Coming soon: Indie/Alternative

Review: Habibi's Dreamachine represents a significant sonic departure for the Brooklyn-based band, moving beyond their garage rock origins to explore a fusion of post-punk, experimental pop, and vintage disco. Produced by Tyler Love and Jay Heiselmann, with contributions from MGMT's James Richardson, the album showcases a blend of analog and digital elements, drawing influences from Middle Eastern psych music. Each track on the album is a distinct world of exploration and transcendence. With lush synthesizers, sinewy guitars, and a muscular rhythm section, the band delivers relentless and hypnotic performances. "Dreamachine" is a fearless and enthralling work, navigating themes of desire, escape, love, surrender, rebellion, and reality with fierce energy and joyous fervor.

Review: Kate Nash's upcoming album for Kill Rock Stars, 9 Sad Symphonies, marks her return after six years. set to release on June 21 via . The lead single, 'Millions of Heartbeats,' offers a poignant reflection on losing hope in a world inundated with chaos and capitalism. Nash's introspective lyrics delve into the struggle of regaining one's spark amid despair, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and human connection. Produced by Frederick Thaae, the album promises a departure from harsher sounds, instead focusing on lush string arrangements and emotive storytelling. Nash draws inspiration from her recent experience writing for a musical, embracing a more direct approach to songwriting while aiming to create beauty amid darkness. 9 Sad Symphonies is poised to show the full arsenal of Nash's evolution as an artist, offering a compelling listen.