“Modern Life” is the 2nd studio release from Irish rock/alternative outfit Strutter, recorded at Camelot Studios, Dublin in 2025. On vocals and acoustic guitars, Vincent Vinny Brennan. Lead guitar provided by Shane Shazza Moon Noonan. Bass guitar by rev Al Barton. Drums and percussion by Ste alley-cat Ryan.

Following recent praise for their “audacious attempt to explore the emotional abyss,” Hovercraft releases “New Pine Overcoat / Angel” — a double A-side capturing the fragile brilliance of Grimsby songwriter Charlie “Pepper” Wildman, whose work revealed a mind balanced between cosmic imagination and darker undercurrents. Named after Britain’s failed hovercraft dreams — technological marvels that promised everything before sinking under their own weight — Hovercraft’s resurrection trilogy revives Charlie’s lost catalog from tapes kept in cardboard boxes for nearly thirty years.

Mercury’s Antennae is multi-instrumentalist Erick r. Scheid (The Palace of Tears), vocalist Dru Allen and bassist Cindy Coulter (both from This Ascension). Ethereal/shoegaze meets ambient and electronic influences to create something new and distinct.

Of all the great German bands from the early sixties and seventies that were attached to the unfortunate name “Krautrock,” Faust were without doubt the weirdest.

Darling Black (self-titled) is the first full length release from artist Dylan Hundley. Dylan is also the lead singer of Lulu Lewis, the host of Radar on The Vinyl District featuring conversations with musical artists & community leaders, and the curator of Salon Lulu which is a multi-disciplinary music & art series held at various locations in NYC & Brooklyn

Los Angeles-based psychedelic rock outfit Tombstones In Their Eyes is releasing their much-anticipated album Under Dark Skies on December 5. For the first time ever, they have support on both sides of the Atlantic, the album being released via both* Little Cloud Records* (North America) and Shore Dive Records (UK and EU).

From Philadelphia, False Tracks revels in anthemic, post-punk darkness and resiliency, with a bit of New Wave artistry for good measure. The playing is fantastic, and almost everything has a brisk tempo. Surprises here and there make it an intoxicating and poetic listen.

After cutting his hair and dressing more ’90s slacker, Jax Fleming’s visual persona has evolved over the past couple of months to be more of a grungy kid trying to find himself and less of a rockstar frontman who’s got it all. This feels more authentic to his image on socials and on-brand for his current music. Having come from being in a heavy alt-rock band for 3 years before starting his solo project, it’s taken time to develop his look and his sound into a place of newfound harmony.

San Diego-based musician Matthew Phillips, the rising pop sensation from Southern California, continues to captivate audiences with his infectious melodies and heartfelt storytelling. Pairing electronic elements, cinematic soundscapes, and classic hook-filled lyrics that breathe new life into the alternative genre

Rogue Waves is an EP about staying afloat through the emotional tides of love, identity, and self-reflection. Blending dreamy textures with oceansoaked imagery, Shell Pink explores the moments that knock you down, the people who lift you back up, and the quiet clarity that comes from resurfacing. It is a surrender and a promise that is incredibly honest and deeply human.

“We’re gonna rock your bones,” promises Dolores O’Riordan as the this concert recording begins. It’s a more subdued set of ballads to be honest, but that’s no knock against the band or the potency of these songs.

The Best of Friends is a like a potluck dinner where everybody brings something to the table. This 2xLP reissue of reinvented songs is poised to draw contemporary listeners back to Hooker’s influential roots.

Afton Wolfe is a product of his home, Mississippi. It is the birthplace of at least 2 American art forms: country music and blues music. Meridian is the birthplace of Jimmy Rodgers, while the Mississippi Delta is the birthplace of the blues, and the first rock n’ roll notes ever played, according to some music historians, came from Hattiesburg. Afton also draws much of his style from nearby New Orleans.

TWO TONNE MACHETE are a feminist alt-punk force from North West England and North Wales, carving out their space with authentic, high-energy, feel-good punk anthems that hit as hard live as they do on record.

From the vantage point of 2025, there are plenty of rock radio listeners and playlist streamers who only know Norman Greenbaum from his classic rock staple “Spirit in the Sky.” This LP reissue of 1969’s Spirit in the Sky album may alter a few perceptions of Greenbaum as just a hippy-dippy psychedelic pop specialist.

Born out of London’s underground gig circuit in 2024, Boxing Club are a four-piece straddling the Glasgow–London divide. Built from friends of friends and forum adverts, the band fuels their sound with streetwise grit and theatrical bite — music that’s both confrontational and cathartic.

CS Hellmann, hailing from Nashville, United States, is a multi-talented artist who not only wrote and performed his latest original single, “In My Head,” but also collaborated with producer Jared Corder to bring the track to life. Their creative synergy, honed over years of collaboration at Polychrome Ranch studio in Hartsville, TN, has resulted in a seamless and emotionally charged musical journey. With a focus on infusing heart and emotion into his performances, CS Hellmann’s artistry shines through in this latest release.

Hallucinophonics exist at the nexus of consciousness and sound—crafting immersive soundscapes that challenge the boundaries between reality and reverie. Drawing from Pink Floyd’s cosmic explorations, Porcupine Tree’s atmospheric sophistication, and Tame Impala’s psychedelic innovation, they create music that functions as both an artistic statement and a transformative experience.

Dark alternative artist ENAVE presents the new single “Skeletons,” available on all platforms.This track doesn’t simply play — it ignites an inner detonation, where every fragment of pain becomes part of a cleansing. “Skeletons” is a manifesto about the hidden traumas and memories that have been locked for years in the darkest corners of the subconscious. And every time we try to shut the door, they spill out: a hand, a leg, sometimes even a head — fragments of what we carry within us, no matter how far we run

mudd•shovel have carved out a sound that’s heavy, honest and utterly unvarnished. Built on snarling guitar lines, brooding melodies and lyrics pulled straight from lived experience, their music walks the razor edge between familiar and feral. Influences flash from grunge and post-punk to modern alt-rock, yet what they create together is unmistakably their own.

Absinthe Vows, hailing from Columbus, *United States8, is the creative force behind the original single “Death Mask.” This talented artist both wrote and recorded the song, showcasing a unique blend of Post-Punk, 90’s Alternative, Classic Rock, and Glam Rock influences. The release date of November 20, 2025, marks a significant milestone for Absinthe Vows, who has crafted a genre-bending track that pushes musical boundaries.

INTERCONTINEN7AL is the first rock band in history to record music across all 7 continents, and is comprised of over 30 musicians from 15 different countries. Songs “Manor Hill”, “Puerto Aisen”, “Night Shift”, “The Chamber”, and “Butterflies” (available on the World Over EP) are the only original compositions to ever include instrumentation recorded on all 7 continents – featuring percussion and/or guitar from research stations in Antarctica.

Just one year and 13 days after their critically acclaimed debut Colorful White Lies, Bergen-based rock band Electric High returns with their second album Free to Go. While the debut was a manifestation of the band’s first five years of existence, Free to Go is quite the opposite: written, rehearsed and recorded at breakneck speed, the album bursts with freshness, spontaneity and raw energy.

Acclaimed Oxfordshire five-piece The Dreaming Spires are set to mark their eagerly awaited return with the release of their new album, Normal Town, out now through Clubhouse Records. This will be the band’s third album and their first new music in nearly a decade. ‘Normal Town’ was self-produced at various locations in their hometown of Didcot, with some overdubs contributed by keyboard player Tom at his home in the Scottish Borders.

Tillerman, a band created in 2019, built around a central core of brothers Jon & Tom Kulczycki accompanied by a variety of musicians and friendships acquired over the years. Setting aside the live scene deliberately, to focus more on crafting ‘stand out songs’ with creative music videos to build their following.

3 Year Project, hailing from Caloundra, Australia, is the brainchild of Sam Holden, who penned their latest original single, “Feel Love,” almost 20 years ago. Recorded at Nyssa Ray’s studio, this release showcases the band’s deep-rooted passion for music and storytelling.

Lewis Stubbs Junior, hailing from Fairview, TN, is a talented singer-songwriter who has captured the essence of Americana music with his latest original single, “Back Home to You.” The song, released on November 28th, 2025, showcases Lewis’ soulful vocals and intricate guitar work, supported by the rhythmic foundation laid down by Brad Clark and Chris Long. Recorded, mixed, and mastered at The Insanery in Nashville, TN by Casey Wood, this project is a testament to Lewis’ musical prowess and dedication to his craft.

Written over three years, Modern Mythologies stands as a collection of stories, myths and moments that trace David Keenan’s evolution from boyhood to manhood, from turmoil to truth. It is deeply personal yet defiantly universal, connecting folklore to meme culture, ancient archetypes to modern struggle, and the sacred to the everyday.

Wagner the Band, the explosive Soul-Rock powerhouse led by frontman Rainer Wagner, has announced the release of their long-awaited sophomore album, XTC, out now, via R.A.W. Records.

Tamar Berk crafts emotionally raw indie rock and alt-pop that blends fuzzed-out guitars, dreamy textures, and lyrics that linger like a thought you can’t shake. A multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, she writes and records her music independently, drawing from scenes in Chicago, Portland, and San Diego. Her work has earned features at SPIN, KCRW, CREEM, SHINDIG, NPR’s New Music Friday, and more.

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.

Based in Bristol, UK, Stay Lunar have been simmering in the South West since 2019, steadily creating a stir worldwide. The band have earned regular editorial playlisting from Spotify (Fresh Finds: Rock, Indie Pop, Hot New Bands) and Apple Music, with features on the in-store playlists of Starbucks (US), The Co-Op and Hotel Chocolat (UK), as well as multiple BBC Introducing spotlights. Their growing success has seen them share stages with the likes of The Lottery Winners, Jaguar Sun (Canada), Fickle Friends, and Little Comets — alongside selling out their own headline shows in Bristol, London and Paris.

A triumph, showcasing a unique and exciting new sound that draws on a range of influences while remaining wholly original. With shades of The B52’s, Pixies, David Bowie, The Cure, Girl Groups of the 60’s – yet again it’s entirely an original final project.

Formed in 2020 by Frankie Soto, Jose Medina and Cyrus Vandenberghe, Still Ruins craft their sound by blending Sophisti-Pop and Dream-Pop rounded out with a Post-Punk edge. They released their debut self titled EP on Smoking Room (Vinyl/Digital) in of January 2024 with a debut album coming out Fall of 2026.

Rooted in the mythic landscapes of Clarissa Pinkola Estés’ Women Who Run with the Wolves, Wolf Country follows a narrator learning to live inside contradiction. The album wrestles with the complexities of womanhood, love, spirituality, generational grief, and the wild feminine archetype, delivered with a vocal performance that feels intimate and raw. Across ten tracks, Alexa Economos blends storytelling with immersive arrangements: fingerstyle guitar
meets warm analog synths and electric guitars against live drums and strings.

On their fifth studio album Loves You|, acclaimed New York indie-rock duo Sputnik the Band elevate their nuanced, nostalgic pop sensibilities through cultured songcraft and exquisite production.

Their music brings visions of Canadian forests, Icelandic glaciers, and distant oceans, nevertheless No Pine Mall is a project born in 2019 in the foggy, smoggy area of Monza and Brianza, not far from Milan. Their sound is evocative and intense, blending post-rock and shoegaze, with rarefied melodies that fuel bursts of energy.

New Jersey rockers The Melancholy Kings8 present their sophomore album Her Favorite Disguise, the long-awaited follow up to their 2019 eponymous debut record – an unapologetic nod to the rough-hewn insouciance of ’80s pre-grunge alt-rock. Released via *Magic Door Record Label, this album was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by renowned producer Ray Ketchem (Guided by Voices, Luna, Elk City, Gramercy Arms, Crash Harmony) at Magic Door Recording Studio in Montclair, NJ.

With his mastery of circular breathing, ability to play two or even three horns at once, boundless imagination, and ability to tap into something deeper than the material, the sight-impaired multi-reedist was known for his incredible live shows.

THE SAVAGE HEARTS is an Irish garage/psych/rock ’n’ roll band formed by former drummer with THE STRYPES, Evan Walsh. From 2012-2020 The Strypes’ considerable success included 3 Top 10 albums in the UK/Ireland/Japan, tours with major acts including Arctic Monkeys, Blur, Stone Roses, Liam Gallagher and Paul Weller, appearances at legendary festivals including Glastonbury, SXSW and Fuji Rock as well as notable TV appearances on Late Night with David Letterman, Conan and Later…with Jools Holland.

Based in Flensburg, North Germany, Moons in Retrograde is the Nightmare Trip-Pop / Dark Alt-Electro Hyperpop project of US-born musician and multimedia performance artist, Kara Kuckoo. The debut album, The Third Side of the Coin, is self-released in both vinyl LP and digital download formats, on 25 November 2025. Described as “an album in two parts” or “double EP”, one side of the album is titled Anima, and the other, Animus.

Tucson alternative rock band Broken Romeo is set to release their highly anticipated new single, “Chaos Habitual”, on November 25th, 2025. Chaos Habitual is the latest song from their album Infirmus Orbis. Known for their blend of modern rock grit and cinematic intensity, Broken Romeo return with a track that captures both the urgency of our times and the raw emotion that has defined their sound.

Unsatisfied with his 1985 album A Roomful of Monkeys, Wreckless Eric takes that material and reimagines it for the snarling, yet upbeat and utterly satisfying England Screaming, one of the greatest garage-rock redemption stories ever told.

If ‘Overwintering’ (Elefant), Bobby Wratten’s critically adulated 2022 release, was the sound of hibernation, his latest offering, ‘Colours Yet To Be Named’, is the complex, thawing landscape that follows.

Sugar Scars is a bi- national musical project from a couple of multi instrumental, DJs that border each other between the US and Mexico. The sound was supposed to be a clash of ideas influenced by two different border cultures but the result is a superb and unique production that seemed destined to happen.

With “Run Away”, Pascal Boyer delivers a powerful and deeply personal track that blends raw emotion with sonic intensity. Released in September, the single stands as a bold statement of evolution and self-liberation. Through immersive post-metal textures and a heartfelt performance, Pascal explores the vital need to grow, evolve, and never remain stagnant as an individual.

Following the release of Center of Your World earlier this year, and a series of singles showcasing a more introspective side to his songwriting, Fernando’s Eyes is back with “Bonus Tracks & Remixes”, a compilation reflecting the creative process behind that album. The compilation will be available digitally and as a limited-edition CD on November 21.

Dutch brother duo Baby Condor return with their latest single “Seventeen,” a lush, melancholic journey through memory, change, and the bittersweet passage of time. Blending pop, country, folk, and indie influences with orchestral warmth and vintage production, the track continues Baby Condor’s mission to make timeless, soul-infused music for the modern listener.

Ben Hazlewood is a firebrand vocalist and fearless storyteller turning personal trauma into anthemic, soul-stirring pop. Rooted in raw emotion and cinematic power, Ben’s music lives where vulnerability meets rebellion: a bold voice for those navigating pain, healing, and self-liberation

Toronto-based composer Alaskan Tapes (Brady Kendall) returns with a new AA-side release, “Blank Slate” and “Open Space”, a quietly stirring collaboration with Portland saxophonist Blu Miles. Together, the two tracks form a meditative diptych, lush, spacious, and achingly human, that marks a new chapter in Kendall’s ongoing journey through sound and self.