Top Songs of January 2026
January kicked the year into motion with a wave of strong releases. These are the tracks — big, bold, and unexpected — that rose above the rest. Featuring tracks from Gorillaz, Dorian Electra, Converge, and more.
American Football Announce Expansive 2026 World Tour
American Football are heading back out into the world. The band’s newly announced 2026 tour marks their first full slate of shows since wrapping up the anniversary run for LP1.
The Cost of Momentum: Nova Twins Reflect on the Years That Changed Everything
Motionless In White Returns with “Afraid of the Dark”
For two decades, the Gold-certified Scranton, PA, quintet has broadcast its unique sonic artistry to the world, building a massive global fan base and topp…
Our Favorite Music Discoveries of 2026
With more music coming out than ever before, talent is abundant out there. The issue both artists and listeners face is how to find each other. We are m…
From Motel-6 to Main Stage: A Conversation With Microwave
Mothica Announces New EP with “Save Your Roses”
Mothica returns to Mothicorp with her brand-new single, “Save Your Roses,” and its visually stunning music video. The single, inspired by a conversation wi…
Just the Five of Us: A Conversation with The Paper Kites
After 15 years together, The Paper Kites are still finding new ways to let their songs breathe. This past year took the Melbourne five-piece farther than e…
Bringing a Bit of West Texas to the World: A Conversation with Treaty Oak Revival
For Treaty Oak Revival, the road from West Texas has rarely been straightforward, but in hindsight, every detour and choice has led them to exactly where t…
Too Hardcore for Pop, Too Pop for Hardcore: A Conversation With Scowl
Hit Parader caught up with Moss and drummer Cole Gilbert to chat about the success of the new album, the evolution of hardcore, and more.
Controlled Chaos: The Rise of Die Spitz
In late July 2024, before Sleater-Kinney tore through music from their album Little Rope on an outdoor stage in front of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame i…
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American Football Announce Expansive 2026 World Tour
American Football are heading back out into the world. The band’s newly announced 2026 tour marks their first full slate of shows since wrapping up the anniversary run for LP1.
smush Shoegaze-ify Norah Jones’ “Don’t Know Why” & Announce EP
The Brooklyn shoegaze duo, smush, has revealed their reimagined cover of Norah Jones’ “Don’t Know…
“Save Your Roses”: Mothica Unleashes Powerful Single from Upcoming EP
Mothica returns to Mothicorp with her brand-new single, “Save Your Roses,” and its visually stunning…
Motionless In White Returns with “Afraid of the Dark”
For two decades, the Gold-certified Scranton, PA, quintet has broadcast its unique sonic artistry to…
LØLØ Announces New Album god forbid a girl spits out her feelings, Shares Explosive Single “007”
LØLØ is leaning all the way into the chaos. The Toronto-born pop-rock provocateur has announced…
In Conversation
Too Hardcore for Pop, Too Pop for Hardcore: A Conversation With Scowl
Hit Parader caught up with Moss and drummer Cole Gilbert to chat about the success of the new album, the evolution of hardcore, and more.
Two Is Enough: A Conversation With Soft Play
Hit Parader caught up with the electrifying duo backstage to chat about their increased international popularity, getting beaten up in music videos, and desire to remain a duo.
From Motel-6 to Main Stage: A Conversation With Microwave
Hit Parader spoke with the band backstage about their recent growth, anniversary shows, and much more.
Near-Death, Full Throttle: A Conversation With Cliffdiver
With more music on the way and a continued head of steam as the band continues to plow forward, Hit Parader caught up with co-lead vocalist Joey Duffy backstage to talk about the Oklahomans’ successes, goals, and how near-death experiences can shape a band.
Serious Metal, Seriously Fun: A Conversation With The Barbarians of California
Hit Parader caught up with Stenman backstage to discuss the band’s rise, mixing things up in the metal scene, and more.
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Rico Nasty By Nature
On Lethal, her most self-assured album yet, she channels that instinct into a bold statement about standing alone, shedding approval-seeking, and reclaiming her power.
The Cost of Momentum: Nova Twins Reflect on the Years That Changed Everything
After years of nonstop momentum, Nova Twins felt the strain of a career that had gone from stillness to overdrive almost overnight. On Parasites & Butterflies, Amy Love and Georgia South lay their armor down, confronting burnout, vulnerability, and the cost of always having to be strong — onstage and off.
Controlled Chaos: The Rise of Die Spitz
Photo: Anatheme In late July 2024, before Sleater-Kinney tore through music from their album Little…
Peter Hook Looks Back at 40 Years of Low-Life
Photo: Mark L Hill Forty years after the release of New Order’s seminal album Low-Life,…
Our Favorite Music Discoveries of 2026
With more music coming out than ever before, talent is abundant out there. The issue…
