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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

The Low Stakes Band has everything to risk with an acoustic tune that drives memories of the 60s and represents today’s current events. New Hampshire’s The Low Stakes Eric Colville and Ann Holbrook leave their artistic mark on the world with “End of War”. Choir adds a sacred touch to the end of a stunning melancholy tune. Check out the song below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrY9LkNjPnI&t=164s

Think Metallica for 2026. The edgy vocals and the heavy guitar track is metal enough to cruise you right into nostalgia of the late metal scene all with modern twist of what today’s rock scene is missing. Desu Taem brings that to the forefront again. Take a listen to their song “Anti Heroin Heroine” below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqcUuZFdMtE&t=6s

Max Styler is dropping  a new frenetic dance tune called “One More” featuring renown UK rapper and MC Ad-Apt. The heavy bass tinged tune is ready for the dance floor. Styler is ready to prep a trek that will run up until his set at this year’s Coachella. Following his global smash hit “You & Me”, Styler is thirsty for more. The EDM beat maker is definitely making the rounds in the music industry including getting heavy rotation on Sirius XM’s BPM and Diplo’s Revolution. He recently launched his own imprint called Nu Moda.

Think NIN meets R&B. Then you get Joji. He might be flying under your radar now, but his new album Piss In The Wind (via Palace Creek) was released last week and Modern Frequency is still vibing out to it. It’s a timeless classic as he reinvents himself on each track. The album dives into his stylized vocals and his musical breadth of creativity. The album sees collabs with Giveon, 4batz, Yeat, and Don Toliver. Check out his song from the incredible 21 track disc called “PIXELATED KISSES”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeO81mfRook&t=3s