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Wishy
Nature's Pill
Indianapolis band Wishy, who blend dream-pop with 90s alt rock and 80s jangly, fuzzed out college rock, is releasing their sophomo…
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Divedown
Where They May
Debuting with raw vulnerability and unbridled energy, Melbourne's divedown presents their inaugural EP "Where They May", set for release on 29 May through Ninth Life Records. Led by the introspective single "Calm Me", the album delves deep into themes of anxiety, depression, and self-critique, encapsulated in a blend of pop punk urgency and contemplative heaviness. Notably, the EP showcases the band's growth, fusing punchy rhythms with emotive storytelling, drawing comparisons to the likes of Balance & Composure and Superheaven. With members culled from Melbourne's alt scene, divedown's poignant lyricism and evolving sound signal a remarkable debut that's as introspective as it is anthemic. RIYL: Balance & Composure, Superheaven, Movements, Arms Length, Hundredth, Bad Neighbour
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The Bouncing Souls
Born To Be
The Bouncing Souls return with Born To Be , their first new full-length album produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Will Yip. Arriving June 26, the record finds the New Jersey punk veterans balancing resilience, community, and hard-earned perspective across ten songs led by the anthemic first single "The Light."
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