The Ghoulstars Arrive On Earth With Debut Album ‘The Dark Overlords Of The Universe’
[Cover photo credit Toni Hiltunen] The Ghoulstars are from Finland and steeped in Pop culture. Identifying as Horror Punks, the band will release their debut album, The Dark Overlords of the Universe, on May 15, 2026.…
James Otto & Emily West Will Join The Mavericks On ‘The Music Lives On Tour’ Honoring The Late Raul Malo
[Cover photo credit to Alejandro Menéndez Vega] The Mavericks will honor their beloved leader Raul Malo with a return to the stage for The Music Lives On Tour, featuring lead vocals from artists James Otto and Emily West. The tour follows The Mavericks’…
If These Trees Could Talk Creates An Emotional Imprint With ‘The Hidden Hand’
[Cover photo credit to Sondra Kelly] In 2024, Instrumental Post-Rock band If These Trees Could Talk released the single, “Trail Of Whispering Giants,” the group’s first new music in eight years. Now, they will be releasing…
“Already Dreaming” From of Montreal Augurs An End And A New Beginning
[Cover photo credit to Taryn Segal] of Montreal have announced their 20th studio album aethermead, due out June 5, 2026, on Polyvinyl Record Co. The album is described as “something of a breakup record” but also…
Spell’s “Exquisite Corpse” Pushes Back On Romanticizing Those We’ve Lost
Vancouver-based Metal band Spell has released their new LP, Wretched Heart, via Bad Omen Records. The album is a “journey through desperation and defiance.” Wretched Heart is the follow-up to the band’s 2022 LP, Tragic Magic.…
Watch Emmet Cohen’s Studio Performance Video For “I. Eternal Glimpse” From His Miles Davis And John Coltrane Inspired Album ‘Universal Truth’
[Cover photo credit to Kevin Alexander] Pianist, composer, and bandleader Emmet Cohen has released “I. Eternal Glimpse,” the second single from his upcoming album, Universal Truth, out May 29, 2026, via Mack Avenue Records. “I. Eternal…
Orange Oak’s “well, well, well” Reflects On The Pain And Anger We Stow Away
[Cover photo credit to Martin Landl] Swedish Indie Folk duo Orange Oak have announced that their debut EP, almost, I though to myself, will be released on September 11, 2026. They have shared this news with…
Mica Millar’s “A Little More Time For Love” Draws On Upbeat 60s Soul Traditions
[Cover photo credit to Bex Aston] British Soul singer, songwriter, and producer Mica Millar has released “A Little More Time For Love,” a new single out now via her own label, Golden Hour Music. It’s the…
Noelle Scaggs’ Debut Solo Album ‘Money Fame Love’ Asks The Questions That Don’t Have Clean Answers
Fitz & The Tantrums co-founder Noelle Scaggs has spent nearly two decades playing across the globe and is now stepping forward into solo work. She has just released debut solo album, Money Fame Love, out via…
Mayday Parade’s “Blame It On The Youth” Kicks Off The Third Part Of Their 20th Anniversary Album Trilogy
Pop-Punk band Mayday Parade have released the single “Blame It On The Youth,” along with a video, teasing the third installment of their three-part album trilogy celebrating the band’s 20th anniversary. The trilogy, which includes Sweet…
Old Man Canyon’s “24hrs A Day” Seeks An Inner Sanctuary Beneath The Noise
[Cover photo credit to Cody Briggs] Vancouver singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Jett Pace, known for his alternative Pop-Psych project Old Man Canyon, has released new single “24hrs A Day”. The new song is about “finding your…
The Breaks Build On Years Of Shared History For Self-Titled Debut Album
[Cover photo credit to Mark Pagani] Three major modern Funk and Soul-Jazz artists have teamed up as The Breaks, bringing together guitarist Eddie Roberts (The New Mastersounds), drummer Stanton Moore (Galactic), and organist Robert Walter (The…