Video Premiere: Troy Mercy – “Traveling Light”
“A fuzz-soaked jolt of freedom—‘Traveling Light’ sounds like a lifetime of blues muscle finally cutting loose.” There’s no easing into “Traveling Light.” From the opening … Read more
Scattered Purgatory: Post Purgatory [Album Review]
Scattered PurgatoryPost PurgatoryGuruguru Brain [2026] “Scattered Purgatory emerge from silence with a record that feels carved, not chaotic—dense, deliberate, and deeply immersive.” Album Overview: Scattered … Read more
Ty Segall & The Muggers: “Live” “At” “The” “BBC” [Album Review]
Ty Segall & The Muggers“Live” “At” “The” “BBC”Drag City Records [2026] “A blistering snapshot of Ty Segall & The Muggers at full throttle—raw, loud, and … Read more
Fire Track: The Rural Alberta Advantage – “The Hunt In Edson”
“Small Moments, Big Feelings — The RAA Turn Chaos Into Catharsis“ The Rural Alberta Advantage are back with a fresh cut, “The Hunt In Edson,” … Read more
This Is Lorelei: Holo Boy [Album Review]
This Is LoreleiHolo BoyDouble Double Whammy [2025] “Proof that revisiting old songs can feel less like looking back and more like leveling up.” Album Overview: … Read more
King Tuff – “Twisted On A Train” [Video]
“King Tuff Gets Back on the Train — Loud, Loose, and Loving Every Minute“ King Tuff is back in full rock mode. Kyle Thomas just … Read more
Fire In The Radio: Red Static Action [Album Review]
Fire In The RadioRed Static ActionWednesday Records [2000/2026] “A low-key debut rescued from the margins—Red Static Action gets another chance to land.” Album Overview: Fire … Read more
Cardinals – “I Like You” [Video]
“Cork’s Next Breakout Just Made Their Sweetest Move Yet“ Cork’s Cardinals are rolling into 2026 with momentum to spare. Today, the five piece share their … Read more
The Vinyl Rewind – Forward Motion, Heavy Grooves & Modern Rituals (VR-007)
This edition of Vinyl Rewind leans forward without losing sight of the past. From an indie classic finally getting proper weight, to a new imprint … Read more
DOOM GONG: Dream Behemoth [Album Review]
DOOM GONGDream BehemothRomanus Records [2023/2026] “A groove-locked psych record where jazz sway does the steering and the band never loses the plot.” Album Overview: DOOM … Read more
Fire Track: Arctic Monkeys – “Opening Night”
“Arctic Monkeys Flip the Lights Back On“ Arctic Monkeys are back with “Opening Night,” their first new song since 2022 and a surprise return that … Read more
The Soft Boys: Underwater Moonlight [Classic Album Revisit]
The Soft BoysUnderwater MoonlightArmageddon Records [1980] Released: June 1980Producer: Pat CollierLength: 36 Minutes “One of those records that quietly rewired alternative rock.” Formed in Cambridge … Read more
The New Pornographers – “Votive” [Video]
Mandolins, Memory, and a Slow-Burn Glow The New Pornographers are back with a new video for “Votive,” a standout track from their upcoming album The … Read more
Joe Glass: Snakewards [Album Review]
Joe GlassSnakewardsHallogallo Tapes [2026] “Snakewards delivers a cassette-era gut punch built from quick instincts, rough edges, and sharp guitar-pop hooks.” Album Overview: Joe Glass is … Read more
Snail Mail – “Dead End” [Video]
Snail Mail is back. Lindsey Jordan has announced her third album, Ricochet, out March 27 via Matador Records, and she’s leading with the new single … Read more
Twisted Teens: Blame The Clown [Album Review]
Twisted TeensBlame The ClownChain Smoking Records [2025] “Rough by design, confident by nature—Blame the Clown sounds earned the hard way.” Album Overview: Twisted Teens come … Read more
Mitski – “Where’s My Phone?” [Video]
“Mitski drops the house keys and turns the lights up.“ Mitski is back with a new single, and it’s anything but quiet. “Where’s My Phone?” … Read more
The Sha La Das: Your Picture [Album Review]
The Sha La DasYour PictureDiamond West Records [2026] “A soul record built on blood harmony, memory, and love that never fades.” Album Overview: The Sha … Read more
Kula Shaker – “Lucky Number” [Video]
“Kula Shaker Hit the Cosmic Jackpot“ Kula Shaker are back in full color with their new single “Lucky Number,” a bold, head first rush of … Read more
Dry Cleaning: Secret Love [Album Review]
Dry CleaningSecret Love4AD [2026] “Spoken-word post-punk with a pulse: Secret Love captures Dry Cleaning at their most open, assured, and inviting.” Album Overview: Dry Cleaning … Read more
Charlotte Cornfield – “Hurts Like Hell” [Video]
A Soft Heart With a Steady Pulse Charlotte Cornfield has shared the video for “Hurts Like Hell,” the title track from her upcoming album Hurts … Read more
The Fragiles: Sing The Heat Of The Sun [Album Review]
The FragilesSing The Heat Of The SunLiving Lost Records [2026] “Loose, melodic, and thoughtfully sequenced—Sing The Heat Of The Sun feels small in scale but … Read more
Fire Track: Parlor Greens – “Eat Your Greens”
“Green, Mean, and Deep in the Groove“ Parlor Greens are back with a fresh burner. The soul soaked organ trio just dropped a new video … Read more
Amplified Vault: Decoding Spoon – Ranking Every Album
Amplified Vault: A Monthly Deep Dive into Iconic Albums & Artists Each month in Amplified Vault, we dive deep into an iconic artist’s catalog—ranking albums, … Read more
The Fire Note Blazing Top 50 Albums Of 2025
2025 proved to be another challenging year for music lovers, with so many standout releases that shaping this list pushed us in all the right … Read more