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  • Have Heart announce US reunion shows

    The echoes of a beloved sound are always worth waiting for. After a hiatus, the hardcore band Have Heart is back on the scene, embarking on new opportunities to share their powerful sound with audiences worldwide.

    What began as a cherished circle of friends in the Boston HC scene in 2009 has blossomed into brief, impactful reunions over the years. Now, the band is gearing up for another exciting chapter, following the announcement of the 2027 edition of the Netherlands’ Revolution Rising Fest.

    To bring this renewed energy to new audiences, Have Heart has unveiled a collection of US shows scheduled for this fall, spanning major cities from Boston to Los Angeles and Oklahoma City. Fans can mark their calendars for these dates:

    The tour kicks off in Boston with performances at Middle East Upstairs on October 23 and Big Night Live on October 24. Next up is Oklahoma City, where they will play the Flyover Fest on November 7.

    The journey continues westward as the band heads to Los Angeles for performances at the Ukrainian Cultural Center on December 18 and The Belasco on December 19. These dates represent a chance for many listeners to experience the raw energy that has defined their music.

    Details regarding full lineups and ticket information are set to be released on Wednesday, July 1st at 12 PM local time.

    Patrick Flynn, a driving force behind the band, reflects on the enduring impact of their work. “Twenty years ago Have Heart put out a record we didn’t think would really be cared for beyond our small circle of friends in the Boston HC scene,” he notes. “Who heard it didn’t really matter. We just knew we had to get the feelings in our bones out and into the world in some way.”

    Flynn emphasizes that writing and playing The Things We Carry has fundamentally changed his life, and now they are eager to share those feelings with a wider audience. “Writing and playing around the world eternally changed my life, and we’d like to play it (and other tracks) to some more people this Fall,” he adds.

    While Have Heart prepares for their next run, fellow artist Fiddlehead is also making waves. They recently released a new EP, Baby I’ll Change, and are currently embarking on a summer tour with Narrow Head Elliott, Self-Defense Family Pity Sex to bring their message to life.

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  • Notable Releases of the Week (6/26)

    The indie music world delivered a week packed with seismic shifts and jaw-dropping releases, proving that creativity thrives in the collision of wildly different sounds. From major album announcements to incredibly curated lineups, the energy this week felt less like a trend and more like an explosion.

    Anticipation was high for some of the summer’s biggest indie albums, with updates from artists like Phoebe Bridgers and This Is Lorelei setting the stage for some serious musical momentum. Beyond the big names, the landscape was energized by incredibly thoughtful curation, bringing together acts like Olivia Rodrigo, Turnstile, and Deftones alongside a surprising country pivot from Brandon Flowers of The Killers.

    But the true story of this week lay in the deep cuts and genre-bending explorations happening across the scene. We saw potent developments from bands that manage to fuse the abrasive with the melodic, pushing boundaries with every note.

    Truck Violence is a prime example of this dynamic tension. This Canadian group’s debut LP, Violence, was a raw DIY hit, and their follow-up, The Weathervane Is My Body, manages to blend sludge metal, noise rock, and an unexpected banjo melody. Drawing from roots in small towns, the band’s sound is a genuinely dirty, gritty experience that finds perfect harmony in the space of genre-agnostic dark music.

    In a similarly defiant spirit, Downtown Boys continue their powerful run. Nine years after their last album release, they delivered Public Luxury, an LP that is as uncompromisingly political and bilingual as ever. It perfectly captures the idea that aggressive protest music doesn’t have to be confined to the underground; it can absolutely sound like a real party.

    Meanwhile, the ethereal side of the scene continues with artists pursuing haunting sounds. Amy Rose Mills has embraced the bare-bones intensity of slowcore-ish folk on her debut solo album, I Think We’ve Met Before. The production is stark yet ornate, allowing her voice and guitar work to float in a space that is both damaged and deeply entrancing.

    Another fascinating journey was charted by River Shook. Following the dissolution of alt-country giants Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, bandleader River Shook picked up the baton on his solo album, River Shook. This record showcases some of their most personal songwriting, maintaining the strong alt-country and country-rock magnetism that defined their decade-long run.

    The week also offered compelling snapshots from rap and experimental soundscapes. The Buffalo boom bap revivalist Benny the Butcher kept his commitment to dark, gritty ’90s New York rap alive with The Plugs I Met 2.5, a project focused purely on street rap devotion. On the more psychedelic end of the spectrum, UK rapper Jadasea delivered a hazy experience with his new project, Holly Grove, where sounds drenched in atmosphere and slurred lyricism create a truly alluring, psychedelic vibe.

    Even more unexpectedly, emerging artists are finding their footing. The post-hardcore group Fiddlehead released their shortest EP yet, Baby I’ll Change. Fueled by unexpected personal events, the resulting three songs carry immense emotional weight, settling into a majestic tone that feels earned and deeply resonant.

    And for those seeking pure sonic immersion, Maxo Kream offered a sweet, short dose of artistry with O.Y.N, a JPEGMAFIA-produced project featuring Denzel Curry, proving that sometimes the most powerful statements are delivered in brief, focused bursts.

    This week was a masterclass in musical diversity—a reminder that the indie landscape is not one single sound, but an infinite, exhilarating symphony of grit, poetry, and unexpected banjo riffs.

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  • Fiddlehead announce new EP ‘Baby I’ll Change,’ share title track

    Fiddlehead is hitting the road with a fresh wave of sound, dropping their brand new three-song EP Baby I’ll Change this Friday (June 26) via Run for Cover. This release follows their acclaimed album Death is Nothing To Us and marks a deeply personal chapter in the band’s creative journey.

    The genesis of this new material was rooted in a moment of shared vulnerability. The songs were developed with producer Alex Farrar and guitarist Alex Henery following a difficult time for vocalist Patrick Flynn, who experienced the death of his mother in 2024. As one member put it, they sought solace and creative expression together during that period. “We went to Pat’s house just to support him in a dark time and then we ended up writing music,” Henery shared, noting how this spontaneous collaboration freed them up to experiment with their sound.

    For Fiddlehead, making music has always been less about chasing career goals and more about pure artistic necessity. Flynn emphasizes that they approach every record with the notion that it might be the last thing they ever create, positioning their work as a deeply personal and unhurried endeavor.

    The EP’s opening track is a majestic, impassioned anthem that immediately sets an emotional tone for the project.

    Building on this powerful new release, Fiddlehead is kicking off a dynamic tour across Europe and North America. The journey features a diverse lineup of collaborators and partners, including Narrow Head, The Sissy Boys, Elliott, Self Defense Family, Pity Sex, Knumears, Destiny Bond, Febuary, Purest Form, and Posición Unida. The tour brings their unique sound to new audiences across the continent and the Americas.

    In North America, the momentum continues with shows scheduled next month, kicking off a major run featuring artists like Turnstile, providing an exciting platform for Fiddlehead’s music. The band is also set to open a show for Turnstile, adding another layer of energy and anticipation to their upcoming performances.

    Fans can look forward to experiencing the full depth of the new material, including tracks like The Dogs, Porchlight, and the title track, Baby I’ll Change, as Fiddlehead continues their journey into new musical territory.

    The tour dates span from June through September 2026, offering a concentrated opportunity for audiences to connect with this heartfelt new EP on the road.

    Credit: BrooklynVegan