Peaches’ Rude Return and Mitski’s Looming Nothing [Stereo Current]
Today on Stereo Current, Sloane Rivera and Julian Vance dissect a seismic week in indie music, led by the return of electroclash provocateur Peaches. Her first album in over a decade, 'No Lube So Rude,' finds a home on the iconic Kill Rock Stars label, signaling a major Canadian resurgence. We dive into Mitski’s newly announced eighth studio album, 'Nothing’s About to Happen to Me,' and the debut of indie-pop newcomer Hallie Grace. The hosts also break down the Billboard Power 100’s forecast for the 'Year of the Human,' the $200 million funding surge for indie catalog monetization via Duetti, and the launch of ROKK’s artist-first streaming tools. From Noel Gallagher’s BRIT Award win to the BBC’s new nostalgia-focused indie stream, this episode explores the friction between legacy icons and the next wave of independent infrastructure.
Today on Stereo Current, we explore the return of the icons and the shifting architecture of the indie scene. From the provocative return of Peaches to the highly anticipated eighth album from Mitski, the landscape of 2026 is already being defined by emotional resonance and genre-blending defiance. We also look at the industry's response to AI, the rise of specialized streaming platforms like ROKK, and the massive financial movements supporting independent catalogs through Duetti.
Topics Covered
- 🍑 Peaches & Mitski: A deep dive into the upcoming LPs from two of indie music’s most vital, boundary-pushing voices.
- 📈 The Industry Forecast: Analyzing the Billboard Power 100’s predictions on AI, ethical ticketing, and the 'Year of the Human.'
- 🎸 Scene Reports: Noel Gallagher’s BRIT Award victory, the BBC’s new indie-rock stream, and the launch of Canada’s SkyRocket Records.
- 💰 Independent Finance: How Duetti’s $200 million funding round is bridging the gap for middle-class musicians.
- 🎧 Fresh Releases: A roundup of New Music Friday featuring Silversun Pickups and Hayley Williams’ new project, Power Snatch.
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