Tuesday, June 30th Acoustic Pop-Punk duo This Wild Life announced that they will write and play country music from now on.
The official statement goes like this :
"A message from Kevin and Anthony:
Five albums, nearly a thousand shows across dozens of countries. We've spent over a decade creating music we love and performing them.
We've worked passionately and tirelessly, but we've also been incredibly lucky to have a fanbase that has lifted us up on their shoulders.
You've given us a long leash to push ourselves creatively, never feeling like we have to stay in any musical box. Now we're going to see just how long that leash really is.
For the last three years, we've been quietly writing andr ecording our first full-band country record. We know this may come as a surprise to fans who discovered us through Warped Tour and the scene.
We could have comfortably stayed the course, celebrated album an ... more
Monday, June 29th
Swedish hard n' heavy/folk rockers Rödtjut, are streaming their sophomore album at their official Bandcamp location.
Titled Framtiden Var Bättre Förr ("The Future Was Better In The Past"), the long player is an independent affair since June 26.
You can listen to the entire release, right below:
https://rdtjut.bandcamp.com/album/framtiden-var-b-ttre-f-rr
Friday, June 26th
English experimental black metal outfit The Water Witch, is streaming a new album at its official Bandcamp location.
Titled A Distant Fire In The Dark, the long player is an independent publication since June 25.
You can listen to the release, right below:
https://thewaterwitch.bandcamp.com/album/a-distant-fire-in-the-dark
English singer/songwriter PJ Harvey has released a new single entitled "Voyager." She was inspired by NASA's Voyage 2 probe and the song quotes scientist Carl Sagan.
Harvey also hints that another album is currently in the works, though further details about it have yet to be revealed. Do the space-like synths featured in the song hint at her next sonic exploration?
Listen to "Voyager" here:
Read more here:
https://pitchfork.com/news/pj-harvey-is-floating-in-space-on-new-song-voyager/
Carly Rae Jepsen has released the first single, "On Wires", from her upcoming double album Day & Night.
"On Wires" will be located on the Day side of the double album. According to press releases, Day will be “organic and raw, with live instrumentation and hints of ’70s-inspired psychedelic pop.”
Meanwhile, the Night half is said to be “exploratory and intense, shifting into a sleek, synth-driven world of dance pop.”
Thursday, June 25th
English rock band Muse have officially announced that electropop singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding will be featured on the band's upcoming tenth studio album, The Wow! Signal, set for release on June 26.
The collaboration, titled "Hush", will appear as the album's ninth track. To share the news, Muse posted a screenshot of a tweet Goulding made back in 2012, in which she revealed that she had dreamed of being part of the band.
Speaking with Rolling Stone Italy, Matt Bellamy said: "...by mere chance, Ellie Goulding was in the studio next door. At that stage, we were working in an open, experimental way, to see what would happen. At first, there wasn’t even any mention of an album. Then that song started to take form and it sounded good. I’ve known Ellie for years, we’ve seen each other often, we’ve told each other several times we should do something together. And by pure coincidence, she arrived at the studio very late, around 11 pm, ... more
Wednesday, June 24th
Japanese genre-bending quartet Nemophila are set to embark on a North American tour, spanning eleven dates from June 30 to July 14. Ahead of the tour, the band released a digital single titled "-Gō-" - which, like their latest EP 五臓 -GOZO-, was self-produced.
Dates for the North American Tour 2026:
Jun 30 – Chicago, IL
Jul 2 – Toronto, ON
Jul 3 – New York, NY
Jul 4 – Pittsburgh, PA
Jul 6 – Greensboro, NC
Jul 7 – Atlanta, GA
Jul 8 – Orlando, FL
Jul 10 – Austin, TX
Jul 11 – Dallas, TX
Jul 13 – Phoenix, AZ
Jul 14 – Los Angeles, CA
"-Gō-":
The band's website:
https://nemophila.tokyo/en
Sunday, June 21st
Italian goth/darkwave/ebm outfit Crush of Souls, is streaming a new album at the official Bandcamp location of compatriot imprint AVANT! Records.
Titled Captive Youth, the long player is an official publication since June 19.
You can listen to the entire release, right below:
https://avantrecords.bandcamp.com/album/captive-youth
Friday, June 19th
Greek psychedelic prog rockers Villagers of Ioannina City are back with the release of Ghosts in the Sky.
The single retains their signature progressive style tinged with distinct instruments like the bagpipes, clarinet and kaval.
The single is drawn from the upcoming third studio album Venceremos due out on the 18th of September.
Check out the track below:
Thursday, June 18th
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Sleep have returned with their first new music in 8 years via Third Man Records as well as a big lineup change. A new track Have Spacesuit Will Travel features new additions Bubba Dupree on guitar, in place of Matt Pike (formally of Void) and Dale Crover, in place of Jason Roeder (Melvins, Red Kross, ect.). No statement from Matt Pike has been issued, but the band have since stated that a new album is recorded and have also announced a North American fall tour, bringing them coast to coast.
Sleep 2026 tour dates:
Sept. 8 - San Diego, CA @ The Observatory
Sept. 9 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
Sept. 10 - Albuquerque, NM @ The Revel Entertainment Center
Sept. 12 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
Sept. 13 - Austin, TX @ Levitation
Sept. 14 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Tower Theat ... more
Wednesday, June 17th
Finnish melodic death metal journeymen Insomnium released the first new single from a yet unnamed tenth studio album.
According to the band's website, the album is expected in October.
Regarding the single and the album itself, long time guitar player Markus Vanhala said:
"Shadowlife opens the dreamy next chapter of INSOMNIUM with a certain self-aware catchiness. I set out to write an obvious hit—perhaps even a so-called banger—to kick things off, but don’t worry: the deeper cuts will follow. Album No. 10 is truly a defining milestone for us, so we wanted to honor our history while also introducing some new nuances. Living on the edge."
Check out the track below:
Tuesday, June 16th
Hailing from Philadelphia PA, blackened punk/thrashers Zorn have let out a new song at the official Bandcamp location of Sorry State Records.
Titled "Black Dog March", the track is part of the band's upcoming album Return to Castle Death, due out on July 1.
You can listen to the single, right below:
https://sorrystaterecords.bandcamp.com/track/black-dog-march
Friday, June 12th
Rock trio The Warning released a new single titled 'Ritual'. Along came the official announcement of their fifth studio album - Everything's Falling - set to premiere on August 28. Regarding the record, the three sisters stated:
'Everything's Falling' is a snapshot of where we are in our lives right now. We've grown so much over the past few years, not just as musicians, but as people. This album reflects everything we've experienced, the lessons we've learned, and the challenges we've overcome. At its core, it's about accepting that life can be messy and unpredictable. Things fall apart, plans change, and sometimes you lose your footing. But those moments can teach you the most about yourself, and they're often what make you stronger in the end.
Listen to 'Ritual' here:
The band's official store:
https:/ ... more
Post metal giants Cult of Luna have released a new single, "In the Shadow of Your Shadow", the title track of their upcoming album slated for a November 6th release.
Tuesday, June 9th
Interpol return this summer with a brand new album, This Mirror Weighs a Ton, due out on August 28 through Partisan Records. The LP was produced by Andrew Wyatt (Charli XCX, Rosalia) and mixed by David Fridmann (Sleater-Kinney, MGMT). Together, they sought to expand the band's sound by utilising “strings, woodwinds, layered vocal harmonies, acoustic guitar and experimental sound design”. Also, longtime touring bassist Brad Truax wrote and recorded the bass lines for the first time since joining Interpol in 2011.
The first two singles released are ''See Out Loud'' and the title track. Listen to them below:
Tracklist:
‘This Mirror Weighs a Ton’
‘See Out Loud’
‘Iron City’
‘Wounded Sold ... more
New York hardcore band Show Me The Body recently announced the upcoming July 10 release of their fourth full-length album, Alone Together, via Loma Vista Recordings.
The band will be hitting the road for a month of shows across the USA and Canada in September and October 2026 in support of the record. Stretches of the tour will feature support acts like Whispers (Bangkok), Lip Critic (New York), Jivebomb (Baltimore), and Holder (Western Massachusetts).
09/15 Boson, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
09/16 Toronto, ON @ East End United Basement
09/17 Detroit, MI @ Tangent Gallery
09/18 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
09/20 Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
09/22 Kansas City, KS @ Idle Free
09/23 Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
09/25 Las Vegas, NV @ Grey Witch
09/27 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
09/28 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
09/30 San Francisco, CA @ August Hall
10/01 Fresno, CA @ Strummers
10/03 ... more
Sunday, June 7th
Swedish psychedelic/kraut/indie rockers Les Big Byrd, are streaming a new album at the official Bandcamp location of Chimp Limbs Records.
Titled Ruin Everything, the long player is an official publication since June 5.
You can listen to the entire release, right below:
https://lesbigbyrd.bandcamp.com/album/ruin-everything
Thursday, June 4th
Polish metalcore/melodic death metal band Dark Side released a music video for their song "Depresja". The clip promotes their third album, W Matni, set to premiere on June 13th. This will be the group's first album since 2019's Upadek as well as the first with bassist Góral and drummer/graphic designer Seeg.
"Depresja":
The band's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/darkside.poland
Wednesday, June 3rd
Three years after the release of her "least personal album yet" Higher Than Heaven, Ellie Goulding has announced her sixth studio album, I Know Too Much, set for release on September 4.
Described by the singer as a "very personal album", the record was inspired by major life changes, including her divorce, mental health struggles, and the birth of her second child. The project was created in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning producer Jack Rochon (Beyoncé, Daniel Caesar), who worked on the entire album.
About the album, the electropop singer-songwriter said: "Making this album allowed me to bring everything together honestly, like journalling through music, a collection of songs that represent a certain time in my life. I have always loved exploring different sounds and tempo. The album came about from the idea that maybe we can know too much, freedom comes from the ease of not knowing…. - Ellie x"
The a ... more
Tuesday, June 2nd
5 days after the release of their debut album These Graven Halls, Balmora bassist Danny Cuneo has stated via Instagram that the band has been "nuked" after grooming allegations were brought against founding guitarist Jay Torblaa. This comes a mere 1 day before their headlining tour was scheduled to start in Boston, MA. A full statement can be found below.
"I said this shit. Band is nuked. Don't real fuck with all this weirdo shit, My fault slimes, I'm out.
I started this shit years ago with my homie Brandon kinda just turned into a shitty monster of a band. Don't fuck with people using their bands to act weird talking to those who are younger/vulnerable."
Holder and Azshara will continue to play the dates as planned without Balmora, with Florida dates featuring Contention, and Texas stops featuring Outta Pocket and Fatal Realm.
https://loudwire.com/balmora-withdraw-summer-2026-tour/
Australian metalcore outfit Northlane have released a new song titled Evian. It features a much more electronic sound than previous efforts. It is as of yet unknown if this song is from an upcoming full length, or a standalone track. You can hear it below:
Mastodon release their first new music since the loss of founding member Brett Hinds with new single "Your Ghost Again". The new track initiates the release cycle for the yet unnamed ninth studio album. Hinds is replaced by guitarist Nick Johnston.
Check out the track below:
Monday, June 1st
Featuring Polish native Marta Gabriel (ex-Crystal Viper) on vocals, rhythm section and guitars/bass, heavy metal outfit Leatherwitch has let out its first album at the official Bandcamp location of Listenable Records.
Titled The First Spell, the long player is an official publication since May 29.
You can listen to the entire release, right below:
https://listenable-records.bandcamp.com/album/first-spell
Frutiger Aero project After has released a new single, "Promise (When You Go)", that further grounds them into early 2000s pop sound.
The project proves to be a consistently nostalgic sound that pays homage to many bubble-gum pop artists from the era while continuing to carve a niche for themselves.
Saturday, May 30th
Hailing from Oregon, folk/black metal outfit Grave Pilgrim is streaming a new album at the official Bandcamp location of Death Prayer Records.
Titled The Pungent Wine of Pride, the second part of a trilogy devoted to Nietzsche was officially published on May 29.
You can listen to the entire release, right below:
https://deathprayerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-pungent-wine-of-pride
Friday, May 29th
German post-hardcore trio Future Palace announced their fourth album, Resurgence, to drop on July 31st. Along with the announcement, they released "Resurge" as the fourth single off the upcoming record. The track sees the band experimenting with nu-metal, and its accompanying video serves as a continuation to the one for "Deep Blue".
Resurgence track listing:
1. Deep Blue
2. Resurge
3. Supernova
4. Disintegrate
5. The Shades
6. Nixy
7. Thorns
8. Ebb and Flow
9. Nightfall
10. Symphony of the Clouds
11. Tidal Waves
12. Cyclone
Listen to "Resurge" below:
Band's website:
https://future-palace.com
Thursday, May 28th
German Post-Metal band The Ocean announced their newest record, Solaris, will be released on September 25th.
Along with the news came with the first single off the new record called "Light Pollution".
Tracklist:
1. 52°30'11"N, 13°26'12"E
2. Departure Song
3. Light Pollution
4. Simulacra
5. Belligerence
6. Ultima Esperanza
7. Milk Of My Dream
8. 51°28′30″S, 73°6′11″W
Wednesday, May 27th
Alt-rock supergroup A Perfect Circle has released a new single 'Starless' ahead of their upcoming European tour. This is the band's first new music in almost 8 years, following 2018's Eat the Elephant. The new single also marks the return of Josh Freese on drums after his departure from the Foo Fighters last year.
Sunday, May 24th
Known from his extensive run with grindcore veterans Napalm Death, guitarist Mitch Harris has designed and built a service which connects bands, crews, promoters, venues and festivals, in order to mitigate the loss of income due to streaming, and the high cost/increasingly complex logistics of touring, while securing fair wages and pricing for all involved parties.
TourFlip is scheduled to be fully operational this summer, and in that light, Harris has launched a crowdfunding campaign at tourflip.com. Through the service, the aforementioned agents will be able to remotely perform complex transactions that forgo the traditional and often uneconomical routes for everyone with a stake in touring.
The way Harris sees it, institutions such as investors and labels cannot care less about the livelihood of the people involved in touring, so the service hopes to provide the latter with everything that they need, in order to work things out.
Source: h ... more
Dutch dark folk mastermind Jurre Timmer has dropped a brand-new song from his new Thurnin album, titled Termina. With the new single and announcement of the album, Thurnin posted the following on his Instagram page:
“Finally I am able to unveil the upcoming Thurnin release
I've been working on this release since before Utiseta, making this the longest I've worked on a Thurnin album
3 years+ in the making, I present to you ; Termina
As the name and art imply, I wrote this album with the impending sense of dread that this might be the last album I release for Thurnin
At least for a while, but I will find myself at peace if this would be the end of this path
Termina feels to me like the spiritual sequel to Menhir, with all the growth I've experienced as an artist since then
With a running time of well over an hour, in 10 tracks, this has been the biggest undertaking of my career,
At this point in time I am not fully ... more
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