Listen: Sad Dad Autumn’s “Alpha Cas” Brings Intricate Beauty To Gentle Alt-Rock
Sad Dad Autumn is a rising Seattle-based sister trio (ages 11–20) blending dark folk, indie rock, and cinematic soundscapes. Known for their haunting harmonies and raw lyricism, they channel the Northwest’s moody spirit into music that feels both timeless and otherworldly. Rooted in a multi-generational musical household, the band crafts songs that explore grief, myth, […]
Listen: Theorem of Joy Create Modern Neo-Soul Bliss With a Twist On “Au Monde”
Led by their leader, the double bassist Thomas Julienne, Theorem of Joy is pioneering new paths at the forefront of 21st-century French music. These five musicians, heirs to European musical culture and its fusion, cast their gaze toward a future horizon. Theorem of Joy presents a captivating, diverse jazz genre that combines North African melodies, […]
LISTEN: Ratboys Share New Rockin’ New Single “Light Night Mountains All That”
Chicago’s Ratboys have returned with a new single/video, “Light Night Mountains All That,” their first-ever release on their new label, New West Records. In conjunction, they announce a North American tour. This is the band’s first new music since 2023’s The Window. “Light Night Mountains All That” is singer/guitarist Julia Steiner’s most thrilling vocal take […]
Weirdo Wednesday: 13th Floor Elevators Off Proto Psych On “Reverberation”
Rounding out our weekly tribute to the late great Roky Erikson, for today’s Weirdo Wednesday, it only seems fitting to keep the spotlight on the 13th Floor Elevators, especially considering they truly were one of the first psych-rock bands of all time. It’s all right there in the title of their debut album after all, […]
Listen: FIST Blend Punk Prowess With Sleek Grooves On “Tactical Error”
High school mates turned troublemakers, FIST exploded out of Newcastle’s punk and DIY scenes with sweat, blood, and no backup plan. Since 2023, the band has played over 70 shows, stormed stages at Fastlane Festival, Hellnation III, Munk & Petal, and Sydney Streets, and become regulars at venues from Newcastle’s King Street to Brisbane’s Brightside […]
Listen: Mia Wilson’s “Face To Face” Draws Intimate Portrait Of A Refreshing Artist
Mia Wilson is the debut album from Southern California singer-songwriter Mia Wilson. Produced by Tim Ramsey (Vetiver, Little Wings, Kacey Johansing), the album blends piano and guitar-based compositions with lush orchestral arrangements to create a backdrop for Wilson’s introspective lyrics and captivating mezzo-soprano vocals. The album recalls the golden glow of late ’60s & early […]
Tuesday’s Gone: 13th Floor Elevators Kick It Out Poolside With “Your Gonna Miss Me” Live 1966
Keeping with our spotlight on Roky Erickson this week, for today’s Tuesday’s Gone, we’re throwing it all the way back to his original band, the pioneering 13th Floor Elevators. In this remarkable footage from 1966, we find Erikson and company kicking it poolside and jamming their seminal hit “You’re Gonna Miss Me”. Musically inspired by […]
LISTEN: Bland’s “Panacea” Is Jagged Punk With Blazing Melodies
Bland is a post-punk/alternative band from Winnipeg that plays fast and slightly off-kilter, delivering a sound that feels both familiar and entirely their own. Their debut EP, Consumables, was recorded at No Fun Club, engineered by Rob Hill, and mixed and mastered by Donovan Ostopowich. Across five tightly packed tracks, the band leans into jagged […]
LISTEN: The Sways Craft Lush Balladry Filled With Longing On “Feels Like Deja Vu”
The Sways are a rising indie trio from northern Arizona, made up of multi-instrumentalists Kyle Miller, Andrew Tyler, and Adam Bruce. Drawing from a wide range of musical pasts, they write, perform, and produce everything from scratch, blending the warmth of ’70s folk-rock elevated with a modern, atmospheric edge. Their debut single, “I Have Been […]
Manic Monday: Roky Erickson Tears Through Underground Anthem “Two Headed Dog”
It’s been over six years since the great Roky Erickson passed away- the leader of the 13th Floor Elevators and one of the earliest explorers of the psych rock evolution. Erickson, in fact, was a shock rocker too and enjoyed the process of shocking as he explains in the interview below before tearing into an […]