Velvet Blue Music Turns 30
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“I Set My Face to the Hillside” by Tortoise
Watch the post-rock veterans perform one of their loveliest songs at a recent gig in Germany.
When Does This Place Become Our Scene by Hammok (Review)
The Norwegian trio’s sophomore album is one of 2026’s most bracing albums. It’s a blistering assault that explodes the hardcore genre.
4AD Is Releasing Remastered Editions of Mojave 3’s Albums
The post-Slowdive project yielded five albums of acclaimed singer-songwriter fare.
Memory Piece by The Lonely Bell (Review)
The Scottish ambient composer employs haunting drones and delicate arrangements to explore memory and the passage of time.
“Beneath the Current” by Drifting in Silence
A shadowy highlight from the long-running solo ambient project’s twentieth album.
“Foul-Weather Friend” by OSC
Originally composed for an animated short, this dreamy, reflective single is perfect rainy day listening.
“In a Quiet Radiance” by Abul Mogard and Rafael Anton Irisarri
A perfect example of Mogard and Irisarri’s thoughtful approach to ambient and drone music.
“Sunset VI” by SUSS
The ambient country trio’s rich, drone-oriented music seems to stretch from one horizon to the other.
“All We’ve Known of Heaven” by Soft Vein
California’s Soft Vein uses classic ’80s sounds to plumb the depths of the human condition.
“Nothing Safe Is Technicolour” by Night Swimming
The Bristol dream pop outfit continues to refine their ephemeral sound on their latest EP.
“Que Du Noir” by Slow Crush
The Belgian band tempers their heavy shoegaze sound into something more dramatic and gothy.
“Black Is the Colour of My True Love’s Hair” by The Revolutionary Army of the Infant Jesus
The enigmatic Liverpool outfit cover a classic folk traditional in their inimitable style.
“I’m Disappointed” by Starflyer 59
Jason Martin and Co. kick out the jams on Starflyer 59’s raucous new single.
“Dream Drowning” by TRAITRS
The Toronto-based coldwave duo evokes classic Cure gloom with this existential tale of dreams and nightmares.
“Introit/Prophecy at 1420 MHz” by Boards of Canada
If these songs are any indication, then the band’s highly anticipated album will likely live up to the hype.
Velour 100’s Fall Sounds Is Getting a 30th Anniversary Reissue
One of my favorite Tooth & Nail releases is getting a limited edition vinyl release courtesy of Lost in Ohio and Burnt Toast Vinyl.
“Uneasy Does It” by My Science Fiction Twin
The Kansas City-based songwriter delivers another album of lush, layered indie-pop.
Watch Alison’s Halo Perform on Audiotree Live
The American shoegaze legends ventured into the studio last November to record a live performance.
It’s the Long Goodbye by The Twilight Sad (Review)
The Scottish band’s sixth album is their most cathartic and triumphant work yet, featuring ten songs that explore grief, loss, and mental illness.