#indie-and-alternative-music

#indie-and-alternative-music

'This song is about getting what you've wanted, or reaching a place you've seen off in the distance for a long time.'

Weird Era is described as an Almost Famous-like memoir for the 21st century, where Schreiber opens up about running the most influential, and infamous, music publication of the internet age.

'Tape 05' certainly boasts Boards of Canada's unique, evocative style; with an ambient crawl featuring strings and a thick atmosphere of sound, it's a nerve-touching turn from the duo.

Yard Act is back in action with a new album on the horizon, possibly titled YGNALM, and has shared clips from a new music video.

Sara Landry, also known as 'The High Priestess of Techno,' performed at Coachella with Blood Oath, a collective of female DJs she assembled. Her unique style and heavy industrial production have made her a power player in the dance music scene, especially after her viral Boiler Room set that garnered 10 million views.

The Seattle Punk Rock Flea Market is part renegade art gallery, part unfathomable yard sale and part curated vintage mall, showcasing a blend of creativity and commerce.

Duboce ParkJam is a free event sponsored by Friends of Duboce Park, encouraging attendees to bring blankets, chairs, and picnics for an enjoyable afternoon of music.

Vienna Teng blends genres like chamber folk, jazz, and electro-pop while homaging her heroes, including Paul Simon and Tori Amos.

Billy Idol, at 70, has not only maintained his relevance in the music scene but has also been recognized with an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. His performances, including a surprise appearance at Coachella, highlight his ongoing connection with fans and the music industry.

Suicidal Tendencies just wrapped up consecutive weekends at Coachella, where they were had by surprise guests for both of their sets. Two former bassists, Thundercat and Metallica's Robert Trujillo, joined them, along with Nisha STar, who appears on their 2025 single 'Adrenaline Addict.'

We're highlighting some of 2026's most outstanding albums to date by rounding up the ones that have earned high scores and Best New Music designations with a quick list of RIYLs.

Snail Mail might have the most 'stars, they're just like us' pre-show ritual of any working rockstar: After a quick guitar warm up and a necessary styling consult with her partner, Etta Friedman, Snail Mail hugged her friends goodbye and made her way to stage.

Jessie Ware's Superbloom sounds like the sonic embodiment of a city street exploding with magnolia and cherry blooms as the air warms in spring. There's the love-drunk disco pop the singer perfected on her 2020 breakout album, the sumptuous proto-house recalling Paradise Garage, and the floral, cinematic soundscapes of '70s funk.