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Single: Sidewave – The Surface

One of the two singles released in anticipation of Sidewave’s upcoming album, Dispel, The Surface promises a fire and portends a fall. Through its steeps down and steps up, though, there is an undiluted wish whose realization is a series of lacerating guitar solos that climb higher and higher and lavishing coordination between the riffs and the percussion that grounds the process. And the wish is to do something that is purported to be undoable. Simple as that. How hard can that be?

By Leo August / October 17, 2026

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Single: The Republic of Wolves – In Margins

“In Margins” sounds like warmth with a shadow behind it, a loose, bouncy groove carrying vocals dreamy enough to make the sharp lyrics sneak up on you.

By Will Sisskind / October 17, 2026

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Album: tsubai – ilulissat

There is little to say about what the album tells you, but a lot to say about the way it makes you feel.

By Riya / October 17, 2026

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Single: MEANT MORE – This Town

“This Town” kicks off simple and vibrant, then explodes into loud, distorted chaos, a high energy pop-punk anthem built for driving away and never looking back.

By Toyo Senpai / October 17, 2026

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Single: ROWA – Punk Tsugi

Inspired by the striking fashions of Ashton Michael, ROWA’s punk and electrothrash-tinged new single pits different forms of passion against each other.

By Will Sisskind / October 17, 2026

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Single: Asha Wells – Jacob Sheep

“Jacob Sheep” feels like a half remembered dream, music box melodies, trance like vocals, and a jazz tinged groove that feels classic and haunting all at once.

By Toyo Senpai / October 16, 2026

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Single: Stefan J. Selbert – Cover Up

“Cover Up” shifts shape every time you think you’ve got it figured out, starting sparse and dreamlike before bursting out with full force.

By Toyo Senpai / October 16, 2026

Album

Album: Nashville Exile – Hand Drawn

Littered with highlights and teeming with talent, and with countless classic rock-and-roll references, this album and band know no bounds.

By Black Rainbow Collective / October 16, 2026

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Single: Late Cambrian – Kin Precipice

“Kin Precipice” takes you to the edge of something great, then gleefully gives you a shove.

By Grubby / October 16, 2026

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Single: Scootin’ Boogie – JW Francis

The track captures the dichotomy of fear and excitement that exists at the beginning of life-changing trips.

By Riya / October 16, 2026

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Single: Task Manager – DUMMY

DUMMY is regret and internal retribution on a loop. It’s utterly relatable and beautifully realised.

By Grubby / October 15, 2026

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Single: Reserver – Heart Is A Bomb

In “Heart Is a Bomb,” the grief is palpable, but from the wreckage, an undeniable aesthetic and an unshakable melody emerge.

By SilenceKid / October 15, 2026

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Single: Tower Defense – Stop, I Think I’ve Heard This One Before

With a video full of public access quirkiness and a track of post-punk perfection, Tower Defense sings a warning about the dangers of too much TV.

By Will Sisskind / October 15, 2026

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Single: Horsetail – Big Desert

“Big Desert” wears its heartbreak like a cowboy hat, calm and composed on the surface, aching underneath, with a hook built to live in your head for days.

By Toyo Senpai / October 15, 2026

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Single: Dad Hats – hope ur down

“Hope ur down” is self deprecating pop-punk with a groove so sharp it distracts you from how much it stings.

By Toyo Senpai / October 15, 2026

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Single: Fulton Lights – Nautilus Tattoo

Fulton Lights drops another banger for those who yearn, singing of ancient passions on the newest single from their upcoming album.

By Will Sisskind / October 14, 2026

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Single: How Strange It Is – Tough Luck

If you don’t give this single from Portland, Oregon quintet, How Strange It Is, a chance, then I will deviously wish some tough luck to come your way.

By Greg Gobel / October 14, 2026

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Single: FRIEDA STAR – Micky The Drink

Hitting the ground running with a rapid-fire banger, the Midlands’ Frieda Star’s new single recounts the dangers of excess in a way that commands you to dance.

By Will Sisskind / October 14, 2026