The Saddest Landscape Tap Julien Baker for New Single “The Invisible Hurt”
Boston post‑hardcore outfit The Saddest Landscape is set to release its first album in a decade, *Alone With Heaven*, next month. The lead single, “The Invisible Hurt,” features acclaimed singer‑songwriter Julien Baker in a rare duet that blends aggressive screamo with Baker’s emotive vocals. The collaboration emerged from Andy Maddox’s vision of a call‑and‑response dynamic, and both parties praised the creative chemistry. The album will also be issued as a limited‑run “Where Angels Ascend” vinyl, restricted to just 100 copies, alongside upcoming shows in NYC and Philadelphia.
Cheekface Announce New LP ‘Podium’ & Tour W/ Catbite, Bodega & More, Share “Black Site”
Cheekface announced their sixth studio album, *Podium*, slated for release on July 28, 2026. The record incorporates the February single “Hostile Street” and a fresh track “Black Site,” featuring collaborations with Teddy Roxpin, Jer Hunter of Skatune Network, and Elise Okusami of Oceanator. Alongside...
Gelli Haha Shares New Single “Klouds Will Carry Me to Sleep” Ahead of First Headlining Tour
Indie synth‑pop artist Gelli Haha released a new single, “Klouds Will Carry Me to Sleep,” ahead of her first headline tour supporting debut album Switcheroo. The track showcases her whimsical, maximalist production and is accompanied by a visually striking video...
Incendiary Announce Rarities Comp & Long Island Show: Hear Previously Unreleased “Not Your Prophet”
Long Island hardcore band Incendiary has released a digital rarities compilation titled “Product Of New York,” with a physical edition slated for May 15. The collection gathers early split 7″ tracks, the debut “Amongst The Filth” EP, a Beastie Boys “Sabotage”...
Crash of Rhinos Announce First New LP in over 10 Years & Shows, Share “Figures of Light”
UK emo veterans Crash of Rhinos announced their first new album in more than ten years, self‑releasing *Logbook* on May 22, 2026. The record, recorded in a hometown library and a remote Cumbria barn, features the lead single “Figures of...
Wu-Tang Clan Announce Final Tour “Encore” With Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Wu‑Tang Clan announced an “encore” leg of their so‑called final tour, kicking off on August 27, 2026, and running through October 4. The hip‑hop legends will be joined by Bone Thugs‑N‑Harmony, who open most dates, including festival slots at Shaky...
Model/Actriz Surprise Release New EP Ahead of Spring Tour (Listen)
Model/Actriz has surprise‑released a three‑track EP titled *Swan Songs* to kick off their spring North American tour, which launches in Durham, NC on March 25. The EP blends a new banger, “Glassman,” with more subdued cuts, including a Dido‑inspired track. The...
Downtown Boys Announce First Album in 9 Years, Share “No Me Jodas”
Downtown Boys announced their first album in nine years, *Public Luxury*, set for release on June 26 through Sub Pop. The record, co‑produced by guitarist Joey La Neve DeFrancesco and engineer Seth Manchester, seeks to translate the band’s high‑energy live...
Tour News: Black Eyes, Fakemink, Los Thuthanaka, Visible Cloaks, Mal Blum / Oceanator, Rockaway Hotel, Dear Nora, More
Brooklyn’s live‑music calendar is filling up for 2026 as a slate of indie, hip‑hop and metal acts announce shows and festival appearances. Los Thuthanaka, fresh off Pitchfork’s Album of the Year, will play Elsewhere on June 4, while Roots Picnic reveals...
Doc’n Roll NYC Film Fest 2026: Butthole Surfers, Rockers Revenge, Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock, More
The Doc’n Roll NYC Film Festival returns for its 2026 edition, running April 28 through May 7 at four Manhattan and Brooklyn venues. The program spotlights a diverse slate of music documentaries, from the punk legacy of the Butthole Surfers...
21 New Songs Out Today
BrooklynVegan’s daily roundup spotlights 21 freshly released tracks spanning punk, screamo, synth‑pop, and experimental rock. Highlights include Wire’s expanded Record Store Day edition of “23 Years Too Late,” OLTH’s surprise‑dropped album *O.*, and MUNA’s new single “So What” from their...
Rise Against Announce Fall Tour with Alkaline Trio
Rise Against has announced a fall U.S. tour supporting its 2025 album Ricochet, co‑headlining with Alkaline Trio. The leg adds thirteen dates from September 22 to October 23, covering major markets such as Dallas, New York, and San Francisco. Tickets...
Our Favorite Songs of the Week (Playlist)
BrooklynVegan has released its latest weekly playlist, a curated collection of 27 new tracks spanning indie, punk, rap and experimental music. The list features artists such as Iceage, Drug Church, Lykke Li, Arlo Parks and a Rolling Stones cover by Alexis Taylor, among others....
Sturgill Simpson’s New Physical-Only Johnny Blue Skies LP to Stream with Bonus Tracks “at some Point”
Sturgill Simpson, under the Johnny Blue Skies moniker, dropped the new LP Mutiny After Midnight on March 13 as a vinyl‑only release, emphasizing support for independent record stores. A surprise YouTube upload of the full album appeared a week early...
Tour News: Empire of the Sun, Kruder & Dorfmeister, Lydia Lunch / Genre Is Death, Great South Bay Music...
BrooklynVegan’s latest tour roundup highlights a bustling 2026 live‑music calendar. Australian duo Empire of the Sun extends its Ask That God tour with stadium shows in New York, New Jersey and Long Island, while Kruder & Dorfmeister celebrate 30 years...
Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor Shares Avalanches Collab From New Solo Album, Announces US Shows
Alexis Taylor, the frontman of Hot Chip, is set to release his new solo album "Paris in the Spring" this Friday. He previewed the record with the single "I Can Feel Your Love," a collaboration with The Avalanches that also...
Modest Mouse Tap Janet Weiss for New Single “Look How Far,” Add Shows to 2026 Tour
Modest Mouse released a new two‑minute single, “Look How Far,” featuring former Sleater‑Kinney drummer Janet Weiss. The track showcases the band’s signature indie‑rock sound while highlighting Weiss’s dynamic percussion. Ahead of the release, the group expanded its 2026 U.S. tour,...
Deer Tick Announce New Album & Tour, Share “Mary Singletary”
Deer Tick announced their ninth studio album, Coin‑O‑Matic, slated for a June 5 release on ATO Records. The record draws on Rhode Island’s hidden mob‑linked past, blending working‑class narratives with the state’s notorious underworld. Lead single “Mary Singletary” explores Catholic guilt...