The modern folk-rock landscape just got a treasured piece of its history unlocked for the world to own! Hailing from Denver, Colorado (via Ramsey, New Jersey), the globally celebrated arena-folk powerhouse The Lumineers has officially rescued one of their most elusive fan-favorite tracks from cinematic obscurity. Released on September 10, 2026, as part of Dualtone…
Today’s history marks a massive grunge release, a monumental live album recording behind bars, and the birth of a Puerto Rican music icon. Notable Births 1945: Jose Feliciano, the acclaimed Puerto Rican musician, composer, and virtuoso guitarist, was born in Lares. 1950: Joe Perry, the founding member, vocalist, and legendary lead guitarist of the rock…
The modern rock titans of the UK are gearing up for a massive victory lap, and they’ve just dropped one final emotional anchor before the storm! Hailing from Southend, England, the powerhouse alternative rock quintet Nothing But Thieves has officially unleashed their sweeping new single, “A Different Kind of Happiness.” Premiered on BBC Radio 1…
¡El mapa de la música alternativa global vuelve a demostrar que los géneros y las fronteras geográficas son simples ilusiones cuando hay una necesidad visceral de expresión! Bajo el enigmático y ecléctico nombre de DARKLEO, este proyecto transfronterizo acaba de sacudir las plataformas con una propuesta que desafía cualquier intento de catalogación tradicional, destacando su…
¡El pop-rock via España vuelve a demostrar que las grandes bandas no temen bajar al sótano de las emociones más oscuras para decir la verdad! La emblemática agrupación Elefantes acaba de sacudir las plataformas con el estreno oficial de su nuevo sencillo y lyric video: “Todo se está yendo a la mierda”, este potente tema…
The independent underground pop scene is about to get a masterclass in eccentric, bittersweet songwriting! Hailing from the USA, the ingenious musical project This Is Lorelei—masterminded by songwriter and shape-shifter Nate Amos—has just unleashed a brilliant new single and music video: “The Kid With the Crown.” Dropping as an essential preview of the upcoming album…
¡Feliz ombligo de semana! Hoy traemos noticias de peso pesado en el mundo del rock alternativo, además de novedades para la escena gótica en México y los festivales en la costa oeste de Estados Unidos. Sonidos Frescos: Fuego Fest y Sonidos Oscuros en CDMX The Latin alternative live music calendar is packed for the final…
Today’s history marks a seismic television debut for the King of Rock and Roll, a timeless album release from a former Beatle, and the birthdays of some deeply influential vocalists. Notable Births 1941: Otis Redding, the legendary singer, songwriter, and record producer known as the “King of Soul,” famous for timeless hits like “(Sittin’ On)…
The New York City indie underground just got hit with a fresh surge of basement-born adrenaline! Hailing straight from Manhattan, the dynamic alternative pop-rock outfit Laundry Day has officially dropped their brand-new standalone single and companion music video: “I WANNA LOVE YOU BABE.” Released via The FADER Label, this track arrives hot on the heels…
The architects of cinematic electronic grandeur are officially back from the ether! Hailing from France, the visionary electronic-rock project M83—masterminded by Anthony Gonzalez—has just unleashed a breathtaking preview of their upcoming full-length album, I Wrote You a Letter, which is slated for release on September 25, 2026, via Gonzalez’s own independent imprint, Other Suns. Serving…
The underground heartland-punk scene just got handed a masterclass in disillusionment and adrenaline! Hailing from the USA—specifically the sun-bleached asphalt of Orange County—the relentless working-class outfit The Jack Knives have officially dropped their scorching new single and music video, “One Eleven.” Serving as a crystal-clear preview of their upcoming album Negative Spaces (slated for release…
The independent alternative scene has just been gifted an anthem for every time life gets a little too heavy to carry! Hailing from the United Kingdom, the immensely talented independent singer and multi-instrumentalist Liv Sangster has officially unveiled the striking music video for her latest single, “Bed Rot.” Premiering on September 4, 2026, across her…
Notable Birthdays 1897: Jimmie Rodgers, widely celebrated as the “Father of Country Music,” was born in Meridian, Mississippi. 1932: Iconic crossover country and pop singer Patsy Cline was born Virginia Patterson Hensley in Winchester, Virginia. 1947: Benjamin Orr, the bassist, co-founder, and co-lead vocalist for the rock band The Cars, was born in Lakewood, Ohio.…
The modern Americana and roots-rock landscape just got a heavy dose of mountain air! Hailing from the USA, the exceptional roots outfit Wild Horses has officially dropped their brand-new single along with a stunning companion piece: the official visualizer for “Take It As It Comes,” which premiered this past Friday, September 4, 2026. Recorded deep…
¡Feliz inicio de semana! Mientras que en nuestras entregas anteriores ya desmenuzamos la edición de septiembre de Mondo Sonoro y los detalles de Pitchfork CDMX, hoy nos enfocamos en álbumes conceptuales fascinantes y el regreso de leyendas del synth-pop a la Ciudad de México. Sonidos Frescos: Leyendas en CDMX y Covers Sorpresa The alternative scene…
Today’s history highlights the birth of a rock and roll pioneer, a legendary live debut in Denmark, and a notorious MTV award show interruption. Notable Births 1936: Buddy Holly, the pioneering rock and roll singer-songwriter who vastly influenced the 1960s music landscape, was born in Lubbock, Texas. 1943: Gloria Gaynor, the iconic disco singer best…
The definition of a living legend just gifted the world a masterclass in raw, unvarnished emotion! From USA, the inimitable American singer-songwriter and cinematic storyteller Tom Waits has just shaken the alternative landscape with the surprise release of an unreleased, deeply tender unplugged performance video of “The Fall of Troy.” Surfacing in September 2026, this…
Today’s history highlights the birth of several massive alt-rock icons, a legendary guitar collaboration, and the final curtain call for a rock god. Notable Births 1943: Roger Waters, the iconic songwriter and founding member of Pink Floyd, was born in Great Bookham, Surrey, England. 1969: R&B and soul singer Macy Gray was born in Canton,…
¡El aparato corporativo de la industria musical acaba de dar otro golpe sobre la mesa, y el resultado es tan predecible como indignante! De la nada, Beyoncé y Maluma han sacudido las plataformas con el lanzamiento sorpresa de “CUERPO (TUMBAO)”, una supuesta nueva versión en español de su clásico “Get Me Bodied” que incluye un…
The country and Americana landscape is getting a masterclass in heartbreak from one of the most exciting soulful duos on the rise today! Hailing from Canada, the incredibly talented pairing of Thelma & James have just unveiled their emotionally charged new single, “The Way That It Wasn’t.” Coming off a monumental summer that saw the…
