In Balance bring Punk fire to a Limited-Edition gem - Interview

From the very first notes of their latest release, In Balance prove why Bakersfield might just be harboring one of the most exciting punk bands in the scene right now. Their new 7” record, Unforgivable, out via Transcendental Revolution, may only carry two tracks, but it punches well above its weight. Limited to just 100 copies pressed on translucent California Clear vinyl

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University Drive launch into orbit with massive EP, "First Stage Separation" - Interview

With their latest release, First Stage Separation, University Drive prove they’re not just a band to watch, they’re a band that’s gonna make you feel what they’re serving up. Dropped on May 2nd, 2025, the Scranton, Pennsylvania rockers’ six-song EP is a thunderous ride, clocking in at just under half an hour. The record is a perfect storm of the band’s collective energy, with every member lending their hand to the songwriting and arrangements, creating a sound that’ll have you shook by the record’s end.

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cydan captures love’s bravery with intoxicating single, “falling 4 u”

With his latest single, “falling 4 u,” cydan delivers much more than just another “typical” acoustic-pop love song. What he’s created is a meditation on honesty, vulnerability, and the kind of courage it takes to open your heart when rejection is still a possibility. The track pulses with warmth, weaving personal storytelling into a lush style that feels incredibly fresh.

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Old Trees’ "Elatseyi" is a neon jungle of sound & spirit - Interview

With Elatseyi, Old Trees continues its mission to blur the line between disorientation and delight. The new four-track EP, crafted by Zachariah Watson, former frontman of Time Pilot and the restless mind behind this project, feels like a passport to a universe where folk traditions, electronic experiments, and global pop mutations coexist in harmony. It’s a record that thrives on contradictions: earthy yet otherworldly, chaotic yet carefully composed, playful yet deeply moving.

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My Life As A Moth immerses the listener with haunting single, “Time Thief” - Interview

With “Time Thief,” rising singer-songwriter My Life As A Moth has crafted an alternative anthem that feels both deeply personal and gloriously unhinged. It’s the first glimpse into her forthcoming album The Parade Of The Starlet & The Broken Hearted, and it lands like a jolt to the system. It’s a dark, genre-defying piece of art that wrestles with the way anxiety can warp time itself, stealing moments that should be ours to live fully.

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Chaotic Silence finds harmony in the noise on album, "Dissonance"

A new wave of rock is taking shape in India, and Chaotic Silence are at the center of it. The duo’s debut album, Dissonance, arrived September 27th, 2025, as both a statement of intent and a revelation. Across ten tracks, they deliver an electrifying blend of raw energy and reflective stillness, creating a record that feels as unpredictable as life itself.

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Freya Magee turns heartache into fireworks on “Forget Yourself Not”

Freya Magee has been steadily carving out a place for herself as one of indie’s most captivating new storytellers, but with “Forget Yourself Not,” she makes her boldest statement yet. The Melbourne-born, London-based singer-songwriter has always been drawn to the quiet corners of emotion, but here she sharpens her palette with urgency, layering cinematic indie-folk roots over a shimmering bed of synths, electric guitars, and perfectly timed percussion. The result is a track that’s fully a late-night anthem for those introspective nights.

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Michellar finds strength in vulnerability on “Never Say Sorry”

Michellar’s newest single, “Never Say Sorry,” arrives as both a milestone and a musical gem. Just one year into releasing fully produced music, the San Francisco-based singer-songwriter has quickly established a reputation for crafting heartfelt stories wrapped in melodies that feel timeless. With this release, she not only commemorates the anniversary in music but also delivers one of their most soulful and emotionally resonant works to date.

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Tilda charts her inner cosmos with exceptional EP, "The Way I’m Wired"

Tilda has always been a songwriter unafraid to wear her heart on her sleeve, but with The Way I’m Wired, she steps into her most unfiltered self yet. Out September 26, the five-track collection arrives not just as a set of songs, but as a luminous journal of the past five years of her life, capturing heartbreak, growth, and the quiet resilience that follows. It’s both intimate and expansive, a folk-infused indie journey that feels like sitting across from a close friend who’s decided to tell you everything.

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Edie Yvonne leads upcoming EP with an Indie-centric single, "Look Me in the Eye"

At just 16 (now 17 on the day of release!), Los Angeles–based singer-songwriter Edie Yvonne is already proving herself to be one of indie’s most versatile young voices. With each new release, she’s shown an eagerness to stretch beyond expectations, embracing a range of styles without ever losing the emotional weight that grounds her work. Now, with her latest single “Look Me in the Eye,” Edie steps into bolder territory, unveiling a track that feels like both a breakthrough and a promise of even greater things to come.

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SERAh expands her musical universe with spacey single, "Favorite Game"

SERAh doesn’t solely release music, she’s building worlds in the process. The American producer and DJ has carved a unique lane in electronic music, fusing cinematic sound design with melodic bass and trap to create a style that feels as fit for an IMAX screen as it does for a festival stage. Her ongoing project, Lyra’s World, is less a collection of singles than a sprawling sci-fi epic, unfolding through music, visualizers, and breadcrumbs hidden across Instagram and YouTube.

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Sam Wrangle previews new album with Synth Pop single, "Delicious Delights" - Interview

Sam Wrangle has long been one of the more intriguing voices in Australia’s indie underground, blending indie rock grit, neo-psychedelic haze, and the melodic charm of eighties guitar pop. But with his latest single “Delicious Delights”, the Canberra-born, Brisbane-based songwriter takes a refreshing leap into synth-driven territory, proving once again that reinvention is part of his DNA.

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Dorsten craft a high octane thriller with single, "Hush" - Interview

Dorsten have made a name for themselves as one of the most compelling sibling duos in modern folk-pop, and their latest single, “Hush”, arriving October 1, 2025, proves just how much they’ve sharpened their craft. Equal parts haunting and cathartic, the track is a masterclass in emotional storytelling, carried by Sophie Dorsten’s powerhouse vocals and Alex Dorsten’s restrained yet evocative instrumentation.

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Fantomacs reimagines a Jazz Fusion classic with "Shakedown"

Fantomacs has always been a difficult artist to pin down. The Berlin-born, Switzerland-based producer Joerg Peters has built a reputation on defying boundaries, moving fluidly between electronic, jazz, ambient, funk, and even orchestral worlds with an ease that suggests he belongs to none and all of them at once. With “Shakedown”, he delivers one of his most striking statements yet, a sleek, cinematic reimagining

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Marc Soucy kicks off a new musical series with single, “The Descendants of Eliza Delaney”

Marc Soucy has long been a quiet force in the world of composition and production, steadily honing his craft across decades. With his latest work, “The Descendants of Eliza Delaney”, he delivers not just a single but a statement, one that feels as much like an ambitious concept piece as it does a standalone track. At just over six minutes, it is sprawling, mysterious, and unlike anything else you’ll hear this year.

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Euphoria serve up Indie Rock fireworks on an uptempo single, "Love Me So"

Every once in a while, a song comes along that feels like it was destined to burst out of nowhere and light up everything around it. “Love Me So”, the latest single from Euphoria, is one of those rare tracks. What started as a fleeting ukulele riff during a soundcheck has blossomed into a full-bodied indie rock anthem. Almost immediately it’s fun, vibrant, and charged with the kind of energy that makes you want to crank the volume until the walls shake.

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The JB Project tackles "Consumption" with latest psychedelic single - Interview

In an era where polished, formula-driven singles dominate playlists and algorithms dictate what we hear next, The JB Project arrives like a sudden jolt of electricity to the system. With “Consumption”, an immersive six-minute psychedelic rock anthem, JB, who writes, performs, records, mixes, and masters every note, lays down not just a song, but a manifesto. It’s raw, hypnotic, and brimming with an urgency that feels ripped from the veins of both the past and the present.

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Sugar Scars cast a spell with immersive single, “Dark Charm”

With “Dark Charm,” Sugar Scars prove once again that they’re the kings of genre blending. The El Paso & Juarez duo, known for blending electronic psychedelia, indie dance, and shoegaze, return with a track that feels both familiar and entirely new. It’s the first taste of their upcoming sophomore record Dark Spark White Light, out November 21st, 2025, and it’s a reminder that they’re legitimately going out of their way to do things differently.

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Matt Tarka finds light on an undeniably catchy track, “Salem”

Matt Tarka’s new single “Salem” is the kind of track that sneaks up on you and refuses to let go in the absolute best way possible. Rooted in a story dealing with his recovery from a concussion, the song takes a deeply personal moment and transforms it into something timeless and universal. It’s equal parts confession and celebration, channeled through a sound that reflects Tarka’s love for Wilco’s subtle experimentation and the Velvet Underground’s fearless edge.

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