socially conscious music Archives - Noise11.com

socially conscious music

Promotional image of Portugal. The Man by Maclay Heriot, showing the band members against a vibrant backdrop

Portugal. The Man Return with New Single “Denali” and Fall Headline Tour

by Noise11.com

Alaskan-bred, Portland-based indie darlings Portugal. The Man are back, delivering their latest single, “Denali,” through Thirty Tigers. The track arrives hot on the heels of their surprise summer EP, uLu Selects Vol #2, and sees the band leaning into thick distorted synths, grunge-guitar grit, and frontman John Gourley’s slick vocals, calling back to the raw, adventurous sound that first put them on the map. Named after Alaska’s towering Denali Mountain, the song is both a nod to the band’s roots and a reminder of the soaring energy they bring to modern alternative music.

Read the full article →

Related Posts

Fun Lovin Criminals supplied
Fun Lovin’ Criminals Return To Australia With New Album A Matter Of Time

Fun Lovin’ Criminals are set to return Down Under in March 2026, just on two years after the February 2024 tour. This time they come armed with their seventh studio album and first album in 15 years, A Matter Of Time.

January 15, 2026
Kim Gordon Facebook image
Kim Gordon Announces New Album Play Me And Shares Not Today

Kim Gordon has confirmed the release of her third solo album Play Me, due out on March 13 via Matador Records, continuing a late career creative surge that has positioned her as one of the most vital voices in contemporary alternative music. The album follows 2024's The Collective, a release that earned Gordon her first Grammy nominations and reaffirmed her ability to evolve without diluting the artistic principles that have defined her work since the early 1980s.

January 15, 2026
Elliot and Vincent by Elijah Broughton
Ethel Cain Confirms Elliot & Vincent As Special Guests For The Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour

Ethel Cain has confirmed New Zealand duo Elliot & Vincent as special guests for her upcoming The Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour, set to run across Australia and New Zealand in February 2026. The announcement comes as demand for the eleven-date run continues to surge, with multiple shows already sold out ahead of the tour's arrival in the region.

January 13, 2026
Morrissey, Festival Hall, Melbourne, Photo By Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo
Morrissey Cancels More Shows As 2026 Tour Turbulence Continues

Just days into 2026, Morrissey has once again found himself in familiar territory, postponing live performances as his long, uneven relationship with touring continues. The former Smiths frontman has delayed two Californian shows, including a Rancho Mirage date that had already been rescheduled once, citing an adverse reaction to prescription medication.

January 4, 2026
Morrissey, Festival Hall, Melbourne, Photo By Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo
Morrissey Signs With Sire Records, Ending Years of Label Limbo

Morrissey has signed a new recording contract with Sire Records, closing a long and unsettled chapter in which completed albums repeatedly failed to reach the public. The deal places the former Smiths frontman back on a label with deep roots in alternative music and signals renewed institutional support after years of stalled releases.

December 22, 2025
Hayley Williams calls Morgan Wallen a racist country singer
Hayley Williams’ Solo Era Reaches New Peak With Physical Release Of Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party

Hayley Williams has unveiled the complete physical edition of her third solo album, Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party, marking a milestone moment in the Paramore frontwoman's post-major label era. The album lands today in stores globally and features 20 tracks in total, including two songs arriving physically for the first time, Good Ol' Days and Showbiz.

November 8, 2025
Nothing, Nowhere. announces 2026 Australian tour The Return Of The Reaper with sace6 and Closure
nothing, nowhere. Returns To Australia In 2026 For The Return Of The Reaper Tour

American genre-blender nothing, nowhere. will return to Australia in 2026 for The Return Of The Reaper Tour, marking ten years since he first announced himself to the world with his breakthrough release Reaper. The Vermont-born artist, the creative alter ego of Joseph Mulherin, will bring his band and two special guests, sace6 from the US and Sydney's rising post-hardcore outfit Closure, for a national run of shows next April.

October 13, 2025