Stereogum — Ace Frehley, the iconic original guitarist for KISS, has died. Frehley’s Spaceman persona was a crucial part of the KISS mystique during the band’s peak years, and his 1978 cover of Hello’s disco hit “New York Groove” is easily the best and biggest song from any of KISS members’ solo endeavors. Last week his remaining 2025 tour dates were canceled following a fall in his studio that resulted in a brain injury. Frehley was 74. more info

Metal Injection — This is terrible news. The post ACE FREHLEY Reportedly On Life Support After A Serious Fall appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Stereogum — María Isabel last released music in 2023 with “I Drove U Crazy.” Now the pop and R&B singer is back today with “Bien Bien” produced by El Guincho. more info

Obscure Sound — A standout new track from Anglo-Greek artist D3lta, “Kids” pairs a melodic rock/pop spiritedness with poignant insights on the modern world — and particularly how the harrowing events of today will have an impact on future generations. Expressive vocals build with enjoyable momentum, culminating in a chorus that reminds fondly of Suede in its vocal tone and punctuating guitar vibrancy. The thematic hold within is of utmost relevance. Social unrest and tumult are broadcast in bite-size clips through smartphones, where users become accustomed to scrolling them with a sense of detachment, prompting powerful lyrical questions within the track — like The post D3lta – “Kids” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Stereogum — Geese are Getting Paid. For a new ROG Xbox Ally commercial, Cameron Winter covered Bruce Springsteen’s Born In The U.S.A. track “Dancing In The Dark.” more info

Stereogum — SZA kicked off the year with the long-awaited release of SOS Deluxe: LANA . Since then, she went on a massive tour with Kendrick Lamar, appeared on Lizzo’s My Face Hurts From Smiling mixtape, and was dragged by Nicki Minaj for some reason. Now, she’s collaborating with New Jersey rapper MoRuf for a new track called “PT Cruiser.” more info

Stereogum — In August, Paz Lenchantin announced her new solo album Triste and shared the lead single “Hang Tough.” Shortly after the release, the former Pixies bassist was accused of plagiarism by Chico Buarque and Gilberto Gil for their 1978 Brazilian classic “Cálice.” Now, “Hang Tough” has been removed from streaming. more info

Stereogum — Today, Swedish band Girl Scout announced their debut album Brink, out in March, with the bright indie-pop single “Same Kids.” If you’re an Alvvays fan then this will definitely be worth checking out. Their first album, which comes after a trilogy of EPs, was worked on with Alex Farrar (Wednesday, Snail Mail) and stands as a checkpoint at the edge of the unknown. more info