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Indie music from Reno, Middle East & Beyond

  • [Reno] suhns – This Is Love (Plugged In)

    [Reno] suhns – This Is Love (Plugged In)

    Yesterday, Reno’s suhns dropped a single titled This Is Love which is set to feature on the band’s upcoming EP “The World Is Fucked, But I Find It Beautiful”, due out late summer. A…

  • [Reno] Ranger – Proper Lover

    [Reno] Ranger – Proper Lover

    Yesterday saw the glorious release a new single from Reno’s Ranger. Originally written and recorded back in 2022, the song received some final polishing this past month before the band felt it was finished.…

  • [Beyond] Messa – At Races (Cold Cave Remix)

    [Beyond] Messa – At Races (Cold Cave Remix)

    A few days ago, Cold Cave dropped this excellent remix to Messa’s track At Races which features off the band’s 2025 album “The Spin“. Messa’s signature scarlet doom sound and been swapped for danceable,…

  • [Photos] Shared Scars | The Alpine | Reno, NV | July 11,2026

    [Photos] Shared Scars | The Alpine | Reno, NV | July 11,2026

    I was invited out to shoot Shared Scars as they celebrated the release of their new EP. It was loud and chaotic but the band resonated insane amounts of energy that I fed off…

  • [Reno] Borrowed Time – Bumble Bee (Demo)

    [Reno] Borrowed Time – Bumble Bee (Demo)

    A few nights ago, Reno’s Borrowed Time (previously known as Socalkyle) performed at The Holland Project but unfortunately, due to a conflict I was not able to go. After seeing some clips the following…

  • [Article] An Interview with Ibrahim Tolba, Founder Of Cairo’s Memphis Records

    [Article] An Interview with Ibrahim Tolba, Founder Of Cairo’s Memphis Records

    About a month or so ago, I discovered a shoegaze album out of Cairo from an artist called FHMY. Finding FHMY had led me to discover Egypt’s independent music scene and with it, a…

  • [Lebanon] Serge Volant – Fine Feathers

    [Lebanon] Serge Volant – Fine Feathers

    Beirut-based musician and composer Serge Volant’s new record is an excellent collection of synth-based expression on daily life in Lebanon. Recorded mainly with modular synths and field recordings, the album “Everyday Is All There…

  • [Syria] Jazeera 10 – Law Lahza

    [Syria] Jazeera 10 – Law Lahza

    Jazeera 10 (pronounced Jazeera Aashra) are a Syrian via Berlin five-piece who have been active in the independent scene since 2024. The name was chosen from the Damascus neighborhood member Louay Kanawati grew up…

  • [Reno] Spencer Kilpatrick – Nothing To Lose

    [Reno] Spencer Kilpatrick – Nothing To Lose

    Yesterday saw the release of a brand new album from Reno’s prolific singer/songwriter, Spencer Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick has released a ton of music, going as far back as 2010 per his Bandcamp page. Having started…