Kindsight - Aderyn - Fool Nelson - Daisypicker - Mollie Elizabeth - Shadowman

Kindsight - The Head (This Body Deserves).

Kindsight are back with the new single and video “The Head (This Body Deserves)”, the first taste of the band’s third album, set for release in autumn 2026 via Rama Lama Records. Over the last few years, Kindsight have built a growing international following through tours across Europe and festival appearances including Roskilde and SXSW. Their latest album No Shame No Fame received strong reviews and support from KEXP, who described the band as “a band that balances noise and melody with confidence, sounding both familiar and forward-looking.”

Inspired by 90s indie rock, alternative guitar pop, shoegaze and krautrock, Kindsight move between noisy guitar layers and catchy melodic songwriting with an energy that feels both loose and precise at the same time.

“The Head (This Body Deserves)” takes the band’s long and chaotic live show closer and turns it into a compact three minute single. The song deals with mathematics and “the head that pilots the body,” while also telling the story of a prophetic dream where Marlon Brando is reborn as the last son of Ursula von der Leyen and is given one final mission by his dying mother: before turning 18, he must convince every person in the world to give up their dreams, by any means necessary.

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Aderyn - Cross Your Mind.

Aderyn returns with her infectious new single 'Cross Your Mind' which is released today May 20th, the first offering taken from newly announced EP 'Hot Pink!' which is released in June 2026.

Aderyn added this about 'Cross Your Mind' "Sometimes you just know in your gut that someone still thinks about you, whether they like it or not. My favourite lyric in the song is ‘strutting in my thigh high glitter boots’, because that line is so me. I’m always strutting around stage in my diamante boots, so it felt like a little wink to everyone who’s seen me live."
                       
"Aderyn gives me this confidence I don't always have in real life - and writing this song, I really let her take over. I wanted the listener to picture Aderyn just stomping through someone's mind, completely unbothered. That image made me laugh when I wrote it." 'Hot Pink!' is Aderyn's sophomore EP. Detailing the chaotic ups and downs of a break-up, the EP careens through genres and emotional states. Please, the opener, is a moody grunge infused track that sounds like modern day Mazzy Star, and explores one sided devotion through religious comparisons. 

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Photo - Andrew Briggs

Fool Nelson - Bad Dreams (Deluxe EP).

Western Australia trio Fool Nelson continue their debut tour of the UK this week in support of the deluxe edition of their 'Bad Dreams' EP (out today via AWAL) with a show in Newquay this Friday (22 May) and Dot To Dot Festival in Bristol and Nottingham this weekend (23/24 May).

Leading on from two national sold-out tours of their own in Australia, plus multiple BBC Radio 1 spins on Sian Eleri's Future Artists, Alyx Holcombe's Indie Show, and Craig Charles' BBC 6 Music show, the bands EP focal point their new single 'Keepsake' opens with lead singer Tom Broadbent’s signature tender croon over a bed of rustic guitar chords, evoking an intensely personal stream of consciousness.

Balancing unpolished grit with heartfelt lyricism and a huge melodic instinct, 'Keepsake' feels as appropriate for solitary headphone listening as it does for a sweat-soaked mosh pit.  

Speaking on the release of the EP, the band said:"Overall, the EP is about sticking close to the people you love. Often we've found ourselves pushing away those relationships when things are difficult or uncertain, but we're learning to put those things first amidst anxiety, ambition, and uncertainty. For us, the EP definitely serves as a bit of an outlet for our anxieties, but hopefully also serves as a reminder of what's important."

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Daisypicker - Mess Around (US Album Release).

Australian band, Daisypicker, have announced that they are releasing their new LP, "Mess Around", in North American via MPLS LTD.

Daisypicker are a Naarm/Melbourne folk-grunge band formed in 2023. With a sound that blends raw grunge and experimentation, and the emotional depth and softness of folk, they create music that’s gritty, delicate, and fuelled by feeling.

Daisypicker is Nadia Phillips (guitar and vocals), Ezra Demchy (viola), Caleb Green (bass), and Jezabel Furlong (drums). The band recorded and mixed on Djaara Country (so-called Castlemaine) at Sound Recordings with Alex Bennett in 2025. Look for the album to be out in the states on June 5th.

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Photo - Sophia Schrank

Mollie Elizabeth - Run Rabbit.

Today, up-and-coming pop artist Mollie Elizabeth shares “Run Rabbit” a snippet of which has already gone viral on TikTok. The song “Run Rabbit” is written by Mollie Elizabeth and Josh Murty, produced by Josh Murty, and coming out via Neon Gold Records / Futures Music.

About “Run Rabbit”, Mollie Elizabeth says: "Run Rabbit, while a very whimsical song, is actually a darker look into what it was like growing up in an unhealthy household. There’s an indescribable feeling that comes along with the baggage of an imperfect childhood, one that begs the question, if you are excused for your immoral coping mechanisms because of your circumstance, or if it is your fault regardless."

Earlier this year, Mollie Elizabeth returned with “The Mirror”, “Dog Eat Dog” that deepens her distinctive sonic and visual universe, weaving eerie, quirky, and subtly dark textures into her signature femme, classic sound. Mollie Elizabeth adds, “Dog Eat Dog” is centered around the concept that all humans are, unfortunately, natural born predators. In my nature, and I think in many others, all I really want to do is cultivate peace and love, but in reality, this world is not peaceful. There are people who will take advantage of you if you do not accept that whether you like it or not, we live in a dog eat dog world.”

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Shadowman - Don't Assume.

Shadowman, the new collaborative project from John J Presley, Ben Hillier and Danielle Perry, have announced the release of their self-titled debut album, arriving on 4th September via Nica Records/Republic of Music. Born from a shared creative vision and a desire to make music freely and instinctively, the trio weaves together a rich sonic tapestry, blending crushing guitars with cinematic orchestration, death-march brass with motorik drum machines, layered vocal exchanges and slow-burning post-rock intensity.
 
Following the release of their debut single 'Flowers', which was championed by Iggy Pop and Steve Lamaq on BBC 6Music, today they share 'Don't Assume', the latest preview of their forthcoming album. The new single is accompanied by a video directed by The Thrill Of Losing/Laura-Mary Carter.
 
About the song, Danielle explains: "I've played a Fender Rhodes alongside John J Presley for a while now, and the riff we got for this tune was the one I'd been waiting for.  There's something the bass of a Rhodes provides that just can't be replicated, really. Lord knows I've tried, but every time I went back to my 54-key heavy HEAVY beautiful Rhodes. The tone is so malleable, and it cuts through so well in its own silky way. We always imagined punchy late-night Chicago horns on this in the middle 8, and Pete Wareham just got it right away. There's a glint in the eye with the lyrics on this one... and sadly, since we wrote it, some of the lyrics have become very of this moment on the world stage. Suffice to say... we find war abhorrent and wish for a peaceful, respectful world".

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The Blue Fiddles - Josaleigh Pollett - The Songs of Butler & Cupples - POMELO

The Blue Fiddles - Boundless Desire.

The Blue Fiddles return with "Boundless Desire," a new single that embraces the passion of Southern rock and Americana while carrying the weight and reverence of a sacred hymn. Composed and written by looping artist Victor Vas, the song draws its lyrical foundation from George MacDonald's devotional poem Diary of an Old Soul, translating its meditation on spiritual perseverance into an affirming anthem for all.
 
At its heart, "Boundless Desire" reckons with the enduring struggle MacDonald named more than a century ago, those moments "when I can no more stir my soul to move, and life is but the ashes of a fire." Vas takes that stillness and answers it with sound: the slide of an overdriven guitar, the force of a fiddle built for the leads, and a chorus that is equally at home in the church pew as it is on the back porch.

“The first time I encountered MacDonald's writing, I felt the words he wrote almost 150 years ago hit me straight in the heart.” says Vas. “I immediately imagined his poem as a song, and thought it was so well fit for music and our moment that someone must already have done it. I couldn't find a song that was a match though, so I just had to write it myself.”

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Josaleigh Pollett - The Witness.

Salt Lake City-based singer-songwriter Josaleigh Pollett has announced their fourth full-length album, ‘If I Let It Quiet, and West Coast tour with new single, "The Witness." Produced by long-time collaborator Jordan Watko (Crowd Shy), the new record will be released July 24th via Audio Antihero (Frog/ Tiberius/Avery Friedman/CIAO MALZ) and Lavender Vinyl on digital and vinyl.

The work of Pollett and Watko has received a slow burn of recognition over the years. Following Pollett’s warm and rootsy solo debut 'Strangers,' the duo initially found acclaim together in 2020 with the Indie Rock crunch of their ‘No Woman Is the Sea’ album. They reached a broader audience still with 2023’s electronics-infused ‘In the Garden, By the Weeds,’ thanks to support from notable outlets, including awards and end-of-year lists.

Pollett went on to share bills with St. Vincent, Torres, Deep Sea Diver, DeVotchKa, Mini Trees, and Hibou, as well as performing at Kilby Block Party. Additionally, they collaborated with Ekko Astral in 2024 and 2025. Although the continuation of Pollett and Watko's collaboration was never in question, the new album's creation faced new challenges due to Watko's relocation to Japan.

Despite this separation, the pair opted to make their first cross-continent collaboration more ambitious and exploratory than what had come before. The first single from this effort, October's "Radio Player" was praised for its atmosphere, melody, unconventional structure, evocation of VHS horror, and Pollett’s “career-best vocal performance.”

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The Songs of Butler & Cupples - Frequency.

Following the momentum of their first two 2026 releases, The Songs of Butler & Cupples return with ‘Frequency’, a vibrant and genre-fluid new single that further establishes the project’s songwriting-first ethos. Rooted in collaboration, musicianship, and substance over spectacle.

The release continues to position the duo as one of the more creatively ambitious emerging songwriting projects operating outside the constraints of traditional band structures. Conceived as a platform where the song itself remains the central focus, The Songs of Butler & Cupples was formed in response to a modern music landscape often driven more by perception than composition.

Helmed by two experienced industry songwriters, the project allows ideas to dictate direction, unrestricted by genre expectations or commercial formulas. With ‘Frequency’, the pair step into jazz-infused R&B and alternative pop territory, showcasing yet another dimension to their increasingly diverse catalogue.

Thematically, ‘Frequency’ explores the emotional unpredictability of club culture and human connection. Built around the idea that being on the “right frequency” can create euphoric, transcendent experiences, while being out of sync can spiral into something disorientating and surreal, the track embraces both chaos and beauty in equal measure. Drawing comparisons to the unsettling allure of a David Lynch narrative, the single balances tension with warmth, creating an atmosphere that feels hypnotic, immersive, and emotionally charged.

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POMELO - Nasty Sauce

POMELO is the duo of Luke Elliott and Wynnm Murphy. Together they make seductive and engaging art-pop that displays evident awareness of its antecedents but feels very much like forward-facing music for today and tomorrow. LORELESS is their debut, which we announced last month. Second single, "Nasty Sauce" is out today. It reminds me a bit of Tirzah, maybe some echoes of Martina Topley-Bird. Like much of the record, it smolders but also, it stuns.

Vulnerable and personal and baked with humanness, LORELESS is an album about being. A genuine trip, and if we are living on a shopping strip mall mode towards oblivion, LORELESS accesses the tangible magic of the mundane. Paying attention to where you are and not where you will be. The album is raw and careful - the kind that pulls a curtain, applies arnica oil, and tenderises a muscle with a kitchen timer on 60 minutes. It’s listening to an open wound, from this life or the last. LORELESS is an honest reckoning with purpose, histories, influences and sad magic that’s cathartic, acknowledged, satisfying.

POMELO is the Amsterdam-based art pop duo of Wynnm Murphy and Luke Elliott. Together they craft a sonic world of sonar on solid ground, where avant-garde electronic techniques meet watery, resonant textures and sexy storytelling. The duo's debut, LORELESS is a hypnotic, kinetic blend of pop, ambient, and electronic music; distinct, otherworldly, and oddly familiar, like an uncanny encounter.

"Unlike earlier projects in our respective careers that often felt like labors of love," the duo says, "this album felt like pure flow. There have never been timelines, goals, marks to make or expectations, and it has come alive on its own."

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Ok Goodnight - Jont - Spencer Krug - Carolina Bluegrass Style

Photo - Zack Spencer

Ok Goodnight - Spiral.

Ok Goodnight have self-released their new single "Spiral". Available on all streaming platforms, the new single uncovers feelings of regret, nostalgia, and unconditional love. “Spiral” is the second single from the forthcoming album stop/go, which is slated for release on June 12th.

With an impressive catalog that has amassed millions of streams on digital platforms and a riveting stage presence, Ok Goodnight have turned heads as an act to watch closely. Their new single "Spiral”  continues the alluring and brooding auditory journey the band have claimed as their own. Featuring polished piano motifs beneath Casey Lee Williams' ethereal, almost Imogen Heap-esque vocals, the decadent, yet nostalgic track marks an important musical shift for the band.

Alongside the digital release of the track is an animated music video by multi-media artist Stephen Mlinarcik, which is also available today. Mirroring the overall “spiral” concept that the track gives off, the video morphs into various shapes and colors, highlighting the overall anxiety and fragility the track emanates. Combining stop motion, claymation, collaging, digital animation, and physical surrealism, Stephen Mlinarcik perfectly brings the avant-garde, cinematic visual world of “Spiral” to life. 

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Jont - Ride On.

Arriving as a deeply personal and expansive body of work, Walk Right Through finds Jont at a creative and spiritual peak. Rooted in singer-songwriter, indie, and folk traditions, the album unfolds as a living document of presence, transformation, and emotional truth. It’s an offering shaped by years of perseverance, reflection, and hard-won clarity.

“I’m deep in the jubilation dancing that goes on when it’s gone right and your prayer of gratitude, your anthems to celebrate the essence of your being, are now somehow larger and more energetically witnessed by The Universe,” Jont shares. “In that space, all one can think and feel is ‘you know what? I actually did it. I did create one of those ones. One that will really count.’”

The project emerged during an intense and almost inexplicable creative surge. At the beginning of 2024, 10 songs arrived in 10 weeks, each carrying what Jont describes as the same urgent message: “Get me out. I want to be sung and heard now.” Rather than forcing the process, he followed it, allowing the material to reveal itself in real time.

Anchoring the album is its lead single, “Ride On,” a song that arrived under particularly meaningful circumstances. Written on the day of Jont’s dear friend Barbara’s passing, it carries both grief and release; an emotional threshold that sets the tone for the recording process that followed.

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Spencer Krug - Same Fangs (Album).

Canadian songwriter Spencer Krug announces Same Fangs, his new solo album released last Friday on Pronounced Kroog. The record arrives at a moment of renewed attention. Following the recent resurgence of “I'll Believe in Anything” through Netflix’s Heated Rivalry, a new wave of listeners has been pulling his catalog back into focus. Across Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown, Moonface, and his solo work, Krug’s projects have quietly accumulated hundreds of millions of streams over the past two decades. 

But Same Fangs doesn’t look backward. It tightens the frame. Written and recorded on Vancouver Island, the album carries the imprint of where Krug lives now. Cedar and damp air. Long stretches of quiet. Fog settling over low mountains and small-town streets. Days shaped around family life, with songs worked out at the piano in between. There’s space in these recordings, but also pressure. Something held close rather than pushed outward.

Built around piano and voice as its red thread, Same Fangs is minimalist, arty, and occasionally pop-leaning, but never ornamental. The performances are direct. The focus is on touch, phrasing, and movement. There’s a lineage here with classic piano pop, echoes of Randy Newman, Harry Nilsson, and Leonard Cohen, not in imitation, but in feel. The weight of the voice against the keys. The way a melody leans into a line and lets it sit. 

The songs were drawn from demos shared throughout 2024 and 2025 via Krug’s Patreon, then re-recorded in a concentrated week at The Noise Floor on Gabriola Island with Jordan Koop. Piano and vocals anchor every track, but each one opens slightly outward. Percussion, strings, electric guitar, and guest vocals from Elbow Kiss move in and out of the frame, adding texture without breaking the spell. Contributors were encouraged to write their own parts. Nothing feels overworked.


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Carolina Bluegrass Style - Delilah.

We are always on the look out for something a little different on Beehive Candy. Having settled many years ago that the best alternative version of Tom Jones sixties classic 'Delilah' was by Scotland's The Sensational Alex Harvey Band we now have another contender (and in our opinion comfortably third in place). So the background - Carolina Bluegrass Style and Slim Husky Records are proud to announce the release of the band’s newest single, “Delilah,” an electrifying bluegrass interpretation of the timeless 1960s classic originally made famous by Tom Jones.

Known for their fearless approach to American roots music, Carolina Bluegrass Style transforms the legendary hit into a hard-driving bluegrass powerhouse packed with blazing instrumentation, soulful vocals, thunderous rhythm, and the unmistakable mountain energy that has become the band’s trademark sound.

The new release captures everything fans have come to expect from Carolina Bluegrass Style: tradition fused with innovation, classic storytelling wrapped in modern intensity, and a performance style that refuses to stay inside the lines. “Delilah” delivers a fresh emotional punch while honoring the spirit and drama of the beloved original.

Fresh off being named 2025 Josie Music Awards Bluegrass Group of the Year at the legendary Grand Ole Opry, Carolina Bluegrass Style continues carving out a unique lane in modern bluegrass music with their blend of bluegrass, country, rock, swing, and roots influences. “This was one of those songs that instantly felt like it belonged in our world,” said the band. “The passion, heartbreak, and raw energy in ‘Delilah’ gave us the chance to really cut loose and make the song our own.”


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2:19 Special - Lemi - Bywater Call - Grey DeLisle feat. Les Greene - Kari Lyn - Prisoner

2:19 Special - Come to Fix / Don't Shake My Tree.

2:19 Special are a blues-soaked rock duo blending synths and drum machines with live guitar, vocals, and drums. Following the success of their debut 7" single in 2025, they now feature on Falmouth, Freakzone Compilation Album No. 2 with their track “Come to Fix.”

Cornish two-piece 2:19 Special released their debut single "Don't Shake My Tree" on Tuesday 23rd September 2025 via indie label Krautpop!. The track came spinning into the world as a limited-edition lathe cut 7” single (hand-made in Cornwall by Sam Stacpoole) with “Jim, Say it Again” on the B side. 

2:19 Special formed in 2024, when Mark and Vicki met at an open mic in Penryn, Cornwall. Their music draws inspiration from 60's garage, minimalist electronic music and old films. The result is a blend of echo laden distorted guitar with simple beats and intriguing lyrics.

"Don't Shake My Tree” is essentially about when you are feeling cranky…don’t keep pushing and prodding or you’ll eventually snap!” says the track’s lead vocalist, Mark Arend. “Jim, Say it Again is about chronic illness which is all around us, it’s about being kinder to ourselves and each other.” says Vicki Gilbert, who sings and drums on the song. 


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Lemi - Monster.

Pop riser Lemi just released a fearless new single 'Monster', the latest taste of the Norwegian newcomer's upcoming debut EP, out 5th June, following a widely praised showcase at Norwegian tastemaker festival Vill Vill Vest. Written in anger and frustration as a bid to reclaim control, ‘Monster’ is a blast of teenage-fury pop, pairing acoustic guitar with Lemi’s soaring vocal. What starts as a private confession grows into something openly defiant, as Lemi explains:

"The song explores violent fantasies of justice when a 'no' goes unheard and questions how to stop a monster without becoming one." Hailing from Bergen - the same vibrant musical breeding ground behind AURORA, Alan Walker, and Kygo - Lemi's music crystallises the volatility of being 18 and finding your place in the world.

With each new single, Lemi offers a deeper understanding of the emotional terrain her upcoming EP maps out. Together, the songs trace a vivid journey from victim to survivor - a story she feels compelled to share, not just for herself, as she explains: 

“I wrote it for me, but even more for everyone else who can relate. It’s not about what I’ve been through, but about something so many people experience. I get really angry, and then I have to write about it.”

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Bywater Call - No One Else.

A sonically bombastic retro soul banger inspired by the Black Puma’s, Baby Huey, Alabama Shakes, and a little Rage Against the Machine, “No One Else” is anchored by infectious rhythm, layered with atmospheric keyboards, and backed by an explosive horn section. 

At its core, the song is a rejection letter, repelling the advances of the liars and conmen who seek to control us. The lyrics are steeped in the frustration of someone who has been ripped off, taken advantage of, used, and left for dead. 

“This song is a reflection of how, in the current world of manipulation and misinformation, we continue to allow deceitfulness to cause harm,” says Bywater Call’s guitarist Dave Barnes. “In the end, we have the strength within to defeat evil and take back our own power. If we don’t, there is no one else to blame but ourselves.”

“No One Else” is indicative of Bywater Call’s mission to meld old and new sounds and influences, while continuing to carve out a lane of their own. This journey to evolve and experiment as a band, while aiming to deliver the emotion and musical drive that followers have come to love, can be heard throughout the new album Broken Souvenirs.

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Grey DeLisle feat. Les Greene - I'm Gonna Let You Call me Baby. 

Grammy-winning artist and legendary voice actor Grey DeLisle and powerhouse soul vocalist Les Greene share “I’m Gonna Let You Call Me Baby,” a tender, late-night ballad from their forthcoming collaborative LP Grey & Greene, out June 5 via Hummin’bird Records. Sung by Greene, the track showcases a different side of the powerhouse vocalist. Best known to some audiences as the voice of Little Richard in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis and for his high-voltage performances with Les Greene & the Swayzees, Greene pulls things way back here, trading his trademark firebrand energy for quiet heartbreak and restraint.

“I had just hosted the Ameripolitan Awards where I saw Les perform for the very first time,” says DeLisle about the song’s inspiration. “I couldn’t get his voice out of my head. I wanted to write the perfect song for him. He’s the kind of performer that really inspires a songwriter. It really pushes the boundaries of my mind when I’m not constrained by a singer’s abilities,” she continues. “He can sing anything!”

After years focused on her prolific career as one of the most recognizable voices in American animation, DeLisle’s songwriting fire reignited during the isolation of 2020, setting off an expansive creative run rooted in storytelling, collaboration, and a deep reverence for Americana tradition.

Produced by rockabilly veteran James Intveld with additional production from the late Andy Paley, “I’m Gonna Let You Call Me Baby” leans into classic soul and country balladry, pairing warm B3 organ, subtle percussion, and rich harmonies from backing vocalists Mika Lett and Marika Knight. “I’m Gonna Let You Call Me Baby” follows lead single “The Pieces,” a slow-burning meditation on long-distance love sung by DeLisle that first introduced listeners to the chemistry and vintage spirit at the heart of Grey & Greene.

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Kari Lyn - Killing Time (the Fish Song).

Self-proclaimed cottage core rockstar Kari Lyn unveils “Killing Time (the Fish Song),” a hopeful, theatrical folk-country rocker that marks the beginning of a brand new era. The first single from an upcoming six-song EP, the track embraces spontaneity, adventure, and the joy found in life’s in-between moments. Equal parts playful and reflective, “Killing Time (the Fish Song)” feels like driving into the sunset with the windows down; cinematic, pulsing, full of possibility.

The song was written during a summer spent back in Kari Lyn’s hometown of North Rustico, PEI, where she challenged herself to write as much as possible while soaking in the fresh air, familiar landscapes, and temporary freedom from day-to-day work. “I believe I finished 11 songs that summer that I was willing to share,” she explains. “Killing Time (the Fish Song)” was one of them. Being home stirred deeper reflection too. “I was thinking about how proud little Kari Lyn would be and how I’ve become someone she would have looked up to.”

Though initially written as a playful experiment with chord progressions and tongue-in-cheek lyrics, the song quickly took on a life of its own. After performing it casually for friends, fans, and at a few live shows, one thing became clear: people wanted “the Fish Song.” “They’ve been asking for it for almost two years now,” Kari Lyn says.

At its core, “Killing Time (the Fish Song)” is about embracing the moments that quietly shape who we become. “Life is all about the moments in between,” Kari Lyn explains. “The moments we are ‘Killing Time’ are what make us who we become.” That idea is woven throughout the song’s freewheeling spirit, capturing both the rush of adventure and the clarity that often arrives when you least expect it.

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Prisoner - La femme qui s’était faite toute seule.

French garage-psych outfit Prisoner return with their new digital single “La femme qui s’était faite toute seule,” released May 15 via Wicked Cool Records, alongside preorders for their upcoming self-titled album, out August 7th on Wicked Cool Records. The track captures the band’s singular approach—where the drama of classic film scores collides with the raw immediacy of garage rock and the shadowy pulse of post-punk.

Built around the idea that no one is truly self-made, “La femme qui s’était faite toute seule” unfolds like a lost soundtrack to an imaginary film—tense, stylish, and unpredictable. Trombone stabs cut through driving rhythms, while surf-leaning guitar lines and hypnotic grooves give way to sweeping, cinematic flourishes. “No one is self-made. You only need to listen to ‘La femme qui s’était faite toute seule’ by Prisoner… to realize that.”

The band’s sound draws heavily from the golden era of 1960s and ’70s television and film scoring—think bold arrangements, memorable themes, and a sense of drama that feels both nostalgic and immediate. But Prisoner don’t just reinterpret the past—they expand it, creating original compositions that feel like they belong to a parallel universe of cult TV classics.

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Dan Miraldi feat. Palmyra Delran - Double Françoise - Brand New Heartache - The City Gates - The Anchoress feat. Eaves Wilder - The Jaws of Brooklyn

Dan Miraldi feat. Palmyra Delran - Magic in the Air.

Prolific singer-songwriter Dan Miraldi returns with his new single “Magic in the Air,” out May 15 via Wicked Cool Records. Featuring garage rock queen Palmyra Delran, the track blends Miraldi’s heartfelt storytelling with bright, infectious power-pop energy—delivering a reminder that even the most ordinary moments can feel extraordinary.

Inspired by life in New York City, “Magic in the Air” finds Miraldi reflecting on fleeting encounters and small, transformative moments. “I like to leave interpretation to the listener,” he says. “But to me, it’s about finding joy in everyday life. The world can get you down, but every now and then something mundane can feel miraculous and empowering.”

The song came together with unusual ease. “Sometimes you really have to wrestle with songs,” Miraldi explains, “but ‘Magic in the Air’ felt pretty effortless.” That spontaneity carries through to the recording process. With the exception of live drums and Delran’s vocal, the track was recorded in Miraldi’s bedroom using GarageBand—capturing a raw, immediate energy. The recording also features contributions from Michael Guggino (Brooklyn psych trio Freaky Wildness) on lead guitar and Jay Nemeyer (DC electro-rock outfit Color Palette) on bass, both longtime collaborators in Miraldi’s orbit.

Delran’s presence on the track adds both chemistry and emotional weight. “When I was writing the song, I could hear Palmyra’s voice singing it,” says Miraldi. “Having her actually on the recording is extremely special. She’s so talented and has been a constant source of encouragement for me.”

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Double Françoise - La Poursuite (EP).

It’s clearly not widely known enough, but the dashing duo Double Françoise is quite simply one of the pop gems of the Kingdom of France, the title of their debut album certainly didn’t lie. Les Bijoux, which followed an excellent first EP, already had them exploring avenues beyond the bossa nova they revere and know so well how to honor. 

This new EP, titled La Poursuite, sees them return as pre-World War III Elli and Jacno with five utterly irresistible songs packed with cheesy synths and playful backing vocals. With tracks that are by turns melodic, haunting, playful, and lush, this admirable collection of songs never lets up. In 1979, Double Françoise would have released their records on Ze Records or Celluloïd and would have dominated the charts. 

Since 2015, they’ve been signed to the Belgian label Freaksville and, by all logic, should have the world at their feet within a few weeks. The pursuit of happiness ends here—you’ve arrived.

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Brand New Heartache - Precious Days.

Brand New Heartache, the Nashville husband-and-wife duo of Eleese and Matthew Meschery, are set to release their debut album A New Alchemy on July 24 via Mule Kick Records. Blending authentic Americana with dreamy indie-pop textures and soaring harmonies, the record explores the emotional realities of long-term love — the tension between devotion and doubt, spark and staying power.

Originally formed in Oakland before relocating to East Nashville, the duo have built a sound shaped by influences ranging from Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris to The New Pornographers and Mates of State, while collaborating with players connected to Counting Crows, Chuck Prophet, and Aimee Mann.

Produced by Michael Patterson (Beck, The Notorious B.I.G.), A New Alchemy unfolds almost like a relationship timeline, from the intoxicating uncertainty of the title track to the cinematic longing of “Montreal” and the myth-inspired emotional depth of “Eurydice.” Early singles “Raise The Shade,” “Precious Days,” and “New Alchemy” showcase a lush, emotionally resonant collection that feels equally rooted in Laurel Canyon warmth and modern indie sensibilities. The band will support the release with performances in Nashville, California, and select appearances during AmericanaFest this September.

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The City Gates - Chimera (Album).

Hailing from Montreal, Canada, The City Gates blend post-punk, shoegaze, and darkwave into a reverb-heavy, atmospheric sound driven by pulsing basslines and cinematic intensity. Their albums Forever Orbiter (2018) and Age of Resilience (2021) earned international acclaim, establishing them as a standout act in the global dark alternative scene. Drawing on themes of history and social unrest, their music balances melancholic introspection with explosive momentum.

The band has now released their new album LP “Chimera’’ (May 15, 2026, via Icy Cold Records and Velouria Recordz) a dark, expansive 8-track record that unfolds like a nocturnal landscape, blending post-punk urgency with shoegaze atmospherics, brooding rhythms meeting shimmering walls of sound. Each song lingers with a haunting, dreamlike intensity, caught somewhere between collapse and transcendence. 

The lyrics drift between intimacy and decay, lingering on themes of isolation, memory distortion, and emotional disconnection, delivered in a stark yet haunted voice. They dissolve into the atmosphere — half-whispered reflections on longing, loss, and the blurred edges of perception, channeling existential tension and urban alienation through fragmented, observational imagery. 

Recorded, mixed, and produced at Velouria Studios, the band’s own studio in Montreal, CA, the album took shape from within, built on live drums, guitars, and bass driven through amps, and the haze of vintage synths, with tone, space, and atmosphere gradually coming into focus. 

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The Anchoress feat. Eaves Wilder - Damsels.

The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies) returns with 'Damsels', the second track to preview from As We Once Were — a bold, unflinching new album from one of the UK's most distinctive voices. With the album landing this August via Last Night From Glasgow, the 14-track record marks her third studio album release, following the Welsh Music Prize-nominated The Art Of Losing and the cult favourite Confessions Of A Romance Novelist.

'Damsels' arrived yesterday Friday 15 May 2026. Musically, it channels the urgent energy of Manic Street Preachers while lyrically paying tribute to generations of feminist icons. "It takes inspiration from the history lessons I got as a teenager listening to 'Faster' and 'PCP', except this time it's strictly a girl zone," says Davies.

The song sits at the heart of an album shaped by themes of motherhood, generational resilience and female strength in the face of loss and trauma. Set against a dreamy 4AD-inspired 12-string guitar shoegaze soundtrack,  think Cocteau Twins meets Sharon Van Etten, the new song features angelic guest vocals from Secretly Canadian-signed newcomer Eaves Wilder.

As We Once Were is the long-awaited follow-up to the UK Top 40 album The Art Of Losing, which received wall-to-wall critical plaudits upon its release in 2021. With Sir Elton John naming it "one of my favourite records of the year" and Caitlin Moran calling it "the inadvertent, beautiful and truthful soundtrack to this moment", it went on to sell over 10,000 physical copies via the power of pure word of mouth.

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Photo - Kyle Rothwell

The Jaws of Brooklyn - Unstoppable (EP).

The Jaws of Brooklyn have released their new EP Unstoppable. Co-produced with Grammy-winner and Alabama Shakes keyboardist Ben Tanner, the seven-track project finds the Seattle five-piece blending Motown melody, Muscle Shoals soul and West Coast rock & roll with girl-group glitter and garage grit. This week, guitarist Bryan Cohen shared insight into each track on the new EP.

Blurring the lines between genre and generation, Unstoppable expands on The Jaws of Brookyn’s signature melting pot sound of ‘60s/‘70s influences and thickly stacked vocal harmonies, which have earned praise from American Songwriter and Billboard over the years. As showcased on singles like the shimmering “Where Are You?”, the bombastic “Lie To Me” and the effervescent “Up All Nite”, these songs delve headfirst into love triangles, relationships and ride-or-die friendships – all anchored by front woman Gretchen Lemon’s powerhouse presence.

Unstoppable keeps the momentum going after the band’s 2025 album Crush On You, which was released during a whirlwind of change. Following the addition of Lemon as the group’s electric new singer, they felt re-energized and in turn, their show-stopping performances cemented their reputation as a must-see live act, booking festival slots at SXSW and Bumbershoot, as well as packing out shows at venues on both coasts.

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