Composer and guitarist Gabriel Vicéns has unveiled a video for Guaiza, a track from his forthcoming new album Niebla. It is subtle conversation between all the players, letting their instruments do the talking by way of gentle, intricate jazz.
February 17, 2026
Opal Mag: World End
photo: John Stanley
English singer Opal Mag tries to get even on her new single World End, a song about a relationship where pain is part of equation, with the repeated "I wanna hit where it hurts" and "Kick me when I'm down" sharing equal billing. Wrapped in hazy 90s indie roc,k with the bass trying to take over the spotlight, it is a game of tension and release, with no clear winner.
Ellur: "The World Is Not An Oyster" video
Watch the video for Ellur's The World Is Not An Oyster, a track from her At Home In My Mind album: "By taking cues from guitar-driven melodic pop music, folk and trip-hop Ellur has found closure, delivering her lyrics in an almost laconic way. She shows strength, but is not afraid to share her doubts and vulnerability as well. At Home In My Mind is about finding peace, but being aware that things can go South again when it is least expected."
Sonic Youth: "Diamond Seas" for Record Store Day
Canadian plunderphonics inventor John Oswald stitched together 32 live performances of NYC noise rock band Sonic Youth's The Diamond Sea for a Record Store Day (April 18) release. Both sides of the white vinyl LP have a running time of 20:44, with one side dedicated to 1995 and the other one to 1996 performances. 3500 copies worldwide.
February 16, 2026
The Tammy Shine: Ok Shine Ok
It took Tammy Ealom, front woman of Denver based punk band Dressy Bessy, 30 years to go out on her own with a solo album. Naming herself The Tammy Shine for this momentous occasion she was in full control of the complete process for what would become a collection of high energy tracks. The songs on Ok Shine Ok are raw and tough, as Ealom has learnt not to take shit from anybody.
Her guitar is always upfront, acting as the core for her blend of garage rock, grunge and punk. It all sounds so deceptively simple and straightforward, but her less is more approach leaves her plenty of room to make her lyrics about disastrous dates, and wanted (Love Letter) and unwanted (Junk Mail) postal deliveries.
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