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  • Listening Now : Captains of Industry – Tri-State Hero

    Tri-State Hero by Captains of Industry carries that open road energy, where ambition and self reflection collide in motion. The track moves with a steady indie rock drive, balancing melodic clarity with a slightly worn, human edge. There is a sense of chasing something just out of reach, shaped by modern pressures and the illusion of progress. The vocals feel grounded and sincere, cutting through the instrumentation with purpose. It feels like a journey more than a destination, capturing the tension between aspiration and reality with a relatable, quietly anthemic pull.

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  • U2 Share Another Surprise New EP, Easter Lily

    U2 love surprises. On Ash Wednesday the band shared an unexpected EP called Days Of Ash, which featured Ed Sheeran. Now they’re celebrating this holiday weekend with another new EP. U2 – Easter Lily contains six songs, the last of which has a new soundscape by Brian Eno. Here’s what Bono says about the release: We are in…

    The post U2 Share Another Surprise New EP, <em>Easter Lily</em> appeared first on Stereogum.

  • Listening Now : Orquestra Pacifico Tropical – Fantasma

    Fantasma by Orquestra Pacifico Tropical moves with a hypnotic, swaying groove that feels both nostalgic and alive. Rooted in psychedelic cumbia, the track blends rhythmic warmth with a slightly melancholic undertone, creating a balance between movement and reflection. The instrumentation flows effortlessly, with each element weaving into a rich, collective pulse that feels organic and unforced. There is a bittersweet glow throughout, as if memories are being revisited not with heaviness, but with quiet appreciation.

    It is immersive, subtly emotional, and deeply groovy, carrying both past and present in the same breath.

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  • Listening Now : Jonas Deutscher – IMAGINARY HINDRANCES

    IMAGINARY HINDRANCES by Jonas Deutscher locks into a hypnotic and utterly absorbing flow, where repetition becomes a tool rather than a limitation. The track moves with steady intent, layering melodic elements that evolve just enough to keep the listener fully engaged. His vocal presence feels direct and purposeful, cutting through the groove with a mantra like intensity. There is a constant sense of forward motion, as if pushing through unseen barriers in real time.

    It is immersive, focused, and deeply engaging, a track that pulls you in and holds you there without letting go.

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  • Listening Now : Kris Piña – Is There Another World

    Is There Another World by Kris Piña captures that fragile space where love still exists, even as it quietly fades. The track moves with a dreamy, cinematic flow, blending soft alt pop textures with a subtle rock lift that gives it emotional weight. His vocals feel honest and exposed, carrying the kind of vulnerability that does not need embellishment. There is a bittersweet pull throughout, as if holding on and letting go happen at the same time.

    It is tender, reflective, and quietly anthemic, unfolding like a goodbye that still lingers in the heart.

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  • Listening Now : Royal Blush – Ur Cure

    Ur Cure by Royal Blush hits with a raw, cathartic energy that feels both nostalgic and emotionally immediate. The guitars carry a gritty weight, driving the track forward while the vocals channel a sense of release, as if letting go of something long held. There is a tension between reflection and urgency, where past scars are not just revisited but actively burned away. It feels unpolished in the right way, holding onto that emotional edge without softening it.

    A charged, expressive track that turns regret into momentum and pushes forward with conviction.

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  • Mork To Release New Album “Monolitt” In June; Shares New Music Video “Ødelagt”

    Norwegian titan, Mork, was created by Thomas Eriksen in 2004, with the debut album "Isebakke" eventually surfacing in 2013. Since then, Mork has been ceaselessly rising through the echelons of Black Metal, and on the heels of 2024’s intense and groundbreaking "Syv" opus – which has resulted in the band branching out with tours in the Far East & Aus… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  • Listening Now : BALTHVS – Inner Heights

    Inner Heights by BALTHVS flows with a hypnotic groove that feels both grounded and expansive. The rhythm locks in early, creating a steady pulse, while the guitar work drifts freely above it, weaving psychedelic textures that feel fluid and alive. There is a natural sense of movement throughout, like a journey that unfolds without urgency but never stands still. The blend of funk and cosmic atmosphere gives it a warm, immersive quality.

    It pulls you in gently, letting the groove do the work, and keeps you there with its effortless, trance like momentum.

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  • SPARTA Announce New Album, Share Single ‘Crater’

    Equal Vision Records, Civilians and Sparta are excited to announce the Friday 29 May release of Cut A Silhouette, the forthcoming album from the celebrated El Paso, TX-based alt-rock band. Produced, engineered and recorded in seven days at Magpie Cage Recording Studio by the iconic J. Robbins, Cut A Silhouette is a collision of past […]
  • Listening Now : Late Bush – Fluxstrata

    Fluxstrata by Late Bush feels like stepping into a system that is constantly mutating in real time. It moves with an unstable momentum, where glitchy textures, fractured rhythms, and processed voices collide in a dense, almost overwhelming flow. There is a strange beauty in the excess, as baroque elements dissolve into hyper modern digital chaos. Nothing stays fixed for long, everything shifts, bends, and reconfigures itself. It feels both organic and artificial, emotional yet distant.

    A bold, disorienting piece that thrives on contrast, pulling you into its layered, ever evolving sonic architecture.

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