Fresh sounds, artist updates, and indie highlights every weekend. This week on Indie Weekend Roundup 2: Astrachan, ROMES + Quick Tip for Indie Artists + Next Week’s Editorial Sneak Peek Enjoy the music, share the love & have fun! Astrachan releases new single “Raging Skies” Astrachan "Signs" Chicago-based artist Ben Astrachan just released his new single  “Raging Skies” , taken from his on October 31 released album  Signs . Known for blending upbeat, unrestrained Rock’n’Roll

German electronic music pioneers  X MARKS THE PEDWALK  are back with their highly anticipated 13th studio album  “Insomnia” , releasing November 27, 2025 . Since their formation in 1988, the band; led by  Sevren Ni-Arb  and vocalist Estefania; has shaped electronic music worldwide, from EBM and electro-industrial to Future Pop , influencing generations of artists. With X Marks The Pedwalk's album  “Insomnia” , they deliver an intense, immersive electronic experience full of

“i feel like throwing up” - fearless, honest, and absolutely cool! Photo by Andy Casillas Ryan Cassata releases his debut LP “Greetings from Echo Park” , and we took a deep dive into  “i feel like throwing up” , the new single from this genre-defying powerhouse musician. Ryan Cassata from Los Angeles, CA is a queer artist and trans activist , and you absolutely need to hear him. We mention queer and trans identity upfront because it should be as normal as anything else, yet