2025

Nadia Reid’s new stand-alone single, ‘Moment By,’ drops ahead of her Glastonbury Acoustic Stage slot on June 27th. Born from strolls through Dunedin’s Chingford Park during the pandemic, reflecting on childhood and a world in flux, it’s a powerful, nostalgic rumination, proving creative sparks can ignite even in the most …

Cairo’s The Dwarfs Of East Agouza join Constellation Records for their new album, Sasquatch Landslide, out early October. Maurice Louca, Alan Bishop, and Sam Shalabi expand their telekinetic fusion of North African rhythm, free jazz, and psychedelic groove. New single, “Neptune Anteater,” offers a captivating preview of their kinetic trance …

On his 90th birthday, minimalist titan Terry Riley has gifted the world an ethereal new Raga, “Komal Reshab Asavari.” This profound piece, co-presented by Red Hot Org and the Kronos Quartet, reflects on the teachings of Riley’s guru, Pandit Pran Nath, with the core essence that “nothing will remain.” It’s …

Matthew Sage, under his M. Sage moniker, has always cultivated a unique sonic garden, but his latest offering, “Tender / Wading,” feels different. The album and lead single, “Tender of Land,” are less a departure and more a deep, resonant breath drawn from the Colorado foothills.

Mac DeMarco announces his new album, Guitar, to be released on August 22, 2025. He called it “a true representation of where I’m at in my life today as I can manage to put to paper.” His lead single, “Home,” a reflective tune about personal space, on which he sings …

Jens Kuross’s Crooked Songs, his Woodsist debut, is a revelation. Once an LA session musician and Idaho cabinet maker, Kuross now offers a mysterious, warm, and heart-stirring sound. Watch the video for his lead single Beggar’s Nation. Hayden Pedigo says, “Kuross has tapped into something people need to hear.”

The latest Monday Morning Brew playlist features new tunes from Cass McCombs, Anna Tivel, Jeremy Tuplin, The Wood Brothers, Noura Mint Seymali, Gard Nilssen Acoustic Unity, The Fishermen Three, SunYears (Peter Morén), Fletcher Tucker, Fruit Bats, Cory Hanson, The Deep Dark Woods, Poor Creature, múm, Carson McHone, Herman Düne, Steve …

North Carolina’s Joseph Decosimo, a respected figure in Appalachian old-time music, is releasing his new album, Fiery Gizzard, on August 15th via Dear Life Records. This third solo effort fuses traditional folk with contemporary indie and experimental influences, sparked by a prompt from MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger to …

Elijah Minnelli’s unique blend of folk and dub gets a vibrant makeover in The Alien Dub Orchestra: Plays the Breadminster Songbook. This album sees his cumbia-infused dub reggae reborn through a full band, with instruments like sousaphone and accordion. Born from a collaboration with The Notwist, it’s a joyful exploration …

Sharpie Smile, the reimagined duo of Dylan Hadley and Cole Berliner, unveil their debut album, The Staircase, on June 27th. Formerly Kamikaze Palm Tree, they’ve embraced a lush, contemporary pop sound. Showcased in their new video for “The Slide,” the album promises a dream-like expedition through “minimal/maximal electronic production and …

David Boulter’s album, “Whitby,” translates the desolate beauty of the North Yorkshire coast into a powerful musical meditation. Inspired by sunsets over Whitby Abbey and crashing waves, he masterfully reinterprets the atmosphere through instrumentation. It’s a poignant reflection on nature’s resilience and a subtle call for change, reminding us how …

Portland indie-rock outfit Strange Pilgrim has unveiled “One Day,” the third single from their anticipated sophomore LP, Too Bright Planet, due September 26 via Royal Oakie Records. Augmented by new members Pat Spurgeon and Elliott Kay, the track showcases a refined sound. Frontman Josh Barnhart describes “One Day” as playing …

Matmos evidently revel in the spark that comes from intense collaboration. It’s a spark that has remained alight for nearly thirty years and shows no sign of dimming. Metallic Life Review is, above all else, a masterly repositioning of music into the realm of physical substance, where the inanimate becomes …

Peter Morén (of Peter Bjorn and John) returns as SunYears with “Spanner In The Works,” a breezy pop gem out today with an accompanying video. This single, from his upcoming album The Song Forlorn (August 21st), also leads an EP featuring two cover songs: “Absolute Beginners” by David Bowie and …