Stereogum — Patterson Hood’s last solo album Heat Lightning Rumbles In The Distance arrived way back in 2012. Today, the Drive-By Truckers co-founder has announced its follow-up Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams, arriving in February. The lead single “A Werewolf And A Girl” is out now. more info

Metalsucks — There you have it, folks. The post Killswitch Engage Reveal New Album This Consequence, “Forever Aligned” Now Streaming appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Antimusic Rock — Coheed and Cambria announces their forthcoming album The Father of Make Believe due March 13th, 2025 more info

Obscure Sound — An anthemic rock success from Cincinnati-based act Boy Bandicoot, “Protagonist” melds playful synth arps and erupting guitar twangs with infectious captivation. Serene vocals enter as the guitars assume more sporadic propulsions, invoking The Strokes in its climactic rise. The hooky escalation — “losing your grip,” — combines invigorated vocals and lush backings for a replay-inducing effect, carried further by the “you’re gonna need all of it,” airiness. The track’s traversal from dark intrigue into a brighter, punk-tinged enthusiasm makes for a riveting listening experience. We’re firmly anticipating the project’s debut album, set to release in 2025. — This and other The post Boy Bandicoot – “Protagonist” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. 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 rock appeal with “Star Dust” — adding a more pop-friendly touch compared to the shoegaze-forward first single. “We wanted to mix the Power Pop sound of Torche with the mellow sounds of early Slowdive into something that is hopefully refreshing sounding and memorable for the listener,” the band says, whilst noting that Reflections “sort of pays homage to different genres/bands that made an impact The post Bright Like Stars – “Star Dust” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Stereogum — Earlier this year, King Hannah released their sophomore album Big Swimmer . Today, the Liverpool duo is back to share their holiday spirit with a poignant cover of Elvis Presley’s “Blue Christmas.” more info

New York Post — The country stars have arrived! more info

Stereogum — It has arrived. The Coachella Festival, America’s largest and most consequential live-music marathon, has announced the lineup for its 2025 edition, complete with a poster full of fascinating font-size politics. Coachella usually doesn’t unveil its lineup until January, but rumors have been swirling for weeks, and now the whole thing is here. Yesterday, Post Malone gave away the news that he’ll do Sunday night headliner duty. As TMZ reported earlier today, the bill also includes headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Travis Scott. (Scott gets the same bottom-of-the-poster spot as No Doubt last year, and it’s billed as “Travis Scott designs the desert,” which looks goofy.) Contrary to previous reports, Fred again.. is not on this bill, but plenty of other people are. more info