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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Add to playlist: the endlessly inventive, radiant indie rock of Friko and the week's best new tracks

Friko's second album, Something Worth Waiting For, explores themes of yearning and growth through inventive indie rock sounds.
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

EDM Label Om Records Throwing Big Embarcadero Party Next Month, With Another Planet's Help

The Day Party will feature big-name DJs such as Mark Farina, Shiny Objects, J Boogie, and Collette back to back with DJ Heather, celebrating three decades of future music.
SF music
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 days ago

Performance Artist Crackhead Barney Moves From the Streets to the Stage: 'Art Should Be Going Insane'

Crackhead Barney is a performance artist known for her viral heckling of protestors and celebrities, significantly impacting NYC's political landscape.
Berlin music
fromPitchfork
2 days ago

Angine de Poitrine: Vol. II

Angine de Poitrine is a viral Canadian mystery band known for their unique math-rock sound and theatrical performances.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

The Korg Handytraxx Play finally got me learning to scratch

The Korg Handytraxx Play enables easy scratching and sampling in a compact, portable design.
NYC LGBT
fromArtforum
5 days ago

Agosto Machado, Whose Shrines Immortalized a Lost NYC Underground, Is Dead

Agosto Machado, a performance artist and activist, died on March 21, known for his shrines honoring those lost to the AIDS crisis.
Wearables
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Best Earplugs We Tested with Dubstep, Punk Rock, and Snoring Spouses

Earplugs are essential for protecting hearing and enhancing experiences in both sleeping and loud environments.
San Francisco
fromThe Bold Italic
6 days ago

The SF Secret Cave Rave That Almost Wasn't

Secret parties in San Francisco have evolved, with a recent Cave Rave attracting over 400 attendees despite the challenges of discretion.
#new-music
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
5 days ago

New Songs Out Today

New music reviews cover various genres, featuring artists like Beth Orton and Lambrini Girls with their latest releases.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

22 New Songs Out Today

New music releases include Aja Monet's tribute to Sly Stone, Squirrel Flower's homage to classic country, and Terror's upcoming album preview.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 days ago

New Songs Out Today

New music releases include singles from Future Teens, Ravyn Lenae, corook, and Active Child, each exploring themes of honesty, hypocrisy, and personal struggle.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
5 days ago

New Songs Out Today

New music reviews cover various genres, featuring artists like Beth Orton and Lambrini Girls with their latest releases.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

22 New Songs Out Today

New music releases include Aja Monet's tribute to Sly Stone, Squirrel Flower's homage to classic country, and Terror's upcoming album preview.
SF music
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

The 'Jesus of Cool' returns to rock San Francisco

Nick Lowe has a long-standing affection for San Francisco, performing there since the late 1970s and cherishing his memories of the city.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

John Summit's Experts Only Festival returns to Randall's Island this September | amNewYork

The two-day electronic music event is set to take place September 19-20, 2026, at Randall's Island Park, promising another immersive experience for dance music fans.
NYC music
London music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 days ago

Video Premiere: Ray Noir - Label Whxre - KALTBLUT Magazine

Ray Noir launches his 'Gothstar' era with the single 'Label Whxre,' blending rave culture and metal in a flamboyant expression of self.
Arts
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
3 days ago

Perceptrum and the Emergence of Augmented Painting: When the Canvas Begins to Listen - KALTBLUT Magazine

Perceptrum redefines painting by allowing touch, creating a sensory dialogue that transforms the relationship between observer and artwork.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Shoplifting, sex shows and sheepdog-breeding: great artists and the side-hustles they did to get by

Aspiring artists often resort to various side hustles to bridge the gap between their dreams and economic realities.
Berlin music
fromBerlin Art Link
5 days ago

Review of MaerzMusik 2026 | Berlin Art Link

The interplay of sound and senses at MaerzMusik 2026 lacked clarity and strong direction amidst cultural and political challenges.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 days ago

Watch Codefendants' (Fat Mike, Get Dead, Ceschi) new "The Fix" video ++ exclusive vinyl

Codefendants release their sophomore album 'Lifers' featuring diverse musical influences and a video for the track 'The Fix' that explores chaos and addiction.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)

Free weekly party featuring DJs and dance music every Thursday at White Rabbit.
fromBrooklynVegan
3 days ago

Knumears tell us about 5 Los Angeles bands to know

Knumears is releasing their debut album Directions on April 3, showcasing their unique sound within the Los Angeles screamo scene. The album is available through Run for Cover and Summer Shade.
London music
NYC music
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Opinion | What's that mysterious sound in Times Square? Look down.

Max Neuhaus created 'Times Square,' a sound sculpture that blends urban noise with art, designed to be experienced without any visible markers.
Arts
fromArtnet News
4 days ago

Rare Rauschenberg Experimental Dance Revived at Brooklyn Roller Rink

The Trisha Brown Dance Company is reviving Robert Rauschenberg's 1963 dance 'Pelican' for the first time in 60 years at a Brooklyn event.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
5 days ago

Embrace the Transformation: Faravazs "Butterfly" EP Soars with Empowering New Video - KALTBLUT Magazine

Butterfly unfolds across four unique versions of the same song, each exploring different genres and emotional depths while maintaining a cohesive melody and lyrics.
Berlin music
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 days ago

Getdown Services tell us about their Top 5 Doom Metal Songs, share new song "Radiator"

Getdown Services blends danceable indie rock with a love for doom metal, releasing a new single 'Radiator' ahead of their North American tour.
SF music
fromKqed
3 days ago

Inside Program Audio, the Viral DJ Collective Streaming on Haight Street | KQED

Underground DJs create Program Audio, a record label and zine, to support immigrant rights through music and community engagement.
#of-montreal
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 days ago

of Montreal announce 20th album, share "When"

of Montreal's 20th studio album, aethermead, releases on June 5, showcasing a harder-edged sound influenced by personal upheaval.
Music
fromConsequence
2 days ago

of Montreal Announce New Album aethermead, Share Forceful Lead Single "When"

of Montreal's 20th album, aethermead, is a breakup record reflecting personal rebirth and healing experiences of Kevin Barnes.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

From Brooklyn to the stage: Timi Dre brings a global sound to SOB's | amNewYork

Timi Dre blends Afrobeats, Konpa, and R&B, creating a unique sound reflective of New York's cultural diversity and energy.
Arts
fromGothamist
4 days ago

A one-man psychedelic art empire thrives in Brooklyn

Alex Aliume's Brooklyn studio attracts thousands of visitors with his unique glow-in-the-dark art and immersive experiences.
Berlin music
fromOpen Culture
6 days ago

How Kraftwerk's 22-Minute Song "Autobahn" Became an Early Masterpiece in Electronic Music (1975)

Kraftwerk's 'Autobahn' significantly influenced global music, marking Germany's emergence on the musical map and inspiring artists like David Bowie and Brian Eno.
Music production
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 day ago

Wasia Project Unveils New Single "2515": A Sonic Journey Through Night - KALTBLUT Magazine

Wasia Project's new single '2515' blends cinematic alt-pop with Berlin's nightlife energy, showcasing their evolution and maturity in sound.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 days ago

Gost's James Lollar has died

James Cody Lollar, known as GOST, has passed away at age 46, leaving behind a legacy as a talented artist in the synthwave genre.
SF music
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Stylus Members-Only Acoustic Salon Coming To Lower East Side

Stylus, an acoustic salon, will open in 2026, featuring high-fidelity listening rooms, sound wellness, and a chef-driven menu.
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Gutter Swan & John Courage

Gutter Swan's Loryn Barbeau and Steve Egelman will be joined by Elizabeth Hall and Eric Wind for a live performance at The Lost Church.
NYC music
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
6 days ago

Gogol Bordello played Knockdown Center (pics, video, setlist)

Gogol Bordello delivered an energetic set in NYC, featuring new songs and collaborations with Puzzled Panther during their North American tour finale.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago

Indie Basement: Best Albums of 2026 So Far (Q1)

Indie Basement highlights 21 favorite albums from the first quarter of 2026, showcasing a mix of indie veterans and new acts.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
6 days ago

Drain, No Pressure, Haywire (ft. Harley Flanagan) & Secret World played Irving Plaza (pics, video, setlist)

Drain's spring tour features high-energy performances from multiple bands, showcasing their latest album and engaging the audience with crowd participation.
#music-news
Music production
fromBrooklynVegan
2 days ago

Album Reviews: Earl Sweatshirt / MIKE / Surf Gang, Thundercat, Sunn O))) & more

Andrew is on paternity leave, while notable music news includes tributes to musicians and new album releases.
Music production
fromBrooklynVegan
2 days ago

Album Reviews: Earl Sweatshirt / MIKE / Surf Gang, Thundercat, Sunn O))) & more

Andrew is on paternity leave, while notable music news includes tributes to musicians and new album releases.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago

In Defense of the Genre: Best Punk & Emo Songs of March

Punk, emo, and hardcore music continue to evolve, with new releases showcasing innovative sounds and styles.
frompitchfork.com
1 week ago

Actress and Suzanne Ciani Release Collaborative Live Album

Concrete Waves is the first in a new series by Werkdiscs capturing improvised musical conversations between two avant-garde icons, Actress and Suzanne Ciani.
London music
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

A members-only 'acoustic salon' is coming to the Lower East Side

Stylus is a new members club focused on high-fidelity sound and culinary experiences, limited to 750 members.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Earl Sweatshirt, Mike and Surf Gang: Pompeii // Utility review rap radicals' appealing study in contrasts

Earl has spent the past decade or so immersing himself in New York's underground rap scene, resulting in one of the most unique and unpredictable discographies of his generation.
Music production
NYC music
fromStereogum
5 days ago

Haywire Bring Out Harley Flanagan In NYC, Cover Trapped Under Ice In Baltimore: Watch

Haywire is rapidly rising in the hardcore scene, known for high-energy shows and viral moments during performances.
#music
fromAnOther
1 day ago
Music production

Musician Lyra Pramuk on Astrology

Lyra Pramuk's music embodies a communal rite, blending various genres to restore harmony and express devotion without adhering to traditional religious frameworks.
fromPitchfork
6 days ago
Music production

Brian Foote / Paul Dickow: High Cube

Brian Foote and Paul Dickow created their album High Cube under strict constraints, focusing on raw sound without overthinking.
Music production
fromAnOther
1 day ago

Musician Lyra Pramuk on Astrology

Lyra Pramuk's music embodies a communal rite, blending various genres to restore harmony and express devotion without adhering to traditional religious frameworks.
Music production
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Brian Foote / Paul Dickow: High Cube

Brian Foote and Paul Dickow created their album High Cube under strict constraints, focusing on raw sound without overthinking.
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Model/Actriz surprise release new EP ahead of spring tour (listen)

Model/Actriz begins their North American tour and releases a new EP titled Swan Songs featuring three new tracks.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

People are exhausted by Blackpink and BTS': the DIY Chinese bands redefining corporate idol' pop

Idol culture in East Asia thrives, but China's government restrictions have stifled its idol industry and opportunities for aspiring performers.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Disclosure Share Video for New Song "The Sun Comes Up Tremendous"

Disclosure releases new music featuring Howard Lawrence on lead vocals and announces a North American tour including Coachella performances.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ring the alarm! Wake up! Be human!': Aurora and Tom Rowlands on their new dance-pop duo Tomora

Tomora's debut album blends structured dance and chaotic pop, reflecting the contrasting approaches of its members, Tom Rowlands and Aurora.
fromBrooklynVegan
3 days ago

Thursday played rarities at night 1 of 'Full City Devolucion' tour (video, setlist)

Geoff Rickly began Thursday's set in the balcony, giving the first public performance of No Devolución track 'Empty Glass', which had previously been performed during a 2021 livestream set.
Music
Music production
fromPitchfork
3 days ago

Larrison: Connecters Vol. 1: Original Recordings, 1992-1999

Larrison Seidle's album, Connectors Vol. 1, showcases whimsical, primitive music recorded on a Casio CZ-5000, highlighting a nostalgic DIY aesthetic.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 days ago

Beak>'s Billy Fuller preps debut solo album: watch "Tailgates & Ratchet Straps" video

Billy Fuller releases his first solo album, Fragments, featuring the single 'Tailgates & Ratchet Straps' on April 3.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
6 days ago

Pavement, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Ratboys, TAGABOW & more playing Philly concert weekend

Pavement will perform at the Make The World Better Concert Weekend in Philadelphia on July 24 and 25, 2026.
fromwww.metrosiliconvalley.com
3 days ago

San Jose's Ton Freq Studios continues indie analog tradition | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Tone Freq Studios captures pristine acoustics and emphasizes analog warmth, creating a tactile space that values collective experiences over the convenience of digital recording methods.
Music production
Music production
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Irreversible Entanglements refuses to make 'safe' free jazz - and the genre is better for it

Camae Ayewa, known as Moor Mother, is a multifaceted artist blending genres and activism in her music and creative endeavors.
Music
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of March 2026

The column highlights noteworthy new music from the non-mainstream metal scene, focusing on small labels and unsigned acts.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago

Converge announce 2nd LP of 2026 (!), 'Hum of Hurt' (exclusive vinyl & new single)

Converge announced their twelfth album, Hum of Hurt, set for release on June 5, following their previous album, Love Is Not Enough.
Music production
fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Nobody's Chosen: An Interview With Sideshow

Sideshow's album TIGRAY FUNK addresses societal issues through personal experiences and a unique musical fusion of G-funk and Ethiopian influences.
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Thaiboy Digital Details New Album Paradise

Thaiboy Digital's first album in four years showcases a collaboration with the Swedish production collective Swedm, featuring contributions from Varg2™, Eurohead, and Jamesjamesjames.
Music production
NYC music
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Lelo's New Freaky-Ass Detroit

Groove Pill's performance aimed to infuse Detroit's vibrant music culture into a New York club scene, showcasing the city's rich musical heritage.
Music production
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Bekor Qilish: Consecrated Abysses of Dread

Authenticity in metal is subjective, often reflecting the creator's bizarre fascinations and serving as an outlet for personal demons.
#fire-toolz
Music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Fire-Toolz Signs to Warp for New Album Lavender Networks

Fire-Toolz will release a new album, Lavender Networks, on May 8, featuring various guest artists and colorful album art.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Fire-Toolz Signs to Warp for New Album Lavender Networks

Fire-Toolz will release a new album, Lavender Networks, on May 8, featuring various guest artists and colorful album art.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Shinichi Atobe: Silent Way

Shinichi Atobe's new album Silent Way marks a significant evolution in his career, showcasing his unique sound and personal growth.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 weeks ago

10 New Songs Out Today

Weekly music reviews cover new albums across genres, indie releases, metal, news, premieres, and curated playlists featuring newly released songs.
Music production
fromDeep House London
1 week ago

Marc Romboy & Hernan Cattaneo link up for The Insanity Of Infinity on Systematic Recordings | Music | Deep House London

Hernán Cattáneo and Marc Romboy collaborate on 'The Insanity Of Infinity', showcasing their expertise in progressive house and techno.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

James K Launches Friend Remix Album With New Tracks From Objekt and Jasss

James K announced a remix album featuring Objekt's first remix in over a decade and contributions from various artists.
Music production
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Hop Into These 14 Rabbit Holes This Spring

GLOBALCORE represents a blend of internet sound that unites diverse musical styles, but risks oversimplifying essential cultural differences.
#darkwave
Music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
3 weeks ago

Sound of the Week: Chalice Sect - Silent Fever - KALTBLUT Magazine

Chalice Sect's new single 'Silent Fever' blends post-punk, darkwave, and electronic elements, establishing them as a significant force in Los Angeles's dark alternative underground scene.
Music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
3 weeks ago

Sound of the Week: Chalice Sect - Silent Fever - KALTBLUT Magazine

Chalice Sect's new single 'Silent Fever' blends post-punk, darkwave, and electronic elements, establishing them as a significant force in Los Angeles's dark alternative underground scene.
Music production
fromArtforum
2 weeks ago

Forever Acid

Artistic forms cycle through development and regression rather than progressing linearly, requiring artists to revisit primitive techniques when sophistication becomes decadent.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

New York hip-hop experimentalist Elucid: I like the harmony of the city. Everybody's got a little solo'

Elucid experiences the Dream House installation's meditative drone composition, which triggers his creative process through sensory immersion and unconscious sound-to-word associations.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Luci4 Unleashed a Generation of Glitchy Underground Rap

Luci4, an underground rapper who died at 23, pioneered a distinctive nightcore-influenced sound that shaped the underground music landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Brendon Moeller: Shadow Language

Brendon Moeller reinvents dub techno into 170 BPM drum'n'bass-infused, atmospheric tracks that emphasize texture and subtraction of rhythm over conventional beats.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 months ago

Monotronic Maps Two Years of Sound and Experience in "Waiting for You" - KALTBLUT Magazine

The work behind "Waiting for You" by Monotronic spanned two years and several geographic mindsets. Its songs were built in the contained spaces of an East Village apartment and the open humidity of Tulum, initially seeming like disparate projects with no clear direction. Only in retrospect did their shared disposition come into focus. This is an album about the slow work of self-knowledge, which here looks less like an epiphany and more like the gradual acceptance of a particular signal,
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Music
fromwww.kaltblut-magazine.com
2 months ago

Sound of the Week: Yas Reven's New EP Pulse Cycles'

Yas Reven released the Pulse Cycles EP on Casa Voyager, delivering percussion-driven techno, breakbeat, and club tracks with two standout remixes.
Music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

Earworm Alert: "Making U"! Vivid Electronic House Vibes from Monoko and Inkko - KALTBLUT Magazine

Monoko and Inkko release "Making U," a UK-influenced electronic house track blending UK garage, house, and electronica for euphoric club and reflective listening.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Green-House Sign to Ghostly for New Album

Green-House will release new album Hinterlands on March 20. The Los Angeles duo of Olive Ardizoni and Michael Flanagan has left their longtime home of Leaving to sign with Ghostly for the follow-up to A Host for All Kinds of Life. Listen to a new song from the record, "Farewell, Little Island," below, and scroll down for the album art.
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