Aruba’s activemirror deliver a sharp, charismatic take on post-punk, blending the brooding intensity of Joy Division with the modern edge of Interpol. Following their self-released debut Though The Night Is Not Over, the band made a standout impression at The New Colossus Festival, even prompting a repeat watch.

In our conversation, the band reflects on music as a vital outlet for expression, a fluid and inspiration-driven songwriting process, and a live approach that prioritizes energy, experimentation, and reinvention over replication.

Damnage, LA’s alt-punk duo, drops a fiery live video for “Pressure.” Packed with rapid-fire verses and an anthemic chorus, the track channels raw energy and life’s highs and lows. Watch them set the stage on fire in their latest performance.

Today we premiere “Rat U Out,” the new single from Southern New Hampshire/Boston indie rock band Happy Just To See You. The track appears on their forthcoming album Last Week’s Horse, due in May, and showcases the band’s blend of indie rock, alt-country, and emo. The song plays on the tension of unrequited love at a wedding, after holding your tongue during the classic “speak now or forever hold your peace” moment.

Our favorite NYC-based independent music festival is back for its seventh edition. The New Colossus Festival kicks off tomorrow and our guide to this year’s must-see acts is here! Our list includes 20 artists to catch at the festival. These acts range from Swedish shoegaze to Mexican psychedelic and Canadian minimal synth. See you out there!

There’s an ever-present energy on Trembler’s Total Sorry — like a ghost moving in and out of view. It unfolds slowly, but it never lets go. We connected with frontman Luke Gonzales about experimentation, collaboration, gatekeeping and more.

In our new episode of In Their Own Words, Tinned Meats emerges from the shadows of UK’s Thor’s Cave. Band member Jack Howorth goes deep into the band’s latest album KILTER and their song “So Below”. Watch now!

This month LA-based songwriter and producer Rusty Santos releases his new album Psycho Horses. Written and tracked n a continuous cycle, the album leans into the space between dreams and reality. We talk with Rusty about turning one idea into an album, voice notes, Japanese synth pop and more.

The first Bandcamp Friday of 2026 is here and we’re back with our recommendations!

Today we premiere the new single and video from LA garage rockers Los Frankies! Off their upcoming album, D.E.D. City, the band persuades us to take it easy after a long night out. Watch the video at the link!

Today we are proud to announce our new signing Analog Dream to soundvsystem records.

On her new single “Clouds”, indie-pop artist Julia Minkin (Kid Francescoli) blends melancholy lyrics over minimal electronic beats. The song is taken from her upcoming album Not Ready and is a collaboration with producer Andrew Sudhibhasilp. Listen to “Clouds” at the link!

Our list of 10 EPs that were in heavy rotation is out today.

Trash World, the most recent album by New York’s Star Card, is a new chapter in an open book. The songs are candid, direct. and read like pages out of a writer’s journal. Though the songs are more structured than on their debut EP, the band keeps their experimental spirit intact. Read our artist profile at the link!

Today we premiere the latest single from Chicago’s Jontan “The Only Man You Need.” The song is built on that classic 70s soul sound. Its rich and smooth textures are the foundation of a quintessential boy-meets-girl story. Listen at the link!

Our list of 100 songs of 2025 is officially out. These are songs that we had on repeat this year. In A-Z order.

Brooklyn band TV Moms set intentions when making their new album Celebrity Dust. The grunge/noise rock album was created using digital recording tools that emulate equipment available before 1986. No AI or auto-tune was used. In our latest “6 Things W/” feature, frontman Lucas Price talks impactful art versus therapy, accidental songwriting, prepping for the road and more.

Today we’re excited to premiere the brand new video for “HA (Gabaldon)” by experimental punk act Libby Quinn. The video, directed by Nuno Belmar, is a tragicomedy inspired by Japanese video game developer FromSoftware, Panos Cosmatos’ Mandy and late night internet scrolls. Read all about the concept and watch the video!

The last Bandcamp Friday of the year is here! Check out our list of recommendations.

Local Weatherman’s new single “Weighing” finds the band at a crossroads, turning raw uncertainty into hook-filled power pop. The song is off the band’s upcoming EP Right One, out next month on Karol Records. In our Get to Know feature, we dive into the magic behind their songwriting, the emo and indie rock DNA in their sound, and recording tricks that shaped their new music.

After releasing their excellent debut album Get Weak, New York grungegaze band Glimmer hit the road. Stopping in various cities including Chicago, Philly, and Nashville, the four-piece took some photos of life on tour. See the photos and read more about the album at the link!