The Gnomes – More EP
Australian garage‑punk band The Gnomes have released a digital EP titled "More" just months after their well‑received debut. The six‑track record deepens their Kinks‑inspired fuzz while adding heavier, distortion‑laden elements. Standout songs such as "Thinking of Me" and "Magic Man" already draw fan enthusiasm, and the closing track hints at a future sound akin to California acts like Ty Segall. The EP is available on Bandcamp, emphasizing direct fan support.
Jeff Paker, ETA IVtet
Jeff Parker’s experimental quartet ETA IVtet has issued a new album titled “Happy Today,” recorded live rather than in a studio. The material stems from a concert at The Lodge Room, a venue just steps from the band’s namesake Enfield...
Josephine Foster
Veteran folk artist Josephine Foster has issued a new collaborative album with Spanish guitarist Víctor Herrero, interpreting seven of his compositions in a stripped‑down setting. The record features only Foster’s resonant vocals and Herrero’s Spanish guitar, emphasizing intimacy over studio...
Mac Cornish – “Wayfaring Woman”
Country singer‑songwriter Mac Cornish drops new single “Wayfaying Woman,” a breakup‑themed track steeped in ’70s country vibes. The song features steel guitar, twangy strums, and a resilient vocal delivery, accompanied by a cinematic video directed by Janaya Pardo. Cornish announced...
Yr Knives – “Stretch Bath (Live 9/2025)”
Yr Knives, a new Chicago‑based improv collective, released a merch‑table‑only live CD titled “Stretch Bath,” recorded during their September 2025 set at Tubby’s. The recording captures the band’s dynamic shift from searing intensity to tender passages, showcasing members from Tortoise, BASIC, Health...
Boards of Canada – “Introit / Prophecy At 1420 MHz”
Boards of Canada have unveiled the first two tracks from their upcoming album Inferno, marking the duo’s first new music in over a decade. The tracks, “Introit / Prophecy At 1420 MHz,” arrive with visual collages by longtime collaborator Robert Beatty....
Beefheart & McQuinn
Beefheart & McQuinn, a new folk duo featuring Winter McQuinn of Sunfruits and British expatriate William Murray (aka Moby Beefheart), have released their debut album, “Midtown Downtime.” The record fuses breezy 1970s folk‑rock influences—from Simon & Garfunkel to JJ Cale—with...
Jeffrey Alexander & The Heavy Lidders – “Critical Masses”
Jeffrey Alexander & The Heavy Lidders released their second single, “Critical Masses,” ahead of the forthcoming album Liquid Donnon, scheduled for June 12, 2026. The track weaves fluid guitar lines, Verrastro’s steady drums, and a saxophone solo by Tacuma Bradley, creating a...
The Sleeves
Jack Cooper and Tara have issued a new album, *The Sleeves*, available on Bandcamp. The record departs from their earlier Mossy Tapes collaboration, favoring spare pop structures over improvisational instrumental passages. It relies almost exclusively on the duo’s intertwined guitars...
Zoh Amba – “Eyes Full”
Zoh Amba, known for sax and flute work on projects like Beings and Iggy Pop’s recent tour, is releasing a new guitar‑driven album titled "Eyes Full" on Matador Records. The record drops on June 5 and features Jim White on drums and...
Johnny Bell – “Caldera Repose”
New‑Mexico banjoist Johnny Bell drops his third album, Mountain States, on May 8 via the indie label Centripetal Force. The record’s lead single, “Caldera Repose,” pairs low‑tuned banjo ostinatos with droning synths, distorted guitars and bowed cymbals, creating a cinematic tension....
Rob & Ellen – “So Many Californias”
Rob & Ellen, the new collaboration between longtime Blues Lawyer Rob I. Miller and fellow Blues Lawyer Ellen Matthews, have released the opener of their debut EP “In On It.” The track, described as a sunny indie‑pop tune with ’90s...
Mikaela Davis
Mikaela Davis releases her new album Graceland Way, turning her improv‑jam background into a genre‑bending country‑pop record. Produced by Dan Horne and John Lee Shannon, the album features guests such as Madison Cunningham, Tim Heidecker, and members of Circles Around...
Vorhex Angel – “Okie’s Song Part I”
Vorhex Angel has dropped its first single “Okie’s Song Part I” ahead of the upcoming album DRAIN, marking a notable shift from the abrasive noise of their debut Heavenly toward a more melodic pop‑infused sound. The track blends somber strings...
Cindy
Cindy’s sophomore album "Another Country" arrives as a dreamy, lo‑fi continuation of the band’s evolving indie‑pop sound. Building on the lineup solidified during the recent Swan Lake EP, the record leans into folk‑soul textures while preserving the tape‑hiss aesthetic that...
Taste – “To Be Young”
Oli Lipton, performing under the moniker Taste, has released his second single, “To Be Young,” ahead of his debut album 1/2 Fantasy. The track blends New Age textures with Bay Area indie‑pop swagger, showcasing Lipton’s evolution from his previous project Now, Cindy. The full...
Mixtape: The Summer Kind
The Summer Kind – Sunshine Pop 25 Hits is a newly released compilation that fuses 1960s psych‑pop vibes with contemporary power‑pop and garage‑pop sounds. Featuring established indie acts like The Lemon Twigs and Drugdealer alongside fresh faces such as Ground...
Prism Shores
Montreal indie outfit Prism Shores released their sophomore album Softest Attack, a twelve‑track record that fuses 90s shoegaze fuzz with classic power‑pop melodies. The band draws on influences ranging from Teenage Fanclub to The Clean, delivering jangly guitars, feedback‑laden hooks,...
The Hobknobs – “Easier Listening”
The Hobknobs, a new indie pop duo formed by Arie van Vilet of Lewsberg and Yaël Dekker of The Klittens, released their debut single “Easier Listening” ahead of the full album. The track features breezy, stripped‑back arrangements that recall the...
The Reds, Pinks and Purples
Glenn Donaldson, the ever‑evolving force behind The Reds, Pinks & Purples, drops his first full‑length album, Acknowledge Kindness, on Fire Records in 2026. The record deepens his signature melancholy pop, drawing on 80s‑era 4AD and Rough Trade vibes while citing...
Horse Lords – “First Galactic Utopia”
Horse Lords debuted the single “First Galactic Utopia,” a disjointed funk track that blends looping synths with lock‑n‑clock rhythms. The song is paired with a retro‑styled graffiix video directed by Alexander Stewart. The release serves as a preview for the...
The Mellons – “Things Gone By”
The Mellons, a Seattle‑based psych‑pop outfit, have announced their sophomore album In Color, arriving on June 19 via indie label Earth Libraries. The record’s lead single, Things Gone By, delves into nostalgia, lost friendships, and unspoken love, pairing melancholy lyrics...
The Hanging Stars – “All Your Yesterdays”
The Hanging Stars released their sixth studio album, Just A Day, on June 19 through independent label Loose Music. The record’s lead single, “All Your Yesterdays,” mixes jangle‑pop riffs with Americana organ swells and introspective lyrics about the fleeting nature...
White Fence
Tim Presley, performing as White Fence, releases his first album since 2019, titled Orange. The record is produced by longtime collaborator Ty Segall, who also shares drum duties with Dylan Hadley, while newcomer Alice Sandahl adds keyboards. Orange blends psych‑pop,...
No Peeling – “Mascot Fight”
No Peeling is set to release its second EP, “Mascot Fight,” on May 1 through indie label Feel It Records. The record continues the band’s aggressive blend of No Wave, post‑punk, and synth‑driven textures, building on the high‑energy momentum of their...
Styrofoam Winos – “Next Thing”
Styrofoam Winos released the single “Next Thing” on April 22, 2026, offering a folk‑country hybrid that previews their forthcoming album Any River. The track showcases gritty guitar work and a steel‑stringed vocal texture, positioning the band for playlist placement and radio...
Setting
American experimental folk group Setting returns with a self‑titled album that leans heavily into kosmiche synth textures while retaining their folk heritage. Drawing on members’ histories with acts such as Mind Over Mirrors, Califone, and Black Twig Pickers, the record...
Jeff Parker IVtet – “Like Swimwear (Part Two)”
Jeff Parker’s experimental jazz ensemble ETA IVtet has released a six‑minute live video of “Like Swimwear (part two)”, offering a preview of his forthcoming album. The clip, filmed during the Lodge Room performance that birthed the record, also serves as...
Spencer Cullum on McDonald & Giles – S/T
Spencer Cullum highlights the 1970 McDonald & Giles debut, recorded before the duo joined King Crimson. The album blends pastoral pop, intricate jazz‑flute prog, and cheeky KPM‑style horns, earning a reputation as a Canterbury‑scene hidden gem. Notable contributions from Steve...
The Burkhearts – “Please Don’t Wake Me Up”
The Burkhearts released their new single “Please Don’t Wake Me Up,” a sun‑kissed pop track that channels Beach Boys‑style harmonies and nostalgic sunshine vibes. The song is available for streaming across major platforms and can be purchased directly via Bandcamp....
Natural Child – “Smokin In The Kitchen”
Natural Child, the indie funk collective, dropped the single “Smokin’ In The Kitchen” on April 20, 2026. The track mixes 1970s‑era funk grooves, horn sections, and organ‑driven piano, evoking a late‑night party vibe. It serves as the lead‑off for the forthcoming...
Václav Havelka – “Sky Feathers”
Czech singer‑songwriter Václav Havelka will release his new album “Sky Feathers” on May 31, 2026 via Animal Music and Primordial Void. The record, titled A Snake Crawling Up a Broken Ladder, blends meditative folk with experimental percussion. Notable contributors include Thor Harris, William Tyler, Ben Chasny and several members...
Lupo Città
Boston trio Lupo Città drops its sophomore album Inverno on indie label 12xU, delivering a raw, winter‑themed soundscape that leans into grit and introspection. The record features veteran guitarist Chris Brokaw of Codeine and Come, adding depth to the band’s...
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...
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,...
Rosali – “Other Side”
Rosali released the new single “Other Side,” a gritty track that opens her latest set backed by Mowed Sound. The song, described as a “raucous highlight,” tackles the hour‑by‑hour cultural collapse and serves as a defiant anthem to American decline....
Cactus Lee
Kevin Dehan, performing as Cactus Lee, has released his new album "Lee’s Dream," marking a shift from bedroom recordings to a full‑studio production. The ten‑track record was captured at Billy Horton’s Fort Horton Studios in Wyldwood, Texas, and blends 1950s‑70s...
Leah Senior – “Mothersong”
Australian singer‑songwriter Leah Senior is set to release her new album Pt. Roadknight on June 19, 2026. The lead single “Mothersong” blends 1960s‑70s British folk textures with her baroque‑leaning songwriting, featuring fiddles, flutes and harmonies with her sister Andi. The...
Primitive Ring – “Lies From The Other Side”
West Coast trio Primitive Ring issued their second single, “Lies From The Other Side,” building on a string of singles ahead of their debut album. The track channels 1970s psych‑rock influences, drawing comparisons to Blue Cheer. The self‑titled album is slated...
Orcutt Shelley Miller Yow – “Hot Head”
Orcutt Shelley Miller, the critically acclaimed power trio, has released a new single featuring a collaboration with Jesus Lizard frontman David Yow on a cover of Captain Beefheart’s "Hot Head." The A‑side delivers a blistering, multi‑directional assault, while the B‑side...
Fuses – “Garden of Ashes”
Fuses, a new collaboration between Motorists’ Craig Fahner and Swedish drummer‑bassist Moa‑Linn Rösenlof, debuted the single “Garden of Ashes.” The track blends soft vocal harmonies with pedal‑steel‑driven country‑rock, diverging from Fahner’s power‑pop roots. Their debut album, Sawdust in the Transmission,...
Golomb – “Be Here Now (Feels So Good) – Sonic Boom Remix”
Golomb, the Midwest indie band that broke out with 2025’s debut album “The Beat Goes On,” has issued a new EP titled “The Beat Goes On and On and On.” The collection features Sonic Boom, Wishy and Laraaji remixes, alternate takes...
The Gnomes – “Magic Man”
Australian indie rock outfit The Gnomes have dropped their latest single, “Magic Man,” ahead of a new EP titled More slated for May 13, 2026. The track leans into a heavier ’70s‑rock vibe while retaining the band’s garage‑punk energy, marking...
BCMC – “Kaleidosmoke”
BCMC, the collaboration of Cooper Crain and Bill MacKay, has unveiled their new album “Kaleidosmoke.” The track appears on the forthcoming record “Stash,” slated for release on June 26 through Drag City. Critics note a blend of folk, progressive rock, and...
Mythical Motors
Mythical Motors, the project of veteran songwriter Matt Addison, has released the 17‑track album "Tremolo On The Punchline." The record fuses power pop, indie pop, and jangle pop, earning praise as one of 2026’s standout indie releases. Addison’s extensive catalog...
The Stones – Leaning on a Domino B/W (I’m a) Drama Queen
The Stones, a New York City four‑piece, released the double‑A side “Leaning on a Domino” b/w “(I’m a) Drama Queen,” showcasing a swaggering glam‑punk style. The tracks were produced by Ryan Howe, who also contributed to the recent Josephine record,...
Autos – “Stay Clean”
Autos, the West‑Coast power‑pop outfit, has issued a second pressing of its self‑titled debut EP and launched a new video for the track “Stay Clean.” The release coincides with a limited‑run offering for Record Store Day (RSD) on the West...
Sean Thompson – “Setting In”
Nashville guitarist Sean Thompson has dropped his latest album, “Inner Principles,” a genre‑bending fusion record that draws on ECM‑era improvisation, funk, and psychedelic country roots. Recorded with a roster of seasoned musicians—including Jake Davis, Alec Newman, Eric Slick, and Jo...
Herb Lore
Brooklyn songwriter Herb Lore drops his second album, "Mysticism," a seven‑track psychedelic folk record that leans into meditative and menacing soundscapes. Recorded across New York, Oregon, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, the album weaves field recordings and hypnotic guitar...
Mixtape: Let My Spirit Rise
Raven Sings the Blues (RSTB) released a new mixtape titled “Let My Spirit Rise,” a 30‑track collection that revisits the early‑2000s psych‑folk and noise underground. The anthology features artists such as Marissa Nadler, Wooden Wand, Giant Skyflower Band, and Jackie‑O...