The Test Drive (Early Album Previews)

    Album and EP premieres and same day releases from independent artists around the world. Jammerzine is a complete news service for the underground and independent music scene. Independent News for the Underground. Powered by Jammer Direct.

    Mick Francis

    Mick Francis – EP0 + Q&A

    When an artist finds themself free to express exactly who they are, listeners hear that passion and joy in the final product. Whether the artist was formerly constrained by genre or by self-imposed rules,...
    Sages Comme Des Sauvages has today premiered their new album titled 'Maison Maquis' as well as their new video for the track titled 'On te l'avait dit' via Capitane Records.

    Sages Comme Des Sauvages – Maison Maquis + New Video & Tour Dates

    Sages Comme Des Sauvages has today premiered their new album titled 'Maison Maquis' as well as their new video for the track titled 'On te l'avait dit' via Capitane Records. 'Maison Maquis', which I translate...
    AVR has today released her new album titled 'Salvation'.

    AVR – Salvation

    AVR (Anna von Raison) has today released her new album titled 'Salvation'. Using a vast collection of styles, knowledge, know-how, and creative mayhem, AVR takes all of that and more and culminates it all...
    Razor Braids has today released their new album titled 'Big Wave'.

    Razor Braids – Big Wave

    Razor Braids has today released their new album titled 'Big Wave'. A positive mix of accessible and subtly anthemic rock-pop-guitar songs interlaced with personality and originality, Razor Braids have today bared all of their...
    Jon Foreman has released his new album titled 'In Bloom'. As if a lesson in songwriting, Jon takes meaning to music with a series of chapters masquerading as songs presented as chapters of a life well lived and learned.

    Jon Foreman – In Bloom

    Jon Foreman has released his new album titled 'In Bloom'. As if a lesson in songwriting, Jon takes meaning to music with a series of chapters masquerading as songs presented as chapters of a...
    Wolfgang Valbrun has today released his new album titled 'Flawed By Design' released via Jalapeno Records.

    Wolfgang Valbrun – Flawed By Design

    Wolfgang Valbrun has today released his new album titled 'Flawed By Design' released via Jalapeno Records. Hitting all of the retro feels in every good possible way, Wolfgang Valbrun takes an already classic sound...
    Chloe Star has today released her debut EP titled 'the bed i lie in'.

    Chloe Star – the bed i lie in

    Chloe Star has today released her debut EP titled 'the bed i lie in'. Finally an EP, or album for that matter, that takes the guttural essence that is alt rock and amps up...
    The Chameleons have today released their new EP titled 'Where Are You?' via Metropolis Records.

    The Chameleons – Where Are You? + Tour Dates

    The Chameleons have today released their new EP titled 'Where Are You?' via Metropolis Records in conjunction with Strange Times Entertainment. Each of these tracks shows a different side of the band's audio repertoire. Diversity...
    Julian Shah-Tayler has today released his new album titled 'Hunger City (Diamond Dogs is 50)', a cover album celebrating David Bowies iconic 'Diamond Dogs' album, released 50 years ago tomorrow (May 24th).

    Julian Shah-Tayler – Hunger City (Diamond Dogs is 50)

    Julian Shah-Tayler has today released his new album titled 'Hunger City (Diamond Dogs is 50)', a cover album celebrating David Bowies iconic 'Diamond Dogs'...
    Andrea Van Cleef

    Andrea Van Cleef – Horse Latitudes + Exclusive Q&A

    Andrea Van Cleef has released his new album titled 'Horse Latitudes' via Rivertale Productions. Feeling almost like a concept as much as an album, 'Horse Latitudes' takes a signature sound and amps it into...
    Jodie Nicholson

    Jodie Nicholson – Safe Hands + Q&A & Tour Dates

    Jodie Nicholson has released her new album titled 'Safe Hands' via Quiet Crown. Safe Hands is an ethereal yet not-so-idyllic daydream. This LP tells it how it really is. The honest, soothing lyrics remind us...
    Morgan Cole Brown

    Morgan Cole Brown – Watching Your Friends Get Famous + Q&A

    Morgan Cole Brown has released his new EP titled 'Watching Your Friends Get Famous'. I want you to think back to when you learned how to drive a car, or perhaps ride a bicycle...
    StrateJacket

    StrateJacket – StrateJacket

    StrateJacket has today released their new self titled EP via EDGEOUT Records. I always have a soft spot in my musical heart for power trios. That combination of rawness and power permeates through, when...
    Pet Shop Boys

    Pet Shop Boys – Nonetheless + Tour Dates

    Pet Shop Boys have today returned with their new album titled 'Nonetheless' via Parlaphone Records. What can be said about Pet Shop Boys while doing their music a proper justice. They have honed a...
    Kepa Lehtinen

    Kepa Lehtinen – Unet + New Video

    Kepa Lehtinen has today released his new EP, as well as the video for the title track, both titled 'Unet'. Kepa has that uncanny knack at making music for emotion and feeling as much...
    Charm of Finches

    Charm of Finches – Marlinchen In The Snow + Tour Dates

    Charm of Finches has today released their new album titled 'Marlinchen In The Snow'. Atmospheric folk-pop with that originality and creativity only found in the best indie artists, Charm of Finches have created a set of...
    The Skinny Limbs

    The Skinny Limbs – Mozart for Martians

    The Skinny Limbs has today released their new EP titled 'Mozart for Martians' via Wizards Only Records. Think of those glorious jam bands of decades past when you give 'Mozart for Martians' that first...
    Ivytide

    Ivytide – Portable Darkroom + New Video

    Ivytide has released their new album titled 'Portable Darkroom' as well as their new video for 'Vacant'. There is a subtle purity in the indie tinge that Ivytide seamlessly convey in their music. Not...
    GUMBO

    GUMBO – Stir The Pot

    GUMBO has today released his mega-collab with Chuck D and Public Enemy on behalf of Black Lives Matter Grassroots called 'Stir The Pot'. Anarchy as an anthem by stating the truth as a state of...
    Kenton Mackay

    Kenton Mackay – In Good Taste + Q&A

    Amongst many incredibly insightful things said by Frank Zappa, one quote that always stood out in particular to me was, “Jazz is not dead; it just smells funny.” In response to the seemingly incessant...
    The Weekend Run Club

    The Weekend Run Club – Liminal Space Race

    The Weekend Run Club has released their new album titled 'Liminal Space Race'. Musically enthralling with a keen sense of lyrical self, The Weekend Run Club make themselves the new heroes of the hip...
    3kelves

    3kelves – Lucas루카스

    3kelves has today premiered his new EP titled 'Lucas루카스'. A suave collection of electro pop, and that certain feel good feeling that only true songwriters can convey shows me that 'Lucas루카스' is one of...
    The Jesus and Mary Chain

    The Jesus and Mary Chain – Glasgow Eyes

    The Jesus and Mary Chain has today released their new album titled 'Glasgow Eyes'. That first track, 'Venal Joy' is the perfect introduction of what is to come. A banger of a stomping rhythm...
    TANSU

    TANSU – The City

    TANSU has today released her new EP titled 'The City' via Little Planet Records. Produced by Dave Rublin, a member of the platinum selling band American Authors, TANSU gives an emasculate showcase for her...
    SOLO

    SOLO – The importance of words (songs of love, anti-capitalism and mental illness)

    SOLO has released his new album titled 'The importance of words (songs of love, anti-capitalism and mental illness)'. A concept in the truest sense of the word, genres collide in the mind and madness of...