Peel Dream Magazine, The Comet Is Coming and Shane Butler: Music News in Quebec from October 6, 2026

Peel Dream Magazine returns with an expanded version of 'Taurus', its mini-album, which will be released on vinyl on November 11 under Topshelf. Joe Stevens, the creative mind behind the project, offers an electro-pop touch that will delight vinyl enthusiasts and fans of innovative sounds.

The Comet Is Coming celebrates the 10th anniversary of their debut album 'Channel The Spirits' with a special reissue. The London-based group, dissolved in 2023 after a canceled concert in solidarity with the Palestinians, continues to resonate through Shabaka's solo career.

Peel Dream Magazine: Taurus Expands with an Electro-Pop Touch

Peel Dream Magazine, the ever-evolving musical project of Joe Stevens, returns to the forefront with an expanded version of its mini-album 'Taurus', released about a year ago. This new edition, set to release on November 11 via Topshelf, marks the album's first appearance in vinyl format, a long-awaited occasion for physical collection enthusiasts.

To accompany this announcement, Stevens unveiled 'Blind Faith', a vibrant electro-pop track that once again redefines Peel Dream Magazine's sonic identity. Inspired by artists like Thom Yorke and The Books, Stevens worked on this song multiple times before finding the desired sound. The title evokes the meanders of the human mind and the habits that imprison us. With 'Blind Faith', Stevens continues to surprise and intrigue his audience.

The expanded edition of 'Taurus' includes twelve tracks, including 'Venus In Nadir', 'Seek And Destroy', and 'Fear of the Other'. Each track promises to reveal a different facet of Peel Dream Magazine's sound universe, where minimalist electronics and glitch influences meet to create a unique auditory experience.

Source: Stereogum

The Comet Is Coming: An Anniversary Reissue That Resonates Again

The London experimental jazz trio, The Comet Is Coming, celebrates the 10th anniversary of their debut album, 'Channel The Spirits', with a special reissue. This group, which made its mark with three bold albums and several EPs, dissolved in 2023 after canceling their final concert in solidarity with the Palestinians, coinciding with a global strike initiated by Jewish Voice For Peace. Since then, leader Shabaka has thrived as a solo artist.

The reissue, titled 'Exploding In Slow Motion: The Complete Channel The Spirits Recordings 2013-2017CE', will be available on November 20 via The Leaf Label. This three-vinyl box set will include the original album, the EPs 'Prophecy' and 'Death To The Planet', as well as various rarities from this period. Among the previously unreleased tracks, 'Late Night Party Jam 2', an instrumental from 2013, stands out with its enchanting saxophones and militaristic dance-punk keyboards, maintaining a distinctly futuristic sound.

Source: Stereogum

Shane Butler Goes Solo with "Heavy Debt" and Unveils "Ringfinger"

Shane Butler, known for his work with the band Quilt and the duo Olden Yolk, is preparing to make his solo debut with the album "Heavy Debt", set for release in December under his own label, Peal Music. After a seven-year hiatus, Butler returns with a sound that slightly deviates from the 60s pop-rock of Quilt to explore melodic folk-rock, as evidenced by the first single "Ringfinger". This track, the last to be written for the album, deeply and sensitively addresses the theme of loss and the complex emotions that accompany it.

The album "Heavy Debt" consists of eleven tracks, including "Devotee", "Heroine", and "Winter In Hyderabad". Butler shared that "Ringfinger" was finalized in a hotel room in Brooklyn, just before the recording began. The poignant lyrics of the song, such as "You've gotta learn how to love, figure out how to kill", illustrate his introspective and poetic exploration of loss.

To promote his album, Butler will perform two concerts in December: on the 3rd in New York at Public Records, accompanied by Silk Fence, and on the 16th in Los Angeles at Zebulon, alongside Mary Lattimore. These performances will offer the audience a unique opportunity to experience Butler's personal musical universe live.

Source: Stereogum

Sławek Stróżyk Unveils His Synthwave Single "Tylko Ty"

Polish independent musician Sławek Stróżyk released his latest single titled "Tylko Ty" on September 18, 2026. Distributed by Crave Digital, this track fits into a synthwave and electro universe, enriched with a cyberpunk atmosphere. Sung in Polish, "Tylko Ty" explores the theme of closeness as a source of strength in an ever-changing world. With a duration of 2 minutes and 47 seconds and a tempo of 120 BPM, this track is entirely written, composed, recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered by Stróżyk himself in his home studio in Poznań, without the use of generative artificial intelligence.

Sławek Stróżyk, with over twenty years of experience in session performance, sound engineering, and sound design, is currently working on his first solo album. This opus promises to blend pop, ballads, rock, and synthwave influences while continuing his independent production method. "Tylko Ty" has already been featured on the podcast "Synthpop Symphony" and is available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

Source: Side-Line

Anna McClellan Unveils Her New EP "South Of Dodge"

Anna McClellan, the indie rock artist from Omaha based in New York, is about to release a new EP titled "South Of Dodge" next month. This will be her first project under the label Exploding In Sound. The title of the EP refers to an iconic street that divides Omaha in two, a nod to her roots. This project has been in the making for several years, having started in Omaha with engineer Adam Roberts before being finalized in New York.

The first single, "Drank Earlier", addresses personal and painful themes such as addiction and complex romantic relationships. McClellan wrote the song in 2023, but it was only recently, on January 25, 2026, that she managed to overcome her alcohol dependency. The EP also includes tracks like "Nobody Wants Me" and a collaboration with Gloorp on "Anywhere". Earlier this year, McClellan released "Space, you big cloud" on Father/Daughter and lent her voice to several tracks on Greg Freeman's album "All Set The Bone".

Source: Stereogum

Kontravoid Teams Up with Boy Harsher for a Fall European Tour

The electro-industrial project Kontravoid has announced a European tour this fall, spanning November and December 2026. This series of concerts will feature collaborations with Boy Harsher, Choir Boy, and Spike Hellis, promising an eclectic and immersive musical experience for fans of dark and synthetic sounds.

The tour will include three dates in Poland, a country known for its warm welcome to alternative music. Although specific venue details have not yet been revealed, anticipation is already palpable among European fans eagerly awaiting to see these artists perform together on stage.

Kontravoid, known for its unique approach blending industrial rhythms and haunting melodies, teams up with Boy Harsher, a duo renowned for their captivating electro-coldwave compositions. Choir Boy, with its distinctive dream-pop style, and Spike Hellis, adding a touch of raw energy, complete this promising lineup. This tour is set to be an unmissable event for alternative music lovers on the old continent.

Source: Side-Line

Kacey Musgraves and Intocable: A Cross-Border Collaboration

Kacey Musgraves, the renowned Texan singer, ventures into new territories with the release of a fully Spanish version of her song 'Uncertain, TX'. For this reinterpretation, she teamed up with the tejano music legends, Intocable, a group from Zapata, Texas. This collaboration marks Musgraves' first foray into Spanish recording, bringing a unique touch of norteña and tejano music to the country and cumbia base of the song.

Intocable, which has had a remarkable year, adds this collaboration to a series of successes, including a performance in front of 300,000 people in Mexico for Independence Day. The group has also received several RIAA Latin Diamond certifications and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Meanwhile, Musgraves continues her 'Middle of Nowhere' tour, with stops in Texas and sold-out shows in Chicago and New York. The original song 'Uncertain, TX' had already proven itself by reaching the 50th spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, reinforcing the success of the album 'Middle of Nowhere'. This new version promises to celebrate the rich musical heritage of Texas.

Source: Billboard

Baby Wave: Nashville's Fuzz-Pop Arrives in Montreal

The Nashville trio, Baby Wave, is making waves with their new single "The Scene Is Changing", produced by Sebastian Kinsler of Feeble Little Horse. This energetic and catchy track fits into the 90s fuzz-pop lineage while capturing the essence of Nashville's DIY scene. The band, formed at a Christmas party in 2021, quickly gained popularity in the local underground with collaborations, notably with Total Wife on their EP 'still life' in 2024.

Baby Wave has just signed with Saddle Creek and is preparing to release their first full album. The music video for "The Scene Is Changing", directed by the band's leader book NOT brooke, was filmed at Ryman 2, an iconic Nashville house show venue. It features members of local bands such as Impediment, McKay, and Venus And The Flytraps, telling the story of an owl-man attending a Baby Wave concert.

Montreal fans will have the chance to discover Baby Wave live on October 17 at Toscadura, during their North American tour which also includes a date in Toronto. The band will share the stage with Swapmeet for several of these concerts, promising a memorable evening for indie music lovers.

Source: Stereogum

Awning Signs with Winspear and Unveils "Little Green Book"

The indie rock band Awning, hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, is making a splash with the release of their first single "Little Green Book" under the independent label Winspear based in Los Angeles. This track marks the label's second international signing after Melbourne's Swapmeet. Awning has captured attention with their unique approach to indie rock, blending raw emotion and powerful guitars.

The song "Little Green Book" stands out with its infectious energy and discordant guitar riffs. The voice of Christian Dimick, the band's singer, reaches peaks of intensity, carried by pervasive distortion. Dimick explains that the song addresses themes of grief, with both cryptic and explicit lyrics, allowing everyone to find their own meaning. The music video, directed by Damin McCabe, accompanies this release and enhances the visual impact of the track.

Source: Stereogum

Harry Klein Unveils His New Single "Fleeting Moments"

Sydney producer Harry Klein has just released "Fleeting Moments", a dark-pop single that fuses electronica, wave, and witch house. This 3 minutes and 22 seconds long track explores themes of the ephemeral and love for what does not last. It stands out with a synthesized trumpet line, falsetto vocals, and a glitchy rhythm. "Fleeting Moments" adds to a series of releases in 2026, including "Push and Pull", "Only Ever Now", "Dance Therapy", "Sun Down" with Billsbry, "Wild Child", and "Refuge" with Just Jen.

Harry Klein is currently touring Europe with the psych-jazz band Almost Toast and plans to launch his second album, "On The Path", in November 2026 upon his return to Sydney. Known for his audio/visual performances, Klein combines music production with visual art, creating dystopian atmospheres that transport listeners to dark and sinister worlds. His debut album, "And Then There Was None", released in 2023, addressed issues of relationships, community, and social power through a blend of experimental electronica and melancholic pop.

In addition to his musical activities, Klein is a Senior Technical Officer at the Sydney College of the Arts, where he teaches and mentors emerging artists. His career is marked by performances at festivals such as Waves Retreat and collaborations with the fashion label The Injury. "Fleeting Moments" continues his artistic exploration, as he awaits the imminent release of "On The Path".

Source: Side-Line

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