Album: Bad Operation – Everything Must Go
New Orleans ska/reggae rockers release their sophomore record after six years, picking up where they left off with a masterpiece.
Month: April 2026
Album: City of the Sun – Under the Moon
On their third full-length record, City of the Sun celebrate their growth as musicians of the world, using global influences to tell stories through their songs.
Single: Ranting – Grumpy Custard
Centred around some over-the-top but also obviously rather tongue-in-cheek catastrophisation, the new tune from Ranting is a uniquely English affair.
EP: Aige Rue x Mikey – Retreat II
The new EP from emcees Aigerue and Mikey focuses on true healing, which feels like a revolutionary act in today’s world.
Single: Bending Backwards – I See You From Here
Copenhagen trio’s debut single, though a sonic onslaught, takes tender steps to showcase the intimacy and distance present in fledgling romance.
Single: Lunar Bird – The Things We Used To
The Italian dream pop duo from Wales returns with their second single of 2026, capturing through springy synths the tension at the end of a relationship.
Single: ELIKSA – Never Enough
ELIKSA puts themselves on the map with slacker rock from Brighton that transports the heads of “escape artists and daydreamers” to new heights in the clouds.
Single: Albert Hertz – Actor
With a distinctive style, Albert Hertz has made a high concept piece of art – existential crisis and deep despair disguised as a catchy indie pop song.
Album: Thin Lear – Many Disappeared
Thin Lear’s Matt Longo taps into the otherworldly to process loss and loneliness on a superb yet bittersweet sophomore album.
Single: Wings of Desire – Just To Survive
With a sonic palette that’s heavily indebted to the 80s, this husband and wife duo have crafted a beguiling blend that works ever so well.
Single: Lucie – Pale Grey
This tender, atmospheric song wields lo-fi textures and vibrant charm to evoke a pitch-black nursery room, and the overwhelming love and joy within the haze.
Single: Bayonne – Oxygen
A flamboyant, fabulous affair, the new single from the Austin-based multi-instrumentalist is accessible enough for the popsters but cool enough for the indie kids.
Single: Chi & Me x Peli Gene – Waiting on You
Peli Gene teams up again with Chi & Me for his latest DIY/bedroom pop single.
EP: Salt Mirror – Nothing To Be Had
The Belgrade emo four-piece’s debut EP draws on a variety of noughties alt-rock influences to create something altogether fresh.
Single: Lozenge – Bird’s-Eye View
Leeds-based shoegaze crew drops single number three in 2026, a crushing soundtrack for a battle against oneself.
Single: Tradition – Blush
The perfect math-rock guitar riffs, punchy drumming, and screaming vocals, mixed with poppy melodic ones, create a mesmerizing, energetic combination
Single: Pynch – Revolve Around You
Complete with a sprinkle of synths, sharp drums and precise lyrics, Pynch paints a nostalgic glimmer across a fizzled out relationship.
EP: Elson – Everything Is
With anxious energy, anthemic vision, and quality songwriting that belies their youth, this Grimsby three-piece is really on to something with their debut EP
Single: fleecepantwarm – counsel
Somewhere in the Blue Mountains in Australia, a range I have never seen, the artist fleecepantwarm composes folk music that somehow still feels like home.
Single: Swiss Portrait – All Night
The ever dependable Swiss Portrait is back. With trademark tones aplenty, this blissed-out new tune will burrow itself into your brain.