Obscure Sound — Channeling a mysterious rock engrossment, “Alpha Male” is a newly released track from Inviolet Row. Fronted by Lee Scrivner, whose debonair tonal range immerses, Inviolet Row compel with poignant lyrical themes alongside a stylish rock sound — ... more info

Stereogum — In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, a... more info

Antimusic Rock — The Jesus and Mary Chain announces a fall 2024 co-headline tour with Psychedelic Furs across North America more info

Obscure Sound — Austin-based band don’t get lemon impress on their sophomore album, Have Some Shame — stirring with a charismatic blend of synth-pop, new-wave, and glam-friendly nostalgia. They self-describe their sound as “Heatwave,” moving away from chilli... more info

Obscure Sound — New Orleans-based band Rare Seed fully absorb on “Gulf,” a new single that ventures into a bursting psych-rock soaring following a mellow, contemplative beginning. A morose vocal tone, with shades of Psychedelic Furs, traverse initially — compl... more info

Obscure Sound — Showing shades of Tom Waits and The Psychedelic Furs, “A Town Called Chapel” is a compelling new single from Leon Frear. The Chicago-based artist describes the effort as “a poison pen love letter to an historically musical time and place, to bi... more info

Stereogum — In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, a... more info

Stereogum — Mars Williams, saxophonist for the Psychedelic Furs and the Waitresses, has died. The Chicago Tribune reports that Williams passed away today from ampullary cancer after being diagnosed almost a year ago. Psychedelic Furs posted about it on soci... more info

Stereogum — The inaugural Darker Waves festival brought new wave legends, some gothy younger bands, and the Cardigans’ first US set in 17 years to Huntington Beach in California over the weekend. We caught acts like Tears For Fears, New Order, Psychedelic F... more info

Obscure Sound — Strutting a consuming ’80s nostalgia in its new-wave and alt-rock workings, “Pink Flamingos” is the latest track from Cheap Hotels, a band from Tempe, AZ. Reminding of acts like The Psychedelic Furs and The Church, “Pink Flamingos” is the b... more info