Preview: Niia at Blue Note NYC
Los Angeles‑based goth‑jazz vocalist Niia will perform a two‑night engagement at New York’s historic Blue Note, with early 8 p.m. and late 10:30 p.m. sets each night. The concerts promote her fifth studio album, V, released last year on Candid Records and co‑produced by Spencer Zahn and Lawrence Rothman. V is described as Niia’s most personal work, merging traditional jazz elements with avant‑gothic reinvention. Tickets remain available, and a recent KCRW performance offers a preview of the material.
Meltt – “Never Let Go”
Vancouver psych‑rock band Meltt released the single “Never Let Go,” the lead track from their forthcoming album Pathways, slated for June 12 on Nettwerk. The song blends psychedelic rock with early‑2000s synth textures, drawing comparisons to Washed Out, early Tame Impala and...
Tender Glue – “Cheers to Years”
New York indie musician Tom Gluewicki, operating under the name Tender Glue, wrapped up his decade‑long solo venture with the EP “Bye,” released last month. The record closes with “Cheers To Years,” a haunting indie‑rock track featuring a sax solo...
Nalan – “Ok”
Berlin‑based singer‑songwriter Nalan is set to release her sophomore album *2009* on April 24, 2026 through the indie label Mansions and Millions. The album follows the singles “59:1 (fiftynine to one)” and “I Like You,” and the latest track “Ok”...
L.A. Sagne – “Music in the Neighbourhood”
Amsterdam‑based L.A. Sagne released their debut album Good Company last month on the independent label Geertruida. The opening track, “Music in the Neighbourhood,” delivers a fast‑paced, hard‑hitting post‑punk sound that critics liken to Lambrini Girls and Amyl and the Sniffers....
Lizet Aviva – “Une Vie Trop Tranquille”
Dutch singer‑songwriter Lizet Aviva has issued the single “Une Vie Trop Tranquille,” the second track from an upcoming EP slated for a late‑spring release. The song originated during a night walk on Poland’s Sopot beach and draws on a French...
Club 8 – “There Is a Light That Seems to Go Out”
Swedish indie pop duo Club 8 has released a new single titled “There Is a Light That Seems to Go Out.” The track maintains the band’s signature dreamy, romantic pop sound, featuring a slow‑jam, waltz‑like rhythm that evokes cinematic intimacy....
Very Busy People – “Ordinary Night”
Austin‑based collective Very Busy People has dropped its new EP *Impressions*, highlighted by the single “Ordinary Night.” The song fuses late‑night jazzy indie rock with dream‑rock textures, 80s guitar tones, and bedroom‑pop lushness, evoking early‑2010s indie aesthetics. Released through the...
Coral Head – “Hiding in a Fog” (Feat. SIKADE)
Oslo‑based dream‑pop artist Coral Head has dropped the EP *The Worst That Could Happen*, now streaming and purchasable on Bandcamp. The record closes with “Hiding in a Fog,” a collaboration with vocalist SIKADE that fuses 90s‑era trip‑hop beats with hazy...
Hit the Mill Head-On – “We Walked a Long Way Together”
Belgian post‑rock collective Hit the Mill Head‑On has dropped a new single titled “We Walked a Long Way Together.” The track unfolds in three emotional phases—loss, acceptance, and reconstruction—delivered through cinematic guitar builds reminiscent of Explosions In The Sky. It...
Bleak Streak – “Peak Bleak”
Swedish indie rock duo Bleak Streak dropped their new album *Peak Bleak* last month, featuring the title track as its lead single. The record mixes slacker‑style guitars reminiscent of The Replacements with jangly 90s indie vibes and dual male‑female vocals...
Polhawan – “No Sweat”
British indie band Polhawan has dropped “No Sweat,” the lead single from their forthcoming debut EP, Wild Mountain Time. The track fuses vintage psych‑rock energy with art‑rock and folk textures, creating a mysterious, modern‑era sound. Front‑man Tim Rowing‑Parker penned the...
Ionnalee – “Bottomless Blue”
Swedish audiovisual artist Jonna Lee, under the solo moniker Ionnalee, has released the single “bottomless blue.” The track serves as the first glimpse of the ambitious, three‑part audiovisual project Mouth of a River, slated to unfold across three interconnected albums...
The Lives of Famous Men – “Parallel Lives”
The Lives of Famous Men, an Alaska‑origin indie rock outfit now based in Los Angeles, will drop their new album *End Times Elevator Music* this Friday. The release is led by the single “Parallel Lives,” which fuses 90s indie‑rock vibes...
Loman – “Deaf & Numb”
French electronic artist Loman has dropped the EP *Fallen on Deaf Ears*, featuring the opening track “Deaf & Numb.” The song blends darkwave, synth‑rock, and gothic tones with dance‑floor energy, aiming for a trance‑like, late‑night drive vibe. Loman released the...