Tomo Katsurada & Misha Panfilov
Tomо Katsurada and Estonian composer Misha Panfilov have released the collaborative album *Eternal Almost*, a psychedelic‑funk venture that defies genre conventions. The record opens with groove‑heavy tracks like “Mostra” before drifting into airy, cinematic passages such as “Cymbal Symbol” and “Hundreds Spirits.” Critics praise its seamless blend of psych‑rock, funk, and avant‑jazz, noting the chemistry between Katsurada’s guitar textures and Panfilov’s compositional flair. The album is available on Bandcamp and a US‑specific storefront, targeting collectors and streaming audiences alike.
Taste – “In Style”
Oli Lipton, now performing as Cindy, is launching a solo project under the moniker Taste. The debut album, titled "1/2 Fantasy," drops on May 29 through the independent label Tough Love. The record stitches together fragments from Lipton’s earlier cassette...
King Tuff
Kyle Thomas, known as King Tuff, has released his new album MOO, marking a deliberate return to his analog roots. Recorded in Brattleboro, Vermont, the project was captured on a refurbished tape machine, echoing the DIY ethos of his 2006...
J. Zunz – “Silvia”
Lorena Quintanilla, formerly of Lorelle Meets The Obsolete, returns as a solo artist with the politically charged single "Silvia" released on Rocket Recordings. The track blends industrial rhythms and gritty guitars to critique U.S. overseas interventions. "Silvia" appears on her...
BASIC – “Index of Memories”
BASIC, the experimental trio featuring Chris Forsyth, Douglas McCombs of Tortoise, and Mikel Patrick Avery of Natural Information Society, is set to release its self‑titled second album on June 12, 2026 via the independent label No Quarter. The lead single “Index of Memories” departs from the...
Jeffrey Alexander & The Heavy Lidders – “From Loch Raven To Fells Point”
Jeffrey Alexander & The Heavy Lidders announced their next record, Liquid Donnon, slated for a June 12 release. The album arrives as a split collaboration with independent labels Riot Season and Feeding Tube, expanding the band’s catalog that began in 2019....
Green Seagull
Green Seagull’s new album Smoke and Mirrors continues the band’s devotion to 1960s‑era psych‑pop, marrying baroque‑inflected organ swells with bright, kaleidoscopic melodies. The record leans toward the melancholy elegance of The Left Banke and The Zombies rather than the sun‑burnt...
Uni Boys
West Coast power‑pop outfit Uni Boys has released their self‑titled album, a polished collection that pushes the band into the same conversation as The Lemon Twigs, Foxygen and other revivalists. Drawing heavily on Brian Wilson’s sunshine‑pop legacy and the 1970s...
The Hanging Stars – “The Glasshouse”
The Hanging Stars, a UK indie‑rock outfit, announced their new album “Just A Day,” slated for release on June 19, 2026 via Loose Music. The album is preceded by the single “The Glasshouse,” which follows last year’s collaboration with folk legend Bonnie...
Yea-Ming and the Rumours – “Paper Doll”
Yea‑Ming and the Rumours released “Paper Doll,” the lead single from their upcoming album Residue, due June 12 on Bay Area label Dandy Boy Records. The track fuses pop sensibilities with country‑flavored slide guitar, creating a bittersweet soundscape. Lyrically, the song...
Feathers – S/T
Feathers, the self‑released debut of the Vermont‑based psych‑folk collective, turned 20 this year after its 2005 launch and 2006 Gnomonsong reissue. The album assembled future indie luminaries such as Kyle Thomas (Witch, King Tuff) and J Mascis, linking the band...
Cactus Lee – “Bad Luck”
Cactus Lee’s indie folk project releases its second single, “Bad Luck,” ahead of the full album Lee’s Dream, slated for April 19 on Western Vinyl. The track departs from the artist’s usual barroom country vibe, opting for a subdued piano‑driven arrangement...
Chet Sounds
Chet Sounds, the solo project of Australian musician Chet Tucker, releases his third album “Tying Up Loose Ends.” The record shifts from his earlier bedroom‑scruffy aesthetic to a crisp, quadraphonic production that draws on 1970s singer‑songwriter influences like Carole King...
Daniel Romano’s Outfit
Daniel Romano’s Outfit releases *Preservers of the Pearl*, a record that fuses rock, folk, R&B, and power‑pop while emphasizing group harmonies. The album marks a lineup change as Julianna Riolino departs, giving Ian Romano and Carson McHone songwriting credits. Critics...
Tacoma Park – “Untied”
Tacoma Park, the North Carolina ambient‑country duo, has unveiled their first single “Untied” ahead of the full‑length album Baltimore, slated for release on April 24 through the indie label Centripetal Force. The track mixes synth textures with steel‑guitar drones, extending the...
Mystery Groop – “Nil-Nil”
Mystery Groop, a one‑off collaboration between members of Groop and Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band, has resurfaced its sole release, the cassette Glorify The Bomb. The record, a 100‑copy limited edition originally cut in 2023, was thought out of print until Greenway...
Josephine Network
Josephine Network, the New York‑based power‑pop collective, released its new album Hooked on Lolipop Records, marking the band’s first partnership with the indie label. Produced and mixed by former Velveteen Rabbit bandmate Ryan Howe, the record reunites members of the...
The MerKaBa Brotherhood – “Galgalim”
The MerKaBa Brotherhood announced their self‑titled album, slated for release on May 15 through Mississippi Records. The lead single, “Galgalim,” showcases a blend of percolating percussion and oscillating Rhodes, echoing the calm of the trio’s earlier work while hinting at new‑age...
Andrew Sa – “Lavender Cowboy”
Andrew Sa’s debut album American Rough arrives on June 26 via Bloodshot Records, led by the single Lavender Cowboy. The track pays homage to gay‑country pioneer Patrick Haggerty, whose 1973 Lavender Country album broke barriers. Produced by H.C. McEntire, the record features...
Herb Lore – “Dialogue With The Mother”
Brooklyn-based psychedelic folk group Herb Lore announces their new album Mysticism, slated for release on March 27 through the Inner Islands label. The record’s lead single, “Dialogue With The Mother,” showcases a blend of meditative folk melodies and ambient field...
The Mellons – “Black & White”
The Mellons, the Salt Lake City‑based baroque pop outfit, released a new single titled “Black & White” on March 10, 2026. The track continues the group’s signature blend of lush harmonies, orchestral swells and bright pop hooks that defined their previous album...
Julian Never
Julian Elorduy, performing as Julian Never, has dropped his sophomore album “Everyday is Purgation.” The record builds on the indie‑pop foundation of his 2023 effort “Pious Fiction,” adding new‑wave guitar grit, gauzy keyboards, and a touch of Americana. Critics note...
Mythical Motors – “Dismantled Man Tells You”
Mythical Motors released its second single, “Dismantled Man Tells You,” ahead of the full album _Tremolo On The Punch Line_ slated for April 10, 2026 via Best Brother Records. The track fuses power‑pop brightness with new‑wave nostalgia, echoing influences from Game...
Urq – “Another Mystery”
New Orleans collective Urq is set to release its debut LP “This Dismal Village” on April 24 through Exploding in Sound. The album, produced on a modest 4‑track recorder, mixes lo‑fi pop, jitter‑punk, and prog‑rock influences, echoing the founder’s earlier Spllit...
The Maureens – “Me & My Friend”
Dutch indie pop outfit The Maureens have issued a new single, “Me & My Friend,” as a preview of their forthcoming album “Don’t Give Up.” The track leans heavily on 1990s‑style power‑pop, delivering bright jangle guitars and sing‑along hooks that...
Cindy – “Procession”
Longtime Bay Area indie outfit Cindy announced their forthcoming album, Another Country, slated for release on April 1, 2026 through independent label Tough Love. The record follows their signature cozy sound, highlighted by the debut single “Procession,” which features Karina...
The Reds, Pinks and Purples – “Worthy Of Love”
The Reds, Pinks and Purples are set to release their new album Acknowledge Kindness on April 24, 2026 through Fire Records. The record expands the band’s rain‑streaked jangle into a pop‑grandiose sound reminiscent of the Go‑Betweens and early‑90s The Chills....
Harlan Silverman
Harlan Silverman’s new album *Music For Stillness* follows his work with the Cosmic Tones Research Trio, offering a concise 27‑minute collection of flute, cello, and viola‑driven ambient pieces. The record leans toward Japanese folk‑inspired pastoral tones while retaining the band’s...
Eric Silverman – “Living The Dream”
Eric Silverman, a leading figure in California’s Cosmic Americana scene, is set to release his new album Bitter Honey on May 29 via Royal Oakie Records. The record continues his signature blend of psychedelic rock, AOR, and 1970s‑era cowboy aesthetics, anchored by the...
Tomo Katsurada & Misha Panfilov – “Mostra”
Former Kikagaku Moyo guitarist Tomo Katsurada has partnered with Estonian composer Misha Panfilov to release a new collaborative record titled Eternal Almost. The duo debuted the project with the psych‑funk single “Mostra,” which blends 70s‑era groove with dreamy, free‑flowing textures....