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Omen//Skye Release New Single + Lyric Video “Vanquish” via Arson Theory Maryland-based metalcore band Omen//Skye have released their new single and lyric video, “Vanquish,” available via Arson Theory. The track is the latest single from the band’s most recent EP, The Thoughts That Haunt Us, and is available on all major streaming platforms. Produced by […] The post Omen//Skye – Vanquish appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Eliza Edens channels grief, desire, and a newfound appetite for risk into “Death Drive,” a charged indie rock rush that embraces life’s unruly impulses while opening the door to their boldest, most liberated era yet. [...]

As he closes ‘The Hours’ trilogy, genre-blurring artist Cautious Clay reflects on collaboration, self-care, authenticity, and holding onto emotional openness in an industry where relationships can quickly become transactional. [...]

Atwood Magazine’s writers dive into Olivia Rodrigo’s bruised, mature, and meticulously crafted third album ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,’ a brilliantly conflicted portrait of romance as both rush and reckoning – unpacking its split-sided concept, Rodrigo's emotionally charged lyricism, and the anxieties that refuse to disappear inside devotion. [...]

Los Angeles duo The Army, The Navy reclaim the sacred space another person left behind on “Walls,” a hypnotically tender indie folk highlight from their debut album ‘Fake Brave Life’ that transforms heartbreak’s empty architecture into a shiver-inducing act of self-worth. [...]

Alabama Shakes return after more than a decade with the feverishly spellbinding ‘I Must Be Dreaming,’ a soul-shaking third album wrestling with love, mortality, political disillusionment, and the stubborn possibility of hope – all while pushing their singular blend of rock, soul, blues, and fearless experimentation further than ever before. [...]

Across thirteen tracks, singer/songwriter Brennan Wedl pulls from the best of country and grunge rock, forging a new union between the two on her dynamic self-titled debut record. [...]

Guatemalan, London-based artist Gabriel Dinero strips alt-R&B to one voice, one guitar, and the ghosts that refuse to leave on “Apariciones,” a haunting, hypnotic reverie whose sparse, atmospheric arrangement and aching melodies transform the lingering presence of lost love into an intimate, visceral, and utterly spellbinding performance. [...]

New Zealand indie rock band Borderline channel collapse into cathartic release on “Watching It Burn,” a blazing, widescreen anthem from their self-titled debut album about communication breakdown, doomed architecture, and the strange freedom of watching a life you built go up in flames. [...]

Southern indie rock band Winyah live for hard work, brotherly love, and above all, a constant pursuit of presence, all of which were on display at their recent home-state performance. [...]

Detroit singer/songwriter Ally Evenson pulls at the tangled threads of heartbreak, rage, and panic on her sophomore album ‘Speed Kills’ – spinning the pieces into a larger-than-life spectacle. [...]

RAYNES CONFRONTS ENVY AND SELF-WORTH ON NEW SINGLE “JOSEPHINE” DEBUT ALBUM RADIO REMIND ME OUT OCTOBER 1 British-American trio Raynes return with their latest single “Josephine,” a playful yet sincere reimagining of the classic “Jolene” narrative from a different perspective. “Josephine,” written almost a decade ago, turns the story of romantic rivalry into one of […] The post Raynes – Josephine appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Manchester indie rock band Westside Cowboy wrestle with self-control, perception, and the limits we learn to live within on “Pin Up Boys,” a restless track that grows heavier and more forceful as it unfolds. [...]

Rising duo Ruby & Sasha are turning heartbreak into a warning sign on their new single, “Red Light,” out now. Equal parts biting, vulnerable, and self-assured, the country-folk ballad captures the moment when disappointment finally becomes clarity and walking away starts to feel a whole lot better than sticking around. Built around the universal experience […] The post Ruby & Sasha – Red Light appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Cult American Singer-Songwriter Gary Marks Shares “Nobody’s Following” Anti-War Bonus Single An Accompaniment To His Flagship Political Novel, The Dance and the Diamond Sky, New LP Crossroads – Selected By Record Store Day 2026 Out Now On Vinyl + All DSPs Singer-songwriter Gary Marks has released his new single “Nobody’s Following,” an unreleased track originally recorded in 2007. The track features Marks on vocals, guitar and keyboard, […] The post Gary Marks – Nobody’s Following appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

New York City singer-songwriter Alwyn Morrison announces his sophomore EP, Trial, arriving October 23, 2026, following last year’s acclaimed debut, Heartsplit. In his new release, Morrison moves through betrayal, inherited pain, self-defense, and survival. The result is a loud, yet vulnerable rock record that treats emotional wreckage as both confession and evidence. Mixed by Alex Aldi (Goo […] The post Alwyn Morrison – Trial appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Much-lauded songwriter, vocalist and producer Lizzy McAlpine today shares a new single, “Ugly Things,” and its accompanying video directed by McAlpine. Watch here and listen here. The track is the latest release from her highly anticipated fourth album, Angel, out September 18 via Indigo Blue/RCA Records—pre-save/pre-order here. “I made this video by myself in my […] The post Lizzy McAlpine – Ugly Things appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Channeling feminine rage, heartbreak, and a desperate message of hope into an exploration of the dynamics of today’s human connection – or lack thereof – Kim McClay’s recently released EP, Worth It, is a self-described commentary on the democratic system, the challenges of working together towards a common goal, and, most specifically, the complications of […] The post Kim McClay – Velveteen Girls appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Indie Music Review is excited to be the home of the exclusive world premiere of “Everything We Made,” the latest single from Chicago, IL indie-rocker Savanna Ruth debut album The Baseball Diaries, due out October 23rd via Easy Does It Records. The LP was produced by Scott Lucas (Local H) and Blake Smith, and was mixed […] The post Savanna Ruth – Everything We Made appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Emerging pop artist Camille K captures the exhilarating moment when friendship blossoms into something more on her uplifting new single, “Something To Say.” Blending heartfelt songwriting with warm acoustic guitar, shimmering pop production, and Camille’s bright, captivating vocals, the track is a feel-good anthem for anyone who has ever wondered what might happen if they […] The post Camille K – Something To Say appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

After more than a decade of captivating audiences with powerhouse vocals, raw vulnerability, and deeply personal storytelling, singer-songwriter Andie Case continues to introduce the world to a more intimate side of her artistry with her new single, “Loser.” The track is available now and serves as the second release from her forthcoming debut EP, “Show […] The post Andie Case – Loser appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

I am excited to share my thoughts on Rebekah Snyder’s new single. Fresh off the success of “Small Town,” which was featured on Spotify’s All New Country editorial playlist and climbed to No. 72 on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Chart last week, Rebekah Snyder returns with “Someday Lullaby,” an emotionally gripping contemporary country ballad that comes […] The post Rebekah Snyder – Someday Lullaby appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Electronic Duo Host Bodies Share “Impossible Goodbyes” New Single + Video Out Today! San Francisco-based electronic duo Host Bodies have been crafting their genre-blurring sound for over a decade. Formed in 2013 by James Collector and Nick Hess, the pair have built a reputation around the Bay Area for seamlessly merging guitar-driven textures with dance […] The post Host Bodies – Impossible Goodbyes appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Primitive Ring Share “Lies From The Other Side” Single + Video Primitive Ring LP out May 15th via In The Red Records Primitive Ring today have shared their raucous, pummeling new single “Lies From The Other Side,” the latest preview of their self-titled LP, due out May 15th via In The Red Records. The track […] The post Primitive Ring – Lies From The Other Side appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Davie Simmons Releases “Living Legacy” – A Song 50 Years in the Making – Out Now! At 28 years old in 1977, Davie Simmons put pen to paper and wrote a heartfelt poem he would one day turn into something far greater. Now, at 77, that same piece of writing has found its voice […] The post Davie Simmons – Living Legacy appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Rob Alexander’s It Just So Happens is a carefully crafted work that leans into the traditions of classic piano-driven pop while still finding room to explore a wide emotional and stylistic range. Spanning fifteen tracks, the album moves fluidly between humor, storytelling, and introspection, creating a listening experience that feels unified without ever becoming repetitive. It recalls […] The post Rob Alexander – It Just So Happens appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Lina Maxine Marries the South Shore Waves With London’s Rain in a Debut Folk Rock Ballad “Feels Like Forever.” Lina Maxine releases a folk rock single “Feels Like Forever” unveiling a more organic instrument-driven sound for the Long Island-based band. The single opens with the sound of rain over the South Shore waves, recorded […] The post Lina Maxine – Feels Like Forever appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Fred Presley Releases “Sympathize,” A Powerful Call to Action and the First of Three Re-Releases From His Catalog Today! Singer-songwriter Fred Presley introduces “Sympathize,” a timely and deeply resonant single that marks the first of three upcoming re-releases from his catalog. Originally written years ago, the song arrives now with renewed urgency, capturing the weight […] The post Fred Presley – Sympathize appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

JAZZ/TRADITIONAL POP VOCALIST SAL “THE VOICE” VALENTINETTI SHARES COVER OF AL JOLSON & JIMMY ROSELLI’S 1929 BALLAD “LITTLE PAL” OUT NOW WITH OFFICIAL VIDEO VIA KEEP GOOD COMPANY RECORDS–LISTEN + WATCH MIXED BY GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ENGINEER JUSTIN GUIP & FEATURES STRINGS BY OLIVIER MACHON (JOHN LEGEND) Bethpage, New York-born jazz/traditional pop vocalist Sal “The […] The post Sal The Voice Valentinetti – Little Pal appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Circus Mind New Dreamy Tropical Single “Follow Me Home” OUT TODAY! Funk-driven rock band Circus Mind returns with a sun-drenched new single, “Follow Me Home,” arriving Wednesday, March 25. The dreamy, island-inspired track blends Brazilian samba rhythms, shimmering pedal steel guitar, and sultry saxophone into a soundtrack for slow tropical days and magnetic late-night […] The post Circus Mind – Follow Me Home appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]