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In the stillness of the night, a hazy guitar tone begins to drift. It is sweet, yet carries an air of danger. As if inviting you into a realm you should not enter. This irresistibly precarious sensation is what makes Cigarettes After Sex so captivating. The new song “Anna Karenina” is a track that perfectly […]
San Francisco-based solo project by Melina Duterte, Jay Som. After a six-year hiatus, she releases her new album “BELONG.” If you listen to this work, you’ll immediately understand, but let me state it clearly: This is undoubtedly one of the greatest indie rock works representing the 2020s and beyond. During the hiatus, she pursued her […]
The moment carbonation bubbles rise, that instant when sweet candy dissolves. Who could have imagined that this familiar chemical reaction we all know would become the perfect metaphor for depicting the dangerous allure of love? MICHELLE’s “Mentos and Coke” is a track released in 2024 by the six-member indie-pop collective from New York, serving as […]
A snowfield of memories, accumulated deep over 25 years. Treading through this deep snow, footprints that should never have appeared emerged before us. Crushed, an indie-pop duo by Bre Morell of Temple Of Angels and Sean Duncan of Weekend. Their new song “oneshot” is a requiem dedicated to the solitary sniper, Sniper Wolf, who appeared […]
Promoting messages like “anyone can do what Pool Kids does,” “anyone can start a band,” “anyone can make an album,” and “everyone has the right to chase their dreams,” Pool Kids gives confidence to live kids through their independent activities. They are a four-piece alternative band from Tallahassee, Florida, who already have a history of […]
Here’s the full English translation of the article: For me, Skullcrusher’s music has always been a personal “sanctuary.” Her 2022 debut album ‘Quiet the Room’ painted a world of sound that was fragile to the point of breaking, yet possessed an unwavering core. While immersed in her music, there was a strange sense of security […]
New York’s next-generation rock band Geese has announced the release of their 3rd album ‘Getting Killed’ on September 26th via Partisan Records. At the same time, a music video for the lead single “Taxes” has also been released. To be honest, I was initially confused by Geese’s music. The post-punk experimentalism of their 2021 debut […]
Teethe, a four-piece slowcore band from Denton, Texas, has announced the release of their highly anticipated second album, “Magic Of The Sale,” on August 8, 2025. Three songs, “Magic Of The Sale,” “Holy Water,” and “Hate Goodbyes,” are currently available for advance streaming, with music videos also released. Who is Teethe? Teethe consists of four […]
crushed Opens New Frontiers of “Maximalist Dream Pop” with New Work ‘no scope’ Los Angeles-based duo crushed will release their highly anticipated full-length debut album ‘no scope’ on September 26, 2025. They described their 2023 EP ‘extra life’ as “maximalist dream pop,” utilizing breakbeats and distortion to construct a sound that eclectically incorporates elements of […]
Brooklyn-based Lathe of Heaven has announced the release of their second full-length album ‘Aurora’ on August 29, 2025. Formed in 2021, the band has garnered attention for their innovative sound that pushes the boundaries of post-punk and new-wave. Lathe of Heaven Lathe of Heaven constructs a unique musicality that exists between beauty and dissonance through […]