Stereogum — Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi leads his own band called CRX, who’ve released two LPs, 2016’s New Skin and 2019’s Peek. The latter was the last we’d heard from CRX until today, when an all-new EP from the band materialized on streaming ser... more info

Obscure Sound — “Haywire Hymnal” is a memorable rock single from Missiles to Malta, a band based in Bethel, CT. “Hey, don’t look now,” the suave vocals emit alongside steady guitar pulses, resembling a cross between The Strokes and Franz Ferdinand. “Heav... more info

Obscure Sound — The new album from Nashville-based band The Welters, For Your Consideration is a no-frills rock success, embracing a blaring ardency across its alt-rock and post-punk maneuvering. While the Nashville scene is prevalent in singer/songwriter acts, The ... more info

Obscure Sound — “Grave Robin” is an enthusiastic rock success from Hot Dress, a band based in East Brunswick, NJ. A burst of guitars sets forth from the get-go, immersing with an excitable vibrancy. The vocals ascend from sporadic momentum into the soaring “gh... more info

Stereogum — Yesterday, Ringo Starr gave an official release to his new EP, Crooked Boy, which came out as an exclusive vinyl on Record Store Day. Its four tracks were written and produced by Linda Perry and feature the Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi. more info

Stereogum — Conor Oberst has been taking a break from the Bright Eyes reunion lately to play star-studded weekly Thursday night residencies in LA and NYC. These shows are billed as Conor Oberst And Friends, and out West, those friends included his Better Obli... more info

Obscure Sound — Serene guitar jangles exude a breezily melodic charm across “I Am Brad Pitt,” a hooky rock single from Flat Pop, representing the fourth single from the project of Jave Foster. A synth-touched mid-point enamors into a bass-y thumping for added mo... more info

Obscure Sound — Get ready to feel the adrenaline rush because The Trusted is back with their latest single, “Self Destruct.” Straight out of Southend-on-Sea, UK, this band is serving up some seriously hype garage rock vibes that’ll have you revving your engine... more info

Obscure Sound — “Soft Morning” struts a hooky rock immediacy from KYSSINGER, the Belgian indie rock project of Kent Huet. A Strokes-esque rock appeal enamors alongside lyrics that celebrate a reclaiming of personal time over one’s morning routines, absent of s... more info

Stereogum — On Friday night, the Strokes headlined a benefit concert for Chicago congressional candidate Kina Collins, which took place at the Credit Union 1 Arena. It’s the second time that the band has performed to support Collins — they also did an int... more info