Stereogum — Manchester’s annual Outbreak Fest focuses on hardcore, but it’s expanded in recent years to expand tons of non-hardcore stuff that hardcore kids might like. This year, for instance, headliners included Have Heart, Basement, American Football, ... more info

Obscure Sound — With the melodic rocker “Star Dust,” Bright Like Stars impress with another cut from their forthcoming album Reflections. Catching our ears recently with fellow album track “Reeling,” Bright Like Stars continue to strut a dreamy, textured roc... more info

Obscure Sound — Described as “about an experience about riding into the unknown,” “Estrada” is a hazily enveloping success from Austin-based act Olhar. The project’s leader, João Rangel, draws inspiration from the likes of MBV, Slowdive, and other purveyo... more info

Stereogum — Back in 2016, Run For Cover Records threw a festival at New York’s Webster Hall called Something In The Way. This winter, the fest will return in a new city, this time co-presented by the Bowery Presents — which, like RFC, is celebrating its 2... more info

Stereogum — Levitation Festival is returning to Austin during Halloween weekend (October 31-November 3) this year. The first wave of artists has been announced, and the big names include Slowdive, the Jesus Lizard, Soccer Mommy, Tycho, Mdou Moctar, Washed Out... more info

Magnet Magazine — 20 years ago today, Rachel Goswell released debut album Waves Are Universal. Stay a while. Read our review of Slowdive’s essential comeback album: The post Rachel Goswell Released Debut Album “Waves Are Universal” 20 Years Ago Today appeared fi... more info

Consequence Of Sound — The Killers, Sturgill Simpson, The Postal Service, Slowdive, and Kaytranda are also set to play the San Francisco festival in 2024. Outside Lands Reveals 2024 Lineup with (Country) Post Malone, Grace Jones, and Tyler, the Creator Scoop Harrison more info

Obscure Sound — Brooklyn-based band bloodsports explore a shoegaze-friendly direction on new single “Canary.” Gorgeous waves of guitar distortion quickly envelop, falling back into a warming dose of ’90s alt-rock nostalgia as lethargic vocal charm and hazy gui... more info

Obscure Sound — Bangkok-based artist Betre presents a beautifully dreamy composure across “Loving You (Isn’t So Hard),” enthralling with an emotive pop allure. A consistently serene vocal tone and gentle guitar washes assemble a spaciously magnetic engrossment... more info

Sweeping The Nation — Dancer - Change It's this lot again! Etc etc Glasgow etc 10 Songs I Hate About You on March 15th etc a superior slice of askew post-punk that keeps deliberately tripping up over and reordering the constituent parts of itself before getting to its... more info