The Halloween switch is officially turned ON! As you fill up your candy bowl with Snickers and Hershey bars for trick or treaters…or yourself…you can get into the holiday mood by spinning these tracks in between your scary movie marathons. From bodyimage and Love Ghost (perfect seasonal band name) to Common People and more, these new alternative, rock, indie, and metal songs are perfect for your October playlist. bodyimage — “Leeches” bodyimage is turning up the heat on alternative-electronic music with the arrival of “Leeches.” Bewitching and deliciously dark, this song serves up a big plate of existentialism as it… Read more »
Following the release of her 2025 record Poster Child, Taylor Acorn has revealed the deluxe version of the LP, out now via Fearless Records. The deluxe album also features the new acoustic song “Batteries,” alongside previously released offerings, including her collaboration with Knox. Acorn shares, “I wrote ‘Batteries’ right after we had finished writing ‘Poster Child,’ and I immediately knew if we had an extension of the project, I wanted it to be on it. I think it perfectly describes how I and so many others feel right now, with the state of the world and the pressures of everyday… Read more »
Punk rock quartet Niis (pronounced “Nice”) have officially revealed their new EP, Play Niis, out via Rise Records. The Los Angeles act also unveiled the official music video for “Bad Aim,” preceded by fierce singles, including “Earthquakes” and “No Flowers.” Vocalist Mimi Doe says of the EP, “A lot of the songs on this record are about fitting into societal monotony. We forget to put ourselves first by doing things that bring us joy and make us feel something, or anything. I’ve always wanted to make music and write lyrics to create something that causes connection. Going to a show—that’s… Read more »