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Dream Fatigue - "Spun"

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Photo by Christian Barker Earlier this month, we brought you the latest single from Dream Fatigue. Now the Massachusetts band is back with a brand new single, "Spun." This song keeps their grunge rock with pop melodies sound intact, and somehow gets both heavier and more poppy. The song is dangerously fuzzed out, with vocal melodies sure to suck you in. At times the song just seems to happen with an almost improvised vibe. It's like parts aren't quite matching up, which forces you to pay closer attention before you get smacked with the force of the song when it ramps back up. Grunge with pop melodies doesn't sound like something I'd enjoy, but Dream Fatigue will make it work for even the most hardcore grunge purists. You can listen to "Spun" below. No Requiem is due out February 13, and is available to pre-order here . For more on Dream Fatigue, check out the band on Instagram . Upcoming tour dates are below the song and include March 5 at the VFW in...
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Culture Clash - "Sanitizer"

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If you believe that Valentine's Day should be replaced by Winter Halloween, we have a song for you. "Sanitizer," the latest single from Culture Clash, is a punk song that fits into the slash horror category. It mixes punk with alt-rock, and has an early Queens of the Stone Age vibe to it. It's heavy, and it's fast, and, according to a disclaimer at the beginning of the video, "... 100% endorses a belief in the occult." It's a bit more grungy than Culture Clash's normal sound, as they were going for a Nirvana's Bleach meets The Misfits sound. They acheived it. Kaii Boulton (guitar/vocals) says of the band's latest single: “ This song is important to me as it represents a shift in our song writing format. Sanitizer takes Culture Clash as a group of vague floating ideas & shoves those ideas into a bag creating a tight concept of what we are as a band & what we want to do - in short, it gave us a sense of direction." You can watc...
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Starcharm - "Wake Up"

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Photo by Orion Hastings Starcharm is the new project from Chicago's Elena Buenrostro, formerly of Soft and Dumb. Their latest single, "Wake Up," is this bizarre little burst of near mainstream indie rock. It takes a little bit to get going, but it takes off a little after the thirty second mark. Before that it's more of a indie pop style song, and then the feedback kicks in and Starcharm are off. There is still plenty of an indie pop thing going on in "Wake Up," but it's still primarily a rock song. This song is so close to following a known pattern of immensely popular indie rock meets indie pop, but it veers off the path enough to keep the song unique. This is a good one with enough twists and turns to always make you wonder what's coming up next. You can watch the video for "Wake Up" below. The single is out now on Fire Talk Records/Angel Tapes. For more on Starcharm, check out the artist on Instagram .
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Cape Crush - "Calm & Delivered"

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Photo by Cat Meade One of our favorite emo/pop punk bands are back with a new single. "Calm & Delivered" is the latest from Massachusetts' own Cape Crush. It fits right into their melodic world of those two genres, plus it adds plenty of alt-rock into the mix as well. That's what always makes Cape Crush stand out from the pop punk/emo pack. It's much more in the style of 90's mid-western emo than the TRL friendly style that erupted in the 00's. That's not to say that "Calm & Delivered" doesn't have a ton of pop hooks in it. This is an insanely catchy noise that you're going to welcome having burrowed in your skull for the next week or so. The press release for the song compares it to The Get Up Kids and that dog., and we're thrilled to agree with both of those assessments.  Ali Lipman (vocals and guitar) says of her band's latest single: “‘Calm & Delivered’ is about the pressure to be emotionally regulated when eve...
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First Listen: New Releases for the Start of 2026

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Artist : Sleaford Mods Album : The Demise of Planet X Quick Thoughts : Ken was on the Sleaford bandwagon fairly early, and while it took me a little while to join him, I can't deny the unique and singular energy the duo brings to the table these days. Judging by the list of guests here (ranging from Game of Thrones actress Gwendoline Christie to a surprise Sue Tompkins), everyone else is getting smart to it as well. This is Sleaford at their finest - a great mix of songs reminiscent of their early efforts with a lot of modern flair and political commentary. A really brilliant record that sets the bar for 2026 quite well. Songs of Note : "The Good Life," "Elitist G.O.A.T.," "No Touch," "The Demise of Planet X," "Gina Was," "Flood the Zone," "Kill List" Artist : Langhorne Slim Album : The Dreamin' Kind Quick Thoughts : My first experience with Langhorne Slim was his opening for Clem Snide sometime two ...
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GorgoPap - "Acid Rain"

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Philadelphia DJ GorgoPap has a new single out before the release of her album next month, and this one might end up being our favorite on the album. "Acid Rain" is a fast paced and minimalist dance track. It's fast, but without the pounding beat you typically get with electronic dance music. You don't typically hear dance music this fast without an overwhelming beat, but GorgoPap is doing something truly unique and special with this upcoming album. This genre of music is usually either pounding music designed to make you move or chill music designed to make you think. "Acid Rain" is both. You can listen to "Acid Rain" below. Reach 4 the Stars is due out February 4, and is available for pre-order here . For more on GorgoPap, check out the artist on Bandcamp . Reach 4 The Stars by GorpoPap
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Brad Marino - "Murder & Violence"

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New Hampshire's favorite garage rocker is back with a new single! Brad Marino just released "Murder & Violence," which sees him slowing things down a bit and leaning more heavily into the power pop side of things. It's a jangly power ballad, with the tempo maybe just a half step faster than your typical power ballad. It's reminding me a lot of when the Ramones released a slow song. In typical Brad Marino fashion, "Murder & Violence" is a catchy and highly addictive new track that's going to happily become your new favorite earworm. I've been a fan of Marino's for a while now, and this new song certainly isn't changing that. You can watch the visualizer for "Murder & Violence" below. Agent of Chaos is due out April 3 on Spaghetty Town Records, Ghost Highway Recordings, and Beluga Records. For more on Brad Marino, check out the artist on Facebook and Instagram .
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Surfbort - "Jessica's Changed"

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Photo by Raz Azraai When a press release compares a band to Black Flag, Dead Kennedys, The B-52's, and Nirvana, I'm going to need to listen to the song. Luckily, the latest from Surfbort might not sound exactly like those bands, but there's enough to make "Jessica's Changed" a great song. The song definitely has a punk vibe to it, more along the lines of the mocking style of punk I personally love. The guitars are wonderfully grungy, especially as the song goes on. It has more of a 90's alt-rock sound than 80's punk and hardcore, but the song does have a lot more fun in it than those genres typically allow. There's also a killer slacker vibe to the song that you're going to adore. You can watch the video for "Jessica's Changed" below. Reality Star is due out March 6 on TODO Records, and is available to pre-order here . For more on Surfbort, check out the band on Instagram and Facebook . Upcoming tur dates are below the video. 3/1...
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Ultrabomb - "Checked Out"

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Photo by Greg Norton Minneapolis punk supergroup Ultrabomb (Greg Norton of Husker Du, Derek O'Brien of Social Distortion and Agent Orange, and Ryan Smith of Soul Asylum) has a new single out. "Checked Out" is a classic meets modern punk song that is as catchy as it is blistering. It's the kind of song that sounds exactly like what you want and expect a song from this trio to sound like. It's noisy and melodic punk that hearkens back to the classic days of the genre without being a complete throwback. A band with the pedigree of Ultrabomb could easily coast on name recognition, but "Checked Out" shows that they certainly aren't (not that we thought they would!) Bassist/vocalist Greg Norton says of his band's latest single: “Checked Out was inspired by life on the road, but there are many things we check out of. Sometimes in life you just need to move on.” You can listen to "Checked Out" below. The Bridges That We Burn is due out April 3 ...
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Micah and the Mirrors - "Hungry Hungry Heart"

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Photo by Jarrett Barnes Micah and the Mirrors is the solo project of Denver's Micah Morris, formerly of Fast Eddy. His latest single, "Hungry Hungry Heart," is a killer modern garage rock track. It's an amped up version of the genre, reminiscent of early Hives without the pop focus. (Ok, maybe "Hungry Hungry Heart" has a little bit of pop to it...) This is just pure rock and roll, without any pretense, and it's perfect for when you just want a rock song. Morris keeps just enough of a punk edge to the song, and the whole thing is just a burst of fun rock and roll. Crank this one up, and get ready to enjoy. You can listen to "Hungry Hungry Heart" below. Micah and the Mirrors' upcoming album is due out May 1 on Spaghetty Town Records. For more on the band, check them out on Instagram .
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Lal Tuna - "Don't Forget Me"

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Lal Tuna is a France via Istanbul musician that we've become enamored with over the past year or so. Her latest single, "Don't Forget Me," is more of what we've come to love about her music while not sounding fully like her previous singles. The new song takes her unique singer-songwriter sound and adds in some vintage doo wop. This isn't pure classic doo wop, though. "Don't Forget Me" takes the decades old sound and updates it to a more modern, indie rock based sound. It's like hearing it through a bizarro filter, with plenty of noise and fuzz from early indie rock washing over everything. Lal Tuna took two classic, retro sounds and made something completely modern with them. You can watch the video for "Don't Forget Me" below. The single is out now on Modular Music. For more on Lal Tuna, check out the artist on Instagram .
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Eric Hilton featuring Natalia Clavier - “Lalitā”

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Photo courtesy of Montserrat House Music Trip hop pioneer Eric Hilton has a new single out from his upcoming "elegantly erotic" album. "Lalitā " features Natalia Clavier on vocals, and if you went through an electronic music phase in the 90's, you're going to love this track. This song sounds so much like a certain period in my college years, when The Chemical Brothers and the Trainspotting  soundtrack dominated my listening. It's ultra chilled out, and lands somewhere between trip hop and more club based electronic music. It's a little too energetic for the chill room, but not energetic enough for the main dance room. It's an incredibly engaging track that will have you locked in almost instantly. Eric Hilton says of his latest single: “'Lalitā' features my talented friend and fellow collaborator Natalia Clavier singing in Hindi. Natalia is so special — she understands what I’m trying to do, understands my influences and can translate th...
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SkyTigers - "Immortelevision"

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Lowell thrash punk band SkyTigers are back with a new single off an upcoming album due out in just two weeks! "Immortelevision" takes everything we've loved about the band and amps it up to new heights. The song is faster and heavier than their previous releases while being more melodic. Of course, this is hardcore, so the term melodic is relative. "Immortelevision" is a powerhouse of a song, coming in at just over two minutes of pure fury. It's filled with scream-along-worthy gang vocals and a killer breakdown before it ends with an explosion. If you consider yourself a fan of any blend of punk, metal, or hardcore, you need to become a fan of SkyTigers. They're up there with the best of the best. You can watch the video for "Immortelevision" below. ... Injustice for All is due out February 6 on Sound Investment Records, and is available for pre-order here . For more on SkyTigers, check out the band on Instagram and Facebook . They'll be p...
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Myrkur - "Touch My Love and Die"

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Photo by Julia Nikiforova I never thought I'd be bringing you a song from a Eurovision contender, but 2026 is a year of odd events. "Touch My Love and Die" is Myrkur's entry into the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, which sees eight contestants vying for Denmark's spot in the 2026 Eurovision contest. Myrkur is the musical project of Amalie Bruun, and this new track is an epic foray into Nordic mythology through a monster of a song. There are elements of pop music, metal, folk, and more. At times it sounds like it could be from an unreleased Broadway musical, at others it's borderline dark metal. It's a fascinating and endlessly engaging new song, and might just have me paying some attention to Eurovision this year. You can listen to "Touch My Love and Die" below. The single is out now on Relapse Records. For more on Myrkur, check out the artist on Instagram and Facebook .
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Derek Smith and the Cosmic Vultures - "Hollow Choir"

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Photo by Gia Smith There's prolific, and then there's Derek Smith. The Boston musician's latest single with the Cosmic Vultures, "Hollow Choir," is his eightieth song in the past eight years. It also helps explain the genre psychedelic folk-rock. The song is a little over three minutes, but the genre makes it feel much more epic. It's smooth sounding with trippy little flourishes, particularly in the guitar. At times, it sounds almost Adult Contemporary, but it's far too psychedelic for that. It's the play between the mainstream and the alternative side of folk that makes "Hollow Choir" work so well. Derek Smith and the Cosmic Vultures have long had this ability to provide a little something for everyone, and their latest proves that more than previous ones have. Derek Smith says of his latest single: “This song sums up the feelings I have had towards my music career for the last few years. I am always being told what I should do or what I sh...
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