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Photo by Cassandra Panek Philadelphia garage rockers Soraia have a new single out, and as always it's killer. "La Belgique" is a huge sounding rocker that's as punk and glam as it is garage. This is just straightforward rock and roll, and if you love the music on Little Steven's Underground Garage, you're going to love this one. It's fast, it's fun, and it's just rock music. Soraia have always had this ability to sound both gritty and smooth, and that's the case with "La Belgique." As always, crank this one up and enjoy! Lead vocalist ZouZou Mansour says of her band's new single: “This was one of the most painful songs to write. It’s very much an ode to the spirit of my mother that lives through me. Her life wasn’t easy, but she triumphed. That breath before the bridge lyric was actually Travis’s idea, but I believe it came from my mom.” You can listen to "La Belgique" below. The single is out now on Soraia Records. For ...

Photo by Sophia Romano Some songs immediately strike you, and that's how it was for me with Flowers from the Dead's "Ladybug." The song has that indie rock meets pop sound that we can't get enough of, but this one stands out from others. The song has these great slacker style harmonies with a killer edge to the music. It's indie rock leaning into shoegaze, but with quite a punch behind it. The guitars are delightfully noisy, going completely against yet complementing the vocal harmonies perfectly. It's making me think of Momma meets Sonic Youth, with some Glixen thrown in. "Ladybug" is a great song, and after hearing it you'll be immediately checking out Flowers for the Dead's previous releases. Singer/guitarist Jessie Szego says of the band's new single:  “After a few months of continuous writer's block and the departure of our former bassist, we really felt a huge energy shift within our own personal lives that I think led to th...

Bear Grass, the musical project of upstate New York's Katie Hammon, has a new single out off of their upcoming album. Hammon has always pushed past the boundaries of what is considered folk music, and "Who Are You" pushes even further. The song is described as an "electro folk meditation," and it's very heavy on the electro side of things. Folk purists aren't going to want to consider this one folk, and in theory I would agree, but no matter how electronic the music of "Who Are You" is, there's just something undeniably folky about it. It still feels organic and heartfelt, and isn't that what truly makes something folk? You can listen to "Who Are You" below. Distance is due out later this year, with a new single being released every six weeks leading up to the album's release. For more on Bear Grass, check out the artist's website .

Photo by Sergio Pontier Ezra Collective are back with a new album due in September, and are teaming with Pa Salieu for a new single. The British jazz collective have always had an Afrobeat sound, and "Only Love" only expands on that sound. This is perfect for music fans that don't "get" jazz. The song has such a strong groove that makes it impossible to not dance. This isn't sit in your chair and enjoy a martini style jazz. This is a party waiting to happen, and you're going to want to get up and start moving to fully enjoy it. That's just the magic and style of Ezra Collective, and you're going to absolutely love this one. Bandleader Femi Koleoso says of his band's new single: “Pa Salieu has been a musician that we have long admired in Ezra Collective. Not just because of his incredible lyricism and storytelling but also his ability to weave in his Gambian heritage and roots into such a distinctly UK sound. "In 2024 we had the beautiful...

Photo by Isabella Margolis I was in high school when Rage Against the Machine first exploded on the scene, so I'm thrilled every time anyone in that band comes out with new music. Recently, Tom Morello has been more prolific than usual, for... obvious reasons. The guitar icon has a brand new single out, and this one sees him joined by Serj Tankian of System of a Down and his fifteen year old son Roman Morello. "Adjourn It" absolutely rips, and is exactly what everyone would want from a pairing of members of Rage and System. It's a little more bluesy than you might expect (if you haven't been following Morello's solo work), and has verses by Morello and the chorus by Tankian. It's heavy, it's funky, and it's everything we all need right now. Obviously, crank "Adjourn It" loud, because it feels better that way. Tom Morello says of his new single: "At this historical juncture every act of art is an act of resistance and 'Adjourn It...

Photo by Pat Piasecki Other Brother Darryl's upcoming album is highly anticipated around here, so we're thrilled to bring you a new single while we're all waiting. "Too Right" is the brightest we've ever heard the Boston cosmic country band sound so far. It's interesting to hear a song so laid back and so upbeat, but Other Brother Darryl are pulling it off. This is the kind of song just begging to be played outside at a summer festival. We typically recoil from music this cheerful sounding, but when it's this good even we are unable to deny enjoying it. "Too Right" sounds like pre- Yankee Hotel Foxtrot Wilco meets The Band. We've been Other Brother Darryl diehards for a while, and they keep surprising us with every release. Nate Leavitt (guitarist/co-lead vocalist) says of the band's upcoming album: “This album really shows how we create as an entire band. The last album was created while putting this band together. This time, the ba...

Photo by Lee Trigg London based Ethiopian-Egyptian artist Alewya has a new single out that is going to blow some minds. "Maktoub" is a hip hop based track that blends in R&B and traditional Ethiopian and Egyptian rhythms. The song has a completely unique sound mixed with familiar elements. The song has roots in the golden age of hip hop, while pushing it into the modern age with international elements. "Maktoub" is the kind of song you fall in love with within the first thirty seconds, and keep going back to in order to make sure it truly is as good as you thought it was. I can assure you that it is. Alewya says of her latest single: “Sometimes songs take time to reveal themselves, but Maktoub felt immediate and effortless from day one." You can listen to "Maktoub" below. ZERO is due out June 26 on LDN Records, and is available to pre-order here . For more on Alewya, check out the artist on Instagram .

Somehow I completely missed Something Sneaky when they first emerged roughly ten years ago, but now the Boston band return with a new EP. Old Notes is a collection of five songs that are going to confuse and delight you. The magic of Something Sneaky is their ability to be both noisy and experimental while being melodic and mainstream. All five tracks swerve wildly between these two disparate styles, with grating dissonance merging with pop rock perfectly. Songs like "Stevie's Here" and "Hole Foods" should be complete auditory train wrecks, but Something Sneaky expertly combine these two worlds. Each song had me wondering what was going on at least once while listening, and as someone who hears far more new music than the average person, that is a delightful experience. Every time you think you know where Old Notes is going, it morphs into something wonderfully different. Justin Iacovino (vocals, guitar, and keys) says of his band's new EP: “Each song is a b...

You might know Dan Cummings as the frontman of Already Dead, and now the Boston based musician and union pipefitter welder has a cover of the union classic "Which Side Are You On?" Cummings' version is an updated version of the folk standard, with lyrics to fit 2026. This song is just as punk as it is folk, and might be the most impactful version of the song we've heard to date. It's pure emotion and venom, and the anger in Cummings' voice is palpable. While most versions of "Which Side Are You On?" that come to mind have a much smoother feel (even the punk ones), this one is rough, which feels intentional. For nearly a century, this has been an important and vital song, but it's never felt as immediate as the latest version from Dan Cummings. Dan Cummings says of "Which Side Are You On?": “This song has had an impact on me since I first heard the version by Dropkick Murphys when I was a teenager. I’ve performed it live, both solo and w...

Photo by Mark Stern Boston ska-punk heroes Big D and the Kids Table have a new single out off of their upcoming album. "Scatterbrain" is a wonderfully chilled out version of the genre. It might be from going to a bunch of Warped Tours in the late 90's/early 00's, but I always associate ska-punk with summertime, and this latest single is a perfect summer song. It has that laid back summer feel to it, more for hanging out than for moshing. It does have enough energy to it to inspire some dancing and grooving, but "Scatterbrain" is also perfect for just hanging out. Even though it's a brand new song, Big D and the Kids Table are giving me flashbacks of my late teens and early twenties. Frontman Dave McWane says of the band's latest single: “I’m so old school that I had ADHD before they added the ‘H’!” says frontman Dave McWane. “When I was in 2nd grade the teachers & school didn't know what to do with me. Why does he test so high in these subje...

Photo courtesy MAMA DOOM MAMA DOOM are a New York retro doom band that doesn't utilize a guitar. Their latest single, "Woven Linen," is a heavy and psychedelic take on doom. It's just about as loud and heavy as guitarless music can be, with keys that sound more along the lines of retro garage rock than anything this heavy. We're personally all about the genre tampering that's been going on in doom lately, and "Woven Linen" is one of our favorite versions of the genre. It's heavy, shockingly melodic, and trippy as it can possibly be. If that sounds like you're kind of thing, MAMA DOOM is definitely for you. MAMA DOOM says of their new single and video: “’Woven Linen’ confronts the weight of religious oppression and reclaims where true power resides—with the Mother, the source of all life. Bringing this vision to life was a collaborative effort and we were proud to welcome four incredible women into the Gratuitous Productions family. Grave Dave...

Photo by Jordan Mikhail Baltimore hip hop artist Noir Benny and New Jersey hardcore band Good Teal have teamed up on an upcoming split release, and have a new single out. "BLEUS" sees Noir Benny and Good Teal vocalist Reg Mason trading verses. The song is one of the most creative hip hop tracks we've heard this year. I was expecting rapping over a hardcore song, but that's not what "BLEUS" is. It's a rap song with the edge of hardcore, but it almost sounds like a cut and paste version of jazz and rock samples. There's a dizzying effect that comes with the song, and this is underground hip hop at its finest. If modern mainstream hip hop doesn't work for you, chances are you're going to love what Good Teal and Noir Benny are doing. Reg Mason says of the newest single: “Benny, Curt, and I got snowed in during a weekend stay in Baltimore. We blasted Max B, played Video Games, and made jams all weekend long. ‘Bleus’; a byproduct of that time spent...

Mercedes Brown is a Wet'suwet'en Tsimshian singer-songwriter based out of Red Deer, Alberta. Her latest single, "Playing with Fire," is heavily leaning towards 90's alt-rock. The song is filled with fuzzy guitars, and reminds me a lot of some of my favorite 90's singer-songwriters like Liz Phair and Tracy Bonham. For much of the song, it feels like Brown is holding back. The song feels like it's building to an explosion, which is does reach, albeit a restrained explosion. There's a tension throughout the song, and even though it doesn't quite reach the expected peak, "Playing with Fire" is going to leave you satisfied by its end. This is a fantastic debut single from an artist we can't wait to hear more from. You can listen to "Playing with Fire" below. Light the Fire is due out June 19 on Ukee Sound Records. For more on Mercedes Brown, check out the artist's website .

Photo by Kristin Sollecito TVOD's Party Time was a highlight of 2025, and now the Brooklyn band have returned with new music. "Rerun" is still a great example of modern post-punk, but this time they've injected it with some indie sleaze. This one grooves hard, and adds some unexpected piano stabs into the mix. It's a little less punk than their previous album was, but I can't imagine anyone is going to mind when a band mixes up their sound this well. "Rerun" is going to be an earworm you won't be trying to get rid of, and you might end up disappointed when it finally wears off. TVOD says of their latest single: "Reasons for desperately needing to quit your day job, move away from your hometown, and start a fresh self-destructive spiral. Change the goddamn channel." You can watch the video for "Rerun" below. The Farm is due out October 16 on Mothland, and is available for pre-order here . For more on TVOD, check out the band...