Santa Barbara-based indie-rock band exPorter returns with “Mustash Sally,” a nearly two-minute blast of raw energy and irresistible hooks from their ‘New Rubber Girlfriend’ EP, out now across music platforms via maxthedog Records. Driven by gritty guitar lines, propulsive drums, and confident vocal delivery, the track captures the band’s trademark blend of sun-soaked California cool and garage-rock urgency. The production stays crisp yet unpolished enough to retain the grit and charm of a live performance, taking listeners on a joyride from the first chord to its adrenaline-spiked finale. Following previous tracks “Letting Go” and “Southern Kingsnake,” this latest single showcases exPorter’s knack for crafting songs that feel both timeless and immediate. Known for captivating live shows and unapologetic songwriting, the band built a loyal following by combining sharp musicianship with fearless attitude.
Treat Return with Anthemic “Adam & Evil” Celebrating Band’s Origin Story
Swedish melodic rock band Treat announces their return with new single “Adam & Evil,” out now via Frontiers Music Srl alongside a visualizer. The track tells the story about the beginning of the band, a young boy’s dreams and hopes and transformation. Formed in Stockholm in 1983 by singer Robert Ernlund and guitarist Anders “Gary” Wikstrom, Treat emerged as one of Sweden’s most prominent melodic hard rock and glam-metal bands of the 1980s. Their debut ‘Scratch And Bite’ in 1985 featured anthemic tracks like “Too Wild” and “Get You On The Run” that quickly earned national and international attention. The band shared festival stages including Monsters of Rock in Germany in 1988 and opened for acts like Queen in Sweden. Following a breakup in 1993, a surprise resurgence came in 2006, leading to four new studio albums including most recently ‘The Endgame’ in 2022.
Dance Gavin Dance Unleash Funk-Fueled Chaos with George Clinton on “Space Cow Initiation Ritual”
Dance Gavin Dance shares their brand new single “Space Cow Initiation Ritual” featuring legendary master of Pfunk George Clinton, taken from their forthcoming album ‘Pantheon’ out now via Rise Records. The track stands out for its chaotic blend of absurdism and infectious groove, elevated by the iconic cameo from the funk pioneer. Guitarist Will Swan calls working with Clinton surreal, saying it pushed the band to dig deeper into the funk and find a balance between his groove and their post-hardcore edge. The collaboration blends those worlds in a way that feels fresh but familiar. ‘Pantheon’ marks the band’s 11th studio album and first full-length release since 2022’s ‘Jackpot Juicer,’ which debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard Top 200. The album builds on their signature genre-defying sound with soul-shredding breakdowns, pop-infused melodies, and frenzied screams.
Bioscope Unveil Cinematic Title Track “Gentō” from Debut Collaborative Album
Guitar maestro Steve Rothery of Marillion and electronic composer Thorsten Quaeschning of Tangerine Dream release their second single “Gentō,” the title track from their highly anticipated debut album ‘Gentō,’ out now on earMUSIC. The project began in early 2020 and gradually developed through focused five-day sessions in Berlin and at Rothery’s home studio in Southwest England. Each of the five instrumental tracks draws inspiration from humanity’s enduring fascination with the moving image, unfolding like a film without pictures through soaring guitar themes and sequencer-driven passages rooted in Berlin School electronica. Elbow’s drummer Alex Reeves brings extraordinary rhythmic finesse and musical intuition that adds depth and subtle momentum throughout. The cinematic video was created by Jennifer Rothery. The name Bioscope comes from the Greek bios (life) and skopeein (to look), meaning “a view or survey of life” before cinema existed.
‘Gentō’ Tracklist:
- Vanishing Point (Pt. 1, 2 & 3)
- Gentō
- Kinetoscope (Pt. 1 & 2)
- Bioscope (Pt. 1, 2 & 3)
- Kaleidoscope
BEAT Immortalize King Crimson’s 80s Legacy with Epic ‘BEAT LIVE’ Release
Legendary King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin joined forces with guitar virtuoso Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danny Carey to create BEAT, a creative reinterpretation of three iconic 80s King Crimson albums: ‘Discipline,’ ‘Beat,’ and ‘Three Of A Perfect Pair.’ Following 65 standing room only North American shows in 2024 and an expansive Mexico and South America run in 2025, the ensemble releases ‘BEAT LIVE’ out now in three configurations. The collection includes a 3-LP set, a Blu-ray with 2-CDs and 12-page photo booklet, plus a limited collector’s edition containing the Blu-ray, 2-CDs, bonus CD, and 36-page artbook. Belew notes that Robert Fripp once observed the King Crimson quartet was perhaps the best live band in the world during the eighties. Steve Vai calls “Frame By Frame” a miraculous piece of music containing unique death-defying poly-metric guitar parts. Tour Producer Angelo Bundini recalls focusing on these albums because they mark when Adrian and Tony’s fluid virtuosity and Fripp and Bruford’s dramatic precision created a totally unique dynamic.
Rise Against Confront Global Chaos with Urgent New Album ‘Ricochet’
Rise Against releases the title track and final preview of ‘Ricochet,’ their first new album in four years, out now on Loma Vista Recordings. Arriving in a time when lies are inescapable, greed is brazen, and cruelty is shocking, this 12-track collection reaffirms Rise Against’s role as a north star of artful resistance. The album emphasizes collective interconnectedness, dissecting crises with lucid clarity, raw emotion, and a global perspective through the band’s most visceral, urgent, and high-stakes music to date. Lead singer Tim McIlrath explains that we rely on each other whether we like it or not, and everything we do creates one big ricochet effect. The title track emerged from an image McIlrath couldn’t shake: people dancing while bombs and bullets careened overhead, that contrast of oblivious joy against the backdrop of destruction. The album delivers indelible, colossally ripping rock songs that capture the chaos of the moment, articulating complex truths with seismic power.
84 Tigers Transform Grief Into Cathartic Power on ‘Nothing Ends’
Michigan post-hardcore trio 84 Tigers returns with ‘Nothing Ends,’ a towering, emotionally charged follow-up to their acclaimed debut ‘Time in the Lighthouse,’ out now via Spartan Records. The album represents a massive leap forward, leaning fully into their widescreen mix of post-hardcore power, ’90s alt-rock grit, and soaring melodic hooks. Opening track and first single “The Crush of It All” delivers an unrelenting blast of cathartic energy that balances raw emotion with sonic grandeur. Formed by brothers Mike Reed and Ben Reed of Small Brown Bike and longtime friend Jono Diener of The Swellers, the band faced profound loss as the sudden passing of lifelong friend and former bandmate Travis Dopp left them reeling during writing sessions. Mike Reed found his path forward through the mantra “Tears in your eyes. Fist in the air.” The resulting record moves from the aching tribute “Two Rivers” featuring Rocky Votolato to the rousing “Regeneration Days” featuring Aaron Stauffer of Seaweed/Ghost Work.
‘Nothing Ends’ Track Listing:
The Crush of It All
Two Rivers (feat. Rocky Votolato)
Through Centuries
Fathom
Only Light
Regeneration Days (feat. Aaron Stauffer)
Navigator
The Becoming
In Infinite
Everything You Love
WOLFHEART Unleash Cold Northern Fury with ‘Draconian Darkness II’ EP
Finnish melodic death metal titans WOLFHEART return with ‘Draconian Darkness II,’ an ambitious EP out now via Reigning Phoenix Music that deepens their frostbitten legacy. Lead single “Carnivore” sets the tone with menacing riffs and vicious growls that grow in power and grandeur, continuing where the full-length ‘Draconian Darkness’ ended. Founder Tuomas Saukkonen explains the track explores humanity’s darker side, how we consume more than our share and bring fire and darkness where nature brings harmony. This five-track release showcases every facet of WOLFHEART’s trademark sound through two new tracks including orchestral and acoustic versions, plus a crushing live rendition. Saukkonen continues refining his vision with haunting melodies, relentless drumming, and evocative storytelling rooted in Northern landscapes. The EP captures the band’s cold grandeur in both studio precision and on-stage intensity, delivering melancholic, massive, and deeply melodic northern metal.
Maps Unearths Long-Lost Soundtrack ‘Welcome To The Tudor Gate’ After Decade in Obscurity
Maps unveils details of his long-lost soundtrack ‘Welcome To The Tudor Gate,’ out now via Mute. James Chapman’s album serves as the soundtrack to a half-remembered film watched late into the night and forgotten for years until nebulous stills and scenes returned to his mind, prompting him to create its musical companion. Recorded back in 2014 and lost until now, the ominous scene setter “Chapter One” invites listeners into this unusual 40-minute piece separated into chapters that flow together with no gaps. Chapman imagined a protagonist venturing into a foreboding land of immense forests filled with mysterious beings where magic is real and witchcraft is feared. The Tudor Gate represents a community or cult influenced by films like Blood On Satan’s Claw and The Wicker Man, with music drawing from ’60s and ’70s horror soundtracks by Dario Argento and John Carpenter plus writers like H.P. Lovecraft and the world of weird fiction.
Chrissie Hynde Celebrates Great Melodies with Star-Studded ‘Duets Special’ Album
Punk icon Chrissie Hynde releases ‘Duets Special’ under the name Chrissie Hynde & Pals out now via Rhino. The 13-track album features extraordinary duets with world-class collaborators including k.d. lang, the late Mark Lanegan, Dave Gahan, Cat Power, Brandon Flowers, Debbie Harry, and Shirley Manson, all celebrating uniquely distinct voices through stripped-down, intimate arrangements. The idea sparked spontaneously in 2023 during a phone call with Jörn Weisbrodt, Rufus Wainwright’s husband, where Hynde quickly scribbled out 10 songs off the top of her head. The first single “Always On My Mind” featuring Wainwright streams everywhere now. This marks an exciting left turn amidst one of the most creative chapters of Hynde’s career, following The Pretenders’ latest studio album ‘Relentless’ and live record ‘Kick ’em Where It Hurts.’ Her artwork has been exhibited in London, New York, and Massachusetts, with Hynde Sight II currently open at Harvey & Woodd, Edinburgh.
‘Duets Special’ Track Listing:
- Me & Mrs Jones featuring k.d. lang
- Can’t Help Falling In Love featuring Mark Lanegan
- Sway featuring Lucinda Williams
- Dolphins featuring Dave Gahan
- First Of The Gang To Die featuring Cat Power
- Always On My Mind featuring Rufus Wainwright
- Every Little Bit Hurts featuring Carleen Anderson
- I’m Not In Love featuring Brandon Flowers
- It’s Only Love featuring Julian Lennon
- Try To Sleep featuring Debbie Harry
- County Line featuring Alan Sparhawk
- Love Letters featuring Shirley Manson
- (You’re My) Soul And Inspiration featuring Dan Auerbach