Molly Mccaul

Shower Curtain have officially opened a new door. The New York-based band, originally a project of Brazilian-American artist Victoria Winter, are having a huge Tuesday today (August 6), pairing news of their signing to Angel Tapes (an imprint of Fire Talk Records) and their debut full-length words from a wishing well with the release of the album’s first single, “wish u well.”

The actor, who has been known for decades for his roles in programs like "Lost," "Star Wars," and "X-Men," joins The Culture Show to preview the third season of HBO's "Industry."

Vermont’s musical torch continues to pass from one strong act to another — and now, it’s being carried by Brattleboro’s own Thus Love. The band, who first hit the scene two years ago with their full-length debut Memorial, shared “Birthday Song” on Wednesday (August 7). It’s the first look into their sophomore effort, All Pleasure, due November 1 on Captured Tracks.

For nearly 50 years, The B-52s have been a cultural staple, with buoyant beats that have enamored generations.

New Sounds: Manchester's anonymous 'shoegaze breakcore' trailblazers share their latest electro-rock crossover single.

Singer-songwriter Judy Collins has made a name for herself as one of the “pioneering folk divas” of the 1960s.

New Sounds: The New York-based musician previews her upcoming album with a studio version of a 2016 acoustic demo.

Berklee-educated Jordan Maye is helping keep Boston rock alive and well, from both near and afar. The student, musician (whose single “Hush” we shared earlier this year), and Atlanta native shared her debut full-length record, Creation of Jordan Maye, on Friday (August 23), an eight-song hero’s-journey-style musical feat she’s achieved at just the age of 21.

Allie Cuva has done it all — and has even more to try. The Detroit-born, Nashville-educated, New York-based multi-hyphenate, who self-describes as a “songwriter, producer, mix engineer and multi-instrumentalist performer,” first set out on her own in 2020 with her project allie. This past Tuesday (August 27), she shared “Every Dog,” the latest single from her upcoming album of the same name due September 27.

With Labor Day weekend upon us, it seems brat summer must draw to a close. The Charli XCX seasonal renaissance, which kicked off in early June with the release of the British musician’s sixth album, comes to its natural conclusion as New England leaves the Cape behind for autumnal leaf peeping — unless the people of Boston have anything to say about it.