Tag: New Music
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Episode 2484: September 2026 New Music 8: Echo and the Bunnymen, The War on Drugs, Brian Fallon, Haruomi Hosono
It’s the last run for the September 2026 New Music Train as it heads back to the depot for some rest before its Rocktober excursions next month. Closing out the new music picks are Mark Neese (Echo and the Bunnymen), Justin Steiner (The War on Drugs, Brian Fallon) and Patrick (Haruomi Hosono). Thanks to all who contributed this month!
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Episode 2481: September 2026 New Music 5: Arab Strap, Chat Pile, Nadia Reid With NZTrio
The September 2026 New Music Train is on a Dublin journey today, with Liam McIndoe at the controls. He’s got a big sack of new tracks, featuring the magically melancholy Arab Strap, the howling noise of Chat Pile and a cover of a Mazzy Star song from Nadia Reid.
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Episode 2478: September 2026 New Music 2: Lily Seabird, Ian Noe, Jawdropped, This Is Lorelei, Al Doyle
The September 2026 New Music train is back on the tracks and the listeners take over today. Up first, as always, is Steven Routledge. He picks the growling indie rock of Lily Seabird and the Americana of Ian Noe. Kevin Porter selects a broad range of styles in songs from Jawdropped, This Is Lorelei and Al Doyle.
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Episode 2462: August 2026 New Music 7: The Jayhawks, Sarah Cahoone, Son Volt, Kris Barras Band, The Warning, Joyous Wolf, Ironflame
The August 2026 New Music Train is making its way back toward the depot for some rest and relaxation, but before it does, there is a sizable journey to make, heading from Sweden to Illinois. Niklas Nygards and Sunny Varney are on board for this trip, entertaining us with new records from The Jayhawks, Sarah Cahoone, Son Volt, Kris Barras Band, The Warning, Joyous Wolf and Ironflame.
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Episode 2461: August 2026 New Music 6: Waylon Payne, Brandon Flowers, Ray Wylie Hubbard
The sounds of country music are blasting out of the windows of the August 2026 New Music Train, so it must be headed to Nashville or Austin, right? Nope, it’s in New York City, where Jason Goebel is waiting on the platform with boots on his feet and a cowboy hat on his head. He’s got a satchel of tunes from Waylon Payne, Brandon Flowers and Ray Wylie Hubbard to share, so turn it up, pardners.
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Episode 2459: August 2026 New Music 4: Wild Pink, Westside Cowboy, Julia Holter, Son Volt, Mitch Easter
The August 2026 New Music Train is down in upstate South Carolina today, picking up Harris and Rachel King on the platform. They each have a parcel of new music picks under their arms and they might even throw in a bonus pick. Hit play for all the info on songs from Wild Pink, Westside Cowboy, Julia Holter, Son Volt and Mitch Easter.
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Episode 2458: August 2026 New Music 3: Le Ren, Dinosaur Jr., Stephen Steinbrink, Maple’s Pet Dinosaur, Merrowfolk, Bob Marley and the Wailers
Crossing the Atlantic twice is on the agenda for the August 2026 New Music Train today, since that’s the only way to get Kevin Porter and Roger Grace together. And when they are together, the new music picks are juicy and plentiful. Kevin and Roger fill us in on new music from Le Ren, Dinosaur Jr., Stephen Steinbrink, Maple’s Pet Dinosaur, Merrowfolk and Bob Marley and the Wailers.
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Episode 2457: August 2026 New Music 2: Brandon Flowers, Mountain Grass Unit, The Jayhawks, Afghan Whigs
It’s time to turn the August 2026 New Music Train over to the listeners and that means heading to Scotland, where Steven Routledge is waiting on the platform…and who is that with him? A special guest? Oh yes, listener, a special guest!
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Episode 2439: July 2026 New Music 6: Parker Barrow, The Dead Reds, Black Sites, Low Cut Connie, Swampmeet, The Reds, Pinks and Purples, Son Volt, Sharp Pins
The July 2026 New Music Train is close to the end of its journey, but not before Harris and Rachel King and Sunny Varney hop on board with a bevy of fresh tracks. The trio will bring you up to speed on new releases from Parker Barrow, The Dead Reds, Black Sites, Low Cut Connie, Swampmeet, The Reds, Pinks and Purples, Son Volt and Sharp Pins.
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Episode 2438: July 2026 New Music 5: The Mountain Goats, Lacey Ann Johnson, The Wiggles with Jesse Welles, Low Cut Connie, Twisted Teens, Madonna
Listen: EPISODIX: Posted: August 20, 2026 Music: All songs released in July 2026. Notes: The July 2026 new music train travels from Kansas City to…