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I’ve given up on trying to regularly write reviews of new albums, but I still want to share albums I enjoyed. Below are several new (and new-ish) albums – no ratings, no criticism – just music I enjoy listening to and hope you will too.

Album: Bedroom Sand
Artist: Radkey
Genre: Punk rock
Release Date: July 14, 2026
Label: Little Man Records
Favorite Tracks:

Victory
Falling Out of Grace
Ready to Burn

Radkey is three brothers from Missouri (Isaiah Radke (bass), Solomon Radke (drums), and Dee Radke (lead vocals and guitar). Their third album rocks hard.

Album: Uuuuuuuu
Artist: Picture
Genre: Dub techno
Release Date: July 17, 2026
Label: Short Span
Favorite Tracks:

Quuuuuu
Leeeeeee
Wooooooo

It seems like every month I’m recommending an electronic music album with a practically unsearchable titles. This one comes from Danish DJ/producer Natal Zaks and it’s very good.

Album: Days
Artist: The Mountain Goats
Genre: Indie Folk
Release Date: August 7, 2026
Label: Cadmean Dawn
Favorite Tracks:

Charlie Sheen Reaches Out to the Feds
Days
Going to Fennario
Hidden Majesty of Later Venom Albums

The Mountain Goats are back and as goat-y as ever.

Album: Lost Weekend
Artist: Phoebe Bridgers
Genre: Indie Folk
Release Date: August 13, 2026
Label: Dead Oceans
Favorite Tracks:

The Outside
Lost Boys
Bobby
Haunted
Never Going Back
I Can’t Wait

The super-talented Phoebe Bridgers returns with her first solo release in six years, filled with thought-provoking songs of love and grief.

Album: Connection
Artist: Qudrat Wasefi
Genre: Traditional music of Afghanistan/Fusion
Release Date: August 14, 2026
Label: unknown?
Favorite Tracks:

Connection
Grief
Home↔Breath

Qudrat Wasefi, a trumpeter from Afghanistan now based in Boston, blends tradtional music of Afghanistan with Western classical music featuring trumpet, piano, electronics, rubab (Afghanistan’s national instrument), tabla, and choir.

Album: Gotta Get Out
Artist: The Linda Lindas
Genre: Punk Rock
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Label: Reprise
Favorite Tracks:

Burning Out
Helado de Limón
Closer (feat. Hayley Williams)
I Could Be Wrong

Bela Salazar, Eloise Wong, Lucia de la Garza, and Mila de la Garza started The Linda Lindas at a young age, so even though this is the band’s third album in an 8-year career, their ages range from 16 to 21. Their musical sound continues to mature blending punk, pop punk, new wave, and surf rock sounds documenting the personal and the political.

#AfghanistanTraditionalMusic #AlbumRecommendations #Fusion #indieFolk #Music #PhoebeBridgers #PunkRock #QudratWasefi #Radkey #TheLindaLindas #TheMountainGoats

#afghanistantraditionalmusic #albumrecommendations #fusion #indiefolk #music #phoebebridgers

BC BY-NC-SA @[email protected] · 2026-08-16 · 22:04 UTC

Paper Navy – all grown up
#Alternative #cosmicamericanmusic #countryfolk #indiefolk #sadcore #softrock #Nashville
CC BY-NC-SA (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike) #ccmusic
https://papernavy.bandcamp.com/album/all-grown-up

#alternative #cosmicamericanmusic #countryfolk #indiefolk #sadcore #softrock

GetMusic - Free Bandcamp Codes @[email protected] · 2026-07-03 · 20:23 UTC

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With Stones in His Pockets - Mirror Test EP

"An eccentric gothic-folk EP about doubles, dopplegangers and history repeating."

https://getmusic.fm/l/ghS9Cw

#indiefolk #alternativepop #gothicfolk #artfolk #psychfolk #music

Robin Bannks @[email protected] · 2026-06-18 · 11:03 UTC

Punisher

#PhoebeBridgers #punisher #2020rock #contemporaryfolk #folkrock #emo #indiefolk #indierock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky Phoebe releases her critically acclaimed sophomore album on June 18, 2020 ... This one confirmed what we already knew from her first album -- Phoebe Bridgers is one of her generation's most vivid and devastating lyricists, blending indi-folk with ethereal dream pop. I mean .. look at the album cover.

https://robinbannks.com/2026/06/18/punisher-2/

#phoebebridgers #punisher #2020rock #contemporaryfolk #folkrock #emo

Lance Eads @[email protected] · 2026-05-22 · 18:49 UTC

Come see me with the Land Seeds tomorrow at 1pm in the St. Johns Square in N Portland. #folkrock #indiefolk #indiefolkrock #psychedelicfolk #psychfolk #newweirdamerica #familyband #trio #originalsongs #coversongs #acousticguitar #harmonica #bass #drums #singing #art #crafts #food

#folkrock #indiefolk #indiefolkrock #psychedelicfolk #psychfolk #newweirdamerica

Lluís Miquel Soto ✊🏿⛏️💪! @[email protected] · 2026-05-22 · 18:05 UTC

https://youtu.be/InJ7YlKddaI

La meva #CançóDelDia per al dilluns 25 de maig és aquesta de l' #AldousHarding #Cantautora #Veu #Piano #Guitarra #IndieFolk #Auckland 🐛!

#cancodeldia #cantautora #veu #piano #guitarra #indiefolk

GetMusic - Free Bandcamp Codes @[email protected] · 2026-05-20 · 02:03 UTC

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Jana Pochop - Powerlines

"Powerlines is a haunting tapestry of indie-folk-pop that maps the distance between Brooklyn’s urban pulse and the expansive New Mexican sky, featuring reverbs recorded inside Georgia O’Keeffe’s Abiquiu studio."

https://getmusic.fm/l/a5qZm3

#singersongwriter #indiefolk #altfolk #music

GetMusic - Free Bandcamp Codes @[email protected] · 2026-05-12 · 19:07 UTC

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With Stones in His Pockets - Mirror Test EP

"An eccentric gothic-folk EP about doubles, dopplegangers and history repeating."

https://getmusic.fm/l/oBvKxm

#indiefolk #alternativepop #gothicfolk #artfolk #psychfolk #music

Lluís Miquel Soto ✊🏿⛏️💪! @[email protected] · 2026-04-05 · 07:30 UTC

https://youtu.be/MyV1dN2efgU?si=rjIYlvcXHP6iGcJh

La meva #CançóDelDia per al dimecres 8 d'abril és aquesta de la #StellaDonnelly #Melbourne #Cantautora #IndieFolk ☀️!

#cancodeldia #stelladonnelly #melbourne #cantautora #indiefolk

GetMusic - Free Bandcamp Codes @[email protected] · 2026-03-27 · 00:28 UTC

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Jana Pochop - Powerlines

"Powerlines is a haunting tapestry of indie-folk-pop that maps the distance between Brooklyn’s urban pulse and the expansive New Mexican sky, featuring reverbs recorded inside Georgia O’Keeffe’s Abiquiu studio."

https://getmusic.fm/l/blzpMX

#singersongwriter #indiefolk #altfolk #music

BC BY-NC-SA @[email protected] · 2026-03-08 · 07:03 UTC

Robert Farmer – Each Mortal Thing
#Acoustic #JamesJoyce #acousticguitar #altfolk #altfolk #britishfolk #folk #freefolk #indiefolk #lofi #poem #poetry #singersongwriter #Northampton
CC BY-NC (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial) #ccmusic
https://robertfarmer.bandcamp.com/album/each-mortal-thing

#acoustic #jamesjoyce #acousticguitar #altfolk #britishfolk #folk

Lluís Miquel Soto ✊🏿⛏️💪! @[email protected] · 2026-02-14 · 07:37 UTC

https://youtu.be/_VzrFNtX9Jg?si=Q682YsX7ni6BOsKH

La meva #CançóDelDia per al dimecres 18 de febrer és aquesta de la #PinaPalau #Zürich #Cantautora #Americana #IndieFolk 🏖️!

#cancodeldia #pinapalau #zurich #cantautora #americana #indiefolk

Thoughts Words Action @[email protected] · 2026-02-11 · 10:56 UTC

Block – Over And Over

After “I Thought I Won The War,” a critically acclaimed single released recently over all streaming media platforms, Block is back with another marvelous composition that will definitely suit all his fans and gather many new listeners. Serving as a perfect showcase of what you might expect from his upcoming album, “Over And Over” also represents his first piece of work released this year. Compared to the previous track, this song also showcases numerous innovations in songwriting, composition, arrangement, and production, demonstrating a natural progression of an already incredible artist. Lyrically, the song is about obsessive-compulsive disorder. Block reflects on a lifelong battle with the condition, noting that it was poorly understood or mislabeled during his childhood. The lyrics aim to capture the horrible things and maddening repetition that define the experience. By sharing his personal hell and admitting he wouldn’t wish it even on his worst enemy, Block uses vulnerability to create a moody, intimate atmosphere that invites listeners into the reality of chronic mental health struggles. Sonically, Block combines a singer-songwriter approach with various techniques, directions, and genres in order to vividly depict the lyrical theme. Perhaps music genres like indie folk and indie rock come to mind first, but do not be surprised if you stumble upon some of the finest properties borrowed from alternative, art rock, alt-folk, folk rock, and modern rock. Block cleverly, thoughtfully, and tastefully combines all these styles by offering a calm, soothing, relaxing, ethereal ambiance, serving as an adequate platform for the song’s theme. It’s also worth noting that the “Over And Over” evokes the late nineties indie sound, while the latest trends in production infuse a contemporary vibe. It’s definitely one of those songs that immediately wraps around your listening apparatus and refuses to let go long after the last notes and beats end.

Photo courtesy of the band.

As soon as you press play, you’ll immediately notice almost a cinematic ambiance lurking around, thanks to calm vocal harmonies, lush instrumentations, and moderate beats. “Over And Over” is one of those tracks with perfect structure, fully stacked with profoundly detailed segments, brilliant ideas, and outstanding musicianship, but it definitely stands out with its unique atmosphere. Block’s vocal performance plays a significant role here, as it acts as a centerpiece that immediately pulls you into the sonic whirlwind. His calm, soothing, relaxing voice commands attention, elevates everything to new heights, and guides you from scratch to finish. You’ll immediately notice all the sincerity, passion, heart, and soul delivered through delicate vocal harmonies that seamlessly balance all the low, mid, and high notes with such precision and finesse. Besides decorating all the segments and orchestrations, his performance also contributes more than necessary emotional depth and complexity to an already intricate song structure. In the meantime, the interplay between synths and guitars shapes a perfect backdrop for all the vocals to shine upon. You’ll notice all those lush, beautiful, ethereal synth themes, melodies, and harmonies on one side while the other resonates with catchy, memorable, engaging chord progressions, delivered on acoustic guitars. It’s nearly mindblowing how all these layers articulate together without overwhelming each other, proving that Block thought about everything while writing, composing, arranging, and producing this song. “Over And Over” wouldn’t sound complete without the equally impressive rhythm section, and you’ll definitely notice how intricate, warm-sounding basslines rumble beneath all those beautiful vocal harmonies, lush synths, and catchy guitar works. These low ends are so subtle yet hearable enough to deliver more heaviness, clarity, and depth to the song while simultaneously binding the mentioned orchestrations with rhythmic patterns. The tastefully arranged, flawlessly performed, well-accentuated beats, breaks, fills, and other percussive acrobatics bring almost a trip-hop atmosphere, keep everything in line, and dictate groove and moderate pace. These rhythmic patterns are also subtle yet notable, bringing more than necessary rhythm while leaving enough room for other instruments to shine.

With “Over And Over,” Block showcases why he’s one of the most celebrated artists whose music inspired many. By building soulful, emotive, cinematic ambiance through beautiful vocal harmonies, lush synth themes, catchy chord progressions, intricate basslines, and moderate beats, he revealed a fresh, unique, innovative, exciting new face of alternative and indie music. “Over And Over” stands out from anything you could hear on the music scene nowadays, thanks to Block’s unique songwriting and composing abilities and a distinctive approach to performing music. If you’re looking for music that speaks volumes, tackles important themes, and resonates with bold and innovative sonic maneuvers, then you should immediately place “Over And Over” on your music radar. It’s available on all streaming platforms, so check it out!

https://open.spotify.com/track/7C4z139quGQZOqcYx81SsS?si=df03110a0cd147fe

#ALTFOLK #ALTERNATIVE #BLOCK #folkRock #INDIE #INDIEFOLK #INDIEPOP #INDIEROCK #MUSIC #REVIEWS #ROCK

#altfolk #alternative #block #folkrock #indie #indiefolk

BC BY-NC-SA @[email protected] · 2025-11-17 · 22:02 UTC

Sparkbird – A Troubled Piece of Fruit [Album]
#Folk #avantgarde #baroquepop #chamberfolk #chamberpop #folkpop #indiefolk #indiepop #oregon #pianorock #queer #singersongwriter #NewYork
CC BY-NC-ND (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial No Derivatives) #ccmusic
https://sparkbird.bandcamp.com/album/a-troubled-piece-of-fruit-album

#folk #avantgarde #baroquepop #chamberfolk #chamberpop #folkpop

The Community Edition @[email protected] · 2025-11-11 · 20:02 UTC

OCTOBER 2025 WRAP UP

3boats— shoot (LP)

Release Date: Oct. 1, 2025

City: Cambridge

Genre: Folk

3boats’ debut album shoot is a collection of lo-fi songs and recordings that are quaint and intimate. Listening through the project from beginning to end feels like floating through a dream, with many of the songs intertwining modest acoustic guitar, soft blurry soundscapes and the occasional charming sound bite.

Space Kitchen— “It’s My Passion” (Single)

Release Date: Oct. 8, 2025

City: Kitchener

Genre: Art Rock

Drawing inspiration from 1970s art and progressive rock icons such as Rush, Yes, King Crimson and Electric Light Orchestra, Space Kitchen presents a familiar sound infused with their own unique DIY aesthetic. “It’s My Passion” features both keys and lead guitars that work playfully together to create a captivating theatrical performance.

Arcade Allstars—“Fare Thee Well” (Single)

Release Date: Oct. 17, 2025

City: Kitchener

Genre: Ska, Punk

With a blisteringly fast pace, an infectious groove and some spotlight-stealing brass and saxophone, “Fare Thee Well” is guaranteed to get listeners up and dancing. This is the latest single off Arcade Allstars’ forthcoming sophomore full length album Destined 4 Disaster which is set to release Nov. 7, 2025, on Pink Lemonade Records.

Frank Dux—“She Said, He Said” (Single)

Release Date: Oct. 22, 2025

City: Kitchener

Genre: Grunge, Shoegaze

Deeply personal and unapologetically vulnerable, “She Said, He Said” is a song about believing survivors of assault. The chaotically hazy and loud distorted instrumentation perfectly complements the band’s lyrical message which attempts to raise awareness about the problematic culture of misogynistic skepticism.

Courtney Wolfe—“Wild Card “(Singles)

Release Date: Oct. 24, 2025

City: Kitchener

Genre: Singer-Songwriter, Indie Pop

Delicately balancing on the line between airy pop and bold indie rock, “Wild Card” is a captivating lyrical exploration of temptation inspired by Courtney Wolfe’s personal experiences while remaining deliberately ambiguous. Wolfe puts forth a message of ownership and hopes for her listeners regardless of the vice they may be struggling with.

Album artwork sourced from Bandcamp.

#accessible #altnerative #avroArrows #bandcamp #birdDaniels #chamberFolk #column #eletronic #emo #ep #folk #hipHop2 #indieFolk #indiePop #indieRock #kitchener #localMusic #localMusicians #localist #lp #movingFast #newReleases #pop #popPunk #postPunk #psychedelic #rock #single #skatePunk2 #surfRock #theLocalist

#accessible #altnerative #avroarrows #bandcamp #birddaniels #chamberfolk

Lluís Miquel Soto ✊🏿⛏️💪! @[email protected] · 2025-10-23 · 15:58 UTC

https://youtu.be/eyJqfI5OB_0?si=qFGNqB-QaEdAvvZo

La meva #CançóDelDia per al dilluns 27 d'octubre és aquesta de la #GabrielleAplin #Cantautora #SynthPop #IndieFolk #Veu #Guitarra #Piano #Chippenham 📡!

#cancodeldia #gabrielleaplin #cantautora #synthpop #indiefolk #veu

BC BY-NC-SA @[email protected] · 2025-08-23 · 00:31 UTC

Robert Farmer – Each Mortal Thing (2023)
#Acoustic #JamesJoyce #acousticguitar #altfolk #altfolk #britishfolk #folk #freefolk #indiefolk #lofi #poem #poetry #singersongwriter #Northampton
CC BY-NC (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial) #ccmusic
https://robertfarmer.bandcamp.com/album/each-mortal-thing-2023

#acoustic #jamesjoyce #acousticguitar #altfolk #britishfolk #folk

BC BY-NC-SA @[email protected] · 2025-01-23 · 10:35 UTC

𝔭𝔬𝔱𝔦𝔬𝔫 𝔰𝔢𝔩𝔩𝔢𝔯 – 𝔭𝔬𝔱𝔦𝔬𝔫 𝔰𝔢𝔩𝔩𝔢𝔯
#Experimental #bedroompop #chamberfolk #emo #indiefolk #indierock #indietronica #lofi #postrock #sadcore #slowcore #Worcester
CC BY-NC-SA (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike)
https://calebchase.bandcamp.com/album/-

#experimental #bedroompop #chamberfolk #emo #indiefolk #indierock

WGOM @[email protected] · 2024-11-24 · 11:00 UTC

Katie Gavin – Inconsolable

https://wgom.org/2024/11/24/katie-gavin-inconsolable/

#capturedfromtheaudience #fiddle #indiefolk #indiepop #katiegavin #muna

Michael Boezi @[email protected] · 2023-09-23 · 16:50 UTC

Roslindale Porchfest UPDATE: The main event is postponed due to rain [new date TBD]. However, we are still on TONIGHT at Distraction Brewing Co. 2 Belgrade Ave, Roslindale, MA 02131 @distractionbeer

7:00-8:00 Terry Kitchen

8:00-9:00 Michael Boezi

#roslindale #roslindalema #roslindaleporchfest #roslindalevillage #roslindalesquare #rozzie #rozziesquare #roslindalemainstreet #boston #bostonma #bostonmusic #bostonarts #bostonrock #genx #electricfolk #postpunk #indierock #indiefolk