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Jay Som’s “Superbike” is a return to her stunning, climactic indie sound

A daytrip vibe from California singer/songwriter Melinda Duterte.

Sleater-Kinney essential track

Sleater-Kinney’s “Hurry On Home” is another stellar step forward

The first taste of the band’s collaboration with St. Vincent is a winner.

Big Brave Essential Track

Big|Brave’s “Holding Pattern” turns pain to ecstasy and catharsis

A new highlight from the Montreal band’s powerful upcoming LP.

Ryan Porter essential track

Ryan Porter blends R&B groove with symphonic jazz on “Heaven Only Knows”

The Kendrick Lamar and Kamasi Washington collaborator introduces his new record with impeccable groove.

Charly Bliss essential track

Charly Bliss “Hard to Believe” is anguish packed into a power pop sugar high

A frustrating, toxic situation wrapped in one of their catchiest songs.

Pile essential track

Pile rip through two seething minutes of punk on “The Soft Hands of Stephen Miller”

Trump’s senior advisor gets a dressing down in this two-minute ripper.

Spirit Adrift Tortured by Time essential track

Spirit Adrift’s “Tortured by Time” is heroic, heavy metal majesty

The Arizona heavy metal band’s latest track is a soaring, riff-laden waltz.

DJ Jenifa essential track

DJ Jenifa’s “WhoCares808_7B” is meditative, blistering house

Gold Panda delivers a boogie-worthy gem through his alias.

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Baroness continue their progressive arc on “Borderlines”

Another big step forward from a band that never sits still.

Laurel Halo Sweetie Essential track

Laurel Halo’s “Sweetie” is noisy, experimental and cerebral

The Berlin-based producer’s latest track showcases her inventor’s curiosity.

Bartees Strange In a Cab essential track

Bartees Strange crafts beautiful chaos on “In a Cab”

This brief but stunning track is a blend of beauty and torment.

Apparat Dawan essential track

Apparat revels in the freedom of his design on “Dawan”

The producer, who comprises one half of Moderat, taps into his own art-pop visions.

Brutus War Essential Track

Brutus’ “War” is explosive hardcore wrapped in gorgeous dream pop

The Belgian band’s new single is a gorgeously intense genre hybrid.

Oozing Wound essential track

Oozing Wound’s “Tween Shitbag” is caustic, brutal fun

A gnarly takedown of “shitty dudes in shitty bands.”

Sarah Louise Rime Essential Track

Sarah Louise’s “Rime” is romantic ambient music

A dreamy new stunner from the ambient guitarist.

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Astronoid maintain their metallic luster on new single “I Dream In Lines”

The shoegazing prog/emo metal band are as complex and thrilling as ever.

Bob Mould Essential Track

Bob Mould kicks into overdrive on “What Do You Want Me To Do?”

The new single from the punk/alternative legend sounds like an absolute blast.

Charly Bliss Heaven Essential Track

Charly Bliss’ “Heaven” is soaring alt-rock that lives up to its name

An alt-rock gem that stands apart from the indie rock landscape.