Episode 688
Stereo Current: The Human Core of the 2026 Influence Machine
Sloane and Julian dissect SPIN’s latest power rankings, Mitski’s upcoming gothic reclusion, and the raw survivalism of Course of Ruin’s latest EP in today’s deep dive into the indie landscape.
January 16, 20266m 45s
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Show Notes
In this episode of Stereo Current, we dive into the latest indie music news and spotlight the tracks you need to hear.
- 🌐 The SPIN 26: A breakdown of the power players defining 2026, from Jody Gerson's empire to the AI-fueled controversy of Suno.
- 🥀 Mitski's Reclusive Return: Analyzing the Shirley Jackson-inspired visuals and the 'un-house' narrative of her upcoming eighth LP.
- 🎷 Oedipus & The Mama's Boys: Why this Edinburgh seven-piece is the chaotic, post-punk fracture the scene needs right now.
- 🏥 Course of Ruin's Survival: The heavy emotional voltage of 'The Stonington Project,' an EP born from the grit of a hospital room.
- 🎴 The Discogs Unplug: How Kevin Lewandowski is steering the vinyl community toward a digital disconnect.
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- (00:00) - Introduction
- (00:32) - The Power Players of 2026
- (02:15) - Mitski's Reclusive Gothic
- (03:59) - Edinburgh's Sonic Fracture
- (05:19) - The Weight of Survival: Course of Ruin
- (06:31) - Conclusion
Topics
indie musicMitskiSPIN Influence ListCourse of RuinOedipus & The Mama's Boysvinyl culturemusic AImusic industry newsStereoCurrent