indie and alternative singles & video releases ...*
until our radio show is back at its home base on
kool rock radio,
it will take a little more time for now,
following the previously announced pause
at the end of the last episode in april.
(which is still up for listening on our blogger page via mixcloud).
in the meantime,
here’s a sleek roundup
of the latest releases ... ✌️
new music - fresh singles / music videos from
old & new heroes ✨ 🎧🎶🎸
#indierock #britpop #madchester #shoegaze #electronica
#indierock #britpop #madchester #shoegaze #electronica
***single of the week***
here's a single from earlier this year that somehow slipped past us.
brisbane/australia
indie / post-madchester / baggy / electronica outfit
Das Druid
with the amazing 'freedom',
taken from their 'das ep', released january 22, 2026
via rhythm section international.
the track taps into the spirit
of late-80s and early-90s second summer of love vibes,
pairing hypnotic grooves, hazy guitars and tripped-out vocals,
perfect for today’s shimmering late-night indie dancefloors.
give it a listen!
https://linktr.ee/dasdruid
https://dasdruid.bandcamp.com/album/das-ep
Das Druid - Freedom
Das EP
Good Day Father,
the indie supergroup project from Brian Futter,
guitarist in 90s uk alternative rock / shoegaze heroes
The Catherine Wheel and
Belly / Throwing Muses darling Tanya Donelly
has premiered the music video for their second single 'carving bones'.
the track follows up on the debut release from earlier this year,
'sonic amadea',
once again weaving dreamy shoegaze soundscapes with
Tanya’s signature, unmistakable vocals.
it was released on april 29 via tunecore ...
p.s. also worth remembering their fantastic 1995 collaboration
'judy staring at the sun'
https://linktr.ee/gooddayfather
https://tr.ee/LAsYA3Mwji
https://gooddayfather.bandcamp.com/track/carving-bones
Good Day Father - Carving Bones
manchester/uk
indie rock / baggy / psychedelia / alternative dance legends
Inspiral Carpets
have premiered the music video for their comeback single
'drag the bag'.
the first fresh material in 12 years is set to pave the way
for the band's upcoming sixth studio album (tba)
alongside an extended uk headlining tour
and select support dates with
The Wonder Stuff.
it keeps their classic tuneful energy, with a sharp modern edge,
while the lyrics capture the feeling of struggling
with personal weight and everyday challenges.
the track was released on may 20
via scruff of the neck records.
moo! 🐮
https://linktr.ee/inspiralCarpets
https://bfan.link/drag-the-bag
Inspiral Carpets - Drag The Bag
tba
rising
liverpool/uk
jangly indie rock / neo britpop 4-piece
Keyside
have premiered the music video for the excellent new single
'lemon and lime'.
the track, marking the band's first release of the year,
channels the raw freedom of youth
and the chaotic beauty of growing up,
with feel-good, sun-drenched jangle pop energy
that recalls their merseyside counterparts
and early 90s heroes, The La’s - all in their own unique way ...
it's taken from the self-titled debut album
which is due out on august 7 via modern sky uk.
take a listen!
https://linktr.ee/keyside
https://keyside.os.fan/
https://keyside.lnk.to/LemonAndLime
Keyside - Lemon And Lime
S/T
up-and-coming derby/uk
indie rock / neo britpop / psychedelia quartet
Marseille
have premiered the music video for their latest tune
'hallelujah (my baby's free)'.
it follows ‘out of the blue',
which made it to our radio show’s single of the week
in december last year,
and once again leans
into a modern, britpop-inspired sound,
driven by the band’s smooth and self-assured style.
the latest from echo bass records arrived on april 10 ...
p.s.
fingers crossed a debut album drops soon !
https://linktr.ee/marseilleofficial
https://hypeddit.com/marseille/hallelujahmybabysfree
Marseille - Hallelujah (My Baby's Free)
london/uk
grungy indie rock / post britpop trio
Villanelle's
debut ep 'measly means' came out on may 6 through fae.
the raw and energetic 4-track record
is driven by heavy, 90s-inspired guitars
and the music video for the latest single 'opportunity arising’
is worth a look!
https://villanelle.os.fan
https://villanelle.orcd.co/measlymeansep
https://villanelle.orcd.co/measlymeansvinyl
Villanelle - Opportunity Arising
Measly Means EP
manchester/uk
indie rock band
The Guest List
have annouced the release of their debut album 'something real'
on august 1 via artist theory.
check out the music video for the emotive lead single
'you should care' ...
https://linktr.ee/theguestlist
https://theguestlist.os.fan/streamyoushouldcare
https://theguestlist.tmstor.es
The Guest List - You Should Care
Something Real
rising grimsby/uk
indie rock / post punk / shoegaze four-piece
SHINES
have unveiled the music video for their new single
'the falling of the horse'.
with its driving energy, jangly guitars,
and an anthemic indie rock sound,
the track dropped on may 8 through echo bass records.
https://linktr.ee/shinesband
https://www.echobassrecords.com/artists/shines
SHINES - The Falling Of The Horse
lancashire/uk
indie rock 5-piece
Stil Life
have unveiled the music video for their latest single
'where it ends'.
featuring a dreamy, introspective vibe and a lush, layered sound,
the new track explores the transition of carrying the dreams
of your younger self into the uncertainty of the present.
it was released on april 24 via soap music ...
p.s. their tune 'televised' was our 'single of the week'
on the radio show back in october 2024 ...
https://linktr.ee/stillife
https://fanlink.tv/WhereItEnds
Stil Life - Where It Ends
Steve Kilbey,
mastermind of the
legendary australian new wave / psychedelic rock / alternative pop band
The Church,
joins longtime collaborator
Martin Kennedy (All India Radio) as
Kilbey Kennedy
for their new studio album 'things we did on earth',
out may 15 via easy action.
here's the music video for the lead single 'serafina',
blending ethereal melodic guitar-pop with shimmering synths,
all marked by a strange beauty and dark, haunting undercurrents ...
https://linktr.ee/kilbeykennedy
https://www.kilbeykennedy.com.au
https://kilbeykennedy.bandcamp.com/album/things-we-did-on-earth
Kilbey Kennedy - Serafina
Things We Did On Earth
'pressure' is the new single from
london/uk
indie rock / post punk 4-piece
Alphabet
the track once again stands out with fine indie sound
shaped by their dynamic boy/girl vocal interplay
and comes after the strong debut ep 'abcd'
from january this year.
it was released on april 8 via apollo/tunecore ...
https://linktr.ee/alphabet_alphabetalphabet
https://alphabet4.bandcamp.com/album/abcd-3
Alphabet - Pressure
san diego/us
indie rock / neo britpop / baggy / psychedelia quartet
Pleasure Pill
have dropped the music video for their new single
'feel alive'.
it's taken from the latest ep 'alive'
and follows the band's debut album 'hang a star'
from june last year.
the four-track release came out on april 24
through à la carte records ...
https://linktr.ee/pleasurepill
https://pleasurepill.bandcamp.com/album/alive
Pleasure Pill - Feel Alive
Alive EP
alloa/scotland
indie rock / neo britpop band
Vida
have premiered the music video for their solid new single
'different storm'.
the soaring, atmospheric flow of the track
pulls you straight into the heart of classic uk psychedelia,
released on march 20 via run on records.
https://linktr.ee/vidabanduk
https://vidaband.lnk.to/DifferentStorm
Vida - Different Storm
gothenburg/sweden
indie rock / electronica / neo madchester quartet
Sylvie’s Head
have dropped heir debut full length 'everything is free'
on may 15 via wellfare sounds & records.
it delivers a propulsive mix of indie dance energy
and baggy-era spirit that could push them
well beyond scandinavia!
check out the latest single 'pure control' ...
https://linktr.ee/sylvieshead
https://sylviesheadgbg.bandcamp.com/album/everything-is-free
Sylvie’s Head - Pure Control
Everything Is Free
manchester/uk
indie rock / baggy outfit
Happy Mondays
have shared a new remix of the classic tune
'wrote for luck'.
the track first surfaced on the second album
‘bummed’, released by the legendary factory label
in november 1988.
here's the visualiser
for the epic 10-minute-long rework by
doncaster/uk
dj & electronica producer
Mella Dee,
landed on april 10 via london records.
https://linktr.ee/happymondaysofficial
https://happymondays.tmstor.es
https://happymondays.lnk.to/melladeeremixIB
Happy Mondays - Wrote For Luck *Mella Dee Remix*
manchester/uk
electro-pop / new wave heroes
New Order
will release a new deluxe 4cd and 3lp anthology
combining their compilations,
'the best of new order' from 1994 and 'the rest of new order' from 1995,
remastered at abbey road studios
packed with exclusive remixes and rare vinyl-only tracks.
the box sets will arrive on july 17 through warner records.
here’s the previously unreleased 12" remix
of the 1993 single ‘spooky’ by
Sub Sub,
the electronica project whose members later formed
indie rock outfit Doves in 1998.
https://linktr.ee/neworderofficial
https://www.roughtrade.com/de/product/new-order/the-best-of-the-rest-of#57385045131595
New Order - Spooky *Sub Sub 12"Remix*
The Best & The Rest Of New Order
sheffield/uk
indie / acid house / electronica producer
Shak Jackson
has dropped a fine new single !
'frisson' combines classic rave-era club intensity
with early 90s chill-out vibes.
it was released on april 10
via symphonic distribution ...
https://shakjackson.bandcamp.com/
Shak Jackson - Frisson
'everything will find you' is the new single
manchester/uk
alternative dance / electro-pop band
Delphic.
they continue their comeback with this new release,
delivering another stylish wave of dreamy indie-electronica energy,
following 'between forms',
which dropped at the beginning of march
and was also our radio show’s single of the week!
it came out on april 17 via orphic recordings.
p.s.
we’re still hoping for a third studio full length announcement
from the guys! 😎
p.p.s.
their acclaimed debut album 'acolyte'
peaked at no. 8 on the official uk albums chart
back in january 2010.
https://drop.cobrand.com/d/Delphic/LinkInBio
https://ffm.to/q2x7mp2
Delphic - Everything Will Find You
'right feel time' is the class new single from
birmingham/uk
indie rock / neo-madchester / alternative dance favs
Big Image.
the euphoric new track is defined by
acid house piano energy and loose, groove-driven drums,
carried by a highly memorable melody.
it was released on april 30 via tunecore ...
rave on !!
✌️
p.s.
let’s hope for a debut album from the lads
in a not too distant future!
https://linktr.ee/bigimagemusic
https://open.spotify.com/album/0zV6A0deNbEuz9axo3jpjz
Big Image - Right Feel Time
sydney/australia
indie rock / neo britpop outfit
DMA'S
have annouced the release of their self-titled fifth studio album,
set to arrive on august 7 via
wonderlick recording company.
check out the music video for 'heatin’ park',
the band’s promising second single
with a strong 90s-inspired, anthemic feel …
https://linktr.ee/dmasmusic
https://dmas.lnk.to/HeatinPark
https://DMAS.lnk.to/DMASAlbumAY
DMA'S - Heatin Park
S/T
coventry/uk
indie artist Reid Currie,
former lead vocalist and co-songwriter of britrock outfit
The Institutes
has shared the visuals for 'no hope town',
the new single with his solo band
Standard Sound Project.
the promising track, with its captivating melody,
was released on march 27 via echo bass records ltd ...
https://www.echobassrecords.com/standardsoundproject
https://hypeddit.com/standardsoundproject/nohopetown
Standard Sound Project - No Hope Town
'wake up sleepyhead' is the latest single from
rising coventry/uk
indie rock / neo britpop / post punk band
Colour TV.
the chorus, in particular, is inspired by indie legends The Smiths,
yet still brings the band’s very own twist,
and was released on april 29 via tip top recordings.
p,s,
check also the b-side 'woolgatherer'
p.p.s.
also keeping our fingers crossed the lads drop their debut album,
maybe even this year!
https://linktr.ee/colourtv
https://bfan.link/wake-up-sleepyhead
Colour TV - Wake Up Sleepyhead
Vent 414,
the short-lived 90s project from
Miles Hunt, frontman of stourbridge/uk
indie rock / pre-britpop legends
The Wonder Stuff,
return with their first new music in 30 years!
the reunited band also features Morgan Nicholls
(Senseless Things, The Streets, Muse) and
Pete Howard (Eat, The Clash).
their self-titled debut full length was produced by the iconic
Steve Albini back in 1996.
now, a brand-new album has just been released -
it’s called 'second' and dropped on may 22
via wipeout music publishing.
here’s the music video for the first single,
'how far we fell' ...
https://slinky.to/Second
https://thewonderstuff.bigcartel.com/category/2026-vent-414
Vent 414 - How Far We Fell
Second
iconic british producer and musician
Mark Reeder (mfs records / factory records)
teams up with german alternative/electronica artist
Micha Adam and
Craig Walker, frontman of the
legendary dublin/irish 90s indie rock outfit
Power Of Dreams,
former vocalist of Archive
and currently also performing with his new indie project
Spoon Speaker Man,
for the peace4ever mix of the new single 'war kills love'.
the track comes from a forthcoming full-length collaboration,
which is due out later this year.
released on april 8 via mfs2,
the powerful anti-war song explores
its emotional and political impact,
showing how it destroys love, trust, and hope,
and addresses themes of propaganda and control,
with a possible reference to George Orwell’s Animal Farm.
give it a listen!
https://mfsberlin.com/
https://spoonspeakerman.bigcartel.com/
https://markreedermfs1.bandcamp.com/
Mark Reeder feat. Micha Adam & Craig Walker - War Kills Love
tba
manchester/uk
electronica / idm / ambient techno act
Spooky
has released the first new full length in almost 20 years!
in the early 90s,
they were part of a group of uk dance acts like
Orbital, Underworld, Leftfield or Aphex Twin
with their fine debut album 'gargantuan',
on William Orbit's guerilla label.
the newly recorded album is called 'lucent'
and dropped on may 1 via 49north.
here's the epic 11-minute long opener 'biform' from it,
combining deep basslines with a hypnotic melody ...
https://linktr.ee/duncanforbes
https://www.roughtrade.com/product/spooky/lucent
https://spookyuk.bandcamp.com/album/lucent
Spooky - Biform
Lucent
london/uk
indie / shoegaze / electronica / ambient / post rock outfit
Seefeel
return with their first new album in fifteen years!
the record is called 'sol.hz'
and moves through hazy melodies and clouded textures,
dissolving ambient space into weighty, dub-inflected bass.
building on their 2024 comeback companion eps
'everything squared' and 'squared roots',
the lp is set for release on may 1 through warp records.
here's the music video for the latest single 'until now' ...
p.s.
in the early 90s, they became the first band with guitars
ever signed with the legendary warp label.
#mtvchilloutzone
https://seefeel.warp.net
https://seefeel.bandcamp.com/album/sol-hz
Seefeel - Until Now
Sol.Hz
Emma Anderson, co-founder of legendary
90s london/uk indie / shoegaze band
Lush
has teamed up with
essex/uk electronica / harp & synth duo
Masal
for a new collaborative single called
'pause the rain'.
the track blends shimmering dreamy pop
with a distinct early-’90s dance feel,
available now on all digital platforms
and as a limited 7-inch vinyl release through sonic cathedral.
check out the visuals for it ...
https://linktr.ee/emmaandersonmusic
https://linktr.ee/masalbanduk
https://linktr.ee/pausetherain
Emma Anderson & Masal - Pause The Rain
new york/us
indie rock / shoegaze / dreampop band
Head Sound
have dropped their promising debut full length
'the secret of enjoying life'
on april 15 via cdbaby.
the cinematic, hypnotic and atmospheric record
blends deep emotional intensity with lyrics of love, loss, and longing.
give the standout opener 'gems' a listen …
https://headsound.hearnow.com/the-secret-of-enjoying-life
https://headsound.bandcamp.com/album/the-secret-of-enjoying-life
Head Sound - Gems
The Secret Of Enjoying Life
brighton/uk
dreamy shoegaze outfit
Sea Of Days
new album 'traces' dropped on april 10
through shore dive records.
here’s the beautiful 'pride',
the closing track of the record,
featuring guest vocals from
auvergne/french dreampop artist
Maud Anyways.
her sophomore album 'echoes of encounters' came out in
october last year through 1991 recordings.
the song marks the second collaboration between the two.
back in 2025, on the previous lp 'wound',
they already teamed up on the opener 'wound poem'.
now, with 'traces' just released,
it feels fitting to close the record with this moment ...
https://linktr.ee/seaofdays
https://linktr.ee/Maud_Anyways
https://seaofdays.bandcamp.com/album/traces-2
https://1991recordings.bandcamp.com
Sea Of Days - Pride
Traces
inrain is a rare collaborative project by
Rudy Tambala of uk indie / art-/dreampop icons
A.R.Kane and
Alison Shaw
of legendary 90s portsmouth/uk
ethereal indie / dream-/goth pop / shoegaze outfit
Cranes.
the tracks for their ‘rise’ ep were originally recorded
in the early 1990s, combining sampling, drum machines,
acoustic guitar, and Shaw’s unmistakable voice
with subtle influences of dub-inflected textures
and ambient soundscapes.
now fully remastered from original dat tapes,
the ep was released on april 23 via music from memory,
available digitally and on 12inch vinyl ...
here's the beautiful opener 'grow' ...
https://www.musicfrommemory.com/release/9808/inrain/rise
https://music-from-memory.bandcamp.com/album/rise
inrain - Grow
Rise EP
'drenched' is the promising new single from
leeds/uk
dreamy indie rock / shoegaze / psychedelia 4 piece
Cellar Messiah.
it’s the title track of their forthcoming new ep,
released on may 22 via launchpad+.
the song unfolds an immersive, atmospheric soundscape,
driven by swirly, fuzzy layers,
anchored by a subtle but catchy hook ...
https://linktr.ee/cellarmessiah
https://kycker.ffm.to/drenchedep
https://cellarmessiah.bandcamp.com/track/drenched-3
Cellar Messiah - Drenched
Drenched EP
dublin/irish
indie rock / shoegaze / noise pop / dreamo band
Picture Postcard
have dropped their debut ep 'with time'
on may 7
via never meant records.
the release moves between dreamy soundscapes,
dense walls of guitars and an underlying restlessness
that keeps the songs in constant motion.
check out the music video for the single
'cranberry juice' ...
https://picturepostcard.ie/ep/
https://picturepostcard.bandcamp.com/album/with-time
Picture Postcard - Cranberry Juice
With Time EP
melbourne/australia
ethereal wave / neoclassical duo
Dead Can Dance
have unveiled another new single!
following the anti-war song 'our day will come'
from march this year, which marked their first new material
in about eight years,
the intense and atmospheric 'death cults'
now reflects on the darker sides of human existence,
released on april 17 exclusively via bandcamp.
https://ffm.bio/dcd
https://deadcandance.bandcamp.com/album/death-cults
Dead Can Dance - Death Cults
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