Pigeon Spins Rock Featuring Nom De Plume, Wingifsh, Zach Adams, Chloe Tsangaris, The Transference, Kristen Banana, and More!

Nom De Plume - Circle The Dream

Nom De Plume’s album Circle the Dream is a vibrant evolution of their indie rock sound, blending folk rock, Americana, and progressive elements with emotional depth. Fronted by Aris Karabelas and driven by Michael Magee’s innovative bass, the album, crafted across US states from Maryland to Wyoming, explores longing, resilience, and internal struggle through intentional instrumentation like violin, pedal steel, and saxophone. The title track “Circle the Dream” is an acoustic guitar-driven, violin-infused, indie folk rock song, with lyrical depth that explores the tension between following dreams or surrendering to expectations. And singles like “The Shadow” and “While My Eyes Gently Weep” showcase their experimental yet melancholic tone, earning praise from Rolling Stone Argentina. This album leans into sonic textures and nuanced songwriting, inviting listeners to find personal meaning in its open-hearted tracks.

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Wingfish - Looking Forward

Looking Forward captures the band's commitment to a live and homogeneous feel during the recording process, eschewing perfection for an energetic and dynamic vibe. Jesper's post-tracking experimentation with elements like old, noisy radio, backwards echo, and infinite sustain guitar added layers of creativity to the EP. As the only original member remaining, Jesper reflects on the release fondly, noting the evolution of Wingfish since 2004 while these timeless tracks remain a staple on their setlists, showcasing the band's enduring musical legacy.

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Zach Adams - Dead Man Walking

Zach Adams’ self-produced debut album, Dead Man Walking, released on August 1st, 2025 via their own Splitting Adams Entertainment label, offers a compelling fusion of alternative and progressive rock that serves as a haunting sonic companion to their horror/fantasy novel, Dead Man Walking: Narrator’s Cut. This ambitious project showcases Adams’ multifaceted artistry, blending atmospheric soundscapes with intricate instrumentation and evocative storytelling to immerse listeners in a darkly imaginative world. With its innovative approach and deeply personal vision, Dead Man Walking stands out as a bold statement from an emerging artist ready to make a significant impact on the modern rock scene.

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Chloe Tsangaris - Elephant in the Room

Elephant in the Room is Chloe Tsangaris’ compelling second single from her debut album, showcasing a confident transition into pop rock. The song marries poignant storytelling with nuanced guitar arrangements and expressive vocals, capturing a deeply personal narrative. Recorded beneath Mount Ngungun at Glasshouse Studios and featuring Golden Guitar winner Brendan Radford on guitars, this track exemplifies Chloe’s maturation as a songwriter and performer.

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The Transference - Floodlights

Floodlights, the first LP release from Chicago-based band The Transference, represents a departure from the introspective folk and shoegaze leanings of singer/songwriter and keyboardist Laura Hollingsworth's previous projects. With its broad palette of rock influences-- from references to Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Wonder, to Genesis and modern art rock. Recorded at Electrical Audio in Chicago, the album's sound adopts a deliberately lo-fi sound, reminiscent of Chicago bands like Pavement. Floodlights stands out like an analog art pop scrapbook in a world of vibe playlists.

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