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U2’s first full length LP in over 9 years is coming this Fall. In the meantime see the band galavant through the streets of Mexico with the classic riffs that helped make U2 who they are with the new single “Street Of Dreams” below. https://youtu.be/hRnS0Wf64Is?si=njTiWPTfOhyBWgrw

The gents from Orange Animal have released a classy new video for their single “Tireless and Wild”. The video shows the band in their full element. The Akron, Ohio trio know the blues inside and out. Check out the video below. https://youtu.be/puAv9oSJqdw?is=7gTAbnZlUzOkjHuP

Pittsburgh’s Ghost Hounds releases their powerful anthem called “Sinner’s Prayer” today. Lead singer SAVNT’s gritty soulful vocals keeps you hooked til the end of the song as he croons, “Woke up in the streets/drowning in my shame”. The seven piece is prepping their new album JUSTIFIED due out August 1. Listen to “Sinner’s Prayer” below. https://youtu.be/VYk4RcBYe5E?si=yXMwC-kIhrVip1zS

Navy Blue has built a fierce underground reputation in the indie hip hop world in the last decade. He is in a genre all by himself in 2026. The spoken word and rap harmonies might make Common a bit jealous. He just dropped his new single “Sir Render”, which can be seen and heard below. https://youtu.be/E6Ljg3Xn7CI?si=xO-OEhLqZVCiyc_h

Blood Orange, aka English singer songwriter producer Dev Hynes, is sharing his new single “Essex_Honey.mp3” The track opens up with a riveting beat and samples a bit of Sky Ferreira vocals as well. Check the tune out here and check out tour dates here.

The West Reading PA brotherhood of Die Tired continues. The opening of “Trash Cans” reminds me of a Guns N’ Roses track and then runs into an early 2000’s rock vibe. The foursome creates monstrous tunes for 2026 and “Trash Cans” is one of em. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzUFLYmTAdY

In the vein of indie rock acts such as Broken Social Scene, Chicago’s alt rock scene is getting a bit richer. The Transference signed with Hardstop Records and their new single “Aliens” proves they are headed in the right direction with their indie pop rock sound. Check out “Aliens” below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3Wmj6FKgcY

The Strokes have unveiled new tour dates across North America, the U.K., Europe and Japan kicking off in June and running through the fall. This follows news of the new album dropping in June. Reality Awaits is the seventh studio album from The Strokes, is set for release on June 26 via Cult Records/RCA Records. Check out the song for “Going Shopping”, the album’s first single, below. The band just played Coachella this past weekend as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgaLAliC3-8&t=9s

New Bleachers is here. “the van” premiered today. The vintage sounding song depicts life on tour and the video clip illustrates life in NYC as Jack Antonoff sings, “We parked the van and turned the fan/That’s the story ’bout kids and their shadows/Who just didn’t wanna be lonely/That’s why I still sing.” Video below. New Bleachers album everyone for ten minutes is out May 22. https://youtu.be/z28Pgx8yCm0?si=xV5FpE4Wi8K82d2b

Amy Winehouse’s influence can be felt years later rumbling underneath the surface. Today’s pop stars mix that influence and chop it up (Olivia Dean, Raye, and Adele) and they all do it in their special way. Scottish soul singer Brooke Combe is who’s next on that incredible list, but instead of hailing from the UK this Scottish singer is paving the way for the next wave from Edinburgh. This upcoming R&B diva sings the blues in an uptempo beat. Check out “Tears Don’t Lie” and get in the groove. https://youtu.be/9_y2LLQC4GI?si=A-1oTbEQVzVSKG2S