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Clark Paterson Explores Heartache and Humor in ‘Are You Lonely Like Me?’

‘Are You Lonely Like Me’ is Clark Paterson’s newest album. Photo: Broken Jukebox Media, used with permission.

New Album Alert: Are You Lonely Like Me? by Clark Paterson

Genre: Country | Folk | Americana

Listen/Buy: Are You Lonely Like Me?

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Clark Paterson returns with his deeply evocative new album, Are You Lonely Like Me? – a record shaped by hard years, dark humor, and the stubborn decision to keep moving forward anyway. (Broken Jukebox Media, 2026)

Written through heartbreak, illness, fatherhood, loss, recovery, and reinvention, the album feels profoundly lived-in. It is the sound of someone taking inventory of a life while still standing right in the middle of it. There’s loneliness here, but also resilience, warmth, and the crooked grin of somebody who’s survived enough to stop romanticizing the struggle.

Sound & Production

Produced by Eric McConnell and Shawn Byrne, the record leans into an aesthetic that feels timeless without becoming overly polished or trapped in nostalgia.

The production is cinematic and atmospheric, lush yet restrained, and loose in all the right places, with the kind of texture and imperfection that makes a record feel human. Old-school country soul collides with folk storytelling and flashes of punk spirit, creating a sound equally at home in:

  • A worn-in dive bar
  • An empty stretch of highway
  • A half-lit movie scene at closing time

The Songwriting

Written alongside longtime collaborator Mark Cline Bates, the songs explore memory, mortality, love, isolation, aging, and the uneasy comedy of being alive long enough to watch life humble you a few times.

Paterson possesses a rare ability to deliver hard truths without turning sentimental, balancing grit with tenderness and self-awareness with sharp wit. The humor never undercuts the emotion, it deepens it.

At the heart of the record is the title track ‘Are You Lonely Like Me?,’ an aching, beautiful song that quietly asks the question hanging over the entire album: not just whether we’re lonely, but whether we’re still capable of reaching each other through all the noise, damage, history, and hope we carry around.

Album Credits

Featured Personnel & Band

  • Clark Paterson – Vocals, Guitar
  • Sierra Ferrell – Backing Vocals on “Allergic To Work”
  • Abe Partridge – Recitation on “By God”
  • Mark Cline Bates – Vocals, Piano, Guitar
  • Luella Matthews – Backing Vocals
  • John McTigue III – Drums, Percussion
  • Billy Contreras – Fiddle, Piano
  • Brian Zonn – Bass
  • Ryan Norris – Synthesizer
  • Tony Crow – Piano, Organ
  • Eric McConnell – Bass
  • Paul Niehaus – Pedal Steel, Dobro

Songwriting Credits

  • All songs written by: Clark Paterson & Mark Cline Bates
    • Except “Allergic to Work” written by Clark Paterson
    • Except “There Is a Light” written by Morrissey / Marr

Are You Lonely Like Me? track list:

1. If I Didn’t Laugh (2:51)
2. It’s My Liver (3:03)
3. By God (3:05) *Featuring Abe Partridge
4. Hospital Bed (2:25)
5. My Last Hundred Bucks (3:01)
6. Put Me On A Train (3:02)
7. Allergic To Work (3:19) *Featuring Sierra Ferrell
8. Are You Lonely Like Me (2:41)
9. Make Love (2:23)
10. Farmhand (3:22)
11. There Is A Light (415)

K-Pop Icon Tiffany Young Marks Landmark PMG Era with New Album

Tiffany Young’s Edge of Calm is out now. Photo: Pacific Music Group, used with permission.

Related Post: Girls’ Generation Icon Tiffany Young Celebrates 10-Year Solo Anniversary with ‘Summer’s Not Over’

Tiffany Young Reclaims Her Sanctuary with New Solo Album Edge of Calm

HONG KONG — Global K-pop icon Tiffany Young has officially released her debut solo album, Edge of Calm, via Pacific Music Group (PMG), alongside the evocative music video for its title track. (Pacific Music Group, 2026)

To celebrate this milestone, Tiffany has embarked on the Edge of Calm Tour, kicking off in Hong Kong with upcoming stops in Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok, before concluding with a special homecoming performance in Seoul on December 27.

Finding Peace in the Chaos: The “Edge of Calm”

The title track, “Edge of Calm,” serves as the emotional centerpiece of the entire project. Built around themes of vulnerability, reassurance, and quiet resilience, the song looks past the need for perfect words to explore the profound impact of simply being there for someone during life’s most overwhelming moments.

Gentle yet deeply affecting, “Edge of Calm” captures the healing power of true companionship—reminding listeners that sometimes the greatest act of love is staying by someone’s side through uncertainty.

“Edge” symbolizes anticipation and complete immersion, while “Calm” embodies emotional balance and clarity. Together, the two halves create a visual and sonic identity that mirrors the record’s emotional arc.

Inside the Album

The 11-track album offers a rich journey across genres and emotional landscapes, highlighting Tiffany’s signature versatility as an artist.

Key Highlights:

  • Featured Tracks: Includes the hit single “Summer’s Not Over” (and its Korean version), released earlier this year in honor of the 10th anniversary of Tiffany’s solo debut.
  • Impressionable Numbers: The “Summer’s Not Over” music video has already surpassed 1.8 million YouTube views, with over 487,000 Spotify streams.
  • Collaborations: Hand-picked guest features expand the record’s sonic footprint, bridging diverse musical worlds.

Edge of Calm marks Tiffany’s second release under PMG and its flagship label, Pacific Records, following her landmark global 360 partnership with the company. As the flagship artist leading PMG’s Korean expansion, this project represents both a personal creative milestone and a major step in the label’s international growth.

Edge of Calm tracklist

  1. Codes
  2. Drip Drop
  3. Halfway Honest
  4. Moment
  5. Come Call Me Yours
  6. Edge of Calm
  7. Lips Together (feat. 미연 (MIYEON))
  8. Lovers (feat. JUNNY)
  9. Summer’s Not Over (KOR Ver.)
  10. Summer’s Not Over
  11. Moonlit Rain

About the Artists & Visionaries

About Tiffany Young

Born in Los Angeles, Tiffany Young moved to Seoul alone at age 15 to pursue her dream of performing, ultimately debuting with the legendary K-pop group Girls’ Generation. As part of one of the most influential girl groups in pop history, boasting 16 No. 1 singles, over 1.8 billion YouTube views, 120+ global awards, and 15 album releases, Tiffany cemented her legacy early on.

Launching her solo career to critical acclaim, she debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard Next Big Sound chart and won Best Solo Breakout at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. Entering a dynamic new chapter with Pacific Music Group, Tiffany continues to expand her footprint with new music, global collaborations, and exciting projects ahead.

About Pacific Music Group (PMG)

Pacific Music Group is a next-generation music company founded in 2025 by NE-YO, Sonu Nigam, MC Jin, and Jonathan Serbin. Headquartered in Hong Kong with a Pan-Asian footprint, PMG is dedicated to developing global careers out of Asia and fostering seamless cultural exchange between East and West through world-class production and mentorship.

🎧 Listen & Watch Now

Stream Edge of Calm on all major platforms today, and check out the new music video on YouTube!

Lyal Strickland Releases ‘I’m Still Poor’ Ahead of Anticipated New Album ‘Shooter of Truth’

Lyal Strickland’s Shooter of Truth will be out October 16. Photo: Jym Wilson Photography, used with permission.

New Music: Lyal Strickland Returns with ‘I’m Still Poor’ Ahead of First Album in a Decade

“I’m Still Poor” is the third and final single from Lyal Strickland’s forthcoming album, Shooter of Truth. Following the success of the title track and the duet “Birds,” “I’m Still Poor” is out now on all streaming platforms. (Broken Jukebox Media, 2026)

Shooter of Truth marks Strickland’s first full-length album in ten years, arriving with the weight of a life fully lived in the years between. The album drops on October 16.

A Decade in the Making

After the death of his father and a string of hard miles on the road in 2016, Strickland went through an emotional breakdown that left him questioning his place in music alongside his ability to keep writing honestly.

In the decade that followed, life didn’t stand still:

  • He got married.
  • He became the father of two young daughters.
  • He stayed tied to the land and the cattle that have shaped his family’s story for generations.

Then, in one weekend, the songs returned.

“Those songs became the foundation of Shooter of Truth, an album that looks directly at alcohol, depression, old relationships, present love, failure, survival, and the strange grace of still being here.”

The breakthrough came during a Southwest Folk Alliance conference, where Strickland wrote a batch of songs with a new kind of clarity: brutally honest, unguarded, and unwilling to dress up the truth.

The Sound of the Ozarks

Across its ten tracks, Shooter of Truth moves between solo acoustic performances (“Another Place And Time” and “Hellbent On A Heartache”), an acoustic guitar and cello-backed duet (“Birds”), a couple of irreverent fast-paced tracks, and a collection of mid-tempo tunes rooted in country, folk, and Americana.

The record is earnest, raw, and unpolished, capturing a side of Lyal that hasn’t been fully captured on record before. The backing musicians all hail from the Ozarks, lending the project a sound deeply tied to place: unpretentious and lived-in. It’s music shaped by the same hills, highways, churches, barrooms, and back roads that run through Strickland’s writing.

The Singles

The album’s three singles trace its full emotional range:

  • “Shooter of Truth” — Sets the tone with a plainspoken reckoning and the hard edge of self-examination.
  • “Birds” (feat. Rachel Laven) — Explores the strain of life on the road and the temptation to push past your limits in search of something true. Not originally written as a duet, Laven was the first and obvious choice when the track called for a complementary voice, bringing out an understated tension in the lyrics.
  • “I’m Still Poor” — Brings Strickland’s hard-earned realism to the forefront—a song about the sacrifices artists make, the cost of chasing the work, and the long search for the people who understand why you keep doing it anyway.

Betting on the Music

To make the album happen, Strickland is making big changes on his farm by dwindling his cattle herd down to Herefords, the same breed raised by his grandfather and great-grandfather on his mother’s side. It’s both a sacrifice and a promise: Strickland is putting his heart into this release, letting go of one version of the farm to carry forward another while making room for the music that has never quite let him go.

On Shooter of Truth, Strickland sounds like an artist less interested in reinvention than reckoning. He returns as a husband, father, and farmer still marked by the road, singing with fewer illusions and more at stake. After ten years away, he has come back with songs that do what the title promises: aim straight for the truth without flinching.

About Lyal Strickland

Lyal Strickland is an Americana singer-songwriter, whose music is as authentic as the Ozark hills. With a background deeply embedded in the rural landscapes of Missouri, his lyrics resonate with the experiences of small-town life, weaving tales of struggle, resilience, and unyielding human spirit. (Lyal Strickland, 2026)

Strickland’s songs are a testament to his commitment to his roots and his versatility as an artist. His albums move through stages of life, showcasing his distinctive voice that brings his narratives to life. Each song is a window into Strickland’s world, inviting listeners to step into stories woven with candor and crushing humility.

Album Credits

  • Co-Produced by: Adam Dawson & Lyal Strickland
  • Recorded, Mixed, & Mastered by: Jeff Smith at Studio 2100
  • Songwriting: All songs written by Lyal Strickland (except “Hellbent On A Heartache”)

Musicians

  • Lyal Strickland – Vocals, Guitar
  • Molly Healey – Fiddle, Cello
  • Joe Terry – Organ, Keyboards
  • Oran Thornton – Electric Guitar
  • Kyle Vance – Bass
  • Nick Smith – Drums
  • Rachel Laven – Duet Vocals on “Birds”
  • Jeff Smith, Dillon Hasten, Damien Thousand – Background Vocals

Shooter of Truth tracklist:

  1. Shooter Of Truth – 4:35
  2. Birds – 3:44
  3. I’m Still Poor – 4:37
  4. Homewrecker – 2:48
  5. Before It’s Gone – 5:14
  6. Another Place And Time – 3:09
  7. Boosters – 3:25
  8. Church List – 2:56
  9. Gatherin’ Dust – 3:36
  10. Hell Bent On A Heartache – 2:59
    Full run time: 37min 5sec

Deux Visages Announces Debut Album ‘Call It Goodbye’ & Releases New Single ‘Automatic’

Deux Visages will be on tour this fall with The Linda Lindas. Photo: Enoch Chuang, used with permission.

Rising Rock Trio Deux Visages Announces Debut Album Call It Goodbye & Shares` New Single ‘Automatic’

Promising rock trio Deux Visages, comprising vocalist Daphney Hanono, guitarist Jack Chiu, and bassist Tony Jouvin, is stepping into a major new era. (another side, 2026)

Their emergence has been a whirlwind. Founded over a thread of DMs in high school, they quickly signed to Atlantic Records once word of their rampant and immersive live shows hit. Fast-forward through a series of breakthrough singles, an EP, support tours alongside Mannequin P*ssy, julie, and Wunderhorse, plus an uprooting from Miami to Philadelphia: the three have now perfected their chemistry and eclectic, earnest dream-pop rock that is singularly Deux Visages.

Call It Goodbye: A Visceral Coming-of-Age Story

The trio recently announced their debut full-length, and first with Pure Noise Records, titled Call It Goodbye. It will be out November 6. Pre-Order/Pre-Save here.

It’s Deux Visages’ coming-of-age story: a sophisticated yet visceral examination of the conflict between the past and the future. Each invigorating and powerful track bristles with the tension and emotions that come with youth and new experiences. On Call It Goodbye, the trio looks back at what’s been, while also confidently leaving that past behind.

Listen to ‘Automatic’

On their new single ‘Automatic,’ available now alongside an accompanying music video, Hanono reflects on an internal monologue of feeling “less than” and “predictable.”

“A lot of this track has to do with things crashing down around us with our first record deal. It was our early days as a band and touring, and we weren’t feeling worthy or ready to handle all of these major changes.”

— Daphney Hanono

Crafting the Sound

Deux Visages recorded Call It Goodbye in Miami with longtime friend Arquimides ‘Arkii’ Cala, who also recorded all of the band’s early material, including their very first single “Cheetah.”

Cala masterfully captures Deux Visages’ dreamy, soaring, feedback-soaked sound across the entire record:

  • “Always You” – The album’s euphoric leading single.
  • “Behind” – An immediate, hard-hitting track balancing vulnerability with explosive guitars and dynamic shifts.
  • “Call It Goodbye” – The title track closing out the record with a sense of frustration and urgency, confronting the inevitability of time slipping away.

Together, these songs depict the instability, uncertainty, and growing pains of youth while ultimately embracing change. Call It Goodbye is a record about asserting yourself amid uncertainty, and discovering that, with enough determination and self-belief, you can leave the past behind and move confidently toward whatever comes at you next.

On the Road

Deux Visages just wrapped up a North American run supporting Sweet Pill. Next month, they join The Linda Lindas as special guests on their East Coast run, performing in New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, and more.

See below for the full list of tour dates, and grab your tickets and details here.

Deux Visages Live Dates:

Oct 02: Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre ~
Oct 04: Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts ~
Oct 06: Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club ~
Oct 07: New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place ~
Oct 08: Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel ~

~ w/ The Linda Lindas

Call It Goodbye tracklist:

  1. Disengage
  2. Always You
  3. Behind
  4. Missed Calls
  5. Automatic
  6. Afterthought
  7. Fleeting Wishes
  8. Silhouette
  9. Paint Myself Blue
  10. Pixelate
  11. Call It Goodbye
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Belgian Post-Hardcore Band Wrong Man Announces Debut Here’s That Feeling

Wrong Man team up with Kurt Ballou for new album Here’s That Feeling on Deathwish Inc. Photo: Wrong Man, used with permission.

Deathwish Inc. Welcomes Wrong Man (feat. Members of Oathbreaker, Partisan, & Rise And Fall)

With a sound that reflects an eclectic range of influences, Belgium’s Wrong Man continues to forge their own path with every record they release and every song they write. Their unique brand of soulful post-hardcore is equal parts noisy and melodic—at times bluesy, at times moody. Depending on who you ask, you’ll hear references to bands like Quicksand, The Jesus Lizard, Sonic Youth, and The Wipers. (another side, 2026)

Featuring members of Oathbreaker, Partisan, and Rise And Fall, Wrong Man formed with a clear mission: to create something distinct from their previous projects. Following their rocking, ’90s-inspired debut Who Are You? (2022), the band expanded their horizons on Big Plans (2023), leaning into dynamic sonic pushes and pulls.

Now, their debut full-length album, Here’s That Feeling, sharpens that post-hardcore foundation into something even more versatile and expressive, fusing urgency and melody with brooding tension and undeniably catchy choruses.

The Sound & Vision

Rooted in the rawness of ’70s proto-punk alongside the restless spirit of ’90s indie and Dischord-era post-hardcore, Here’s That Feeling carries echoes of Fugazi, Drive Like Jehu, Quicksand, Sonic Youth, and The Wipers, all while pushing forward with a sound uniquely their own. Songs unfold through dynamic shifts and inventive guitar work, driven by a deep emotional undercurrent and an uncompromising pull toward unfiltered expression.

Production Details

  • Recorded: Kortrijk, Belgium by Michael Neyt (Oathbreaker, Predatory Void, Feverchild)
  • Mixed: Kurt Ballou (Converge, Torche, High On Fire) at GodCity Studio

Here’s That Feeling marks a defining step forward, capturing a band stretching its sound while holding tight to its emotional core.

Release Details & Pre-Orders

  • Album Release Date: September 11
  • Vinyl Release Date: October 9 (via Deathwish Inc.)
  • Latest Single: “Petty Thief”

[Pre-Save the Album] | [Pre-Order the Vinyl on Deathwish Inc.]

Here’s That Feeling track list:

  1. Loose Ends
  2. It Won’t Wash Off
  3. Exit Strategy
  4. Blue
  5. Petty Thief
  6. Mystic Eye
  7. Heaven Ain’t Happening
  8. Ripped Open I
  9. Ripped Open II
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From Prairie DIY to Montréal Grit: The Uncompromising Rise of Truck Violence

Truck Violence’s new album The weathervane is my body is out now. Photo: Matthew Van Dystadt-Aguiar, used with permission.

Truck Violence Returns with Unforgiving DIY Triumph: The weathervane is my body

Canada’s Truck Violence howls through the harsh edges of hardcore and folk, delivering a final sound that is both deeply comforting and fiercely confrontational. Their second full-length record, The weathervane is my body, is an attempt to answer—an attempt at conciliation through refusal. (another side, 2026)

It is available now, featuring the standout single and album closer, “Kindly, wash yourself.”

From Prairie Towns to City Streets

After relocating from the Alberta prairies to Montréal at just seventeen years old, guitarist and banjoist Paul Lecours and singer-poet Karsyn Henderson navigated the massive shift from rural isolation to urban intensity.

  • Small-town roots: The pair grew up in a town of just 600 people, graduating in a class of nine.
  • Early DIY spirit: By age fifteen, they were running a local studio and radio station with no industry support, no infrastructure, and no template—only the work itself and the conviction that it was worth doing.
  • Expanding the sound: Drawing influence from punk, shoegaze, and sludge, their distinctive identity emerged from years of experimentation. Upon arriving in Montréal, Chris Clegg (bass) and Thomas Hart (percussion) joined to build Truck Violence from the ground up.

Uncompromising, In-House Execution

The weathervane is my body is the culmination of that entire journey. The group composition, recording, mixing, and visual media were all produced completely in-house without outside intervention. Here, DIY is not an aesthetic choice or a marketing angle—it is the only honest option available.

The album serves as an expansion of the angry statement of purpose launched in their debut album, Violence, which Pitchfork hailed as “never predictable or formulaic.” Rooted in noise rock and post-hardcore traditions, the new record stands immediate, self-determined, and uncompromising.

The Vision Behind the Cover Art

Shot on film by the band on Avenue du Parc in Montréal, the album cover captures the record’s entire thesis in a single frame:

A figure perches atop a small Québécois-style house, hand-built from reclaimed materials—spine curved, legs pulled in, bare-backed against a skyline that dwarfs everything beneath it. A rural thing dropped into the grit of the city: small, out of place, and refusing to disappear. Naked and defenseless, open to every stimulus the world delivers.

The weathervane is my body, track list:

  1. My dog would fuck the air
  2. Jaundiced and reaching for a mother
  3. Compelled by Christy
  4. House caught fire
  5. New Jesus
  6. Your name, It’s walking
  7. Stomach as a tower and the globules descending
  8. Gerard, be quiet
  9. Kindly, wash yourself

Catch Truck Violence Live

Truck Violence will be touring across North America this fall and winter.

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International Pop Star SHAB Returns with Electric New ‘Perfume’ Remix

The rapidly charting anthem returns with a fresh, dance-floor ready reimagining. Photo: Miller PR, used with permission.

SHAB Returns with High-Energy “Perfume” Remix Following Billboard & Dance Radio Success

LOS ANGELES, CA — Following the industry embrace of her latest single and music video, “Perfume,” international pop artist SHAB returns with an exciting new remix, giving the glamorous pop anthem a fresh, high-energy twist. (Miller PR, 2026)

“Perfume (Remix)” is now available on all major streaming platforms, alongside the official music video for the original version on YouTube.

A Fresh Twist on a Fan Favorite

Originally written by SHAB alongside A-list songwriters Bonnie McKee and JHart, “Perfume” blends contemporary pop production with subtle Persian influences, celebrating confidence, femininity, and self-expression.

The new remix, which was the most-added song to U.S. dance radio during its first week of release, transforms the track into an energetic, dancefloor-ready experience while preserving the infectious melodies and playful spirit that made the original resonate with fans.

Accompanied by an innovative and fashion-forward music video, the remix offers listeners a fresh way to experience one of SHAB’s standout releases.

“Perfume has always been about confidence, fun, and embracing who you are,” says SHAB. “I loved hearing the song take on a completely new energy with this remix. It brings a different side of the record to life, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear it.”

Building Global Momentum

This release continues SHAB’s momentum following three Billboard and Mediabase Top 40 chart appearances over the last nine months. Hits like “It’s On You,” “Lipstick,” and “Skin & Bones – VIP” have further established her as one of pop’s most exciting independent artists.

About SHAB

SHAB is an international pop artist who has captivated audiences with her powerful story of escaping Iranian fundamentalism as a refugee to become an acclaimed global entertainer.

With her unique blend of Middle Eastern, pop, and electronic influences, SHAB’s rise to fame has been marked by critical acclaim and a rapidly growing fanbase—boasting over 25 million YouTube views and 13 million Spotify streams.

Career Highlights & Achievements:

  • Tours: Four tours across Europe & the UK, plus a critically acclaimed 2025 U.S. national tour with The Wanted.
  • Press Features: Highlights in Rolling Stone, Newsweek, Marie Claire, FHM, Hot Press, and Wonderland.
  • Recent Releases: Her 2025 double album, One Suitcase, and her first U.S. pop radio hits, including “Lipstick” and “Voodoo” (a collaboration with hip-hop legend Fat Joe).

Advocacy & Giving Back

In addition to her musical success, SHAB is a passionate advocate for refugees and women’s rights. Serving as an ambassador for the UK-based charity Choose Love, SHAB is donating all of her profits from purchases of the One Suitcase album to support displaced people around the world. Her advocacy is deeply personal, rooted in her lived experience as a refugee, and aligns with her mission to empower others through both her music and humanitarian work.

Genghis Tron Announces New Album ‘Signal Fire’: Everything You Need to Know

Genghis Tron releases long-awaited new album Signal Fire. Photo: Aaron Jones, used with permission.

Genghis Tron Return to Face the Present on Signal Fire

For almost two decades, Genghis Tron bandleaders Michael Sochynsky and Hamilton Jordan have gazed into the future and imagined what the world would look like after the extinction of our species. It’s an outcome that has long troubled, but also inspired, them to steer the pioneering outfit in breaking new ground with each successive release, moving from the genre-smashing electro-grind of 2008’s Board Up the House to the lush, pummeling hypnosis of 2021’s Dream Weapon. (another side, 2026)

Now, with their fourth full-length album, Signal Fire—co-produced and mixed by Seth Manchester (Model/Actriz, Battles, Big Brave)—Genghis Tron awakens us from the post-apocalyptic daydreams of their previous work with a violent, and most welcome, shove.

This time, the distant-future reveries give way to an unsettling awareness of the present we’re actually living, as our circumstances grow too pressing to try and escape.

“Signal Fire envisions a Kojima-esque dystopia of endless proxy warfare, where the deluge of available information has outmoded the human ability to parse it. A world where those amoral, shameless, and cunning enough can literally reshape the reality at their whim through sheer insistence.”

— Tony Wolski, vocalist and lyricist

A Visceral Evolution

Roaring onto the scene in 2004 with a uniquely demented blend of extreme metal, synthesizer textures, and drum-machine madness, Genghis Tron are no strangers to making a forceful impression. But Signal Fire marks the first time the band—joined again by Wolski and Nick Yacyshyn (SUMAC) on drums, plus newcomer Kenny Szymanski (The Armed) on bass—has captured this level of urgency with such visceral precision.

Through their contributions to 2021’s Dream Weapon, Wolski and Yacyshyn (who joined the band in 2020, replacing former vocalist Mookie Singerman and the band’s drum machine) had already proven themselves to be indispensable to the full realization of Genghis Tron’s vision.

Refining the Craft

Twenty years into their career, having proven their ability to forge common ground between Ministry and Aphex Twin, between Brutal Truth and Boards Of Canada, and between Cluster and Converge, ugly-beautiful new genre hybrids from Genghis Tron no longer come as a surprise.

What’s remarkable, however, is how Sochynsky and Jordan have taken a project that started in 2004 as a dorm-room genre-pastiche experiment, “a chaotic, wild amalgamation of all our favorite stuff, literally slammed together,” says Jordan, and refined their songwriting craft to deliver a sound that is unmistakably their own.

Sochynsky and Jordan acknowledge that their approach to songwriting is, at its core, the same it has always been: trading ideas, whether on synths, programmed beats, or guitars. The crucial difference? Genghis Tron now sounds like an actual band.

On Signal Fire, Genghis Tron has never sounded more unhinged, more alive, and more free to continue upending everyone’s expectations in service of making compelling music.

Signal Fire track list:

  1. I Am All
  2. Signal Fire
  3. Future Worship
  4. Like Fotocrom
  5. Tomorrow Mirage
  6. Nothing Blooms in the Hollow
  7. Without Form
  8. Born Prey
  9. A Love So Pure
  10. New Gods

Emma Ruth Rundle Announces New Album ‘These Killing Times’

Emma Ruth Rundle debuts ‘Enough’ video/single. Photo: Mason Rose, used with permission.

Emma Ruth Rundle Announces New Album These Killing Times, Drops Scathing Single “Enough”

Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, poet, and multidisciplinary artist Emma Ruth Rundle has officially announced her sixth full-length studio album, These Killing Times, set for release on September 18 via her own imprint, Errant Child. (another side, 2026)

Alongside the announcement, Rundle debuted the cutting lead single, “Enough.”

Listen: “Enough”

“Enough” showcases Rundle’s signature ability to fuse gentleness with intensity. Opening with a hypnotic drum rhythm courtesy of Jess Gowrie (Chelsea Wolfe), the track is driven by a deep-toned acoustic guitar riff that offers a deceptive sense of calm.

As Rundle’s voice enters, a distinct note of optimism swells during the increasingly impassioned choruses, ultimately building to a crushing heaviness featuring a tormented saxophone performance by Patrick Shiroishi. It is a track that offers comfort, even as its underlying message proves scathing.

“‘Enough’ is inspired by ‘The Man Who Sold The World’—and in a retelling of the story of Elijah, we imagine him as an Elon Musk-type figure. We ask: is not the whole world enough? We ask the many gods to unleash vengeance and carry this man away into the angry sky, piece by piece.

This song is a reflection of the times we live in and is a vision for the dispensation of the billionaire class. The world belongs to all beings.” — Emma Ruth Rundle

The Music Video

Conceived by Rundle in collaboration with artists Mason Rose, Blake Armstrong, and Mitch Wells, the accompanying music video for “Enough” showcases a stark gothic theatricality.

Evoking an atmosphere as if Nosferatu had landed in the world of legendary puppeteer Jim Henson—a major visual influence for the record—the video depicts Rundle haunted by a creature known as “The Companion.” The dark, romantic visuals are further heightened by a series of frames reminiscent of classic stop-motion animation.

About These Killing Times

Electrifying, emotional, and charged with anti-patriarchal feminist rage, These Killing Times arrives as a reactive anthology, bristling, full of life, and rooted in resistance. Pre-Order/Pre-Save here.

While the new record possesses a spirit of defiance, it retains the tenderness, rawness, and vulnerability that resonated with so many on her globally acclaimed 2021 album, Engine of Hell.

These Killing Times marks a return to a full-band setup, creating a sonically powerful accompaniment to Rundle’s more direct vocal style. The album’s instrumentation is brighter and more urgent than ever before, featuring an impressive lineup of collaborators:

  • Jess Gowrie (Chelsea Wolfe, Mrs. Piss) – Drums
  • Troy Zeigler – Percussion / Collaboration
  • Patrick Shiroishi – Saxophone
  • Nick Reinhart (Tera Melos)
  • Gina Gleason (Baroness)
  • Marissa Nadler
  • Lukas Frank (Storefront Church)
  • Amelia Baker (Cinder Well)

Longtime collaborator Sonny Diperri (My Bloody Valentine, Trent Reznor), who has worked with Rundle across multiple releases over the last decade, returned to record the album.

Community Over Isolation

Written as Rundle watched from afar the devastating effects of climate disasters unfold in early 2025, she reflected on the root causes of global catastrophes and made a conscious choice to lean toward hope. Where outside forces tempted her toward isolation, she reached outward to create a project that acknowledges pain while offering community and resilience in response.

“I wanted to feel fortified by friendships and to be in community with other musicians—to make something that pushed back against the isolation,” Rundle shares.

These Killing Times confronts questions of intention, systemic capitalism, the rise of Christian nationalism, and political discourse. Yet running alongside the anguish is love—acting as a balm, a tonic, and a means of escape.

Outside of her music discography, Rundle continues her work as an established visual artist and author, following the 2025 release of her debut poetry collection, The Bella Vista (Unnamed Press).

Fall Tour Dates Announced

Emma Ruth Rundle will hit the road this autumn for a full-band headlining tour across North America in support of These Killing Times, kicking off in November. Cinder Well will support all headlining dates.

The headlining run follows Rundle’s solo support tour alongside All Them Witches throughout October.

These Killing Times track list:
1 – Powerless
2 – God’s Picture
3 – Anvil
4 – Catherine Wheel
5 – Don’t Delay Heaven
6 – Enough
7 – Human Kindness
8 – Oceans of Time

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Milwaukee Trio Snag Is One of Modern DIY Hardcore’s Most Unique Voices

Snag shares music video for new LP album opener ‘Unarrest Me.’ Photo: Samer Ghani, used with permission.

Heavy Emo with a Purpose: Milwaukee’s Snag Returns with All The Cages Holding Us Will One Day Turn To Dust

Since their formation in 2016, Milwaukee trio Snag has quietly carved out their own unique space in the DIY underground. They have quickly become a favorite of listeners hungry for emotional hardcore that delivers far more than just aimless chaos. (another side, 2026)

On All The Cages Holding Us Will One Day Turn To Dust—the band’s third LP and first for Deathwish Inc.—Snag continues to develop their signature brand of heavy emo, expanding melodically and texturally without losing an ounce of their edge.

Turning Inward: Personal Struggles and Physical Cages

While Snag’s lyrical approach has historically focused on broader, universal themes like climate anxiety and apocalyptic dread, All the Cages… shows the band looking inward. Many of the tracks draw heavily on the members’ personal experiences with chronic illness and mental health obstacles.

The central motif of cages weaves its way throughout the record. On the album opener, “Unarrest Me,” the cage is literal: a physical jail cell.

“The song is a POV of a wrongful arrest—the confusion, the panic, and the sheer inhuman reaction from the arrester. This song musically tells an eerie story within itself. It sets off on a journey and ends abruptly at its peak.”

— Samm Szymborski (Guitarist/Vocalist)

Bassist and vocalist Peter Murphy emphasizes the visual and thematic story behind the track’s music video:

“The concept for the video is ‘collective liberation through mutual aid.’ The symbols of zip ties and blindfolds against flashlights and sprints put a finer point on the idea that every free person can help free another person.”

Music as an Action Plan

From the very beginning, acting on their message has been central to Snag’s ethos. Their lyrics aren’t just art, they are invitations to active involvement.

  • The Self-Titled LP: Came packaged with a lyric sheet, a book of matches, and an envelope of seeds encouraging listeners to grow habitats for pollinators.
  • All the Cages…: Features a partnership with the Florida-based organization Wire of Hope. The record includes individually labeled envelopes addressed to inmates, inviting listeners to become prison pen pals.

“The logic that says a corporation can destroy the planet to extract profit from it systematically is the same basic logic that says humans can be systematically caged for profit,” Murphy explains.

“It’s probably safe to say every person who hears this album is a lot closer to being incarcerated than to being one of the billionaires that seek ever more control. We thought we could make that connection much more explicit with a homework assignment in the record insert—and hopefully foster friendship and connection as well.”

Expanding the Sonic Palette

The intentionality behind the band’s message extends directly into the music. Snag has always been far more than a mere throwback band, consciously pushing boundaries in a subgenre that often struggles to move past the influence of its forebearers.

All the Cages… recalls the dynamic, progressive energy of acts like Majority Rule, Welcome the Plague Year, and Kidcrash, while forging its own distinct path.

“We made a decision a long time ago to simply make the music that we like and to not try to fit into genre conventions. That decision gave us permission to try different instrumentation and stylistic approaches to songs, which resulted in a few unusual moments on this album.”

— Peter Murphy

A Decade of DIY Resilience

A decade into their existence, Snag remains one of the most unique and vital voices in modern DIY hardcore. The band members’ commitment is deeply personal, they need the music just as much as the music needs them. At its core, they simply haven’t grown bored with the artform that captured their imaginations as kids.

“When we started the band we were in some of the most depressive periods of our lives, and it offered an outlet, camaraderie, and hope. It hasn’t stopped since.”

— Wysocki

All The Cages Holding Us Will One Day Turn To Dust track list:

  1. Unarrest Me
  2. Debilitated
  3. Pray for Peace
  4. Suburn
  5. Juneberry
  6. Whisper
  7. Shelf Life
  8. Paris, WI
  9. Foam Cup, Pt 3
  10. Cages
  11. Cages (Reprise)