Today we premiere the new single from San Francisco indie rock project Analog Dream "Dystopian". The song is a charged, atmospheric single blending shoegaze guitars, driving rhythms, and layered harmonies. The track confronts today's social and political climate head-on, while holding onto hope with its defiant message: it's not over. Listen now.

Austin shoegaze artist Bee Blackwell is one to watch. Her latest New Familiar digs deeper into alt rock and emo with crunchier guitars, and her standout set at this year's New Colossus Festival turned heads. With a fall tour with Julia Wolf on the horizon, she's headed for bigger stages. Read our Q&A on her songwriting, gear, and more.

Pillowprince are an LA-based slowcore trio making music built around heaviness you can feel. Their debut EP pretty, baby! envelops you slowly just before it bites. We caught up with vocalist/guitarist Olivia Lee to talk gear obsessions, cinematic songwriting, and finding hope for the music industry.

Josh Ottum's new single "Yellowband" is an exercise in balance. Its electronic and acoustic textures woven together into something that feels both fresh and inevitable. Written while sick in bed with a freshly restrung nylon string guitar, the song meditates on commitment in all its forms. It's the lead single from Josh Ottum Sampler, Vol. 01, the opening chapter of an ambitious 30-album recording cycle.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

Chicago-based art pop artist Madame Reaper shares her new music video for “Utopia.” The visual is a blend of accidental fact and fiction, pushing toward the absurd while unintentionally capturing reality. Read more about the work and watch the video.

In our latest artist profile, we feature experimental indie rock/folk act Lesbiana. Her contribution to our compilation daylight x darknight is a personal and powerful “stream-of-consciousness song” written in high school. In our “Get to know” article, we discuss influences, processing emotions through songwriting, strange comparisons, and synth folk.

Brooklyn indie rock act Short Porch just released their new album Hot & Ready. In our latest episode of OBJECTS, frontman Sean McNulty shares the items that influenced the record—an album that captures the essence of New York City.

Chicago’s Wide Orbit shares their new live music video for “What’s the Point.” The song is off the band’s debut album Introducing... Wide Orbit and explores the beauty in simplicity. Watch it now!

Chicago power pop band Time Thieves are back with their second EP of the year, If you Survive. The releases showcases the band’s strength as songwriters, focusing on their original intention: to write bops. We spoke to frontman Jonathan Pool about collaboration, selling merch, buying too many pedals and sending a live goat to hell.

Brooklyn indie rock band Looms share “I Killed a Man” off of their new EP Big Dream. The song is about personal transformation and leaving behind an old version of oneself. Listen to the track now!

After a 20-year hiatus, Florida-based Velvet Sun returns with their new EP Empire, Inspired by early influences like the Pixies and Blue Öyster Cult, the EP channels nostalgic melodies with a fresh, politically charged perspective. In an interview, Scott Weinkle opens up about his DIY approach to songwriting, the evolution of his musical style, and navigating a transformed music industry. From cosmic guitar tones to introspective lyrics and societal themes, Empire is both a personal and sonic reinvention worth diving into.

Pittsburgh shoegaze band Weird Era makes a bold first impression with their debut EP Shrine. It’s a raw, distortion-laced release fueled by a strong DIY spirit and creative chemistry. Shrine is more than just a sonic experience. It’s a product of close friendships, spontaneous songwriting, and a clear love for their local scene. In our interview, the band opens up about capturing lightning-in-a-bottle moments, embracing vulnerability in lyrics, and why they don’t see their music as a business. Plus, they shout out some of Pittsburgh’s most exciting indie acts.

Brooklyn dance punk band Two-Man Giant Squid shows us the OBJECTS that led to the creation of their recent self-titled album. Frontman Mitch Vinokur shares the production/mixing notes written across photos, documents and envelopes. Watch the first episode now!