The Cords • 2025

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WHEN YOU SAY GOODBYE is a heart-rending pop song: it’s deeper, heavier and more immersive that the first two singles, but somehow it’s just as catchy. Grace and Eve Tedeschi may be young, but this is the sound of a band who are already totally accomplished at writing pop classics.

 Their first show was with The Vaselines, and since then they have played with Camera Obscura, Belle and Sebastian, BMX Bandits and others, while also sharing stages with the new generation of indiepop stars: the Umbrellas, Chime School, Lightheaded.

FROG • BITTEN BY MY LOVE VAR. XI • 2025

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“In late August of ’25, a peculiar man known only as THE COUNT began to appear at various locales throughout the New York metropolitan area, drinking heavily and raving about various offscreen women. He was tall, skinny, but muscular in a way that only comes from manual labor, and he wore J. Crew slacks with a wife-beater. If you were in his presence, even if only for a moment, you could feel the power that hid behind his dark eyes, eyes that would stare out at you like deep oceans of hazel and blue, beckoning. He was intensely aware of the presence of every woman within a 2-square-block radius and made a lasting impression on all of them that they didn’t completely understand. He was like a black hole that curved all of space, where the trajectory of every object that passed near him wavered and became blurry. He was the kind of man, in short, that you could stare at for ages, if only he wouldn’t stare back. But the Count always stared back.

Tiberius • Felt • 2025

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Following the more frantic Emo Rock sounds of the "Sag" and "Felt" singles, the rustic warmth of "Moab" sees Tiberius embrace their Country and Folk influences, while still flirting with Pop melodies and an Indie Rock crunch. 

 

Tiberius was originally a solo outing for songwriter Brendan Wright (they/them), with the project growing to a four-piece band upon Wright's relocation to Boston. As demonstrated on "Moab," this expanded lineup produces a catchy and cacophonous sound that blends Indie Punk, Alt Country and Psychedelia with confessional, conversational lyrics.

 

Named after the city in the sprawling Colorado Plateau desert, "Moab" has long been a live favorite, and now offers our third preview of 'Troubadour,' a unique, genre-bending LP that's bursting with ideas and ambition. Alt Country-esque songs like "Moab" meet the Midwest Emo of "Sag," the meathead Shoegaze Rock of "Redwood," the Psych-ballad sound of "Barn," and the downtempo ache of October 10th's "Painting of a Tree" single.

The Planet Smashers • Wasted Tomorrows • 2025

On the Dancefloor was crafted with the band’s famously chaotic live show in mind. From the swaggering brass of lead single “Meet Me On The Dancefloor” to the walking bass groove and cheeky hooks of follow-up “Things You Do,” the album captures the raw joy and connection that has defined The Planet Smashers since day one. Songs come fast and tight, laced with self-deprecating humour, a healthy dose of cynicism, and a whole lot of heart. Whether it’s love, loss, burnout, or late-night release, the record taps into the emotional fuel that keeps people coming back to ska punk, decade after decade.

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The Boojums • Wings of Fire • 2025

Formed in late 2024 and known for uploading fuzzed-out live VHS tapes to Reddit, Instagram and YouTube, The Boojums have quickly built a reputation for their refreshingly raw and unfiltered sound—equal parts nostalgic and forward-looking. Recorded live off the floor, their debut album channels themes of small-town escape, personal reckoning, and full-throttle freedom.

“‘Wings of Fire’ is about chasing something bigger before it disappears in the rearview,” says guitarist and vocalist Willie Stratton. “It’s that feeling when you’re flying down the highway—gold on your engine, nothing but dreams in the tank, and someone you love in the passenger seat.”

meg elsier • spittake dress rehearsal • 2025

“Why can’t a rock show be theatre? Why can’t it be camp? Why can’t it live somewhere not based in reality, while still being raw?” says meg. “I’ve pretended to perform in my living room with a remote as a mic, and on stage, I feel like I’m back in that safe space where I can rage without nerves. That’s what I wanted to capture."

spittake dress rehearsal arrives on the heels of spittake (deluxe), the expanded edition of meg’s acclaimed debut album. The 17-track project features unreleased demos, raw live recordings, and intimate B-sides, offering a deeper dive into the emotional and creative core of the original record.

One of indie rock’s most exciting new voices, meg elsier pairs sweet, airy vocals and lush melodies with grungy guitars and weighty production. Since making her debut in 2024, meg has earned praise from tastemakers like DIY Magazine, Ones To Watch, DORK, and CLASH for her unflinching storytelling and distinctive, genre-blurring sound

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Cuddle Magic • Hundred Million • 2025

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In an intimate recording studio in Los Angeles, I sit in a packed room as Cuddle Magic plays their new songs for a willing crowd, the band clustered in the center of the room, puzzle piecing together, pump organ into bass clarinet, tiny synthesizer resting on organ, a single drum. Kristin Slipp sings. Ben Lazar Davis sings. Alec Spiegelman sings. Christopher MacDonald sings. Dave Flaherty sings. Beautifully. You're never sure what sound is going to come from who, the bass clarinet plays what a bass guitar would normally play, the pump organ drones what might normally be a string quartet, a willing suspension of disbelief dominoes throughout the room. Soon enough, the notion of "normal" is in the rearview, and we're quicksand in the hourglass of the band, chasing them from song to song, feeling to feeling, willing participants in Cuddle Magic's worldbuilding.

Jeff Tweedy • "Feel Free" (Twilight Override) • 2025

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Jeff Tweedy is set to release the forthcoming triple album, Twilight Override, on September 26th via dBpm Records, and tour extensively across North America and Europe this fall. Today, he releases the new single and one of many album standouts, “Feel Free,” alongside a performance video directed by Lance Bangs. On this acoustic, breezy, meditation on self-expression, belonging, and being present, Tweedy sings: “Feel free // Taking it slow and easy // Even though your heart is racing // Feel free.”

 

The freedom I'm talking about in this song comes in both small doses and large doses. It arrives at me, at the most free I feel in my life. Which is making a record with my friends and singing a song that I feel like is a part of the past, present and future. — Jeff Tweedy

Avery Lynch • Sweetheart • 2025

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“The ‘Glad We Met’ EP is my favorite project I’ve ever made,” says Avery. “Each song follows the beginning of the love story I’ve been living for over five years now. Some songs are about heartbreak and moving on, and others are about falling in love again. It all comes together with the title track ‘I’m Glad We Met,’ which tells the story of meeting my significant other, where we’ve gone, and where we are now.”

Trace Mountains • "The Dark Don't Hide It (Magnolia Electric Co.)” • 2025

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Dave Benton of Trace Mountain discussed their cover, saying:

"I first heard about Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co. when I was trying to find a label to put out my 2020 record Lost in the Country. An A&R I was chatting with said my songs reminded them of Jason's and it prompted a dive into his catalogue that turned into a minor obsession with certain songs. The label conversation eventually fizzled out, but I was still glad to have discovered all Jason Molina's wonderful music. 'The Dark Don't Hide It' was always my favourite song of his, so when I was asked to contribute to this compilation I thought a piano-forward arrangement of the song might be kind of nice. So that's what we did! Thanks for listening."

Octoberman • "Harry Nilsson” • 2025

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Described by Pitchfork as “Stephen Malkmus at his loosest” and by Uncut as “a sunnier Elliott Smith or Sparklehorse,” Octoberman has built a cult following across Canada and abroad. Over the years, they’ve earned placements on shows like Grey’s Anatomy, toured internationally with artists like Julie Doiron and Mount Eerie, and quietly evolved into one of the country’s most quietly enduring folk-rock collectives. Chutes may be their most reflective record yet—but like the best of their catalog, it never stops moving forward.

villagerrr • Ride Or Die w/ Lydia • 2025

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As villagerrr, Mark Allen Scott’s patient songs are mesmerizing and unmistakably Midwestern. Today we’re excited to announce the Winspear reissue of his 2024 record, Tear Your Heart Out, which will be available for on vinyl for the first time on October 10, alongside a Digital Deluxe Edition of the LP featuring five previously unreleased recordings. It’s a record for long drives dappled with sunlight and small-town get-togethers, chalk-full of home-recorded songs of tasteful indie rock with understated twang. To mark the announce, villagerrr shares “Ride or Die,” a duet with Lydia Slocum of feeble little horse...

Marissa Nadler • Light Years • 2025

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On New Radiations, Nadler’s tenth official full length record, she returns with a raw, intimate, and breathtaking collection of eleven otherworldly songs. From the first note, her lush voice and intricate fingerpicking are front and center. She layers Everly Brothers–style harmonies over dreamlike, lonesome soundscapes— fuzzed-out distortion, Hammond organ, and ominous synthesizers—that elevate her warm vulnerability with texture and atmosphere.

Produced by Nadler herself, the album was recorded in Nashville, both at Haptown Studios with the help of friend Roger Moutenot, and her home studio. Mixed by Randall Dunn (Earth, Sunn O))), New Radiations features subtle, immersive arrangements from longtime collaborator Milky Burgess—woozyslide guitar, hypnagogic synthesizers, and gritty riffs that ebb and flow with oceanic intensity. New Radiations presents a more introspective and personal vision. Genre‑bending yet quintessentially her own, the album freezes the world’s noise in a moment of beauty and solemnity. New Radiations is not just another album—it’s a career highlight, a testament to Marissa Nadler’s singular vision and artistry.

Golden Apples • Mind • 2025

“Mid-century folk rock meets Stereolab and Yo La Tengo on this sprawling record of bedroom psychedelic from [Golden Apples].” - Bandcamp

"[‘Noonday Demon’] chugs to life like a flickering television, with gritty guitars beefing up the textured soundscape.” - Paste

"[‘Noonday Demon’ is] a shimmering track that blurs the line between ’90s shoegaze and ’60s psychedelia.” - Brooklyn Vegan

Bec Lauder and The Noise • Nobody Cares • 2025

Bec Lauder and the Noise is a three-piece rock band born in the East Village of Manhattan. Frontwoman Bec Lauder alternates between guitar and bass while delivering sultry, siren-like vocals. She’s joined by lead guitarist Soph Shreds, whose dynamic and groove-driven guitar and bass lines add depth and intensity to the band’s sound. On drums is Maggie Bishop, the heartbeat of the group, known for her masterful blend of breakbeats and classic rock rhythms. Maggie also contributes powerful vocal harmonies that elevate Bec’s lead vocals.

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Clover County • Good Game • 2025

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“‘Good Game’ was inspired by a D-3 college athlete with a god complex — someone my friends and family couldn’t stand, and honestly, neither could I by the end,” shares Clover. “I was deep in his insecure manipulations for way too long, and breaking free felt like winning a championship. I didn’t want to give him the satisfaction of a breakup song, especially since, right after we split, everything started falling into place for me…while he moved back into his parents’ basement. So I leaned into a ‘bless your heart’ kind of energy – wishing him well, because Lord knows he’ll need it.” 

Westside Cowboy • Drunk Surfer • 2025

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“Thrilling - marked by a mood of ramshackle invention at odds with the studied, polished air of a lot of current alt-rock.” — The Guardian

“Come for the urgent, wistful guitars, and stay for the heart-wrenching harmonies.”
— Stereogum

“Rapidly climbing the rungs and notching up the wins, Westside Cowboy are the buzzy Britainicana newcomers determined to let down the ladder behind them.”— DIY

“One of the new acts heralding a gloriously ramshackle new era of ’90s-styled slacker rock.”
— NME

Emily Yacina • Talk Me Down • 2025

"Meshing confessional songwriting with effervescent beats, 'Talk Me Down' strikes the right balance with its earnest lyrics and playful sound." - Paste, check out the exclusive here

“[Emily Yacina] effortlessly capture[s] a feeling or a mood that the English language can't.”
- The FADER

“Yacina[‘s music] carries the intensity of emotion and poignant vulnerability.”
- Document Journal

Alexei Shishkin • Good Times • 2025

“[The] carefree word-play recalls Stephen Malkmus' imperial run, or even Ty Segall's more lucid, sedate moments.” 

– CLASH MUSIC

Teethe • Push You Forever • 2025

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Today Teethe share “Push You Forever,” the final single from their lush new record Magic Of The Sale. On the new track, pedal steel sighs beneath honeyed vocals and drifting drums; it’s a hangdog hymn about being caught in the illusions we create about our past and present. The track arrives with an equally beautiful animated video by Rosa Sawyers. The full record arrives on August 8th and is now available to pre-order on Purple Dusk vinyl, cassette tape, and CD.