ROCK

Some albums aim to entertain; others aim to transport. Darren Troy Jenkins’ Apollo & Hyacinthus: The Blood of Olympus does the latter with grand, mythical ambition. The New York-based composer and storyteller makes an immersive musical universe tied to his larger “Somerset” mythos, blending orchestral drama, cinematic rock, and poetic…

Shaky keeps the momentum rolling with “Take It Away,” the second single from his upcoming album Kinda Wild II, arriving March 13, 2026. Following the buzz of the earlier single “In a Heartbeat,” this track doubles down on the scrappy indie-rock spirit that helped his debut Kinda Wild earn weeks…

Catskills outfit Two Dark Birds return with their fifth album, Dreamers of the Golden Dream (Vol. 1), a rich, sprawling collection recorded live at The Woods studio near Woodstock, New York. Led by songwriter Steve Koester and drummer Jason Mills, the band leans into a classic and restless sound, that…

Sheffield-based artist Thomas, the mind behind Beyond Signal, steps into the spotlight with his debut album Gaia Algorithmica, a deeply introspective collection that blends indie rock, post-punk gloom, and electronic textures. A self-described “lone-wolf empath,” Thomas channels feelings of alienation, individuality, and existential searching into his songwriting, building what he…

Emerging from Amsterdam’s vibrant musical underground, Lemon returns with “Keep Shining”, an album that feels as much like a celebration of friendship as it does a statement of sound. Made up of two brothers and two lifelong friends, the quartet channels that deep-rooted chemistry into a record bursting with groove,…

Reaching a tenth release is a quiet milestone for many artists, but with “Steadfast Glow,” VANNGO turns that moment into something reflective and deeply human. Rooted in folk rock with gentle alternative textures, the single unfolds less like a dramatic statement and more like a thoughtful meditation – one that…

After decades spent powering bands across continents, veteran rocker Brian Bee Frank finally steps into the solo spotlight with Chasing the Dragon, a reflective yet fiery EP that proves experience can still pack a punch. Based in Domsjö, Sweden, Frank has lived several musical lives already, from fronting Canadian heavy…

London-based indie alt-pop project Mister Chorister arrives with a bold sense of purpose on “Brave,” a debut single that feels less like a tentative first step and more like a full-throttle comeback. Led by Australian-born songwriter Christopher Scott Brammer, the project marks his return to music after nearly thirty years…

Burton and D’Agostini have always moved like architects of sound, straddling the line between 1960s psychedelia and modern alt-rock without ever feeling confined to either. On The Burton D’Agostini Procedure, the duo feels less like two separate musicians and more like a single sonic entity, with Jeff Burton and John…

New York artist Chris Oledude reaches back into memory and meaning with “If A Woman Had Made The World,” a soulful, reflective single that feels like equal parts tribute, time capsule, and musical thought experiment. The song has roots stretching back decades, as it was originally written in the early…