Nicole Alexis Finds Honesty in the Imperfections on Sympathy Rehab

Nashville alternative singer-songwriter Nicole Alexis leans into live instrumentation, vulnerable lyrics and imperfect performances on her new EP, Sympathy Rehab.

Nicole Alexis has released her new EP Sympathy Rehab through Hard Working Records, marking a more instinctive chapter for the…

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The Meffs Ask “Where Did It All Go Wrong?” on Fierce New Single

Essex punk duo The Meffs confront environmental destruction and a cycle of repeated mistakes on “Where Did It All Go Wrong?,” from their new album, Business.

The Meffs are asking some uncomfortable questions on “Where Did It All Go Wrong?,”…

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OVOO Descend Into Darker Atmospheres on “II 4:00”

French experimental duo OVOO explore tension, repetition and immersive noise on “II 4:00,” as their debut album, Obsidian, arrives October 2.

Southeastern France experimental duo OVOO are offering another passage into the strange, shadowy world of Obsidian with their latest…

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GAMI Dive Beneath the Surface on New Single “Anymore”

Marseille trio GAMI trade their trip-hop foundations for a rush of new wave and post-punk on “Anymore,” the latest preview of their forthcoming debut album, Underneath.

Marseille trio GAMI have released “Anymore,” a tense and introspective new single from their…

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Magdalene Flips Hollywood’s Power Dynamic on “Super Lucrative Jukebox Baby”

Pop-rock artist Magdalene turns exploitation, fame and ambition into dark satire on her new single, “Super Lucrative Jukebox Baby.”

Magdalene is taking aim at the uglier side of the entertainment industry with “Super Lucrative Jukebox Baby,” the latest single from…

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The Pretty Graves Crack Open the Vault With “Bluebird”

Connecticut art-rock quartet The Pretty Graves dig into their early recordings with “Bluebird,” the first taste of their forthcoming collection, Tapes & Demos.

Connecticut indie rock band The Pretty Graves have released “Bluebird,” the lead single from Tapes & Demos…

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Elisa Smith Celebrates Feminine Power on New Album Perfume

Boston country artist Elisa Smith draws from womanhood, family and generations of musical history on her new Americana-rock album, Perfume.

Boston country artist Elisa Smith has released Perfume, an 11-track collection celebrating feminine strength in all its complicated forms.

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Edens Hit the Open Road on Debut Single “Empty Details”

Chicago indie rock quintet Edens channel memory, nighttime drives and their Midwestern roots on “Empty Details,” the first single from their forthcoming debut album, Static Fiction.

Chicago indie rock band Edens have released “Empty Details,” the first single from their…

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The Spook School Return After Eight Years With “Falling”

Glasgow indie-pop band The Spook School reunite after an eight-year hiatus with “Falling,” the first look at their forthcoming album, Like A Heartbeat.

After eight years away, Glasgow’s The Spook School are back. The queer indie-pop band have reunited and…

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nymb Revisit Their Midwest Emo Legacy With Full Catalog Reissue

Nearly three decades after emerging from suburban Chicago, nymb are bringing their complete catalog back to vinyl following an unexpected rediscovery by a new generation of listeners.

Chicago-area band nymb are digging into their past with a full catalog reissue…

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