new wave
“Thriller Bay Mix” Shows Reezy Can Have Fun, But His Album Mode Needs to Stay On by NWO Sparrow
Dropping on Michael Jackson’s birthday, Reezy puts his own spin on a legendary classic while temporarily stepping away from the intensity of his album rollout. by NWO Sparrow
By NWO SPARROW14 days ago in Beat
10 Weirdcore Tracks That Sound Like a Fever Dream. Top Story - August 2026.
With the popularity of liminal photography and films like 2026's Backrooms , weirdcore is having a moment. It's not quite horrorcore, but it's not clean and cheerful enough to fit into the pop categories, either. Some artists ditch the pop influences and veer off in another direction, creating music that sounds like the soundtrack to a child's nightmare. Whatever the case, this playlist contains weirdcore tracks from all ends of the spectrum--and if you're ready to get weird, sit back and let these songs plunge you into a feverish haze.
By Kaitlin Shanks17 days ago in Beat
From Summer Jam to Riverside Church: Fergie Baby Is Putting In the Work Before "God Is From Harlem" Even Drops by NWO Sparrow
A pre-album listening event inside a historic Harlem church set the tone for what's shaping up to be a defining moment in his career. By NWO Sparrow
By NWO SPARROW20 days ago in Beat
Six of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Most Indefensible '80s Blind Spots
Because apparently "shaped an entire generation of music" isn't a strong enough résumé... Credit where it's due — the Hall has actually been doing a little cleanup work lately. The 2026 class alone is inducting Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Oasis, Joy Division/New Order, Sade, Luther Vandross, Wu-Tang Clan, and Phil Collins as a solo artist on top of his existing Genesis induction. That's a genuinely stacked class. Somebody in Cleveland is clearly trying.
By Elton Reads A Book A Week (Elton Edgar)27 days ago in Beat
10 Eccentric Tracks from Obscure Shoegaze Bands. Top Story - August 2026.
In a lot of ways, making money as a musician is more challenging than ever. And yet, these obscure shoegaze bands are still at it. They might not have top-ten hits or millions of Spotify listeners, but they're still making music because they love writing songs and sharing their efforts with the world. Here's your chance to give back by streaming their tracks, following them on social media and, if you live in the area, checking out one of their live shows.
By Kaitlin Shanksabout a month ago in Beat
