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27th October 2025
Talking Violet – Destroy (self-released)

Talking Violet – Destroy (self-released)

Ontario’s Talking Violet release sparkling nugaze single Destroy, putting the shimmer over the devastation of heartbreak and making cathartic use of a rage room in the Gavin Michael Booth directed video. Artist: Talking Violet Track: Destroy Released: 16 October 2025 Label: self released Find it: Bandcamp If there is more potent feeling than being in …

26th October 2025
Martina and The Moons – Laundry Mat (Rubarb Music)

Martina and The Moons – Laundry Mat (Rubarb Music)

Dublin-based four-piece Martina and The Moons deliver a bold, guitar-laden statement with new single Laundry Mat, blending urgency and introspection. Artist: Martina and The Moons Track: Laundry Mat Label: Rubarb Music Released: 1 October 2025 Find it: YouTube “The song was born out of frustration and alienation while doing something as mundane as my laundry. …

25th October 2025
Brutalligators – Train Wreck (Fika Recordings)

Brutalligators – Train Wreck (Fika Recordings)

Joining Fika Recordings ahead of the release of their second album Hitchen’s Brutalligators share single Train Wreck, a queercore indie-punk anthem of self-acceptance.  Artist: Brutalligators Track: Train Wreck Label: Fika Recordings Released: 22 October 2025 Find it: YouTube | Bandcamp There is something fleetingly liberating about avoidance and self-destruction but the real rewards come with …

24th October 2025
adults – Flag (Fika Recordings)

adults – Flag (Fika Recordings)

Inspired by Fugazi’s Cashout, Flag is the final single from adults forthcoming second album – and it’s an absolute winner, taking side-swipes at gentrification through layered vocals and big melodic riffs. Artist: adults Track: Flag Label: Fika Recordings Released: 14 October 2025 Find it: Bandcamp If there is a better track messing about with time …

23rd October 2025
The Suncharms – Monster To Me (Sunday Records)

The Suncharms – Monster To Me (Sunday Records)

Having released their first EPs in the early-90s Sheffield shoegazers The Suncharms took a long break before returning with their debut album in 2021. Keeping the vibes going they’ve released single Monster To Me on Sunday Records.  Artist: The Suncharms Track: Monster To Me Released: 16 October 2025 Label: Sunday Records Find it: Bandcamp It’s …

22nd October 2025
The Schla La Las – Up For It (No Distance Records)

The Schla La Las – Up For It (No Distance Records)

More indie tease than indie sleaze ’00s darlings The Schla La Las have reformed 18 years on since they split, and ahead of new EP have released a new mix of single Up For It – watch the video here.  Artist: The Schla La Las Track: Up For It Label: No Distance Records Find it: …

21st October 2025
Tulpa – Transfixed Gaze (Skep Wax)

Tulpa – Transfixed Gaze (Skep Wax)

Before they’d shared so much as a digital single Leeds-based Tulpa signed to Skep Wax for the release of their debut album and with Transfixed Gaze, the latest track to be shared from it, they are proving well worth the hype.   Artist: Tulpa Track: Transfixed Gaze Label: Skep Wax Released: October 2025 Find it: Bandcamp …

20th October 2025
Utterly Fuzzled All Dayer – York – Mammoth Penguins + more

Utterly Fuzzled All Dayer – York – Mammoth Penguins + more

We loved the first Utterly Fuzzled all dayer back in May and this autumn edition was just as much fun. Community, connection, and joy on the dancefloor with indiepop, indie rock, and just enough experimental sound.  Line up: Mammoth Penguins, Knitting Circle, All Ashore!, St Christopher, Orchard, Troutflies Venue: Fulfordgate Club, York Date: 18 October …

19th October 2025
Dogviolet – Now (Self released)

Dogviolet – Now (Self released)

With a confident twist on 90s grunge and melodic rock London band Dogviolet gives us new single Now – once again inspired by the beauty and resilience of wildflowers Artist: Dogviolet Track: Now Label: self released Release date: 15 October 2025 Find it: Bandcamp There is the beautifully melancholic chiming guitars and the lyrics which …

18th October 2025
Charley Stone – I’ve Gotta Know (Self-released)

Charley Stone – I’ve Gotta Know (Self-released)

Following on from the release of debut album Here Comes The Band Charley Stone is ramping up for album two with the release of first single from it, I’ve Gotta Know.  Artist: Charley Stone Track: I’ve Gotta Know Label: self-released Release date: 17 October 2025 Find it: Bandcamp Resisting the tyranny of the definitive version …

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