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Photo by Johann Flash Danz CM is a self-produced musician, composer, and songwriter formerly known as Computer Magic. Their latest single, "Over the Ocean," is a ballad heavy on synths and acoustic guitar. It might be the space/astronaut theme of the video, but this one sounds and feels like a modern version of David Bowie's "Life on Mars" or "Space Oddity" meets The Cars. It's updated, but still has that 60's space age sound to it. "Over the Ocean" is a song that is as beautiful as it is cool. It's the kind of song that sucks you in deeper with every second that you listen, and only gets more addictive with each spin. Despite how synth laden the song is, Danz CM has crafted it so that it still feels organic and not electronic. Danz CM says of their latest single: “You don't know if the character has made it out alive; either it's a reverse chronological narrative where the dreamscape you just witnessed was reality all alo...

Photo by Guy Bolongaro Dog Chocolate is back with a new single. "Green Stuff" is described as a "scrappy pop-punk song," but it's unlike what you imagine when you hear pop punk. It has a much more discordant and slightly unhinged sound. It's more like pop punk dipping its toe into noise rock, and then losing its balance and fully falling in. While it's still oddly catchy, no one is going to confuse "Green Stuff" with anything that was shown on MTV's TRL. Dog Chocolate has created a fun and energetic song that fits in the pop punk genre, if barely. It's always good to see a band transform and add to a genre that has mostly remained stagnant for two decades. Matthew of Dog Chocolate says that the band's new song's lyrical theme “... stemmed from the idea that while humans continually slather concrete and tarmac over habitats, nature always finds a way to reclaim them when left unattended. This echoed with the brewing unrest of nat...

Photo by Michael Black Nevaris is a nine piece soulful project out of Manhattan. Their latest single, "Ninth Sun - Live," is a mind-altering three and a half minutes of music that combines jazz, dub, funk, improvisation, and turntablism. You know those people that don't think jazz is for them? This is going to change their mind. Nevaris take so many styles of music and fuse them into "Ninth Sun - Live" seamlessly. This is such an inventive sound that is going to appeal to music snobs of every style, from jazz aficionados, indie rockers, hippies, and underground hip hop heads. Seriously, if you call yourself a music fan, you're going to adore this one. You can watch the video for "Ninth Sun - Live" below. SoundSession is due out February 27, and is available for pre-order through Bandcamp . For more on Nevaris, check out the band on Facebook and Instagram .

Photo by Eleanor Petry Chinese American Bear are a Seattle based duo consisting of married couple Anne Tong and Bryce Barston. Their latest single, "No No Yeah Yeah (不不好啊好啊)," is an insanely fun two minute burst of indie pop. We've described songs as infectious before, but nothing we've covered is an infectious as this release. The song has a kind of cut and paste feel to it, much like you get with a mash-up track. It's light and airy feeling with a danceable beat, and if you're looking for a way to inject yourself with joy, there aren't many better ways than listening to " No No Yeah Yeah (不不好啊好啊) ." Chinese American Bear might be the most enjoyable artist we've covered in quite a while, and this is perfect if you need a little escapism at this point in time. Chinese American Bear say of their new single: " This song came about one day because we were joking about wanting to write a song using only 'No' and 'Yeah.'  Can...

Photo by Mitch LaGrow Funk, jazz, and soul organ trio Parlor Greens (which includes Tim Carman on drums, Jimmy James on guitar, and Adam Scone on organ) are back with a brand new single. "Eat Your Greens" is a pure delight. I personally find the song to lean more into the funk category more than the others, but there are still flourishes of soul and jazz that can't be beat. This is the kind of instrumental track that doesn't need any vocals, and is complete without them. There is a lot going on with only guitar, organ, and drums, and the song is fully engaging and complex with the three instruments. Parlor Greens were one of my favorite musical discoveries of 2025, so it's great to start off 2026 with new music from them. You can listen to "Eat Your Greens" below. Emeralds is due out March 27 on Colemine Records. For more on Parlor Greens, check out the band's website . Upcoming tour dates are below the song. Feb. 7 - 12 - Port Of Miami, FL - Jam Cru...

Photo by Charles Gall Mandy, Indiana are one of the hardest bands to describe. The Manchester, UK band's latest single, "Cursive," has an undeniably killer beat to dance to. It's letting an impossible number of genres play in the same song, easing between indie rock, dance, hip hop, New Wave, drum and bass, noise rock, and some other sounds throughout. Sometimes the song will lean more into one or three genres, with everything sounding like it all belongs together perfectly. Even though I stated that the genres ease into each other, "Cursive" is far from a mellow track. Mandy, Indiana get intense on this one. You're going to be inspired to move, even if you have no idea how you're supposed to with this one. If this description sounds even the slightest bit intriguing, you're going to love "Cursive." Simon Catling (synths) says of his band's latest single: "‘Cursive’ is probably our most collaborative track to-date. Whilst Scott...

Heavenly are a legendary indie pop/twee band from Oxford, England who released four albums between 1989 and 1996 before disbanding. Last year they released their first new song in twenty-nine years, and today they are announcing a new album along with a new single. "Excuse Me" picks up right where Heavenly left off three decades ago. As much as it sounds like the band's music from their first run, there's something oddly modern sounding about the song as well. It could be that so many bands have been borrowing this sound since the 90's, but it feels like Heavenly chose to update their sound to 2026 while still sounding like themselves. "Excuse Me" is a delightfully upbeat sounding indie pop song that is going to delight their original fans, their newer, current fans, and some brand new ones, as well. You can watch the video for "Excuse Me" below. Highway to Heavenly is due out February 27 on Skep Wax, and is available to pre-order on Bandcamp ....