Lime Garden, Brighton-based makers of charismatic danceable indie rock, released their sophomore album Maybe Not Tonight in April. In the months since, it’s become a 2026 favorite of mine — one of those quirky, fun, effervescently catchy releases that ingratiates itself more and more with each successive listen. So it’s exciting to report that Lime Garden are coming to America, and they’ve got a new song out today.
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Nora Spielman is a rising classical-guitar star in a male-dominated music genre. I’m proud to say she’s one of my former guitar students.
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Drama Dolls’ Oh Hell No comes in with a raw punk attack, driven by pummeling drums, searing guitars and a vocal performance that carries plenty of attitude. The track embraces the directness of a protest song while keeping the band’s unruly energy intact, building from its aggressive rhythm section toward a defiant, chant driven finale. The heavier production gives the guitars and drums extra impact, while the arrangement leaves room for the vocal hooks to hit with real force. Drama Dolls clearly understand how to turn anger into something immediate and energetic, making the track feel less polished than confrontational in the best possible way. The interpolation of Shirley Chisholm’s speech adds another layer to the arrangement, reinforcing the song’s sense of urgency without interrupting its punk momentum. Oh Hell No is loud, direct and unapologetically charged.
Raw punk energy with something to push back against.
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MEGAS and Mvllow’s Horizon drifts into a dreamy synthwave atmosphere, built around spacious electronic textures and a steady, immersive pulse. The instrumental approach gives the track plenty of room to breathe, allowing the layered synths and melodic elements to create a sense of movement without relying on vocals. There is a cinematic quality to the production, with the arrangement gradually unfolding rather than pushing for an immediate payoff. “M and M” bring a warm, polished electronic character to the track, while the collaboration with Mvllow adds to its atmospheric depth. Horizon feels suited to late night listening, balancing nostalgia with a clean contemporary electronic sound. Its strength lies in the simplicity of the concept, letting the textures and melody establish the mood and carry the listener forward.
Drifting through neon skies, one synth at a time.
Maynard James Keenan remains awfully busy with his various bands and side quests. Tool have headlined a few festivals this year, and Puscifer’s album Normal came out in February. Now, Keenan seems to be kicking things into gear with his long-running act A Perfect Circle, now officially a duo with guitarist Billy Howardel. They released the rock radio hit “Starless” back in May, and now they’re dropping another new song and announcing a tour.
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I don’t remember the first time I went to Saint Vitus Bar — the original Vitus, at 1120 Manhattan Ave. in Greenpoint. It can’t have been long after I moved to New York in the summer of 2013. The bar had just opened in 2011, and already, it was considered one of the best metal venues in the country. Word traveled, via photo slideshows on Brooklyn Vegan and dispatches from friends who were already in the city, and my jealousy swelled. Vitus wasn’t the only thing luring me to leave my Midwestern college town and my first post-grad job for the uncertainty of a studio apartment in deep Queens, but it was a major draw, and once I arrived in the city, I seamlessly integrated the club into my life. I think the reason I can’t remember the first time I went to Vitus is because it never felt like a landmark moment to me. It was more like one day I lived in Indiana, and the next, I was at Vitus all the time.
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