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"Don't Fly Away" by Pleasure Pill

6 days ago | northerntransmissions.com | Charles Brownstein

Pleasure Pill have released a new single from their forthcoming debut studio album Hang A Star. The band’s sound is inspired by Britpop with indie rock, the album drops on June 27 via à La Carte Records. Channeling the spirit of adolescent wanderlust fueled by jangly guitar chords, entrancing melodies, and introspective lyrics. Their new single “Don’t Fly Away” is out now with a new music video.
Greg Freeman releases new single "Curtain"

6 days ago | northerntransmissions.com | Charles Brownstein

Greg Freeman has shared new single entitled “Curtain.” The track is off the Vermont singer/songwriter’s forthcoming album Burnover, available August 22 via Transgressive Records/Canvasback Music. The song is accompanied by a video directed by Carl Elsaesser, and uses repurposed footage from one of Carl’s short films. Describing the track as “a love song of sorts,” Freeman noted its spontaneous feel, sharing that the vocals were likely a first take to preserve a free-flowing, unpolished quality.
Whitney return with new single "Darling"

1 week ago | northerntransmissions.com | Charles Brownstein

Whitney have returned with new single, “Darling.” “There’s something to be said for a 2 minute-or-less gem that aims for the heart,” said the band. “Songs like ‘Gonna Hurry’ by Dolly Parton and ‘Take Care’ by Big Star come to mind—poignantly written goodbyes emphasized by the fact that both songs are over as quick as they started.
"See Her" by Adult Leisure

1 week ago | northerntransmissions.com | Charles Brownstein

Adult Leisure are proud to announce that their debut album The Things You Don’t Know Yet will be released on October 3rd 2025. Its latest single “See Her” features guest saxophone from longtime The 1975 and Sam Fender collaborator John Waugh.
"Ébèné Fumé by Mareux ft: Riki

1 week ago | northerntransmissions.com | Charles Brownstein

Mareux the project of Aryan Ashtiani, has collaborated with Riki on new single “Ébèné Fumé,” the track is now available via Revolution/Warner Records and features a unique vocal performance by Riki combined with Mareux’s crafted electronics. Riki’s presence and ability to merge music, movement, and style is followed throughout “Ébèné Fumé” striking video which was created by Muted Widows (Michael E Linn, Nedda Afsari, and Michael R. Zumaya).
Levitation 2025 announces lineup and new location

1 week ago | northerntransmissions.com | Charles Brownstein

Levitation 2025, is back on September 25-28, with a four day lineup and new venue home – Palmer Events Center, with downtown venue programming each night in the heart of Austin, Texas. Stay tuned for more shows to be announce soon. The festival nighttime programming kicks off on September 24 and runs through the night of Sunday, September 28. Palmer Events Center will serve as the heart and main venue for LEVITATION 2025.
Queens of the Stone Age Come Back to Life in the Catacombs

1 week ago | northerntransmissions.com | Charles Brownstein

Queens of the Stone Age have been an iconic part of the musical landscape for a long while now and one of the reasons why they continue to be held in such high regard is their ability to transcend genre troupes and make music that is as interesting as it is sincere. The band is set to release a new live video entitled “Alive in the Catacombs” on June 7th and it is a perfect reminder of why they are held in such high regard.
Live Review: Alan Sparhawk at EartH Theatre in Dalston, London, UK

1 week ago | northerntransmissions.com | Charles Brownstein

On Thursday, Alan Sparhawk performed at EartH Theatre in Dalston, London, joined by his son Cyrus on bass and Erik Pollard on drums. For me, as a dedicated Low fan, it felt absolutely unreal to witness Alan Sparhawk performing live. The music he created with Mimi Parker has always felt charged with something surreal and ethereal. Vocally and instrumentally, they seemed to access another plane, full of beauty, melancholy, and chaos simultaneously.
Haim release new single "Take me back"

1 week ago | northerntransmissions.com | Charles Brownstein

HAIM continue to build anticipation for their 4th studio album I quit, by releasing new song “Take me back.” The sisters found themselves in a particularly nostalgic place when writing the track, explaining, “for the first time since high school, the three of us all found ourselves single. We were going out a lot; just the three of us spending quality time together.
Sea Lemon - Diving For a Prize

1 week ago | northerntransmissions.com | Charles Brownstein

Sea Lemon, the airy dreampop project from Natalie Lew, dives deep into poetic depths with her debut album Diving for a Prize. Shimmering on the surface with lush, pop-infused melodies but carries a quiet undertow of introspection and dark lyricism. The whimsical, dreamy sounds contrast with twisting, shadowy stories, inviting us to wade through layers of meaning. This balance rewards surface-level enjoyment and deeper reflection.