Indiepop act The Photocopes presents their darkest work yet on our compilation daylight x darknight. It’s a new wave/post-punk piece on loss,  the kind that can drive you mad. Read more about “Constant Reminders” and watch the brand new video!

soundvsystem records debut compilation daylight x darknight is out today! Read more about the concept and the songs on the release.

Today we are excited to premiere New Romantics’ new song “Low Stakes”! The track is off their newly announced album NO LIFE, dropping on 12/13 via Gezellig Records.

“Low Stakes” is New Romantics finding harmony between darkness and truth. Its heavy synths and metallic sounds echo creating a dark contrast with Brandon Biondo’s voice. Read more about the track and listen to it now exclusively on soundvsystem before its official release tomorrow!

Today we are announcing our new label soundvsystem records! On Friday October 24th, we’ll be releasing our first compilation daylight x darknight. Read up!

It’s Bandcamp Friday! We’re back with another list of recommended albums you should buy. Support indie music!

It’s Bandcamp Friday! We compiled a list of recommended albums/EPs you should buy. Support indie music!

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.

Bandcamp Friday is off for the next couple of months. We compiled a list of recommended albums/EPs you should pick up anyway!

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!

Bandcamp Friday is back this month. See our list of recommended albums/EPs to pick up tomorrow!

On their fifth album Poison, French band CATHEDRALE dive into the nuances of ordinary life, drawing influence from traffic jams, solitude, and the poetry of Baudelaire. The record deepens their post-punk sound while holding onto the garage and power pop energy they are known for. We spoke with frontman Jules Maison about the band’s creative influences, writing habits, music sharing, and his take on guitar pedals.

There is no Bandcamp Friday this month. See some of our favorite recent releases that you should consider picking up anyway.

Public Circuit blends new wave and synth-punk into a sound that’s entirely their own. Led by Ethan Biamont, with Sean Holloway on drums and Nelson Fisher on synths, the trio’s debut album Lamb—released via LA/DC indie label à La Carte Records—includes themes of life, death, and what lies beyond. Known for transforming their tracks into high-energy, dance-punk rituals on stage, the band shares insight into their live sets, highlights from New Colossus Festival and more.

Mahogany blends genres including classical, shoegaze & post-punk into their signature “hypercube” style. Their approach to live performance was on full display at The New Colossus Festival’s Shoegaze Party. Read our exchange where they talk songwriting, gear and Kraftwerk.

The NYC music festival The New Colossus took over eleven venues this year. Featuring 200 bands, the six day event had something for everyone. From indie pop to goth rock and art-punk, the event featured some of the best emerging talent from all over the world.

This year we had a chance to speak with a variety of performers and over the coming weeks, we will be sharing those conversations. To kick off our series, we spoke with New York’s Genre is death after their 30-minute set at The New Colossus Goth Post-Punk Party hosted by Bowery Electric.

Bandcamp Friday is back! See some of our favorite recent releases that you should consider picking up today.

Today is Bandcamp Friday and it’s the last one of the year!

Dutch post-punk band Docile Bodies’ debut album, Light Will Come Our Way, is a powerful, emotionally-driven release that showcases their intuitive approach to songwriting. The album explores themes of art, nature, and family, while delving into hope and possibilities. We spoke with vocalist Sjoerd Aarden about the band moving in unison, turning gut feeling and indecisiveness into creativity, and their plans to experiment even further in the future.

The Noir Dalis is a Los Angeles-based duo featuring vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Carlos Bojorquez and drummer Linda Ventura. The pair is known for their collaborative songwriting, blending influences from psychedelic, garage, and post-punk. Their debut single, "Strawberry Jones," was recorded at Joshua Tree Studios with producer Tommy Dietrick and Jared Artaud (The Vacant Lots). Their self-titled debut album was released earlier this year, followed by additional singles, including the new 7” Rise. In "6 Things W/The Noir Dalis," they share insights about their favorite gear, creative exercises and more.

Bandcamp Friday is on a break until December. We rounded up a list of October releases any way.