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The Academy Is…returns after a near 18 year hiatus. The Chicago band is coming back with Almost There, their new studio album of original material since 2008’s Fast Times at Barrington High. Their new single “2005” is a dreamy tune with melodic undertones. Lead singer William Beckett says this about the song and the band’s return: “It’s checking in with who you thought you’d be twenty years later, seeing what changed, what stuck, and what still feels like home.” The band shares the first single from the March 27 project called “2005”. https://youtu.be/N9Z6KwPUdro?si=Ee316wUs2SSbnXcP

Meet this generation’s Mazzy Star. Smooth vocals with distorted guitar hooks grab you in with her new single “Subatomic”, which can be found on her new album, Attachment Theory, out March 20. Her musical palette intertwines country and some garage rock—enough to make you think that this is the second coming of Alanis Morrisette. Sellers writes with raw emotion from the pit of her stomach and Modern Frequency is eating it up. Sellers says this about the new album: “This record was born out of heartbreak, with the theme of attachment theory running through it in different ways. I’ve always…

Brooklyn’s Endearments’ 80s reimagined musical palette in 2025 is grandiose to say the least. Their new album An Always Open Door out March 6 is an indie rock fave for 2025 with an emotional twist. The band worked on the new album with Abe Seiferth (Nation of Language, Car Seat Headrest). Catch a look at the new song “Real Deal” below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54QgVZfyGD4

Husky and ethereal vocals backed by lush R&B tunes Katie Tupper croons on her new love song “Safe Ground”. Her new album Greyhound arrives January 21 on the Arts and Crafts label. She says this on the new project: “Greyhounds that race on tracks are given these parameters and rabbit decoys to chase that are unreachable. If the front/fastest dog gets close to the decoy it just speeds up to make them run faster. The dogs think they are chasing something reachable but by design it will always be slightly ahead of them. It made me think about my relationships and…

The ever eclectic Bryce Vine has announced a new album that’s in the pipeline called LET’S DO SOMETHING STUPID! out February 20 via Big Noise Music Group. Vine is known for his hits “Drew Barrymore” and “La La Land”. The new album showcases Bryce’s diverse talents as it blends pop, punk, ska, and modern pop. Vine will be out on a limited tour in The limited run launches February 19th in Denver, Colorado, and includes stops in Chicago, New York City, and Boston. LET’S DO SOMETHING STUPID! Tour Dates: Feb 19 – Bluebird Theater – Denver, CO Feb 20 – The…

Governors Ball Music Festival is returning for another year. The line up includes Mariah The Scientist to Lorde to The Alchemist to Freddie Gibbs and runs from June 5-7. Sign up here for your presale code.

Rapidly rising pop artist Maria Domark is a mix if Bjork and Sky Ferreira had a musical baby. She debuted her new song called “is this what you wanted?”, self produced in collaboration with Canadian DJ and producer Crimson Child. Domark states “This song is about processing emotions after a break up, reflecting on toxic dynamics and the subsequent journey of healing and moving on.” https://youtu.be/bNU_h9cM-as?si=Dmum17ClywpoNuvJ

Still Blank is a grunge meets folk band that grabbed Modern Frequency’s attention. Their self titled debut album is out Novemeber 21. One half from the UK the other from the States combine this excellent duo into a fervor. Listen to the band’s first single “Same Sun” below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlxI9U9D8Ss

Meet Leyla Ebrahimi. Following in the footsteps of the husky vocals of Gracie Abrams and the indie pop sounds of Beadadoobee the female singer is ready to dominate the alternative pop universe. Today Modern Frequency is premiering her latest “i don’t like being left behind” which is an inside look into one of her relationships. She sings: “I don’t like being left behind / How could you leave me behind? ….I need you running back to me and saying, ‘My love, I’ve finally been set free. / Oh, I, I have a feeling you’re coming back to me.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqf0MY-nV30&list=RDbqf0MY-nV30&start_radio=1

Rock act fka Quarters of Change are now embarking on a new era. The band has changed their name and now are putting forth a new heavier rock edge to their ever evolving sound. They are premiering two new songs: “Star” and “Plummet” today. Listen to them here. The band’s third album is coming your way soon. The band says, “When we sat down to make this record, two years had passed, and the foundation of our band was being tested. We traveled the world, revisited old ideas, and thoughtfully repurposed them. What we ended up with was the bones…