[New Releases] May 2026
RELEASE DATE ARTIST NAME ALBUM TITLE GENRE REVIEW LINK May 01, 2026 Aerial Burial Aerial Burial Progressive Metal May 01, 2026 Juan Belda & the Bit Band Memories of a…
[News] Cwfen unveil official live video for “Whispers” to promote acclaimed debut album “Sorrows”
Glasgow, UK based Doomgaze/Gothic Rock band Cwfen have unveiled the officail live video for “Whispers” taken from their debut album, “Sorrows,” out on May 30, 2025 via New Heavy Sounds.…
[News] The Ocean announce new album “Solaris” and stream new single “Light Pollution”
A lot of bands wouldn’t have recovered. From 2022 to 2025, Post-Metal visionaries The Ocean lost two-thirds of their members, with the lineup that made fan-favourite albums “Phanerozoic I” (2018),…
[News] Onségen Ensemble unveil official music video for “The Word” from upcoming album “A Tale”
Karisma Records is proud to announce a new album from Finnish collective Onségen Ensemble. The band’s fifth album, “A Tale,” will be released June 26th on vinyl, CD and digital…
[News] French Post-Metal band Lost In Kyiv unveil the single “Becoming” feat. Rebecca Need-Menear from new album
French Post-Metal band Lost In Kyiv have unveiled their new single “Becoming,” featuring haunting guest vocals from Rebecca Need-Menear (i Häxa, Anavae). This is the third single released from their…
[News] Troy The Band unveil new single “Denial” as sophomore album “(des)” draws close
London-based Experimental Heavy outfit Troy The Band return with new single “Denial,” the sixth track from their second album “(des),” due for full release this July. Blending Doom, Shoegaze, Noise…
[News] Guerssen to reissue the private pressing holy grail “Whatever Happened to…?” by Psychedelic duo DAVE
“Whatever Happened To…?” by DAVE (a duo comprised of Peter Harknett and Russell Elliott) has become one of the most elusive and sought-after modern Psychedelic records among collectors of DIY…
[News] Truster unveil second single “She Who Requires Blood Remembers Them” from upcoming album “Creeping Thing”
Edmonton, Canada based Doomgaze trio Truster have unveiled the seond single, “She Who Requires Blood Remembers Them,” talken from their upcoming album “Creeping Thing” set for release on July 10,…
[Editor’s Pick] What You Shouldn’t Miss — May 25, 2026
A new editorial week closes at Progressive Rock Journal (PRJ) with a selection that moves from the Math/Post-Rock corridors of Newcastle to the Symphonic heaviness of a Canadian duo writing…
PRJ Spotify Playlist: Avant-Garde/Experimental/Post-Rock — May 2026
Welcome to the May 2026 edition of our curated journey into the most adventurous corners of the contemporary music scene. This month’s selection for the PRJ Avant-Garde/Experimental/Post-Rock playlist features a…