Sondre Lerche’s ‘Acrobats’ Defiantly Searches For Love In A Time Of Global Unrest
[Cover photo credit to Hilde Solli] Norwegian Singer/songwriter Sondre Lerche has announced his new album, Acrobats, which will be released on August 21st, 2026, through PLZ/Virgin. This marks his first full-length album of new music in over four years, and is a “polarizing reflection on the dichotomy of finding love while in times of soulless…
Portair & Joy Williams Ponder Losing The Ability To Be Loved By Someone With “Loved By You”
[Cover photo credit to Rodrigo Bardin] Indie artist and producer Portair has announced his debut full-length album, Gathering Dust, which will be released on December 4, 2026. The Australian-born, Berlin-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist’s work has a “homegrown, handcrafted approach.” Portair has previously released EPs such as The Light That Gives EP (2021), The Ice That…
Out In Front’s “Medicine” Is A Reminder Not To Let Life’s Pace Steal Your Joy
[Cover photo credit to Jacqueline Day] Los Angeles-based Alt-Rock trio Out In Front have expanded their sonic world with “Medicine” out now with an accompanying music video via AWAL. Next month, they’ll head out across North America to support Alt-Pop musician Charlotte Sands. “Medicine” came together quickly in the days following lead vocalist and primary…
Strange Lot Was Recreated From The Ground Up For Self-Titled Debut Album And New Live Setup
[Cover photo credit to Bella Patro] Austin, Texas-based 4-piece Strange Lot have released their debut self-titled album via Greenway Records. They’ve also shared new single “All I Know,” and have announced a tour supporting Psychedelic Porn Crumpets. Strange Lot also recently wrapped up a tour supporting Melody’s Echo Chamber, which included dates at NYC’s Webster Hall, LA’s The…
Ram Takes Up The Theme Of Being Pushed Beyond Reasonable Limits With New Album ‘Against’
[Cover photo credit to Sanna Bäckström] Swedish Heavy Metal band Ram will release their new full-length album, titled Against, on October 9th, 2026, through Metal Blade Records. It has been nearly seven years since The Throne Within, an album with “spiritual and metaphysical themes.” With Against, Ram focuses on the experience of “being pushed beyond…
The Still Out Returns With A Deluxe Edition Of ‘Crystallized’ To Be Followed By A Slate Of Unreleased Tracks
The Still Out is a New York City Indie Rock band whose debut record, Crystallized, was built on Shoegaze and Alt-Rock, but was halted when its co-founder tragically died. The album went largely unheard. In 2018, a quiet re-upload to Spotify caught the ear of Jack Rabid at The Big Takeover who ranked the record…
Rufio Evades Industry Expectations And Pressures To Create EP ‘From The Outside’ With Greater Freedom
Southern California melodic Pop-Punk veterans Rufio have released their new EP, From The Outside, via Double Helix Records and sister label Double Felix Records. The five-song release represents Rufio’s first collection of new material since 2010’s Anybody Out There. Arriving 25 years after the band’s landmark debut, Perhaps, I Suppose…, From The Outside reconnects longtime…
Charissa Hoffman Brings Her Ukulele-Driven Songwriting To Debut LP ‘Horizon’
Sixth-generation musician and Nashville native Charissa Hoffman found her songwriting voice with her chosen instrument, the ukulele. The fascination with the instrument carried her from Nashville to Boston where she was the first ukulele principal to be accepted at Berklee School of Music, and back to Nashville where Hoffman attracted Béla Fleck, Abigail Washburn, Chris…
Crown Magnetar’s “Shut Up And Bleed” Has Something To Say About The Final Outcome Of Corruption
[Cover photo credit to Dylan Gould] On September 25th, 2026, Colorado-based Deathcore band Crown Magnetar will release their third full-length album, The Hollowing Of Godflesh, via Unique Leader Records, which will also coincide with a co-headlining tour with To The Grave. For a preview of the record, they’ve released the new single “Shut Up and…
The Reds, Pinks & Purples Reveal “Heaven Of Love (Slow Version)” That Keeps Its Original Ballad Feel
[Cover photo credit to Samara Dun] Following the release of Acknowledge Kindness, The Reds, Pinks & Purples have announced a companion record, True Love Daydream, arriving on Friday, September 25, 2026. The album will be available in digital and limited cassette formats only. Donaldson and the band will be performing in Brooklyn, NY at Baby’s All…
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