Give It All Release Video For New Single “Acquitted” Photo courtesy of the band. Brisbane AU based Hardcore Punk band GIVE IT ALL just dropped there new single 'Acquitted' and you can watch the music video here:

RAT BOY Release New Single “BROKEN” Photo courtesy of the band. The lads of RAT BOY are kicking the door back in with “BROKEN,” a snarling, riff-heavy anthem. Loud, hooky, and unapologetic, it’s a punk rock statement shot from the band’s upcoming self-produced new album, CRASH!,dropping on June…

Liger Release New Single “Throne” Photo courtesy of the band. With “Throne,” LIGER unleash an alternative rock track that celebrates the power of community. The song conveys the idea that people come together, pool their strengths, and grow stronger as a result. Together, they leave obstacles…

Zak Coghlan – Lead Balloon If you take a look at what’s happening on the indie scene in recent years, many artists and bands release good songs that somehow always lean towards a modern and overly polished sound. And while all those songs might sound great to inexperienced ears, many longtime…

Chaidura – Plastic Beauty Photo courtesy of the band. When it comes to the modern music scene, it becomes difficult to pinpoint standout artists and bands when almost everyone sounds so good. Each day, we are treated to brand-new releases that bend all possible rules of songwriting and…

By Million Wires – Not Over If you've paid attention to what’s happening in the alternative and indie rock scenes, you've probably noticed that many longstanding and emerging artists are delivering some of the finest work these genres have seen in recent years. Even if you press play at random,…

Antillectual: Canadian Tour And “Hall Of Mirrors” Photo by by Roos de Huu Antillectual releases a single in support of their upcoming Canadian tour. The band will soon embark on a 10 day trek through eastern Canada. Their new track Hall of Mirrors is an eerie song about shifting perspectives on…

Death Cab For Cutie Share New Single “Punching The Flowers” Photo by Shervin Lainez Indie rock titans and eight-time GRAMMY nominees Death Cab for Cutie, recently announced their 11th studio album. I Built You A Tower, will be released on June 5 via ANTI- Records, and today the band shares the…

CITIZEN To Release ‘Halcyon Blues’ On August 7th Via Run For Cover Records Photo by Atiba Jefferson Citizen have returned! Today the Toledo, OH-based rock powerhouse have announced their new album, Halcyon Blues, due out August 7th via Run For Cover Records.  Citizen have always been determined to…

Assert – The Great Resist CD (Engineer Records) There is an absolute authenticity that only comes from decades of surviving the chaotic trenches of the underground music scene. When you hit 40, your patience for uninspired, cliché-ridden punk rock wears incredibly thin. You simply don't have the…

Mimika Orchestra – Medzotermina DLP (Menart) The Balkan region has always possessed a deeply rich, historically complex musical heritage, but it takes a very specific type of visionary to mold those ancient traditions into a contemporary, avant-garde format. Since forming in London back in 2010…

Rachel Swain – Mama, Whatdya Say? (feat. Reilly Downes) When it comes to contemporary alt-country music, what are the qualities that come to your mind first? Solid vocal performance, reverby slide guitar maneuvers, and steady rhythm section delivering rock-solid groove and pace, am I right? Well,…

Lurcher – Quad Biking It has been more than a year since we heard any news from Lurcher, but this Hartlepool-based quartet worked hard on developing their distinctive sound by working on catchy, memorable, engaging, memorable songs that will appeal to even the pickiest post-punk fan. Now, when it…

Nick Cody And The Heartache – We Are The Many When you take a deep dive into the modern music scene, you’ll notice how many artists and bands deliver good songs, yet somehow lack the genuine melody and catchiness that draw us to their music in the first place. Too many bands release compositions…

Dharma Guns Return With New Album Photo courtesy of the band. Helsinki-based dandy punk band Dharma Guns return with their scorching second album, declaring themselves the kings of action rock and delivering a dark, feverish take on the state of the world. Nightmares and Broken Dreams has been…

It’s A Setup To Release Debut 7″ On May 8th Spokane powerviolence  It’s A Setup will release their debut self-titled 7” on May 8 via Two Two One Press. The 7” marks the first studio output of the band.  Since its founding in 2024 by Hayes Noble (guitar/vocals) and brothers Parker Bytnar (drums)…

BASHT. To Release New Album On October 9th; Share New Single Photo by Polocho Rising Dublin band Basht. are today unveiling their plans for debut album Poor Advice, which will be released on 9th October via LAB Records. Also shared today is the album's lead single, 'Perfume'. Basht. have earned…

Diatom – Low Light CD Poland has long been a powerhouse in the European heavy music scene, but while many immediately look toward the blackened death metal giants of the region, there is an incredibly sophisticated underground scene in cities like Gdańsk that is doing something entirely different.…

Magic Of The Marketplace – The Spectators Are Leaving CD EP (Engineer Records) If you’ve been following Thoughts Words Action for a while, or if you’ve spent a couple of decades digging through crates for that perfect balance of aggression and melody, you know that orgcore and melodic punk rock…

“Reston Hardcore: An Oral History Of Jam For Man And Beyond” by Andy Keiler (Earth Island Books) If there is one thing that twenty-five years of navigating the underground music scene has taught me, it is that history is often written by those who were standing right in the middle of the pit, not…

Paul Louis Villani – Two Hearts When you think about the contemporary singer-songwriter music scene, there are many artists who often deliver perfect songs that immediately resonate with a broader audience through their sound quality. However, not so many singer-songwriters can boast a lyric that…

Org Music Reissues “Enjoy” By Descendents Org Music continues its comprehensive Descendents reissue series with Enjoy!, the third installment in the campaign celebrating the band’s foundational catalog and the latest release since the group reclaimed ownership of their master recordings.…

The Suicide Machines Announce New EP Photo by Rae Mystic The ska/punk legends The Suicide Machines from Detroit, Michigan, are back with their first new music since 2022. The vinyl release “Stop This Self-Doubt,” released exclusively in Europe in 2026, features three tracks and covers all musical…

The Dead Krazukies Release Video For “1997” Photo by Alberto Scattolin The Dead Krazukies return with new single, a powerful blend of melodic punk and metal, creadfted between rage and reflection. Mixed by Christian Carvin and mastered by Jason Livermore, Cipher stands as their most intense and…

The Burning Flags Release Live-Session Video Of “Hyperthermia” Photo courtesy of the band. The Burning Flags released a a live studio session “Hyperthermia.” Already featured in its studio version on “Pathways,” the band’s current album, it deals with the story of the first living being in space,…

Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats Unveil Video For New Single “Don’t Let It Control You” Photo courtesy of the band. Cult rock group Uncle Acid and The Deadbeats are back in the ditch with their new single "Don't Let It Control You" via Killer Candy Records. A blood-soaked taster from their forthcoming…

SBÄM Fest 8: Punk Rock Highlight On June 5th And 6th At Schlachthof Wels SBÄM Fest is entering its eighth year, bringing international punk rock fire to Schlachthof Wels once again on June 5th and 6th. What began as a local scene event has long since evolved into one of Europe's most important…

Chevreuil – Stadium DLP (Computer Students) Photo courtesy of Computer Students The French underground has long been a fertile breeding ground for music that outright defies traditional categorization. When you trace the complex lineage of the country's experimental rock, noise rock, and post-rock…

La Jungle – An Order Of Things The Belgian underground scene has always operated on its own distinct, often erratic frequency. It is a region that consistently produces bands entirely unafraid to dismantle traditional genre boundaries and rebuild them into something unpredictable. If you have been…

QUICKSAND To Release New Album “Bring On The Psychics” On July 17 Quicksand are excited to announce the Friday, July 17 release of Bring On The Psychics, the brand new album from the New York City post-hardcore veterans. Marking an entirely new era for the storied three-piece —…

Johnny Depp And Imelda May Join Forces For ‘Haunted’: The New Single From ’20th Century Paddy – The Songs Of Shane MacGowan’ Photo by Erhan Sevenler/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Photo by Harold Mountain Available today on all streaming platforms, Johnny Depp and Imelda May deliver a…

Rivermind – Nachtlicht In a modern music landscape, in times when the difference between music genres often blurs, sometimes it is so difficult to find a music outlet that delivers straightforward alternative rock music that demands attention. Whether those artists and bands overly experiment by…

Lauren Ash – F.A.F.O. Lauren Ash returns with another fine piece of sonic artistry that will definitely appeal to all true pop-punk fans and beyond. Arriving after “Call Me When You Get This,” her critically acclaimed debut album released in 2025, “F.A.F.O.” arrives with many innovations in…

Fierce Friend – Blood Red Hills If you paid close attention to what’s happening on the alternative and indie rock scene, then you have probably noticed that many artists and bands have released some surprisingly good works in recent years. However, not so many of them are capable of delivering a…

Sawtooth Witch – The Chariot If you've paid attention to what’s happening in contemporary alternative and indie rock music, you’ve probably noticed they've thrived over the past couple of years, with so many artists and bands delivering some of the best work these genres have seen in decades.…

Wotts – ALOHA! There are many indie artist and bands out there doing their thing, and usually, their recordings meet all the criteria the audience demands. Whether there are deep lyrics and beautiful vocal harmonies or lush orchestrations and perfectly crafted beats, there’s literally something…

Your Friend, Death – Heart Don’t Beat No Fear If you paid attention to what’s happening on the contemporary rock scene, then you’ve probably noticed that many artists and bands deliver some of the finest works this genre has seen in years. But it seems like all those music outlets are just trying…

The Shrubs – Let Us In If you paid close attention to our pages in the last couple of years, then you probably stumbled upon The Shrubs, an exceptional band from Houston, Texas. You should also know by now that they always deliver songs that resonate with anyone who appreciates cleverly assembled,…

Mermaid Island Share New Single And Video “Ice Cream” Photo by Jeff Antons Los Angeles punk band Mermaid Island have announced their self-titled debut album, arriving Friday, June 12. The record will be released digitally via No Dad Records, with a vinyl edition through Anxious and Angry.…

idle threat Share “wither without” Featuring Silent Planet’s Garrett Russell Photo courtesy of the band. Nashville quintet idle threat will drop their new album you'll forget the sun, out May 8 via Tooth & Nail. Pre-order it here. the band has shared the visualizer for the "wither without,"…

Lowertown Share New Single “Worst Friend” Photo by Reno Silver Lowertown, the New York duo comprised of Olivia Osby and Avsha Weinberg, share new single “Worst Friend.” The track is the latest release from their recently announced new album Ugly Duckling Union, due out May 22nd via Summer Shade.…

Oathbreaker To Release Remastered And Redesigned Rheia (Redux) On May 29 Photo by: Anneke D'Hollander Rheia (Redux) is the 2026 remaster of Oathbreaker's 2016 genre-defining album. Helmed by Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Loma Prieta), Rheia stands as a turning point, where Oathbreaker began pushing…

Dead Pioneers Release New Single ‘Never Alone’ Featuring Aimee From The Interrupters Photo courtesy of the band. Dead Pioneers, the Indigenous fronted band from Denver, are back with another transmission from their forthcoming album ‘Wagon Burner’, due for release June 26th via Hassle Records. …

The Feelgood McLouds Celebrate 10th Anniversary As A Band With Their Fourth Studio Album Photo by Christian Schwan With “Decade On Parade,” The Feelgood McLouds celebrate ten years as a band – loud, unfiltered, and full of momentum. Set for release in May 2026, the fourth studio album channels the…

Cries of Redemption – Torn Recently, Cries of Redemption have been inducted into the TJPL News Class of 2026, marking a landmark achievement for the project and its founder, Ed Silva, as the first indie artist from the state of Georgia to receive the honor. As part of the Class of 2026, he has…

Arn-Identified Flying Objects And Alien Friends – Bells Of Silver” Sometimes, we all need some calm, soothing, relaxing, ethereal music in our lives, those particular songs where almost anthemic vocal harmonies meet lush chord progressions delivered on acoustic guitars, creating an almost heavenly…

Darkest Hour In The Studio With Producer Mark Lewis; Band Re-Signs With MNRK Heavy Photo by Chris Condayan D.C. metal icons Darkest Hour have officially announced they will enter the studio this May to begin tracking their 11th full-length album. In a move that signals a massive sonic statement,…

Die Spitz Share New Video Photo by Kyra Ganson TX four-piece Die Spitz share a video for “American Porn,” a standout from their acclaimed debut album Something to Consume, out now on Third Man Records.  In a recent profile for their Future of Music issue, Rolling Stone called the track “a direct…

100 Demons Announce New LP ‘Embrace the Black Light” Photo by Jason Hellmann For over 25 years, 100 Demons have stood as one of hardcore’s most uncompromising forces— a band built on raw conviction and a sound that refuses to be boxed in. With Embrace the Black Light, their long-awaited third…

Basement Share New Single “Head Alight” Photo by Adam Powell On May 8th British alternative rock mainstays Basement will return with WIRED, marking their first new album in over eight years and a reunion with their original label, Run For Cover Records. Boldly defying genre limitations, the record…