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The Enigmatic Foe deliver a sleek and introspective indie pop moment with Lover…Lover, blending subtle new wave textures with a smooth, melodic flow. The track captures the quiet unraveling of a relationship, where emotional distance gradually replaces familiarity, creating an underlying tension beneath its polished surface. With refined production and a restrained yet expressive delivery, the song explores themes of outgrowing connection and shifting identity. Lover…Lover balances atmosphere and vulnerability with elegance, offering a thoughtful and emotionally nuanced take on love, detachment, and the inevitable evolution of human relationships.

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The Clinch come out swinging with Melbourne, a high-energy burst of street punk that channels raw aggression with a sharp sense of purpose. Driven by punchy rhythms, gritty guitars, and anthemic delivery, the track captures the spirit of backstreet rebellion and loyalty.

There’s a rough-edged charm to its sound, balancing intensity with a strangely uplifting, almost celebratory energy. Rooted in themes of camaraderie and cultural identity, Melbourne feels both personal and collective, delivering a no-frills, straight-to-the-point punk statement that hits hard and sticks with you.

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IOU1 dive into heavier territory with Overboard, an intense alt-rock track driven by distorted guitars, raw vocals, and a mounting sense of urgency. The song builds like an emotional spiral, gradually escalating tension until it erupts into a powerful, cathartic release, highlighted by a striking guitar solo. There’s a palpable sense of inner turmoil throughout, as chaos and vulnerability intertwine within its dense, immersive sound. Overboard captures the weight of losing perspective in darker moments, delivering a gripping and emotionally charged experience that feels both volatile and deeply human.

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Charcoal Lemonade deliver a dynamic alt-rock cut with Chronically Human, blending dark, edgy verses with bright, hook-driven choruses that create a compelling sense of contrast. The track moves with a restless energy, shifting between tension and release in a way that feels both natural and emotionally charged. Its raw, unfiltered sound adds authenticity, reinforcing the song’s human core while keeping things sharp and immediate.

Chronically Human captures that push-and-pull between shadow and light, resulting in a cathartic and engaging listen that feels honest, vibrant, and full of life.

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Pacis Sound crafts a deeply cinematic and introspective journey with What the Loons Know About Leaving, an instrumental that blends post-rock sensibilities with orchestral depth. Built around expressive strings, subtle brass layers, and evocative field recordings, the track unfolds as a narrative rather than a composition, guiding the listener through a quiet, emotional arc of transition.

There’s a haunting beauty in its restraint, as each element is given space to breathe, allowing atmosphere and feeling to take precedence over structure. Meditative and immersive, What the Loons Know About Leaving captures the fragile poetry of departure with remarkable sensitivity.

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This week’s “Dark Wave” featured music by Tones on Tail, This Mortal Coil, Joy Division, The Sugarcubes, The Armoury Show, Xmal Deutschland, Cindytalk, The March Violets and more.

The post Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Matt Sebastian (4/19/26) appeared first on Slicing Up Eyeballs.

Paul McCartney previews “The Boys of Dungeon Lane” in L.A., revealing a Ringo Starr collaboration on the Beatles-tinged track “Home to Us.”

The post Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Together Again on ‘Home to Us’ appeared first on Audio Ink Radio.

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Alex Calder – “Stuck Inside”

Single, 8 April 2026

[spectral pop]

In one sentence: I just heard the terrible news that Alex passed away in March—truly devastating. I don’t think anyone has written more about his music than I have (79 articles on Still in Rock). Here’s my interview with him: https://www.stillinrock.com/2013/01/interview-stillinrock-alex-calder/. Rest in peace.

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Choncy – Trademark

LP, Feel It Records, 17 April 2026

[post-punk]

In one sentence: Post-industrial, tense, post-punk, yes, we are very much in 2026.

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Billiam – Open Comma Vault

LP, Buttercup Records, 14 April 2026

[garage pop]

In one sentence: Billiam keeps delivering hits like your local baker serves fresh croissants every morning.

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Fluffy Machine – Beach/Wave

LP, DMB Records, 22 March 2026

[slacker rock]

In one sentence: What if slacker rock were making yet another comeback? That’s the (slightly mad) bet Fluffy Machine is making.

The post Delusions of April 2026 – Part 3 appeared first on Still in Rock.

He recorded with Tim Hardin and produced Long John Baldry, he arranged strings for THIN LIZZY and RENAISSANCE and conducted orchestras onstage with FACES, he worked with such different artists as AIR SUPPLY and BAD COMPANY, he credited on the … Continue reading →

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