Top New Tracks

5) Frankie and the Witchfingers – Trash Classic (2025)

Specializing in a unique blend of garage and psychedelic rock, Frankie and the Witchfingers has been part of the scene since 2013. Originating from Bloomington, Indiana, the group’s first release was their album “Sidewalk”, recorded on a cassette tape. In their years of touring, they’ve had the opportunity to perform with artists such as Cheap Trick, The Osees, and ZZ Top. Since “Sidewalk” they’ve released seven more LPs, each experimenting with a different style– some veering more psychedelic pop, others more country rock, and the ever-present punk stylings. Currently based in Los Angeles, their most recent album “Trash Classic” mixes synths for a more industrial and new wave genre blend.

This week’s selected track, “T.V. Baby” sticks with a no-wave style, incorporating a quicker tempo and their signature eclectic vocals.

4) Jane Remover – Revengeseekerz (2025)

Electronic hyperpop artist Jane Remover has been experimenting with techno-textures since 2017. Only 22, their introduction to EDM revolved around Skrillex and Porter Robinson, finding inspiration in their stylistic blending. Their first moves into the world of music were within the SoundCloud community, acting as a guest producer for different collectives. Their first EP, “Teen Week” was released in 2021 and received acclaim as a success in hyperpop. Since then, they’ve released three albums and opened for acts like Amyl and The Sniffers, JPEGMafia, and Turnstile.

This week’s highlighted track “dark night castle” utilizes digitized autotuned vocals and heavier guitar textures to create a deeply emotive atmosphere.

3) Andrew Stogel – American Miserable (2025)

Andrew Stogel, formerly known as War Strings, is here with a brutally honest new release, “American Miserable”. In the past, he has fronted groups like LOVEYOU and Dreamers Dose. This solo release comes after the St. Louis-born artist’s release “Diabolica” from earlier this year. The album’s tracks revolve around misery and woe, finding a playfulness within the dreary. His work pulls influence from thoughtful and experimental artists such as Suicide and Lou Reed.

This week’s selected track, “Lifelike” brings to mind comparisons to a hyped-up and industrial Velvet Underground with a driving bassline and haunting guitars.

2) The Belair Lip Bombs – Again (2025)

Hailing from Australia, four-piece outfit The Belair Lip Bombs has been cranking out indie rock surreality since 2017. Their first release, a self-titled EP, was put out in 2018 and had more power-pop influences. Their second EP, “Songs to Do Your Laundry To” was released the year after, followed by their two albums in 2023 and 2025, “Lush Life” and “Again”, respectively. The group consists of vocalist, keyboardist, and guitarist Maisie Everett, bassist Jimmy Droughton,guitarist Mike Bradvica, and Daniel Devlin on drums. Through their warm guitar textures and truthful lyricism, the group has earned a spot in the fuzzy indie feel-good area of the musical world.

This week’s highlighted track, “Back of My Hand” has an upbeat and galloping melody with a peaceful and breezy chord progression, emphasizing the heartfelt lyrics.

1) Hannah Jadagu – Describe (2025)

Bedroom pop artist Hannah Jadagu hails from Mesquite, Texas and has been creating music since 2020. Moving to New York City in that year to study music business, her first and only EP was released a year later, entitled “What Is Going On?”. Her first tour included headlining with indie rock groups Beach Fossils and Wild Nothing that same year. Since then, her carefully crafted melodies have filled two albums, 2023’s “Aperture” and “Departure” from this year. She has also toured with current indie/alternative artists such as Wet and Faye Webster.

This week’s selected track, “My Love” is groovy and synth-centric with lyrics about missing a loved one many miles away.

Top Tracks of the Week

5) Wednesday – Bleeds (2025)

Forming in 2017 in North Carolina, Wednesday has since been carefully honing their craft with a blend of country, alternative rock, and punk. The group began with guitarist Karly Hartzman’s solo project of the same name, adding both Daniel Gorham and MJ Lenderman and releasing their first EP “How Do You Let the Love Into the Heart That Isn’t Split Wide Open”. Wednesday pulls inspiration from bands like The Sundays and Hartzman’s own Southern upbringing. The current lineup now consists of Alan Miller, Xandy Chelmis, and Ethan Baechtold, with MJ Lenderman no longer touring but remaining a creative member behind the scenes

This week’s selected track, “Townies” sings of the memorialized relationship between the artist and the collective locals of a town that exists in a distant memory.

4) Ganser – Animal Hospital (2025)

Chicago no-wave post-punk outfit Ganser has been on the scene since the release of their first LP “Just Look at That Sky” in 2020. The group consists of Alicia Gaines on vocals and bass, Nadia Garofalo on keys, drummer Brian Cundiff, and lead guitarist Charlie Landsman. The group originally was just Gaines and Garofalo, the two both being graduates of the School of Art Institute of Chicago. The group cites inspiration from the proudly bizarre style of The Residents, David Lynch, and John Waters. Ganser’s creative process consists of collaborative lyric writing and heavy rock instrumentation.

This week’s highlighted track, “Black Sand” is expansive and heavy, fast-paced drums trading the space in the foreground with committed and high-energy vocals as guitars soar.

3) TOPS – Bury The Key (2025)

Hailing from Montreal, Quebec, indie rock group TOPS was brought together in 2011. The band consists of Jane Penny on vocals, David Carriere on guitar, Marta Cikojevic on keys, and Riley Fleck manning the drums. They have released five studio albums and a small collection of EPs all exploring the softer side of indie rock and delving into the realms of groove. In 2024, TOPS lent their skills to covering Margo Guryan’s “Sunday Morning” on the homage compilation album “Like Someone I Know: A Celebration of Margo Guryan”. Their most recent album, “Bury The Key” leans into darker themes, setting this release apart from their historically cheery track record.

This week’s chosen track, “Wheels at Night” has a slight jangle pop/sophisti-pop groove to it with sweet vocals.

2) Magdalena Bay – Imaginal Disk (2024)
Composed of singer/songwriter Mica Tennebaum and producer/songwriter Matthew Lewin, Magdalena Bay specializes in otherworldly aural sensations. Through a combination of synths and Mica’s airy vocals, the Miami-based duo has experimented with electro-pop, alt-pop, and indie pop. Originally in a group called Tabula Rasa, the two met in high school in 2011. Their debut studio album, “Mercurial World” was released to high acclaim in 2021, performing at both Coachella and Lollapalooza in 2023.

This week’s selected track, “Cry For Me” is a shimmering track from the end of their 2024 “Imaginal Disk”, pulling inspiration from 70s disco groups like ABBA for their rousing danceability.

1) Franc Moody – Chewing the Fat (2025)

Dance/electronic duo Franc Moody has spent the better half of the last decade releasing synthesizer-infused funk that is positively dripping with catchy dance beats. Pulling influence from synth-funk greats such as Jamiriqouai and Daft Punk, this London-based duo composed of Ned Franc and Jon Moody lives to hypnotize with their eclectic disco arrangements. Their newest release, the LP “Chewing the Fat” is a modern funk odyssey, blending indie disco and upfront vocals for a danceable collection of tracks.

Our Gem of the Week is “Going Through The Motions”, is an interstellar and groovy track that is built on a deep, funky bassline with synthesizer noise sprinkled throughout.