‘Never Turns To Night’ is an articulate testament to the power of the solo voice, proving that Brenden Ramirez is a craftsman of the highest order, capable of finding the extraordinary within the mundane.
Midniter is the indie electronic project from queer, Charlotte-based singer-songwriter, Nic Pugh. At 36, Pugh has been a traveling musician for almost 20 years, playing in mostly punk and rock’n’roll bands, with highlights including Paint Fumes and Jaggermouth. Creating Midniter in January 2024, the project formed as an antithesis to his previous guitar bands. Although influences (including Radiohead, Justice, The Knife, LCD Soundsystem, Aphex Twin, Square Pusher, and M83) stem from many genres, Midniter was parented by the bands of the Indie sleaze era.
Based on the rugged island of Anglesey, Wales and fronted by brooding and emotive vocalist Nathan Jones, DYING HABIT hurl out potent 90’s inspired alt-rock framed by courtesy of the pulsating rhythm section of Mark Jones (drums) and Daniel Garner (bass); and the cultured riflery of guitarist *Alan Hart8.
Plans to Sand, hailing from Philadelphia, United States8, is making waves with their latest release. Following the success of their original works, including the acclaimed album “So What,” the band decided to delve into the realm of covers. Their rendition of “The District Sleeps Alone Tonight” by the *Postal Service was born out of co-leader Adrienne Swiatocha’s deep admiration for the band. After receiving overwhelming praise from fans for their live performance of the cover, Plans to Sand decided to immortalize it as a studio track, showcasing their unique interpretation of the beloved song
Emerging from Mogyoród, Hungary, Vé/Zé, also known as Zoltan Varga, is a multi-talented artist who wrote, performed, and produced the original single “New Car” featuring the captivating vocals of Nóra Rádi. Drawing inspiration from legendary 90’s AOR performers like Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, and Sting, Vé/Zé’s music encapsulates the refinement and honesty of that era while infusing a modern twist.
The Real Anthem, hailing from Arizona, United States, is an alternative rock band comprised of Shawn Helton on vocals and lyrics, Andy Mitchell on guitars and backing vocals, and Matt King on guitars, synths, programmed drums, and mixing engineer. Their latest original single, “Heaven Come Down,” released on January 31, 2026, captivates listeners with a blend of catchy pop elements and intense vocals, drawing influences from the likes of Peter Murphy’s production style and 90’s alternative rock.
UK artist, songwriter, and producer Heron returns with “Fell In Love Again,” the sixth single from his forthcoming album Underground Sky, released one song at a time on his independent label, Cracked Analogue. Blending alternative R&B, soul, and psychedelic pop, the track marks a defining moment in Heron’s evolving sound.
What’s always been most astonishing about bandleader John Andrew Frederick’s songs isn’t how many of them there are, but how many of them are good.
The setlists manage to combine the older material from the split LP and Flex Your Head with the newer songs from the still yet to be released Potions for Bad Dreams, the completed LP they recorded for Touch and Go in 1984 that never came out.
“Spin You Around” by Loudness Wars draws influence from iconic post-punk bands of the 80s and 90s, such as New Order, Thompson Twins, Depeche Mode, and more. The track is a departure from the band’s usual rock sound, as Jay, inspired by synth-driven classics like Depeche Mode’s “Broken Frame” and New Order’s “Blue Monday,” wanted to pay homage to the early synth music era.
Derby Hill is a singer-songwriter from Detroit. His work focuses on the grit and glitter of life, often dealing with themes of family, love, loss, and redemption. His work focuses on blue-collar neighborhoods and back porch swings, whiskey bottle wisdom, impossible resilience, and the profound ridiculous power of even a shred of uneconomic unconditional love. Derby Hill tells stories through his songs, creating moments and characters that make us feel a little less
alone in the world.
ALLEY the band is a four-piece group based on the South Coast of England. Their story began in the mostunexpected way — when guitarist Robbie Davies overheard Ali Wood (rather courageously and somewhat drunkenly) singing a Christmas song in a pub. Struck by her voice, Robbie decided then and there that if he ever started a band, Ali would be his singer. Nine months later, the idea became a reality
Good Day Father has succeeded in creating something that honors the past without being beholden to it, offering a glimpse into a partnership that is as intellectually stimulating as it is sonically rich.
Mandy, Indiana has produced a work that is profoundly original, a sonic document that captures the sound of the world grinding its teeth.
By the time the final notes decay, Rome Is Not A Town has successfully mapped a new topography of the heart, proving that their evolution is not just a change in style, but a deepening of their philosophical soul.
Throughout the EP, the duo’s musicianship is characterized by a sophisticated understanding of balance and contrast. By embracing a minimalist aesthetic without sacrificing depth, Telephonist has created a work that feels timeless yet urgently contemporary.
‘Music For Angels’ by Kouskous Heaven functions as a sprawling, sonic cartography of the human condition, navigating the thin line between grounded reality and ethereal whimsy. The New Jersey-based collective has transitioned from the local circuit to touring the East Coast, carving out a niche defined by a monochromatic, esoteric aesthetic.
Snocaps has produced a record that is far more than the sum of its parts; it is a living, breathing document of kinship and artistic evolution.
ALÓWAN proves to be a vital vessel for Tola’s ongoing exploration of the human spirit’s relationship to the landscape. It is a haunting, beautiful, and impeccably crafted single that suggests a significant new chapter is being written in the annals of atmospheric rock.
Criminal Hero emerged after a long break from music. Around 2020, while living in Detroit, Rick Harkness8 immersed himself in the city’s rock bar scene, reconnecting with music from the sidelines and absorbing the culture of working musicians. A trip to *San Diego became the turning point, with time spent alone leading to a return to writing and the early ideas that would become “You Better Believe.”
With her band The Paranoid Style’s fifth album _Known Associates, she wraps her sharp observations and wistful historical narratives in melodic tunes that stick to the ribs.
Tacoma, Washington darkwave / goth rock quartet Licorice Chamber, led by charismatic goth siren Layla Reyna, have premiered their new video-single ‘Heavy’ exclusively with Post-punk.com on Tuesday (3 February 2026), launching presales for their new Remnants EP, ahead of tour dates with The Palace of Tears. Licorice Chamber’s first new release since drummer Cory Sorrentino seized power from the drum-machine, the aptly titled ‘Heavy’ showcases the band’s well-honed and increasingly powerful live dynamic.
As is fitting for a sophomore album, Ten New Toe-Tappers for Shoplifting & Self-Mutilation picks up where Tom Minor’s debut Eleven Easy Pieces on Anger & Disappointment left off, only upping the ante, raising the bar and managing to reach an even more refined level of writing and production for what the London singer-songwriter describes as his existential indie.
Crescent is a band rejecting the short, sharp shock of modern guitar music. While the current scene favours speed, slogans and instant impact, Crescent choose patience, scale and emotional risk. Formed in College from a shared love of blues-soaked psychedelia and classic indie, they build their songs to expand. Guided by atmosphere, dynamics, and melody rather than trend. Shaped by coastal isolation, their music allows space for tension to build, fracture, and release.
London singer-songwriter Frank Joshua returns with Fertile Mind, a magnetic 10-track set that distils his signature hush-to-howl vocal presence and cinematic, synth-kissed songwriting into his most cohesive statement yet. Out via Numen Records, the album spans intimate piano-led confessionals and widescreen dream-pop, anchoring Joshua’s baritone in melodies that feel inevitable.
Robert Peterson and The Crusade have announced the release of their highly anticipated debut full-length album, Change Coming On, arriving February 6, 2026. The release coincides with the band’s latest single, “Sometime.” Change Coming On captures a year-long creative journey and will be released worldwide via DistroKid on 23 major streaming platforms. The album follows a string of singles including “Baa Baa The Black Sheep” and “Of All The World,” while also introducing previously unreleased material that broadens the band’s sonic scope.
In ‘Singin’ to an Empty Chair,’ Ratboys have created their most emotionally and musically sophisticated work to date. It is a record that asks questions without rushing toward answers, balancing melancholy with exuberance, and introspection with playfulness.
Sonic Blossoms have delivered a work that rewards the listener with a complex, multilayered experience that lingers long after the final frequency dissipates.
Mask Appeal’s debut is uncompromising and intellectually bracing; a reminder that the macabre and the dissonant remain fertile ground, not relics, when approached with conviction and craft.
This is, in some ways, Fucked Up’s way of putting their most experimental ideas out into a specialized series that tends to attract either obsessive fans or those looking for more “out” material (or both, as the Venn Diagram between the two features a strong intersection),
This, their 1985 debut album for BYO (for which Trust are the current stewards, hence their previous, aforementioned 7 Seconds and Youth Brigade reissues), is an absolutely raging slab of melodic skate punk.
Mark Vennis, the British singer-songwriter and musician, has released his new album, Goodbye to All That on vinyl and download. It is a unique and kaleidoscopic 12 track trip through the history and legacy of the British Empire and a timely look at what it means to be British. Lyrically the album traverses the landscape of this complex legacy through stories about soldiers, workers, slaves, captains, merchants and seamen
Shaky Records announces Shaky’s much anticipated sophomore album, Kinda Wild II. The first single, “In a Heartbeat”, will be released February 6th on all platforms. This single is accompanied by the b-side track Bait. An accompanying music video by Philadelphia director Joe Lee is available on the official Shaky Records Youtube page Friday, January 30th – one week before the streaming release. The video features recently found footage, circa 2011, of Shaky and his former band Cold Fronts (Sire/Warner Bros), and Shaky’s DIY Philadelphia music venue The Rathaus.
Death Valley Dream Cult (DVDC), an LA-based multi-rock duo comprised of Greta Janssen (23) and Nate Ascending (19), officially announces their
arrival with the release of their debut single, “Death of Creation.” The track marks the first chapter leading into the duo’s debut EP, slated for release in 2026, following a series of singles and visuals.
‘Permanent Fixtures’ is an essential testament to the enduring vitality of the underground, proving that the most resonant sounds are often those found on the periphery.
‘Masquerade’ is not merely a collection of songs; it is a deliberate, cohesive statement from a band that understands the power of the shadows as much as the light.
Fitzsimmons and Jones have not just made a record; they have built a sanctuary for the restless spirit. ‘Fate Euphoric’ stands as a testament to the power of creative autonomy, offering a vision of the future that is as bright as it is unpredictable.
This release is more than just new music; it is a thoughtful exploration of how the same creative impulse can burn in entirely different colors depending on the hands that stoke the flame.
“Sunlight Echoes” is a rare achievement, an immersive, intelligent record that proves the most vibrant sounds are often found in the overlap between the shadow and the sun.
Skot Kremen has managed to translate the abstract feeling of contemporary fragmentation into a coherent musical language. It is a work that does not offer easy answers or melodic comfort, choosing instead to sit with the listener in the ruins of the psyche.
It should also be stated that this remaster sounds stunning, among the finest of all of Trust’s reissues to date, and the green vinyl is pretty as well. It just jumps out of the speakers, so if you love this album, or are just curious to hear this long out-of-print minor L.A. punk classic again, this one’s a no-brainer.
As the days begin to lengthen, this one flips Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea on its head by swapping Nemo’s briny deep for trippy dreams about the ether. It’s a reflection on escape in the present troubled day, asking whether true escapism always leads to freedom, or whether it collapses on itself as the air grows thinner. This track was recorded at Untapped Studios in Southampton, and releases on 30 Jan 26. It’s a taster of the band’s debut EP _Visions from the Frontier _that drops in March.
Norwegian singer-songwriter Kristian Grostad was described by local and national press as both “a pop jewel” and “an undiscovered super talent” following the release of his debut single “Apple Trees and the Sound of Bees” in 2015. The follow-up single “Too Weak / Patiently Waiting” received national radio airplay and was recommended by NRK Urørt, while also gaining international attention through platforms such as Indieshuffle.
“The Crack” is the new single from Brighton’s art‑rock collective En Heat, released via cult London label Blang Records on 27th January 2026. Building on the momentum of previous singles “Genius is Mysterious” and “AntiStar,” The Crack pushes the band’s sound into a more narrative, psych indie direction, ahead of En Heat’s forthcoming debut album to be released in 2026.
Zachary Mason is a 28-year-old artist based in Guildford, UK. Since the spring of 2021, Zachary has created between 200 and 250 demo tracks on a recording kit gifted to him by a relative. He creates music in different genres, using acoustic and electric guitars, and also keyboards.
Neural Pantheon is a storyteller at heart, drawn to the shadowy spaces where folklore meets modernanxiety. Influenced by the narrative traditions of folk balladry and the moral weight of ancient parables, he crafts songs that feel both timeless and urgently relevant—tales of bargains struck, prices paid, and the quiet losses we don’t notice until it’s too late.
Who You Been Talking To, however, is worth paying attention to – the kind of record crate diggers dream about.
Blackfoot Daisy releases “Stretch My Plum,” their first new single since 2023, marking a playful and confident re-emergence for the Americana trio. The song draws on ragtime and jugband traditions, pairing old-time swing with guitar, ukulele, violin, washboard, and close vocal harmonies.
Railcard do not chase relevance; they articulate it through patience, empathy, and an unwavering belief in the expressive power of well-made pop songs.
On the whole, this record is a bold statement of intent that demands to be heard as a vital, thumping heartbeat in the present day.
