'Sweet' talk

Porridge Radio's new record, Every Bad, is out in March. The video here, released last week, is for "Sweet." The buzzy Brighton, U.K.-based quartet will be out at Elsewhere in Brooklyn on March 23.

Cable ready

Melbourne, Australia's Cable Ties have a new record coming out in March on Merge. The video here was released this week for "Sandcastles."

Heroes

David Bowie died on this day in 2016. The video here is a live version of "Life on Mars?" — one of my all-time favorite songs.

Into the 'Void'

There Is No Year, the new record from the Atlanta-based Algiers, is out on Jan. 17. The video here is for the track "Void."

'Lucky' strike

In "Lucky," Dehd delivered one of the catchier indie pop songs of 2019 ... the track is on the Chicago-based trio's excellent LP Water, which was out back in May.

Not for 'Nothing'

A reconfigured Rocketship returned with its first record in 13 years with Thanks to You, an under-the-radar release from this fall. The dream-pop track here is for "Nothing Deep Inside."

Just another day at the 'Office'

The Philadelphia-based trio Control Top's debut release showed up on a few year-end best-of lists — such as at Pitchfork. The video here is for the song "Office Rage."

'Radio' cure

The Shivas (via Portland, Ore.) released their latest album Dark Thoughts earlier this fall... the video here is for the single "Playing on the Radio."

'Hide' and Seek

Some new shoegaze courtesy of Deserta, the latest project from Matthew Doty. The debut release from Deserta is out in early 2020. The audio track here for "Hide" came out last week.

My friend Edgar

The NYC-based Lunachicks are playing their first shows in 15 years — April 11-12 at Webster Hall on 11th Street. (Tickets went on sale today. That first show is already sold out.)

The band — led by Theo Kogan — formed in 1988, recording six albums between 1990 and 1999. The video here is for "Edgar" from their 1995 release "Jerk of All Trades."

Surf and turf

Jayomi, described as "Seattle’s friendliest indie surf rock quartet," recently released their debut record. The video here is for the track "Tropical Wasteland."

Meet your 'Match'

The new EP via Squid — a UK-based five piece — is due next Friday (it has been out via digital platforms for the past two months). The audio track here is for "Match Bet."

'Sway' of life

The latest LP via Rotterdam's The Sweet Release of Death came out a few weeks back. The above audio clip for "Sway" provides a taste for what to expect.

Back in 'Blackout'

The Damned released Final Damnation in 1989 ... an album that included "Wait for the Blackout." The video here is from a live show in 2017 in the UK.

And The Damned is the opening act tomorrow at the Garden (!!!) for the Misfits.

Put this in 'Heavy Heavy' rotation

Here's "Heavy Heavy," a track from the local indie rock quartet Pom Pom Squad ... something from their "Ow" EP that's out now.

You can see them with Miss June Monday night out at Rough Trade.

'Domino' effect

Corridor, the Montreal-based Francophone band, has a new record (their third overall) coming out on Sub Pop on Oct. 18. The track above is "Domino." The band is at Union Pool on Oct. 24.

I want to believe

Pixies tickets went on sale today (and quickly sold out) for a Dec. 9 show over at Webster Hall.

Here's a live clip of the band from 1991 playing their — obviously — best-song ever. OK, I like this song too and this one.

Wicked Leaks

Here are The Waikiki Leaks, an Italian band (circa 2019) playing Hawaiian music.

Great 'Pains'

The Brooklyn-based Tempers have a new album, titled Private Life, coming out on Oct. 25. The video here is for the first single, "Capital Pains."

Orquesta Manoeuvres

A summer send-off with "Unpretentious Beauty" by the Japanese-based Clive Tanaka y su Orquesta.

The "Orquesta" has a new record out now called Pre​-​Sunrise Authority.