#indie-rock

#indie-rock

So many artists, so many songs, so little time. Each week we review a handful of new albums (of all genres), round up even more new music that we'd call "indie," and talk about what metal is coming out. We post music news, track premieres, and more all day. We update a playlist weekly of some of our current favorite tracks.

The Frank O'Hara poem "Katy" features seven lines of self-assessing declarations. It is the fifth line that I get the most mileage out of: "I am never quiet, I mean silent." When I am teaching writing workshops, specifically with young writers, teen-agers who-in many cases-have not let their sense of wonder be battered by waves of irony or cynicism, I ask them what distinctions they see between "quiet" and "silent."

Seeing the creative names of indie bands showing off their stuff can be an unexpected delight, and the upcoming show presented by Heavy Lemon at the Jade Cathay restaurant is no exception. Be it alternative rockers Later Alligator, Tacoma-based indie kids Hidden Driver, Tucson-born Yipee! or the other Tacoma-based band, Mini Golf Water Feature, there's a veritable slush-pile of interesting bands with compelling sounds and equally enticing names coming to the South Bay for a night of friendship, rock and dim sum.

Three-quarters of the way through Hand Habits ' 2021 album , Meg Duffy let loose an unexpected wail on "Concrete & Feathers," their voice twisting to an anguished howl. On their first few releases, Duffy had mostly sung in a hushed voice over intimate, introspective indie rock. But on their third album, they took bolder turns, occasionally bursting into instrumental catharsis-and pushing their singing to newly commanding territory.

The reissue of Hallelujah Sirens includes the band’s debut album and 2005 EP on vinyl for the first time, along with two new tracks.

Aston realized the combination of Gedge’s conversational lyrics and orchestral arrangements felt like musical theatre, leading to the creation of Reception: A New Musical.

"Teethe's new album, Magic of the Sale, showcases their signature slowcore sound characterized by a laid-back approach and an unmistakable melancholic tone that resonates deeply."

The Flaming Lips kicked off their co-headlining tour with Modest Mouse by teaming up with MM's frontman Isaac Brock for a collaborative cover of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs" in honor of Osbourne.

"Airbnb continues to make money from stolen Palestinian land and contributes to the housing crisis worldwide. We do not wish to promote or profit from this. Free Palestine. Eat the Rich."

"This was the first time I've ever written lyrics in Korean," Zauner shared in a press statement. "Anyone who's familiar with my work knows how much my Korean heritage has come to mean to me, so it was very personal to collaborate with such a revered Korean band and to create something for a larger Korean audience."

Billy Jones, cofounder of Baby's All Right, transformed the New York indie music scene through intimate venues, showcasing unheralded talent and fostering community connections.

D4VD, born David Burke, emerged as a visionary artist only one year after he began writing and recording heart-piercing tracks alone in his sister's closet in Houston, Texas.

"Absolutely crazy that so-called 'journalists' keep pushing the lazy, baseless theory that The Velvet Sundown is 'AI-generated' with zero evidence..."

Wet Leg's upcoming album Moisturizer features their latest single, 'Davina McCall,' a lovelorn ballad accompanied by a unique claymation video created by Chris Hopewell.

Hearing it for the first time, I finally thought, 'All right, I think we got something special here,' reflects Will Anderson, capturing the essence of the album.

From day one there was something disorienting about Salem 66. 'Across the Sea' exemplifies their off-kilter energy: Grunwald's staccato guitar lines curl like steel wool and Kaplan's rubber basslines bounce between center and background.

Miley Cyrus's album 'Something Beautiful' aims high with its indie rock collaborators but ultimately feels directionless and thematically vague, leaving listeners wanting more.

Big Thief's upcoming album, Double Infinity, is set to release on September 5, featuring a mix of collaborators and showcasing the band's signature sound in a new light.

Elderberry is known as a healing fruit, and is an ingredient in many tonics and syrups to aid the immune system. One time, however, my sister consumed them raw, and it immediately induced vomiting.

I wrote 'aphrodite' while living in my van during the summer of 2023, parked in a serene nature reserve in the Surrey Hills. It explores the extraordinary feeling of loving someone so profoundly that they seem divine, while grappling with the fear of loss that comes with it.

In a remarkable transformation from schoolmates to rock stars, The Academic's success epitomizes the journey of young musicians achieving greatness against the odds.