Melbourne indie rockers Radio Free Alice have a sound that recalls the prime blog-rock days of the early ’00s. It’s a tense and loud but ultimately accessible version of post-punk, with big hooks belted out in in a desperate nasal-drone voice. If you’re the right age, this stuff will instantly sweep you back through time, a powerfully pleasant sensation. The …

We have only a few more days until the release of Charli XCX’s highly anticipated Brat followup Music, Fashion, Film. So far the pop star has shared the singles “Rock Music,” “SS26,” and “Wink Wink,” along with the B-sides “I Keep On Thinking Bout You Every Single Day and Night” and “Playboy Bunny.” She debuted a bunch of tracks in …

If you’ve been struck by World Cup fever and are wondering where you can get your next fix, we’ve got some great news for you. The 2026 Men’s FIFA World Cup might have ended, but the 2027 Women’s FIFA World Cup is just on the horizon. And we won’t even have to wait that long The post How to Prepare …

Last month, the goth-folk artist Chelsea Wolfe became the face of a new paranormal-themed perfume called Ghosts, which feels perfectly in line with Wolfe’s entire aesthetic. At the same time, Wolfe shared two new songs, “Death Is Not The End” and “The Dark.” As it turns out, both of those new songs are on a new Wolfe album, which is …

Darkwave fans will be feasting soon. Synthpop duo Boy Harsher, Jae Matthews and Augustus Muller, are returning with a new album, their first album since 2019’s Careful and the original soundtrack they made for their horror film The Runner in 2022. Last month they teased the new project with mall anthem “Jeans.” Now, they’re back with the follow-up “Hard Beat” …

It always sucks when you discover a cool band and then that band immediately breaks up. But on the other side, it’s cool when that band then suddenly returns. Maybe they were gone for such a short period that you barely had time to miss them. Maybe they return with a brand-new surprise album. With all that in mind, Dog …

Lambchop’s newest song is the story of a family struggling through the Great Depression. You’re intrigued, aren’t you? You should be. For many years, sole permanent Lambchop member Kurt Wagner has brought tons of gravitas to his lush country-rock songs, so you already know you want to hear him use that voice on a subject that demands such gravitas. The …

One of our very favorite albums of 2025 was Burnover, a big breakthrough for the Burlington, Vermont indie rock rambler Greg Freeman. It’s a work of deeply felt country-rock choogle that earned Magnolia Electric Co. comparisons, and it earned Freeman a whole lot of momentum. Today, Freeman announces All Set The Bone, his first album as a full-time musician. The …

It’s amazing to hear how much noise two people can make together, especially if those people are both wigged-out avant-garde virtuosos. You probably already know about Colin Stetson, the baritone sax master who has recently turned toward scoring tense films like Hereditary and The Menu. Stetson is a born collaborator; earlier this year, he released Nethering, the album that he …

Cécile McLorin Salvant is not a jazz singer. That’s probably why I like her work so much. The post Cécile McLorin Salvant’s Breathtaking Orchestral Album appeared first on Stereogum.