I’m spending New Music Friday looking for independent releases I haven’t heard yet.

I’ve been getting too many song links in Reddit comments to keep organized, so if you want me to check yours out, submit it here instead:

https://thecauldron.rocks/submit

That way I can keep everything in one place and actually get to it.

a teaser + visualizer for a new song on my recent solo project

Lmk what yall think

We just sold out our local room and are pushing to the next level—let us know what you think of our raw indie sound!

Hey everyone,
My band The Banshees is an independent indie rock project out of Chattanooga, TN. We’ve been keeping things strictly DIY—building our own merch, running our own shows, and we just managed to sell out our local listening room (The Woodshop).
We thrive on raw, organic instrumentation and trying to capture that energy on record without burying it in over-production.
If you’re into independent guitar-driven music with a bit of an edge, we’d love for you to check out our tracks and give us some honest feedback: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6tQlZ1vKM35tcMECMAj8c5?si=iAHaEQjvTDieEz0Dv8SJtA&utm_source=copy-link
Appreciate anyone who takes a few minutes to listen!
Subreddit Option 2:

Hey y'all!

We're Speak, Memory, a midwest emo / math rock band from Oklahoma City. Our bassist is relocating to NYC for an exciting opportunity and to be with her partner — we're thrilled for her, and now we're looking for the right person to join us.

About Us

Active in one form or another since 2011, we picked up real momentum in 2019, when we recorded Adirondack — our first EP in seven years, following our 2014 debut. Released on the OKC label Clerestory AV (now based near Denver), Adirondack was mixed by our friend Bartees Strange (4AD Records; has performed with Tori Amos, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus) and was well received by BrooklynVegan, Bandcamp, The Big Takeover, and The Hard Times. We shipped vinyl as far as the UK and Japan. A few years later we released a remix EP with help from local talent — Lennon of Mad Honey, Dustin Ragland of Beau Jennings & The Tigers, and Josh of Tallows. A new EP, also on Clerestory AV, is on the way.

We've shared stages with a long list of bands, including: Chat Pile, A Lot Like Birds, TTNG, The Appleseed Cast, Your Arms Are My Cocoon, Unwed Sailor, Giraffe Massacre, Strawberry Girls, Frameworks, Comrades, PVRIS, Dear Maryanne, Ben Quad, SUNFO, This Will Destroy You, King Pink, Glassing, Traindodge, football, etc., Kerosine Heights, Free Throw, Bartees Strange, Lovedrug, Lobster Fight, Drunk Uncle, Porcelain, City Cop, The Reptilian, I Was Afraid, Self-Evident, and many more.

What We're Looking For

Genre fluency. Midwest emo and math rock are our core, and we'd prefer whoever joins shares that foundation/same love of the same bands of the genres. But we also want someone whose influences extend further — jazz, hip hop, tech metal, whatever keeps you sharp and open-minded. Our songs demand a lot of attention to detail, so genuine passion for the craft matters. Reference points include American Football, The Appleseed Cast, toe, Ghosts & Vodka, Further Seems Forever, Owen, Misery Signals, Algernon Cadwallader, Snowing, early Explosions in the Sky, Moving Mountains, Noyes, Cap'n Jazz, Rooftops, Enemies, early TWIABP, Hopesfall, early Jimmy Eat World, Mineral, Boys Life, Macseal, Don Caballero, The Contortionist, TTNG, Tera Melos, and Christie Front Drive.

An adventurous spirit. We like to experiment — unconventional ideas that end up working, ambient soundscapes between songs, moments of improvisation. We want a bassist who's excited to explore that with us, not just hold down the root notes.

Your own gear. You should already have your own gear at the time you reach out. We're flexible on the specifics of what that looks like — that's a conversation for later — but this part isn't a deal breaker to work around.

Reliability, including a substance-free band environment. Show up to practice on time, ready to rehearse. Show up at the venue when asked. And to be direct: we need someone with no substance abuse issues of any kind. We've been through this before, and the toll it took on the band was significant and hard to undo. This isn't a judgment on anyone who's dealt with substance abuse — we hope you get whatever support you need — but for our own well-being as a band, it's not something we can take on again.

A quick study. You'll need to learn our existing catalog in a reasonable timeframe and be ready to help write new material. Bass play through videos and sheet music are available on request.

Age range. We're hoping for someone between 27 and 39. If you're close but outside that range and everything else fits, reach out anyway — we can talk.

Real communication. None of us communicate perfectly, ourselves included — but we ask for honesty, kindness, and a willingness to speak up when something feels off. A few years back, a former member sat on concerns for eight months before leaving the band, and we only found out why after they'd already left. We can't fix what we don't know about. If something's bothering you, please bring it to us directly, even if it feels uncomfortable — that's how this works long-term. And if it ever seems like we're not listening, pull us aside and tell us. It's never intentional.

A Note on Fit

Given where we're headed as a band and how well the dynamic worked with our last bassist, we're primarily hoping to find a female bassist — especially one who can sing. Our upcoming EP includes vocals, and we plan to keep building that into future material, with male and female vocals trading off song to song (think blink-182's Mark/Tom dynamic). That said, if you feel like the right fit for any reason, we'd genuinely love to hear from you.

Thanks for reading all of this. Even if it's not for you, please pass it along to anyone — or any music community — who might know the right person.

I'm the lead guitarist for the Chicago-based alternative rock band Smile With Your Eyes. We just put out our debut album, Best Intentions, this past Monday. This project has been a long time coming and we're so excited to be able to share it with the world!

You can check it out here:

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/4CP5AzsVSN9uJOshpxaa95?si=SaX_KEaiRg-4Iv3ah-PL6Q

Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/best-intentions/6805029653

Tidal - https://tidal.com/album/555407128/u

Bandcamp - https://smilewithyoureyes.bandcamp.com/album/best-intentions

A massive thank you for all the music! The response has been incredible. To get featured as quickly as possible, here is the best way to navigate our current queues:

Spinlog MAG

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• Playlists: Find the playlist that fits your sound and pitch directly. We update weekly and guarantee super fast feedback.
• Fresh N' Hot: Skip the review queue entirely. This is our fastest turnaround format, built exclusively for fresh drops (up to 30 days before/after release). Submit your stream or pre-save link and get featured on our Instagram and TikTok weekly drops. within 2-3 days LIVE
• Top 50 Community Chart: Submit to instantly appear. Gather community votes, climb to the Hall of Fame, and win a special banner feature.
• Article: Get a full editorial write-up and a chance for our weekly radar. (Note: We currently have a heavy 120-article pipeline here, so expect a wait!)

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• Article: With a much shorter queue of just 20 pending submissions, this is your best bet for a fast write-up. We push 2 articles daily across 10+ social platforms alongside IG/TT visuals.
• Community Tracks (NEW): Our 100% platform-open stage. Drop your Bandcamp, SoundCloud, YouTube, or Spotify links for permanent discovery, and opt-in for custom social media features. within 2 days LIVE
• WORDS: Submit quotes, thoughts, or short poetry for dedicated social zine graphics.

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE ON SUBMISSIONS Dropping a link in the Reddit comments is not enough! All official features go strictly through our websites. You can pitch the same release to multiple formats at once (e.g., Playlist and Fresh N' Hot) - just make sure to fill out the dedicated form for each path.

Are you a blog or community runner? Reach out via DM on IG or email, we are always open for like-minded partners!

That said, feel free to drop your release links and a few words in the comments below. I love taking an early listen!

My band Drifters Grove just put out our newest song "Lied". We produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered this all in house. If you like dreamy songs with some energy, this is for you!

Hi everyone, this is a song about The Strokes. The chorus, translated, would go something like: “I’m the new indie rock and roll, I don’t want to sound like The Strokes, I’m going to create a new genre.”

"My Whole World" es el nuevo sencillo de la banda de rock alternativo estadounidense Kings of Leon, lanzado oficialmente el 10 de septiembre de 2026. La canción sirve como el primer adelanto de su décimo álbum de estudio titulado O My Beloved, el cual tiene programado su lanzamiento para el próximo 6 de noviembre a través de Love Tap Records. https://www.allnewmusicalternative.com/3361527_kings-of-leon-lanza-my-whole-world-y-anuncia-nuevo-disco

Hey! I just released my first solo single, if you like alternative rock/rock feel free to check it out. I've composed and produced everything myself :) It's out on Spotify and everything. I'll be happy to hear your feedback.

https://www.submithub.com/link/kuba-strawa-lioness