Metalsucks — He's replacing Jason Richardson. The post Ex-Unearth/As I Lay Dying Guitarist Ken Susi Joins All That Remains appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, the Bangles released Different Light. Try to remember how long it’s been. Read our classic feature on the Paisley Underground, featuring the Bangles, Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, Three O’Clock and more: The post The Bangles Released “Different Light” 40 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Paul Kelly. Life is fine. The post Happy Birthday Paul Kelly appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — Last fall, the Faith No More keyboardist and Imperial Teen frontman Roddy Bottum published his memoir The Royal We . In his book, Bottum writes about growing up queer in LA and San Francisco, forming Faith No More, and surviving heroin addiction. In the book, Bottum also writes that he made millions as a young man because he was an early investor in Apple. The post Faith No More’s Roddy Bottum Reveals He Made Millions Off Early Apple Investment appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Obscure Sound — Stockholm-based artist Midsummer Ex crafts a memorable blend of nostalgic synthwave and poignant storytelling on “Television.” Lush synths, twinkling guitars, and effervescent pads provide a caressing backdrop for emotive vocals, exploring the quiet drift of relationships over time. Infused with intriguing vocal samples, the track balances introspective melancholy with irresistibly replay-friendly central hook, evoking shades of New Order, Pet Shop Boys, and Robyn. Written and produced by Midsummer Ex, and mastered by Luis M Deltell, “Television” is a shimmering, impactful journey through distance, routine, and emotional evolution. A flourishing, warming array of synths combines with a radio-dial spin of samples The post Midsummer Ex – “Television” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Obscure Sound — New York-based artist Mortal Prophets envelops on his new EP, UNDER THE INFLUENCE — touting creative takes on classics from Elton John, Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Brian Eno, and Bush Tetras. Mortal Prophets, aka John Beckmann, fuses post-punk, art-rock, and shadowy electronics, transforming these familiar songs into cinematic, modern statements, balancing hypnotic rhythms, eerie synth textures, and crooning vocals with inventive, avant-garde flair. A wonderful atmospheric contrast to the soaring pop-rock of Elton John’s original, Mortal Prophets’ “Tiny Dancer” traverses within a chilly, dark soundscape — weaving whirring industrial electronic tones and debonair vocals amidst a hypnotic rhythmic backing. A The post Mortal Prophets – ‘UNDER THE INFLUENCE’ EP appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Obscure Sound — Salt Lake City-based singer-songwriter Michael Louis Austin crafts a dynamic, affecting sound on new album Hearts On Sleeves, venturing across ’90s alt-rock, country, Americana, and chamber-pop. Drawing inspiration from Neil Young’s Harvest Moon, The Wallflowers’ Bringing Down the Horse, and Tom Petty, Austin and producer Thaddeus Corea fuse heartfelt storytelling, twangy guitars, and lush arrangements into a collection of tracks that traverse hope, heartache, and self-reflection. Austin’s heartfelt songwriting is on display right away with “Cinnamon,” a harmoniously impactful rocker written as an ode to his wife Rhonda. “We all dream of running into the right one,” his vocals ring The post Michael Louis Austin – ‘Hearts On Sleeves’ appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

New York Post — "I now pronounce you woman & woof," one Rilo Kiley fan joked on social media. more info