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@ravensingstheblues.bsky.social

RSTB faves Torn & Frayed have worked up a late-year contender for the reissues list. A collection of demos from Country Funk songwriter Hal Paris is steeped in lonesome, yearning hours, finding the Paris adrift between coasts. Even in his demos, Paris shines with bittersweet charms. bit.ly/3WKGWbZ

November 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM

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Gar Hole Records

@garholerecords.bsky.social

It's Here! Sabine McCalla's debut album, Don't Call Me Baby, is out everywhere today. Listen to all 9 tracks and more at the link: link.garholerecords.com/dontcallmebaby

November 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Michael Organ

@michaelorgan1.bsky.social

Rock 'n' Roll album of the year, surely...

Henri Herbert - Get It While It's Hot (2025)

henriherbertpiano.bandcamp.com/album/get-it...

@bandcamp.com #newmusic #boogiewoogie #rocknroll #piano #blues #JimJonesRevue #JerryLeeLewis

Get It While It's Hot, by Henri Herbert

12 track album

henriherbertpiano.bandcamp.com

November 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM

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Alex

@alexdeller.bsky.social

Spoke to sword 'n' sorcery doom metallers Castle Rat about their new LP and the trials, tribulations and logistical nightmares of trying to cram an entire fantasy world in the back of a tour van.

www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...

‘I want to ride out on a unicorn every night’: swords’n’sorcery heavy metal band Castle Rat

Wielding fantasy weapons and splashing fake blood, the New Yorkers have even learned how to make chainmail outfits – and they’re already aiming to conquer stadiums

www.theguardian.com

November 4, 2025 at 10:28 AM

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The Lovely Basement

@thelovelybasement.bsky.social

Today is the day! Pre-orders open for Lowlands, our new record, brought to you gorgeously on limited edition vinyl by @noaloharecords.bsky.social (Spain) and @precrecs.bsky.social (UK).

Isn't she pretty?

Head to Bandcamp to listen, enjoy, share and even order!
thelovelybasement.bandcamp.com

October 24, 2025 at 7:44 AM

Michael Organ

@michaelorgan1.bsky.social

Quality new music:

Major Stars – More Colors Of Sound (2025 Drag City)

majorstars.bandcamp.com/album/more-c...

@bandcamp.com #NewMusicFriday #Boston

More Colors of Sound, by Major Stars

8 track album

majorstars.bandcamp.com

October 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM

Michael Organ

@michaelorgan1.bsky.social

New Music:

Mei Ehara - All About McGuffin (2025 Kakubarhythm)

meiehara.bandcamp.com/album/all-ab...

@bandcamp.com #Japan

All About McGuffin, by mei ehara

10 track album

meiehara.bandcamp.com

October 19, 2025 at 12:18 PM

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subjangle.bsky.social

@subjangle.bsky.social

Out today !!! The self titled debut album by Fatal Plate

Grab yourself a limited edition digipak CD using 15% discount code 'fatal' before 23 Oct 2025

fatalplate.bandcamp.com/album/fatal-...

October 19, 2025 at 8:53 AM

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Call And Response Records

@callandresponse.bsky.social

After a year spent in the abstract realms, our scuzzy indie-punk face is back on with the debut EP from Tokyo duo Grandma's Garden out on 10/17 and available for pre-order now. Available to download or on cassette with a lovely little accompanying zine: call-and-response.bandcamp.com/album/sweet-...

Sweet Dystopian Daydreams, by Grandma's Garden

6 track album

call-and-response.bandcamp.com

October 3, 2025 at 8:14 AM

Michael Organ

@michaelorgan1.bsky.social

New Music:

The Plan - Mountain View (2025 Divine Schism)

theplan1.bandcamp.com/album/mounta...

@divineschism.bsky.social @bandcamp.com #Southend #NewMusic

Mountain View, by THE PLAN

11 track album

theplan1.bandcamp.com

October 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM

Michael Organ

@michaelorgan1.bsky.social

Mojohand - Dungarees (2025 Nudie Records)

mojohandmusic.bandcamp.com/album/dungar...

@bandcamp.com #newmusic2025 #NewJersey

Dungarees, by Mojohand

11 track album

mojohandmusic.bandcamp.com

September 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM

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yk Records

@ykrecords.bsky.social

Back due to popular demand! Second pressing of Annie Williams beautiful record VISITOR is now available on gold marbled vinyl.

Ready to ship today! Pick your preferred retailer:
ykrecords.com/releases/vis...

September 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM

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Perpetual Doom

@perpetualdoom.bsky.social

Lee Baggett’s new album ‘Everybody’s Asking’ is here 🌙 11 tracks on 140g green custom concentrate vinyl. Deluxe includes new lo-fi album ‘Loose Bag’ cassette, 26-page zine & sticker. Presale helps fund pressing at Third Man. #bandcampfriday. Buy it today: perpetualdoom.bandcamp.com/album/everbo...

Everbody's Asking, by Lee Baggett

11 track album

perpetualdoom.bandcamp.com

September 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM

Michael Organ

@michaelorgan1.bsky.social

Excited for this one. Following a compliation of EPs earlier this year, Leeds based band Nape Neck release their album later this month.

Nape Neck – The Shallowest End (2025 Dot Dash Sounds / Red Wig / OCCII)

napeneck.bandcamp.com/album/the-sh...

@bandcamp.com #BandcampFriday #postpunk

The Shallowest End, by Nape Neck

10 track album

napeneck.bandcamp.com

September 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM

Michael Organ

@michaelorgan1.bsky.social

More new music you need to hear:

Pelados – Contato (2025 RISCO)

pelados.bandcamp.com/album/contato

@bandcamp.com #newmusic #Brazil

Contato, by Pelados

14 track album

pelados.bandcamp.com

August 31, 2025 at 12:16 PM

Michael Organ

@michaelorgan1.bsky.social

New Music:

Wargirl – Good Things (2025 Clouds Hill)

wargirl.bandcamp.com/album/good-t...

@bandcamp.com #newmusic

Good Things, by Wargirl

11 track album

wargirl.bandcamp.com

August 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM

Michael Organ

@michaelorgan1.bsky.social

Daily Toll – A Profound Non-Event (2025 Tough Love)

dailytoll.bandcamp.com/album/a-prof...

@bandcamp.com #NewMusic @toughloverecords.bsky.social #Australia #Sydney

A Profound Non-Event, by Daily Toll

11 track album

dailytoll.bandcamp.com

August 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM

Michael Organ

@michaelorgan1.bsky.social

Debut LP out today:

The Hamm Sammies – Poor Company (2025 Self Released)

thehammsammies.bandcamp.com/album/poor-c...

@bandcamp.com #newmusic #Minnesota

Poor Company, by The Hamm Sammies

13 track album

thehammsammies.bandcamp.com

August 15, 2025 at 11:23 AM

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Raven Sings The Blues

@ravensingstheblues.bsky.social

“Like A Bell” bumps the fidelity from Cruise Control's debut, still tied up in a nice toast of twang, but letting a lush lacing of pop push to the front. It in on breezy jangles, an easy strummer that opens up as layered harmonies elevate it beyond your average country rambler. bit.ly/3Uqbv5G

August 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM

Michael Organ

@michaelorgan1.bsky.social

Old Lady - Tears Around Last Call (2025 Nudie Records)

oldladyofficial.bandcamp.com/album/tears-...

@bandcamp.com #newmusic #NewJersey

Tears Around Last Call, by OLD LADY

12 track album

oldladyofficial.bandcamp.com

August 10, 2025 at 9:39 AM

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Raven Sings The Blues

@ravensingstheblues.bsky.social

Amram picks up a tradition of slouched country charms, sauntering his way through the songs on To The End with a sly smirk. Every note has a rumpled rakishness to it, a kind of shaggy sheepdog aura that belies the album’s sharp songwriting and stacked bench of collaborators. bit.ly/4lSOhB4