Is This Real

overpass

From the album “Elsewhere, Always” released 5 June, 2026.

First came across this Birmingham band back in 2021 with the release of ‘Otherside of Midnight’ in February that year, one of my favorite songs from that year.

There have been been many more, with that clean, guitar Indie sound.
This is one of those.

SongIs This Real
Artistoverpass
EPIs This Real
Genreenglish indie rock
ReleasedJune 5, 2026

My Mind

Blush

This song has lots going for it, with a very cool medley section after a hard opening, that goes full grunge just after half way.

I have only just discovered this group, and have featured them on my artist Spotlight page - read it here.

Blush is one to watch out for, and really looking forward to more of their music.

SongMy Mind
ArtistBlush
Single
Genreaustrlian grunge
ReleasedJuly 3, 2026

Coal Dust

Rum Jungle

From their new album “Marginalia”, frankly a good, very typical Australian Indie song.


"Rum Jungle is an Australian indie/alt-rock four-piece from Newcastle, New South Wales. They built their following on the local Newcastle scene before breaking through nationally." <via Wikipedia>

Also check out ‘Lowlife’, which for various complicated new site reasons, was my original pick from that album.

SongCoal Dust
ArtistRum Jungle
AlbumMarginalia
Genresurf rock, newcastle nsw indie
ReleasedJune 5, 2026

Heart Has To Work So Hard

Blondshell

Blondshell (real name Sabrina Teitelbaum) is originally from New York, USA, and is now based in Los Angeles, California, with music composed and written by herself.

Such a great Indie Rock song, even if Spotify calls it bubblegrunge (eh?)


Really like the driving beat, and the guitar backing and breakout is very cool.

SongHeart Has To Work So Hard
ArtistBlondshell
Single
Genreindie pop, bubblegrunge
ReleasedMay 18, 2026

A.D.

32 Tens

Great song and stuff plus add to later.

A single released on 15 May 2026.


Been a while since I featured some bad arse rock music.


Great indie rock song from this British group from the Northwestern UK town of Warrington.


Get rockin', as they used to say.

SongA.D.
Artist32 Tens
Single
Genreenglish indie rock
ReleasedMay 15, 2026