Weirdo Wednesday: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Have Their Cake & Eat It Too With “Don’t Come Around Here No More”
Rounding out our tribute to the late, great Tom Petty this week, while today’s Weirdo Wednesday selection admittedly might seem like an obvious choice, it’s worth revisiting just how brilliant both the song and video for “Don’t Come Around Here No More” actually are. With its ethereal mid-80s synthy psychedelic sound (thanks in large part […]
LISTEN: Alexei Shishkin Crafts Poetic Indie Rock On Hectic Yet Welcoming “Disco Elysium”
Good Times is the eleventh full-length album from long-time, self-described “DIY nobody of the internet void” Alexei Shishkin. Since debuting in 2017, the Virginia-based Shishkin has remained prolific with a steady output of albums and EPs (with three releases in 2024 alone). On Good Times, Shishkin has taken the near automatism of his past work […]
LISTEN: Munan’s “Jeju Organic Green Tea” Is Jazzy Pop With Warm Melodies
Munan is a new project from Korean-Australian artist Peter Lee, who creates a unique blend of alternative rock music with indie-pop elements, reminiscent of a mix between Tame Impala, Toro Y Moi, and Mac DeMarco. The artist’s new project, Everything in Between, arrived in May of this year. “Jeju Organic Green Tea” is the nimble, […]
Charley Crockett Announces Second 2025 Album – ‘Dollar A Day’ Out August 8th
Charley Crockett will release his second album of 2025, Dollar A Day, on August 8 via Island Records. Once again joined by co-producer Shooter Jennings, the new LP marks the second installment in The Sagebrush Trilogy, coming just five months after Lonesome Drifter, part one of the trilogy and his Island debut. Watch the album […]
LISTEN: The Dog’s Body Create Hypnotic Journey Through Searing Guitars On Poetic “Deer of Wisdom”
The Dog’s Body is a Cookeville, Tennessee-based four-piece that creates a unique blend of southern, alternative, and garage Rock, forming a “Y’allternative” sound that echoes the duality of the modern South. Landing somewhere between a breezy bliss and a hellish, distorted wall of sound, “Deer of Wisdom” is the new single from The Dog’s Body. […]
LISTEN: Packaging’s “Running Through the Airport” Is Urgent Psychedelic Rock With Palpable Melodies
The name Packaging may connote a cynical mindset about the music industry, but the music that the duo Daniel Lyon (Spirit Award) and Daniel “Connor” Birch (Flaural) make is far from cynical. Instead, it’s a passionate merging of elements from their distinct voices: krautrock chug, psychedelic swirl, electronic grandeur, and tuneful accessibility, with a pinch […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Paul Givant of Rose’s Pawn Shop Basks in Rich Folk-rock Sounds on “Marigold”
Paul Givant was born on the fringes of Los Angeles, shaped musically and spiritually by the valleys and hills of Southern California. Drawn both to the Laurel Canyon and Bakersfield sounds, Givant’s musical career now spans genres and decades, with a deep catalog of songs which weave together elements of folk, roots, Americana and country— […]
SONG PREMIERE: Bonnie & the Mere Mortals Take Collaborative Duet Approach on Cathartic Americana Anthem “Bechdel Test”
What do Dolly Parton, David Bowie, and Robert Smith of The Cure have in common? For one, an inimitable grasp on the power of glitz. For another, palpable influence upon Pittsburgh’s Bonnie & the Mere Mortals. “Those are the three for me,” says Bonnie Ramone, frontwoman for the project. “That’s canon.” To reconcile the trappings […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Smokey Brights Step Out Boldly with Fuzzy, Keytar-loaded Rocker “All In Who You Know”
The first composite solid rocket fuel that eventually launched spaceships was made with asphalt, effectively paving the way to the moon. Dashboard Heat, the newest record by Seattle stalwarts Smokey Brights, embodies this funny little fact, using tough truths to slip the surly bonds of earth and, through hardship, touch the stars. Members Kim West […]
LISTEN: Conflict at Serenity Pools’s “Summer Ghost” Is Vulnerable Shoegaze With Hints of Jangly Pop
Conflict at Serenity Pools (CASP) is the solo project of LA-based artist Luke McQueeney, blending dream pop, shoegaze, and experimental textures into immersive, emotional landscapes. Drawing from 16mm and MiniDV visuals, analog gear, and layered field recordings, CASP explores themes of memory, liminality, and quiet transformation. They are currently developing a new LP titled Green […]
LISTEN: Hallelujah The Hills Craft Infectious Punk-Tinted Rock With Hectic “It’s Undeniable”
Hallelujah the Hills have been crafting critically acclaimed albums and captivating audiences across the U.S. since 2007. The band’s journey began with two releases on Misra Records before going on to assist Titus Andronicus in recording their breakout album The Monitor. They are also among the rare acts to have toured with The Silver Jews. […]
My Morning Jacket Reveals ‘Z’ 20th Anniversary Shows
My Morning Jacket will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their acclaimed 2005 fourth studio album, Z, with a number of very special shows that will see them performing the landmark collection in its entirety. The Z – 20th Anniversary shows will take place as part of previously announced dates on the upcoming second leg of their MY MORNING JACKET “is” […]
Tchotchke Reveal New Album ‘Playin’ Dumb’ – Share Infectious Classic Girl Group Inspired Single “Poor Girl”
NYC’s Tchotchke has announced Playin’ Dumb, their new album produced by The Lemon Twigs out September 5th, and share a delightfully off kilter new single/video, “Poor Girl.” Playin’ Dumb’s 11 tracks are sophisticated and sonically complex, leaning heavily into the band’s love of 60’s rock and outsider popsters like Harry Nilsson, Dolly Mixture, and Sparks. Channeling a Shangri-Las style of conversational vocals, the […]
OSEES Announce New Album ‘Abomination Revealed At Last’ – Shares Heavy New Single “Fight Simulator’
OSEES today have announced their new LP Abomination Revealed At Last out August 8th via Deathgod. They’ve also shared lead frenzied, driving single “Fight Simulator,” a proper first preview of the new record. “Well this album just channelled out of the mist of atrocities swirling around the planet right now,” songwriter John Dwyer explains. “AI empathy, genocides, social media data collection & addiction, the alignment […]
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Returns With New Album ‘Hard Road’ Sept. 26th- Shares New Single “Voodoo Charm”
GRAMMY® Award-winning blues, rock ‘n’ roll, soul, and R&B musician Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has unveiled his much-anticipated new album, Hard Road, arriving via his own Red Zero Records on Friday, September 26. Pre-orders/pre-saves are available now. Hard Road will be offered in a wide range of formats, including digital, standard Green & White Swirl vinyl, and limited-edition of 500 Purple & Gold […]
ALBUM PREMIERE: Ben Stalets Offers Unvarnished Midwest Roots Rock on ‘Lucky Dog’
Lucky Dog is a long-time comin’. Toledo-based artist Ben Stalets took nearly three years to pen it. And when one thinks of the artist? The word ‘roots’ immediately comes to mind. There’s an exceptional type of magic that arises in a musician when they honor where they come from and who they’ve been. This LP […]
ALBUM PREMIERE: Ceylon Sailor Harken Back to Indie Rock’s Golden Age on Catchy & Lush LP ‘Here We Lie’
Ceylon Sailor’s debut album, Here We Lie, out June 27th, on boutique indie Stunning Models (The Fictionals, Will Stratton and Scheffer Stevens), is an exhilarating throwback meticulously crafted to adhere to lo-fi, chamber pop parameters. The album was recorded with only analog instruments; there are no drum edits; and everything that sounds like an electric […]
SONG PREMIERE: Jackson and the Janks Celebrate the Bother-Free Life With Loose & Lively Bar Room Rock on “I Don’t Give Any”
Jackson and the Janks are a rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and garage gospel band. Known to light up the floor with fresh and time-honored dancin’ music. Sacred steel lifting you up, and bass saxophone holding it down. The band features the extraordinary and unmistakable vocal talent of singer/guitarist Jackson Lynch, combined with the […]
How Is the Guitar Symbol Used in Rock-Themed Online Slots?
Online slot machines have evolved significantly since they first became available to the public. Today, there is a wide range of themes to choose from. Among them, music-themed slots are some of the most popular with players. Within this category, rock-themed slots have gained a particularly strong following, and if you’ve ever found yourself tapping […]
LISTEN: PHWOAR Create Pulsating Post-Punk With Potent Poetry On “Surge”
PHWOAR is a fizzy indie-alternative-rock two-piece from Birmingham, with DIY sensibilities and catchy tunes. PHWOAR is Helena pounding drums and Paul thrashing guitar, with both sharing the vocal duties. The band’s latest project, their Flowers Through the Concrete EP, arrived on April 11. “Surge” is the warping and thudding highlight from PHWOAR’s new EP. The […]