Oxford Indie Rock Duo The August List Release Dreamy Single “Sun Dogs”

Oxford’s The August List have shared “Sun Dogs,” the second single from their upcoming EP Sun Pinned on Ghost Sky, due November 7 via August List Records. The track combines fuzzed-out guitars, rich harmonies, and a powerful chorus, evoking the introspective grandeur of Grandaddy’s The Sophtware Slump. Lyrically, it reflects on escaping dark times while acknowledging that self-awareness remains inescapable. Inspired by actor Tom Pelphrey’s line in Ozark, “Sun Dogs” delivers both emotional depth and indie rock warmth—a hopeful anthem for imperfect survival.

https://youtu.be/-ycY_ZzQRbA?si=2cizJBRLmRJcW8a3

#FOLK #INDIEFOLK #MUSIC #NEWS #THEAUGUSTLIST

Oxford Indie Rock Duo The August List Release Dreamy Single “Sun Dogs”

Oxford’s The August List have shared “Sun Dogs,” the second single from their upcoming EP Sun Pinned on Ghost Sky, due November 7 via August List Records. The track combines fuzzed-out guitars, rich harmonies, and a powerful chorus, evoking the introspective grandeur of Grandaddy’s The Sophtware Slump. Lyrically, it reflects on escaping dark times while acknowledging that self-awareness remains inescapable. Inspired by actor Tom Pelphrey’s line in Ozark, “Sun Dogs” delivers both emotional depth and indie rock warmth—a hopeful anthem for imperfect survival.

https://youtu.be/-ycY_ZzQRbA?si=2cizJBRLmRJcW8a3

#FOLK #INDIEFOLK #MUSIC #NEWS #THEAUGUSTLIST

Caribbean Punk Pioneers The Bolokos Fuse Gwo Ka And Punk On “Ou Lé Lé”

Caribbean punk innovators The Bolokos return with “Ou Lé Lé,” an amazing single merging punk rock with Creole lyrics and Gwo Ka rhythms. A collaboration with Guadeloupean cultural icon Lukuber Séjor, the track celebrates Creole heritage and resists the anglicization of Caribbean music.

https://youtu.be/eFPUdeBBUtc?si=dMqTay18uXYKieNG

“Ou Lé Lé” serves as both a love letter to the band’s roots and a call to preserve indigenous language and identity. Mixing fierce punk energy with ancestral spirit, The Bolokos redefine cultural rebellion through sound. Their fusion of raw emotion and tradition makes “Ou Lé Lé” a truly unique statement in global punk.

https://open.spotify.com/album/4RyPfMkfzBxQIA4WWu6OaR?si=vkmMIV5tQFKZuFU02jtSTg

#FOLK #MUSIC #NEWS #PUNKROCK #THEBOLOKOS #WORLD

Caribbean Punk Pioneers The Bolokos Fuse Gwo Ka And Punk On “Ou Lé Lé”

Caribbean punk innovators The Bolokos return with “Ou Lé Lé,” an amazing single merging punk rock with Creole lyrics and Gwo Ka rhythms. A collaboration with Guadeloupean cultural icon Lukuber Séjor, the track celebrates Creole heritage and resists the anglicization of Caribbean music.

https://youtu.be/eFPUdeBBUtc?si=dMqTay18uXYKieNG

“Ou Lé Lé” serves as both a love letter to the band’s roots and a call to preserve indigenous language and identity. Mixing fierce punk energy with ancestral spirit, The Bolokos redefine cultural rebellion through sound. Their fusion of raw emotion and tradition makes “Ou Lé Lé” a truly unique statement in global punk.

https://open.spotify.com/album/4RyPfMkfzBxQIA4WWu6OaR?si=vkmMIV5tQFKZuFU02jtSTg

#FOLK #MUSIC #NEWS #PUNKROCK #THEBOLOKOS #WORLD

Swedish Indie Artist Andreas Gavlén Shares Heartfelt New Song “Vienna”

Swedish independent artist Andreas Gavlén returns with his moving new single “Vienna,” a cinematic indie piece blending emotive strings, gentle guitars, and heartfelt vocals. The track reflects Gavlén’s personal connection to the city of Vienna, a place tied to his childhood and family memories. Through delicate melodies and reflective lyricism, “Vienna” conveys themes of nostalgia, identity, and homecoming. Based in Gävle, Gavlén continues to craft atmospheric, emotionally resonant music rooted in sincerity and warmth. “Vienna” is now available on all streaming platforms, offering listeners a glimpse into the artist’s deeply personal soundscape.

https://youtu.be/xfmevolWcLc?si=-WLqmxkPSZ_OGYd8

#ANDEASGAVLEN #FOLK #MUSIC #NEWS

Swedish Indie Artist Andreas Gavlén Shares Heartfelt New Song “Vienna”

Swedish independent artist Andreas Gavlén returns with his moving new single “Vienna,” a cinematic indie piece blending emotive strings, gentle guitars, and heartfelt vocals. The track reflects Gavlén’s personal connection to the city of Vienna, a place tied to his childhood and family memories. Through delicate melodies and reflective lyricism, “Vienna” conveys themes of nostalgia, identity, and homecoming. Based in Gävle, Gavlén continues to craft atmospheric, emotionally resonant music rooted in sincerity and warmth. “Vienna” is now available on all streaming platforms, offering listeners a glimpse into the artist’s deeply personal soundscape.

https://youtu.be/xfmevolWcLc?si=-WLqmxkPSZ_OGYd8

#ANDEASGAVLEN #FOLK #MUSIC #NEWS

Mike Patton And The Avett Brothers Share New Single From “AVTT/PTTN”

The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle) join forces on “Heaven’s Breath,” the final preview from their collaborative album AVTT/PTTN, out November 14 via Thirty Tigers, Ramseur Records, and Ipecac Recordings. The gritty, fuzz-drenched rock track channels raw intensity and bold experimentation. Produced by Patton and the Avetts alongside Grammy-winning engineer Dana Nielsen, the album merges Patton’s avant-garde energy with the Avetts’ heartfelt songwriting. “Heaven’s Breath” embodies the project’s fearless spirit—an unholy fusion of folk, rock, and alternative edge. Pre-orders for AVTT/PTTN are now live, promising one of 2025’s most anticipated collaborations.

https://youtu.be/2BATdG5MvKc?si=DPG7YscdOC73Y_cV

#FOLK #folkRock #INDIE #INDIEFOLK #MIKEPATTON #MUSIC #NEWS #THEAVETTBROTHERS

Ship Says Om Unveils Meditative Ambient-Folk Track “Samadhi”

Ship Says Om, the ambient-folk project led by Jenny Gillespie Mason (Sis, The Lower Wisdom), releases “Samadhi,” a mesmerizing new composition blending shamanic, Celtic, and global influences. Time-stretched vocals float over blurred piano motifs, field recordings, and translucent synth textures, creating an ethereal listening experience. The track serves as a meditative passage into the spiritual and emotional depths Mason explores on her new EP Dream Journal, a six-song collection inspired by psychedelic guided therapy and holistic healing. “Samadhi” embodies inner peace through sound, a gentle, immersive reflection on consciousness and transformation.

#AMBIENT #CINEMATIC #FOLK #MUSIC #NEWS #SHIPSAYSOM