Blank Verse Records is thrilled to announce the release of “It Is Howling Here”, the latest single from Poems For Dead People, created in collaboration with
electronic project Intertitle. The track is now available on all major streaming platforms.

Fiercely independent, the British singer-songwriter has been steadily honing her craft for the better part of a decade. Her magnificent voice – instantly recognisable, full of grit – weaves stories of resilience and survival, of hope and new beginnings. In her music, we find liberation
as she picks at the threads of human connection, carefully unravelling the truths we might not have realised about ourselves.

It’s been a long time since I have written about Eyal Erlich, but it is great to hear that not only has he not lost any of his charm and songwriting prowess, but, as hoped, given that our last encounter was seven years ago, his music-making has gone from strength to strength.

Continuing in the spirit of the ensembles he assembled for his Trio of Trios albums, Charles Lloyd assembles musicians that put a personal, joyful stamp on the leader’s signature effortless improvisation.

From harmony in voice to harmony for humanity, husband and wife duo, The Levins, have created a hopeful, resonant sound that feels like both a refuge and a call to action. Their song-craft bridges mystical roots and contemporary Indie folk, with seamlessly blended interlaced vocals and a soundscape of acoustic warmth.

Seattle’s Acapulco Lips return with their newest record, Now. Fronted by singer and bassist Maria-Elena Herrell, the soaring vocal melodies are reminiscent of tracks off the Girls In The Garage compilations, but with faster supporting tempos to create a more updated sonic approach.

Vanderwolf concludes his ambitious six part Singles Club project with the release of “The Path of Love,” out now. The track, which has taken the longest and most winding journey of all six songs, stands as a powerful meditation on the necessity of love in today’s fractured world.

Pianist, singer-songwriter, and sacred sound artist Jennifer Harper is set to release her deeply anticipated third album, Soul Alive, on September 5, 2025. Blending 10 powerful original songs and 1 cover song, the album is a luminous exploration of healing, spiritual renewal, and emotional transformation—hallmarks of Harper’s artistry and her life’s path.

Formed in New Jersey and later based in San Francisco, Sunshine Blind were originally active from 1991-2004, disbanding when the husband-and-wife duo of Caroline Blind and CWHK parted ways. During that time, they produced three studio albums: Love the Sky to Death (1995), Liquid (1997)-, and _I Carry You (2003). The band gigged and toured around the US with the likes of The Wake, Faith and the Muse, and Switchblade Symphony among others; became regular fixtures at early Convergence festivals; and ventured to the UK and Europe for appearances at Whitby Goth Weekend and Wave-Gotik-Treffen.

Florence-based synthwave duo Out Run8 unveil their latest single, “Heart Shaped Glass”, a hauntingly beautiful track that fuses the nostalgia of the 1980s with a cinematic modern edge. Known for crafting evocative electronic landscapes, Out Run, formed in 2022 by singer-songwriter *Ginevra Abbarchini and multi-instrumentalist Lawrence Fancelli, continues to shape their distinctive retro-futuristic vision, one that resonates deeply with listeners drawn to emotional intensity and atmospheric soundscapes.

Formed out of decades of musical partnership and experimentation, Major Spark thrives on sonic exploration without boundaries. Goodman, a veteran of the indie/underground scene who founded the band Magnet and collaborated with Moe Tucker (The Velvet Underground) and David Lowery (Camper Van Beethoven), joins forces with Charles, a renowned producer and engineer whose credits include Dispatch, Marina and the Diamonds, and Weakened Friends. Together, they create music that feels timeless yet daring, drawing from eclectic influences while staying true to their indie rock core.

Madrid-born artist Andrés Costureras, the enigmatic mind behind Pshycotic Beats (named due to his SHY nature), returns with his boldest statement yet: an 8-track album titled Soundtrack Without A Movie. Leading the project is the luminous single “Silence”, a piece that fuses electronica with sweeping orchestration to create a state of pure calm and expansive reflection.

The Casbahs were formed in 2019 by Singer Niall Fenwick and guitarist Joe Teasdale, having played in other bands for many years. Shortly after, Bassist Jack Walker and Drummer Harry Mason joined, with guitarist Steven Grainger joining in 2024 to help with work on the new
music.

The Manor Born, hailing from Tucson, AZ, is a rising indie artist who recently released their much-anticipated original EP, “see you next year.” The EP, which dropped on September 5th, 2025, showcases the artist’s unique blend of early 2000’s indie and post-punk revival influences.

Acclaimed Dutch multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Harry Kappen returns with the release of his latest single and lyric video, “The Longing.” The track serves as the opening piece and fourth single from his highly anticipated new album, FOUR.

Wattmore are two brothers who communicate almost entirely through guitar solos, sarcasm, and eye rolls sharp enough to cut glass. They’re awkward, like suddenly forgetting how pockets work, to somehow stumbling into brilliance while looking like they took a wrong turn at common sense. Their songs are loaded with grit, mischief, and emotional sucker punches disguised as choruses.

The album’s title evokes the glass of a shop window—one in which someone might see their reflection, and through which an ocean of scattered memories turned into music becomes visible. These are lost stories from any life, and at the same time, a pillow to rest on. If sadness overtakes you in that mirror, a little tear should be shed to slowly stop crying. In the end, these are the songs that, despite being searched for, never appeared.

The Missing Diamonds are an enigmatic collective of UK, Midlands-based songwriters, delivering unfiltered rock and roll—raw, unapologetic, and alive with energy. Their music surges with power, refusing to be ignored. Deliberately anonymous and anti-image, they reject trends and let the art stand alone. In a world of noise, The Missing Diamonds are a reminder of what rock and roll was always meant to be.

wht.rbbt.obj (White Rabbit Object) is a rock ‘n’ roll reckoning. Lauded by Rolling Stone for their “late-night decadence and velvet tones,” this femme fatale fronted powerhouse blends garage rock, blues, and soul with an unapologetic edge. What started as a covert side project between married duo Frank and River (Toussaint) Rabbitte has evolved into a four-piece tour de force, crafting music that lives on the edge of chaos and melody, delivering a sonic gut punch with every note.

Los Angeles-based band Softer has released their highly anticipated album Fun Ways to Cope, a sonic exploration of pain, healing, and everything in between. Spanning years of personal growth and emotional processing, the album captures the raw, transformative journey of life’s highs and lows through an ultimately optimistic lens.

For Old Time’s Sake, hailing from Perth, Australia”, is the brainchild of *Darwin D. Dacanay and Whet Crisostomo, who have been crafting their unique folk/pop/Beatles-inspired sound since 2007.

Pisgah will release her second single from her forthcoming album, called ‘Favor” on September 26, 2025. The project of Brittney Jenkins*—a Southern American-born musician based in Greater London since 2015—she draws inspiration from artists like *Aimee Mann, Hayley Williams and Momma.

Sons Of Silver is a neo-classic rock band from Los Angeles. The band’s line-up is vocalist and guitarist Peter Argyropoulos, guitarist Kevin Haaland, keyboardist Brina Kabler, bassist Adam Kury and drummer Marc Slutsky. Together they consistently deliver a creative synergy, with New Noise magazine insisting, “They keep the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll alive.”

Ancient Door is a heartfelt and restorative experience that gently encourages the listener to forge a path forward to their best life, and Wayne sings with a rare amount of authenticity and empathy that makes it all sound within reach.

The track “Deer Cross The River” is from the self-titled debut album “Hedmark”. Ten songs of winters past in our namesake county blending atmospheric Black Metal, post rock, vocal harmonies and shoegaze.

This song unfolds through the weary voice of a perpetual screw-up who realizes that the old habit of running from problems only grows heavier with age. “I think a lot of folks can relate to pieces of this story—most of us would rather sidestep life’s hardest moments than stare them down,” says Kevin Franco, frontman of The Muster Point Project (TMPP).

Meet Marzanna, the longtime alter ego of singer-songwriter Marianne Nowottny. This is her covers album, featuring versions of well-known songs by Kate Bush, David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, Siouxsie and the Banshees, among others. While Nowottny has interpreted covers throughout her career—releasing material by Yazoo, Anne Murray, The Beatles, and including songs by Nico, The Platters, Johnny Cash and Astrud Gilberto in her live sets—this is the first time she’s devoted herself to the art form in depth.

Love Ghost combines Alternative rock, grunge, metal, pop-punk, acoustic, hard rock and other genres. Lyrically the songs have an emo, poetic flair, often tackling trauma and Mental Health challenges head-on.

San Francisco post-punk outfit Octavian Winters presents ‘Saints Of Absolution’, a dark and rich teaser of their debut album, out in early 2026 via Stratis Capta Records. Marrying their hallmark ethereal sound with a classic death rock vibe, this dark and primal offering follows the lead track ‘Hermine’. Both singles accompanied by short films by Bay Area producer David Kruschke.

At nearly 80 years of age, Iggy Pop still performs with the vigor and energy of people less than half his age. It helps when your discography is one of the fundamental bedrocks of rock music.

Last night at Brooklyn Steel, Manchester, England’s Elbow returned to NYC for the first time since 2017, supporting excellent 2024 LP Audio Vertigo, and founding members Guy Garvey vocals, Craig Potter keyboards/backing vocals & brother Mark Potter guitar/backing vocals, Pete Turner on hypnotic bass, & longtime touring drummer/new member Alex Reeves, delivered a sonic spectacle that enveloped the capacity crowd in dynamic mood shifts that inspired spontaneous singalongs and even a call-and-response whistling (!), which Garvey welcomed and conducted, a remarkable reception for a group that has only had one charting U.S. single since their first release in 1997.

“Follow Me” is danceable yet atmospheric, the perfect soundtrack for the end of the summer as it merges both carefree and subtly melancholic attitudes.

Sean T MacLeod is a former and founding member of the Dublin based band Cisco. Having recorded with U2’s one-time producer Paul Barrett, the band achieved critical acclaim in their home country as well as serious interest abroad with their album No 1. Since the split of the band, Sean has been recording and releasing his own solo work which includes numerous singles and three album of entirely original music.

Absinthe Vows, hailing from Columbus, United States, is the creative force behind the original single “Grand Horror.” Released on September 22, 2025, this talented group of artists all played a crucial role in crafting this unique track. Drawing inspiration from a blend of industrial, grunge, and 90’s alternative sounds, Absinthe Vows is pushing the boundaries of the music scene with their genre-advancing approach.

Award winning artist Shelita is a pop artist and writer based in Los Angeles and Seychelles, Africa. She blends pop, R&B, and global influences into intimate soundscapes. Recognized by outlets like NPR, the405, Rolling Stone, and Forbes, she writes songs shaped by her journeys across the world and her deep connection to the ocean.

New Jersey rockers The Melancholy Kings present ‘Bitcoin Elegy’, a guitar-driven single about the inevitable decline of meaningful personal relationships in the digital age. With gratuitous references to Yeats and King Canute, this song previews the first album from the Montclair-based outfit in six years. Not actually an elegy about the famed king of cryptos, the song references Bitcoin as a noted marker for the post-analog world, the elegy here being is specifically about the loss of interpersonal community.

“Anywhere” is the lead single from Sembrano’s self-titled album, set to be released in 2026, and if it’s anything to go by, this small glimpse promises that the release will be the artist’s finest statement yet.

With 7, Jordan Seven offers a cathartic and powerful ride through a spectrum of different rock styles, reminding listeners that even in the darkest times, hope and beauty are always within reach.

Wall Street Blues is a refreshing reminder of the genre’s ability to make the listener feel so much even when the artist doesn’t worry about saying too little, and is a fantastic glimpse at Michael’s true potential still unfolding.

For fans of emotionally charged indie pop and singer-songwriter vulnerability, this track offers both an introspective journey and a bold statement of empowerment.

Lost Velvet crafts a sound where grunge, post-rock, and pop collide in a haunting ‘90s dreamscape. The UK duo of multiinstrumentalist Robert Butcher and vocalist Melissa Morris blend cinematic textures with dual vocals, creating music that feels pulled from a forgotten film reel.

Known for their raw energy, irreverent stage presence, and ability to mash up the outrageous spirit of 1970s glitter rock with their own gritty punk rock edge, Tojo Yamamoto transform the classic hit into a ferociously fun new anthem. “The Concession Stand Blitz” blends fuzz -soaked guitar riffs, shout-along vocals, and a tongue-in-cheek sense of spectacle that fans have come to expect from the band.

With Eddie at the helm handling songwriting, production, vocals, and multiple instruments, along with contributions from accomplished musicians like Brett Farkas on electric guitars, Dan Lutz on bass guitar, and Phil Peterson on cello, the collaboration has resulted in a sound that embodies the essence of rock bands. Drawing inspiration from the grunge era of the ’90s and artists like Eddie Vedder, Chris Cornell, The Lumineers, and Ryan Adams, Eddie Cohn’s musicseamlessly blends acoustic beginnings with powerful crescendos, creating a dynamic and engaging listening experience.

New York singer, songwriter and producer Sean Kennedy releases his fifth studio album—and first with Rexius Records – The Person in the Mirror, a vivid portrait of growing up in real time. Blending bedroom pop intimacy with indie-pop scale, Kennedy turns candid journal entries into widescreen songs about memory, loss, family and finding the courage to move forward.

Born John Wardle, his career has encapsulated genres from post-punk, dub and world music to experimental rock and electronic music. An original member of Public Image Ltd (PiL) from 1978-80, he made two groundbreaking albums with the band, which included the iconic ‘Metal Box’ (1979). He continues to tour with ‘Metal Box in Dub’, presented as a two-hour show with Jon Klein.

NYC-based post-punk duo *Black Rose Burning” has released their fourth studio album ‘The Fear Machine’, which sees the band return to their roots with a darker, more synth-driven sound reminiscent of their debut album ‘The Year of the Scorpion’.

Prekop’s latest is as tightly composed and edited for clarity as his synth work has ever reached while retaining enough constantly evolving textures and moving parts to bear the mystique of spontaneity and discovery.

Denise Marsa is a chart-topping singer-songwriter, producer, and founder of Marsa Media. With six UK Dance Top 10 hits through her collaboration with Until Dawn (Jim Sullivan), she continues to push creative boundaries worldwide.