Single: Wealthy Jane – Judy Wept
Ripping emo riffs and gut-wrenching lyrics from this New York band’s debut single may leave you in tears
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Single: Andreas Grundel – Lydia
Nearly twelve years later, Andreas Grundel’s dreamy single gets new life to transcend new listeners
Single: SSAANN – Echo
Another dreamy single from the Milwaukee group’s upcoming debut album, perfect for disassociation
Single: DACY – tell me i’m wrong
Returning to their indie roots, the Melbourne sister-brother duo drops a scintillating new single
Single: Swiss Portrait – Next To You
Warm, yearning sounds cure lonely chills in Swiss Portrait’s first single of 2026
Single: Thin Lear – Witness
On Witness, Ross-Sprang’s clean, shimmering production and Longo’s love for the sounds of 70s songwriters make for a wonderful partnership.
Single: Cape Crush – Calm & Delivered
Ahead of their debut album, New England indie punk lets loose about the trials of keeping it together in the world
Single: Leafboy – kit kat clock
Leafboy’s newest single once again showcases his mastery of vulnerability in both lyrics and music.
Single: Bliss Abyss – Red Disgusting
Bay Area dream punk blends heartbreak and desire into a new track both nostalgic and futuristic
Single: Michael Cormier-O’Leary – Del
These tender lyrics over a sparkling acoustic arrangement squeeze at the heartstrings.
Single: Cola – Hedgesitting
Even with the band’s three members, Hedgesitting sounds like a symphony of post-punk.
Single: CASTLEBEAT – This Takes Time
Ten years down the road, CASTLEBEAT shines brighter than ever without losing what made its music special in the first place.
Album: Star Card – Trash World
Star Card climbs out from the depths of detritus on their grunge-tinged new album
From Boston to Beyond: Victor Jones at Sonia
At Sonia, Jones gave a masterful performance to the packed club: He is a theater kid at heart, as well as a playwright with experience in stand-up comedy, so he knows how to work a crowd.
Single: Hit Like A Girl – Are You In Love (feat. Zayna Youssef)
Shows the range of lyrical and musical material to come.
Album: Happy Kitty House – My First Rodeo
A whimsical indie debut with a sound that traverses the time-space continuum.
Start-Track’s Guide on How to Spot AI Music
AI music is fast food: Quick and cheap…but at the end of the day, it is nothing more than slop meant for mass production and consumption.
Single: The Blurry Stars – No Mames
LA punk goes bilingual in support of immigrants and against fascism