Stereogum — Later in the year, the country-focused touring festival Rock The Country will bring MAGA-affiliated headliners like Kid Rock and Jason Aldean all across America. The festival has a huge lineup that includes names like Jelly Roll, Brooks & Dunn, Riley Green, Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ella Langley, Nelly, and former spouses Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert. But since the festival lineup came out a few weeks ago, a bunch of acts have dropped the tour, and now active rock all stars Shindown have joined their ranks. The post Shinedown Drop Off MAGA-Associated Rock The Country Festival After Drummer Called Ludacris A “Coward” For Doing The Same appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Obscure Sound — Blending haunting intrigue and fervent emotion with consuming allure, “Endless Road” is a memorable new track from Hellkern Warriors, a band formed last year and comprising musicians from Berlin (Germany), Pietrasanta (Italy), and Ibagué (Colombia). They strut a moody, enthralling sound that takes particular inspiration from The Sisters of Mercy. A sturdy stylistic blending of alternative, post-punk, and darkwave is paired here with resonating thematic emphasis, focusing on “perseverance and emotional endurance.” A buzzy resonance kicks swiftly into twangy guitars and bright analog synths, complemented seamlessly by Tom Radar’s visceral vocal presence — adding to the soundscape with the “sky The post Hellkern Warriors – “Endless Road” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Obscure Sound — Montreal-based composer Pat Piperni captures a nostalgic, introspective pull on “Quiet Storm.” Drawing from both the classical elegance of Chopin and Debussy and the cinematic minimalism of Ludovico Einaudi, the self-produced piece traverses with memorably melodic and contemplative qualities. Recorded and mastered in his home studio, the composition reflects a specific period of internal tension: a “Quiet Storm” that balances unsettling motifs with a comforting, soulful progression — making for an artful success balancing a range of emotions. “This piece reflected my state of mind at the time, which was reflective and nostalgic, but also uneasy in some ways,” Piperni The post Pat Piperni – “Quiet Storm” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Antimusic Rock — Cliff Burton Day 2026 celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Damage Inc. tour in the beautiful Chabot Theater in Cliff's hometown more info

Antimusic Rock — Things aren't always alright and the courage to accept when life gets heavy falls once again to revered alt-rock four-piece, The Boxer Rebellion more info

Antimusic Rock — From protege to torchbearer, Joe Bonamassa honors his hero B.B. King with today's release of B.B. King's Blues Summit 100 more info

Antimusic Rock — Nick Jonas proudly presents his brand new solo album, Sunday Best, out today via Republic Records more info

Antimusic Rock — Australian quintet Karnivool released their long-awaited album In Verses today via Cymatic Records/The Orchard more info