Melissa Auf Der Maur Takes Us Back to the “Last Analogue Decade” In Her Memoir
Melissa Auf Der Maur’s memoir *Even the Good Girls Will Cry* revisits the “last analogue decade,” focusing on her rise from the indie band Tinker to five years in Hole and a stint with the Smashing Pumpkins. The book opens backstage at the 1994 Reading Festival, just months after Kurt Cobain’s death, capturing the raw energy of a 65,000‑strong crowd. Auf Der Maur blends personal anecdotes about her bohemian upbringing with vivid descriptions of the grunge era’s chaos and creativity. The narrative avoids sensationalism, instead highlighting the messy, human side of 90s alternative rock.
False Advertising Take Aim at the ‘Next Big Thing’ Myth
Manchester’s False Advertising is set to release the single “Next Big Thing” on May 1, 2026, ahead of their sophomore album The Sorry Window. The track, co‑produced by Luke Pickering of Fontaines D.C. and Arlo Parks fame, blends post‑punk energy...
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...
Kim Gordon at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London: Live Review
Kim Gordon delivered a 20‑song performance at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire, centering on her newly released solo album Play Me. The set blended trap‑infused beats, menacing synths, and distorted guitar tunings, highlighting tracks like “Dirty Tech,” “Not Today,” and a co‑written...
Nameless Friends Double Down with Second Album, ‘The Quiet Part, Loudly’
Queer‑inclusive Canadian collective Nameless Friends releases their sophomore album, The Quiet Part, Loudly, expanding a self‑crafted universe of defiant, dance‑ready protest music. The record jumps from Celtic‑punk anthems to ten‑minute rock‑opera, tackling topics from Canadian genocide to internet fatigue with...
Luxury Nan Smell Make It Hard to Look Away with New EP ‘(Complimentary)’
Luxury Nan Smell, a Birmingham trio of Rose Davies, Emily Doyle and Jacob Spink, released their second EP "Complimentary" in April 2026. The four‑track record tackles systemic oppression, financial anxiety and personal agency through angular post‑hardcore riffs and unexpectedly danceable...
Earworm of the Week: ‘Turn Up The Radio’ with Chinese American Bear
Seattle‑based mandopop duo Chinese American Bear have dropped "Turn Up The Radio," the lead preview from their forthcoming album Dim Sum & Then Some, arriving May 8 on Moshi Moshi Records. The track blends bubble‑gum pop with psychedelic production, described by...
Loviet Steps Into Her Power with Bold, Rock-Driven Debut EP ‘Debutante’
Canadian alt‑indie artist Loviet has released her highly anticipated EP *Debutante*, a five‑track collection that leans further into rock and grunge than her previous work. Recorded at Joel Plaskett’s Fang Recording studio and mixed by Ian Docherty and Bradley Hale,...
Lime Garden Invite You to Join Them for a Night Out, on Second Album ‘Maybe Not Tonight’
British indie‑pop quartet Lime Garden drops their sophomore album *Maybe Not Tonight*, building on the momentum of 2024’s debut *One More Thing*. The record channels the band’s recent personal upheavals—breakups, grief, body‑image concerns—into a night‑out narrative that blends bouncy synths...
LOUD WOMEN DIY Guide #12: How to Release a Single, DIY
LOUD WOMEN’s DIY guide walks independent musicians through every step of releasing a single without a label, from finalizing recordings to uploading via a digital distributor. It stresses having all assets—high‑resolution artwork, multiple audio formats, a short bio, and optional...
Shooting Daggers Ft. Dennis Lyxzén Shine Together on ‘GLOW’
Shooting Daggers’ new single “GLOW,” featuring Refused frontman Dennis Lyxzén, marks a departure from the band’s rapid‑fire hardcore toward a slower, bass‑driven post‑punk sound. The track blends atmospheric noise rock with restrained vocals that emphasize tension over speed. Lyrically, it confronts...
WØLFFE Reminds Us It’s Okay to Take a Break with ‘Holiday From My Mind’
British indie artist WØLFFE released the single “Holiday From My Mind,” a track that evolved from a garden‑written poem created under the influence of medicinal mushrooms. The song showcases minimalist, atmospheric production that blends trip‑hop textures with dark alt‑rock polish,...
Sourflake Hit Hard with an Uncompromising Debut EP Spite
Sourflake’s debut EP *Spite* bursts onto the scene, merging contemporary punk, hardcore, noise rock, and hints of hip‑hop. The six‑track record opens with the steamroller‑like "Spider‑bite" and pivots to politically charged cuts such as "Like a King" and "Televised Genocide,"...
Track of the Day: Bugeye Are ‘Comfortably Numb’
Croydon‑based queer electro‑pop band Bugeye released the single “Comfortably Numb” and announced a deal with INH Records for their second album, *The Shape of Things*, due 15 May. The track blends dark 80s synth influences with live drums, produced by...