may be his 23rd LP, features a new backing band—Jeremy Fetzer (guitar), Todd Bolden (bass), Eric Slick...
Weezer Announce Fall Arena Tour with The Shins & Silversun Pickups, Preparing New Album
Weezer announced “Weezer: The Gathering,” a 32‑city North American arena tour slated for fall 2026, featuring The Shins and Silversun Pickups as supporting acts. The itinerary runs from September 8 in Sacramento to October 24 in Los Angeles, with tickets on sale...
Cursive’s Tim Kasher Announces New LP, Written in a Long Weekend; Hear 2 Tracks
Tim Kasher, known from Cursive and The Good Life, announced his new solo LP "Sponges of Experience," slated for release on May 22 via Born Losers Records. He wrote the entire album over the four‑day Memorial Day weekend of 2025,...
Lily Allen Announces Fall Tour, Madison Square Garden Included
British pop star Lily Allen announced her first North American tour in years, kicking off with spring shows across major venues and a fall arena leg. The tour will feature her 2025 album West End Girl performed in full, with...