Various Small Flames

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Independent editorial duo spotlighting new artists/releases with weekly listening and in‑depth features.

Hiding Places – Waiting / One Hand
NewsMar 10, 2026

Hiding Places – Waiting / One Hand

Hiding Places, the Asheville‑born indie rock trio now based in Brooklyn, will release their new album *The Secret To Good Living* on 3 April via Keeled Scales. The record follows the spontaneous single “Holy Roller” and is previewed by two tracks,...

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Pearla – Imagine Your Face
NewsMar 5, 2026

Pearla – Imagine Your Face

Pearla, the moniker of Nicole Rodriguez, is set to release her sophomore album *Song Room* on April 24, 2026, following the debut *Oh Glistening Onion, The Nighttime Is Coming*. The lead single “Imagine Your Face” delves into the interior landscape of a...

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Dwi Riana – Songs From the Yellow Couch
NewsMar 4, 2026

Dwi Riana – Songs From the Yellow Couch

Indie singer‑songwriter Dwi Riana has released her debut full‑length album, Songs from the Yellow Couch, on Bandcamp. The record continues the emotional depth of earlier singles like Springtime and Dysphoria, weaving bossa‑nova, indie jazz, and folk textures across ten tracks....

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Nice Weather – Second Hand
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Nice Weather – Second Hand

Nice Weather, the ambient project of Philadelphia musician Justin Pittney, has released a new track titled “Second Hand.” The piece, recorded live to analog tape in January, expands on the baritone‑guitar‑centric soundscape introduced in the earlier “Room Tone.” At roughly...

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Abigail Lapell – Hazel
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Abigail Lapell – Hazel

Canadian singer‑songwriter Abigail Lapell’s new album *Shadow Child* arrives on May 8, offering nine songs that correspond to each month of pregnancy. Recorded on Vancouver Island while she was expecting her first child, the record departs from the lush folk of...

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Cola – Hedgesitting
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Cola – Hedgesitting

Cola, the post‑punk outfit formed by ex‑Ought members Tim Darcy and Ben Stidworthy, is set to release their quasi‑self‑titled album *Cost of Living Adjustment* on May 8, 2024 via Fire Talk Records. The record follows 2022’s *Deep in View* and 2024’s...

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