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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/50843656

A few months ago, I released a punk album! I'd spent about a year making it, in my living room, using all open-source or otherwise free tools, and I think it's pretty good! People here seemed to like it as well, but I thought, "What if maybe everyone didn't see those posts? What if there's some new people, who probably weren't around when I posted the first time? What about people who's musical tastes have changed, and really need some hardcore political ska/punk in their lives right now? Who am I to deprive those theoretical people of the chance for fulfillment?"

So yeah, go check it out! It's free to stream as much as you want (I took off the dumb "three times" restriction), and if you feel like helping out an independent artist, I lowered the price to just $5! I'm not really in it for the money though, it sounds cliché but this actually was a labor of love, I just want people to hear it. Speaking of, if you're the type who likes reviews, here's what some people said:

"Love that 'shit'! 😃" - Spike one of many via anarcho-punk.net

"Raucous, rough hewn and smart collection of ska and hardcore influenced punk rock. Appropriately political for the times we find ourselves in (seriously, if you’re making apolitical punk right now, wtf?) but the message never gets in the way of the songs. It features strong guitar work, and a generally loose, rough-edged overall vibe.

Full of simple, catchy riffs, shouted and/or inelegantly sung vocals, and primitive but energetic drumming, it’s a fun collection of ska, hardcore and even classic rock influenced punk that would have sounded right at home on a cassette in 1990." - @[email protected] via etherdiver.com

"... go find yourself some band mates because this needs to be played for a rowdy audience." - jcento93 via email

So yeah, check it out, let me know what you think! I'm also starting the process of making another one, so any technical criticism or directional input is also welcome. Enjoy!

Auckland's Ringlets put this track out on an album in June. It's via Flying Nun records and I think it harks back, in some ways, to some of the excellent stuff that label has previously released. There are a few nouveau-"Post-punk" bands that I have noticed recently. Is this a trend?

It's from the album, The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time for Walkies).

Because there's nothing that I like more than posting stuff on here to little or no response, instead of doing something else more productive…here is another Melbourne band for you. This time a bit more rocking than some songs I have posted lately.

I saw them at a packed pub some years ago and it was pretty wild.

Here's a video of a live version:

Invidious link

YT link

I don't know a lot about these guys except they are from my city, Melbourne, and have created a buzz that's seeing them bust out of the band rooms here and into the wider world. If you're in Ireland, UK, Netherlands and N. America, they appear to be touring. I also read somewhere that they have just relocated to London, like so many Australian bands before them.

They have an "angular", art rock sound, which isn't without its charms.

Invidious link Youtube link Their Bandcamp…this song isn't on there, though

Wooooah ohhh ohh oh

A heavenly example of the indiest, schmindiest, jangle-pop from the ~~Glasgow~~ Greenock sister act. Album forthcoming on Skep Wax and Slumberland.

Bandcamp link

Invidious link

Youtube link

Paywall removed: https://archive.is/tQcoD

From the legendary Brit Pop band’s upcoming tenth studio album.

Invidious link

Youtube link

Nick Cave writes about this video here

Invidious link

Youtube link

A nice slice of jangly indie rock from this band from Melbourne, AU. I like their sound.

Peach Fuzz Bandcamp

YT link

⟈ https://youtu.be/EiariOF9jMM ⟉ / song.link

… from the album Force by The Pretty Littles (Discogs)

There seems to be no end to the pool of Japanese indie/alternative/punk/dreampop/shoegaze that the internet serves up to me. This trio are bass-less and rough and ready in a fun way.

The second song released as a teaser for their fourth album, Straight Line Was A Lie. Here is the video.

Also, today's article in The Guardian.

If you like Alvvays, as I do, then you might be into the sound of Sydney band, Bridge Dog. I'll be keeping an eye on their tour dates.

Here's a live performance of the lead track on the album, Counterweight.

Jangly Kiwi veterans continue their 40+ year career with 2 tracks released from an October 2025 album, on the legendary Flying Nun records. They're are one of my all-time favourites.

Here is the video for the track released today, Lucky Day.

The other track, Loline was released with this video in April.

༓ https://youtu.be/DNlclWS_-hs ༓ / song.link

… from the album Horror by Mekons (RYM)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipQgbKEK4s0

I've pretty much not listened to Wolf Alice at all until just recently. Having dipped my toe into the water now, there's a few songs of theirs I like, including this one. I'll keep exploring their catalogue.

𓆫 https://youtu.be/kpxx65kmzb0 𓆫 / song.link

… from the album Corp Cruid I by Corp Cruid (Discogs)