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Riot Act Media @riotactmedia.bsky.social · 15h

Caged Animals new single is out today on @youvechanged.bsky.social and is song of the day over on @northern-trans.bsky.social northerntransmissions.com/the-blood-mo...

"The Blood Moon" by Caged Animals - Northern Transmissions

"The Blood Moon" by Caged Animals is Northern Transmissions Song of the Day. The track is off their forthcoming album Make Strange Friends

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Labrador @labrador-tunes.bsky.social · 7d

“Being alive is the greatest gig in the world. You can eat at Denny’s, wear a hat, you know, whatever you want,”

- Norm Macdonald

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Exclaim! @exclaimdotca.bsky.social · 7d

Leanne Betasamosake Simpson's "White Kites and Sky Blue" Video Offers Hope Amidst Destruction

Mississauga Nishnaabeg writer and musician Leanne Betasamosake Simpson has released the music video for "White Kites and Sky Blue" off of

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Riot Act Media @riotactmedia.bsky.social · 12d

I see no lie. the kids are alright!

amy brown @amybrown.xyz · 12d

Electric Avenue came on in the car on the way to daycare and my kids went apeshit. it’s the best song they’ve ever heard

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Riot Act Media @riotactmedia.bsky.social · 27d

[email protected] shares the lead single from Caged Animals upcoming album coming next month on @youvechanged.bsky.social - www.brooklynvegan.com/32-new-songs...

32 New Songs Out Today

Hear new songs by Parcels, Nightmares on Wax, Andrew Bird, Matt Berninger (New Order cover), Margaret Glaspy (Nico Cover), Coheed and Cambria, Moor Mother, Sudan Archives, more

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Exclaim! @exclaimdotca.bsky.social · Sep 5

Hear the Week's Best New Canadian Music: Softcult, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Charlotte Cardin, knitting

Despite not being considered a part of summer technically-speaking, September manages to cram all of the hot months' activity into the

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Exclaim! @exclaimdotca.bsky.social · Sep 5

Leanne Betasamosake Simpson's "Murder of Crows" Is a Euphoric Rallying Cry

It's easy to despair at the state of the world — but Leanne Betasamosake Simpson sounds practically euphoric on the chorus of

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Riot Act Media @riotactmedia.bsky.social · Sep 5

"It's easy to despair at the state of the world — but Leanne Betasamosake Simpson sounds practically euphoric on the chorus of "Murder of Crows" with her rallying cry against oppression: "no god, no boss, no husband, no state.""

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Leanne Betasamosake Simpson's "Murder of Crows" Is a Euphoric Rallying Cry │ Exclaim!

Exclaim! Staff Picks

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Raven Sings The Blues @ravensingstheblues.bsky.social · Sep 4

Swept up in Romano’s rock n’ soul meets power pop sway, the cut is draped in big riffs, hand-claps, and cool water harmonies. It’s everything you could want out of the Outfit and there’s more on the way with two more tracks rounding out the 7” when it slips out in October bit.ly/3JQiouJ

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Riot Act Media @riotactmedia.bsky.social · Sep 4

have you listened to Dabda's new heater yet? banddabda.bandcamp.com/album/dddd

DDDD!, by Dabda / 다브다

1 track album

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マリオ (Mario Menti) @mario.neko.cat · Sep 2

New #Dabda #다브다 song is great.

[Official M/V] 다브다(Dabda) - DDDD! - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjkC...

[Official M/V] 다브다(Dabda) - DDDD!

YouTube video by Dabda

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INDIE MUSIC IMPRESS @indiemusicimp.bsky.social · Sep 2

2025/09/02 [다브다(Dabda) - DDDD!]
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韓国・ソウルの、マスロック/インディーロック・バンドニューシングルのMVが公開中

다브다(Dabda) - DDDD!

INDIE MUSIC IMPRESS is an indie music (video) blog. Logging new music videos almost daily.

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Rosy Overdrive @rosyoverdrive.com · Aug 29

From two years ago: Wrote about records from Helpful People, Ovef Ow, Wandering Years, and Dabda:

Pressing Concerns: Helpful People, Ovef Ow, Wandering Years, Dabda

On this Monday in August, we have once again gathered here to discuss, consider, and listen to new music. Specifically, new albums from Helpful People, Ovef Ow, and Wandering Years, and a new EP fr…

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orangegreenblue @tedogino.bsky.social · Sep 2

Dabda新譜MV。アジアツアー直前。

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjkC43hKCMY

[Official M/V] 다브다(Dabda) - DDDD!

YouTube video by Dabda

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Riot Act Media @riotactmedia.bsky.social · Sep 2

new Dabda single just landed!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjkC...

[Official M/V] 다브다(Dabda) - DDDD!

YouTube video by Dabda

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Riot Act Media @riotactmedia.bsky.social · Aug 29

incredible, new music coming from South Korea's Dabda on Tuesday! here's a link to their previous EP, Yonder, that @bandcamp.com named the album of the day: daily.bandcamp.com/album-of-the...

Dabda / 다브다, “Yonder”

The Seoul, South Korea-based quartet combine the flashy technicality of math rock with dramatic pop hooks.

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Tina Smith @smith.senate.gov · Aug 28

I dare you to go to Annunciation School and tell our grieving community, in effect, guns don’t kill kids, antidepressants do.

Just shut up. Stop peddling bullshit. You should be fired.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Aug 28

RFK Jr on the mass shooting in Minnesota: "We're launching studies on the potential contribution of some of the SSRI drugs and some of the other psychiatric drugs that might be contributing to violence."

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KLOF Mag @klofmag.com · Aug 26

New Orleans-based artist Thomas Dollbaum returns with his latest EP, Drive All Night, a six-song collection, out on September 26th via Dear Life Records. Watch the music video for his lead single “Angus Valley”. klofmag.com/2025/08/thom...

Thomas Dollbaum Announces new EP and shares “Angus Valley”

Thomas Dollbaum announces his latest EP, Drive All Night, on which he “excavates and reconstructs a sense of place from his past.” Watch the music video for his lead single “Angus Valley”.

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LaurieK @lkearney.bsky.social · Aug 26

New Orleans' Thomas Dollbaum returns with new EP 'Drive All Night' and a fresh signing to @dearliferecs.bsky.social! EP arrives 9/26...Watch the video for "Angus Valley" out today:

KLOF Mag @klofmag.com · Aug 26

New Orleans-based artist Thomas Dollbaum returns with his latest EP, Drive All Night, a six-song collection, out on September 26th via Dear Life Records. Watch the music video for his lead single “Angus Valley”. klofmag.com/2025/08/thom...

Thomas Dollbaum Announces new EP and shares “Angus Valley”

Thomas Dollbaum announces his latest EP, Drive All Night, on which he “excavates and reconstructs a sense of place from his past.” Watch the music video for his lead single “Angus Valley”.

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Bandcamp @bandcamp.com · Aug 25

On his solo instrumental LP, Steve Gunn spins luminous loops into reflective, serene mood music. It's our Album of the Day.

Steve Gunn, “Music for Writers”

The folk rocker's first solo instrumental album spins luminous loops into reflective, serene mood music.

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Riot Act Media @riotactmedia.bsky.social · Aug 19

"Music for Writers is weirdly comforting, as though Gunn intends the music to provide an antidote to all the fear and anxiety that accompany the act of setting words down on a blank page." @pitchfork.com reviews Steve Gunn's newest that's out now on @3lobed.bsky.social pitchfork.com/reviews/albu...

Steve Gunn: Music for Writers

Read Stephen M. Deusner’s review of the album.

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Riot Act Media @riotactmedia.bsky.social · Aug 15

"...peaceful and wistful and infinite." The FADER on Steve Gunn's new album tht's out today on @3lobed.bsky.social @thefader.bsky.social - www.thefader.com/2025/08/15/4...

4 New Albums You Need: Dijon, KAYTRANADA, Steve Gunn, and more

The FADER picks the best new albums to stream on New Music Friday, including Dijon's 'Baby,' KAYTRANADA's 'Ain't No Damn Way,' and more.

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Riot Act Media @riotactmedia.bsky.social · Aug 15

New single from Seattle rock/punk quartet @lindafromwork.bsky.social! Hear "Seeing Red" and pre-order their third (self-titled) studio album today...

LaurieK @lkearney.bsky.social · Aug 15

Seattle! @lindafromwork.bsky.social announced their 3rd studio album today (s/t, arriving 10/17), plus a new single! “Seeing Red” is about taking back power from oppressors and turning the tables to deliver the most satisfying retribution." lindafromwork.bandcamp.com/album/linda-...

Linda From Work, by Linda From Work

13 track album

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Riot Act Media @riotactmedia.bsky.social · Aug 15

"...Gunn has created a tranquil world that delivers exactly what he envisioned: a sonic environment that encourages you to slow down and reflect. It’s free-flowing yet purposeful, and uniformly beautiful—a much-needed respite from the outside world."

BrooklynVegan @brooklynvegan.bsky.social · Aug 15

This week's Indie Basement reviews: Cass McCombs, Alison Goldfrapp, Elbow, Steve Gunn, The Rakes www.brooklynvegan.com/indie-baseme...

Indie Basement (8/15): Cass McCombs, Alison Goldfrapp, Elbow, more

Plus: Steve Gunn, a look back at The Rakes, and more of the week in classic indie and alternative

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BrooklynVegan @brooklynvegan.bsky.social · Aug 15

This week's Indie Basement reviews: Cass McCombs, Alison Goldfrapp, Elbow, Steve Gunn, The Rakes www.brooklynvegan.com/indie-baseme...

Indie Basement (8/15): Cass McCombs, Alison Goldfrapp, Elbow, more

Plus: Steve Gunn, a look back at The Rakes, and more of the week in classic indie and alternative

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