Thanya Iyer glides through an animated wonderland in her new video for "What can we grow that we can't see from here?"
Iyer's signature post-genre pontifications are in full bloom on her latest single "What can we grow that we can't see from here?" in which she reminds us that the groundwork for new, radical futures can be laid by our own hands. Such prescient lessons are a prominent fixture of Iyer's work—current and past—this time delivered with a thumping, controlled pop sensibility that says even when things feel stagnant and unclear, there is a way through. Watch the accompanying music video and catch her on her upcoming tour: read more →
Peel Dream Magazine // UK and Europe tour, LP re-press
Peel Dream Magazine are taking their genre-hopping experiment international later this spring, with tour dates in the UK and Europe—tickets and info: read more →
Swedish noise-pop upstart Weatherday releases new album 'Hornet Disaster'
Out everywhere today, Hornet Disaster is a bustling record with disparate songs each vying for space like wasps in a swarm. It can inspire caution and chaos, but there's wonder, purpose, and a certain familiarity there, too. Weatherday has extended the knotted, thrashing maximalism of Come in by doubling down with the uncompromised, no-stone-unturned nature of Hornet Disaster. Where Come in was the product of an artist searching for their voice, Hornet Disaster represents the joyful abandon that comes from having found it. Catch the band on tour this spring and summer across the US, UK, and Europe! read more →
Thanya Iyer moves gracefully in her new video for "I am here now"
New album TIDE/TIED opens with "I am here now", a joyful, subdued celebration of reconnecting with your body, unraveling the challenges of staying present when the world is on fire. Iyer's voice sublimates into passages that call on spiritual jazz, blurring the lines between ambient, folk, and pop with gorgeous stacks of alto sax, looped vocals, synth, and violin. read more →
Ekko Astral Spring shows with Mannequin Pussy and Bartees Strange
Ekko Astral will be playing some shows soon, taking the mascara moshpit on the road this spring. For dates, info, read more →
Weatherday moves with a softer touch on new single "Ripped Apart By Hands"
On their latest single "Ripped Apart By Hands", Sputnik taps into a sound of moody, experimental folktronica--providing one of the quieter and more introspective moments on Hornet Disaster. read more →
For Your Consideration: A Time Agnostic Music Contextualization Effort
Occasionally, we like to pause and consider ways we can contextualize the music we've released over the years. As we celebrate our 19th birthday this week, we're pairing sonically similar releases from our catalog in a time-agnostic way. Whether you're here for the old stuff and looking for something new, or here for the new stuff and looking for something new to you, we hope you find something to enjoy all the same. Enjoy! read more →
Montreal's Thanya Iyer announces new album TIDE/TIED with the syncopated pop gem "Low Tides"
On her third full length TIDE/TIED, Montreal artist Thanya Iyer expands on the future-folk designs of sophomore album KIND with washes of jazz-infected pop and ensemble ambience. While Iyer explored a more personal journey of self-love on KIND, she, her band, and a cohort of guest musicians embark on a new way of moving on TIDE/TIED, prizing collective care and communal healing as antidotes to the dissonances of living in a colonial, capitalistic world. read more →
announcing our new UK shop
today we’re excited to announce our partnership with Devil Dog Distro in the UK. We’re running a huge sale to celebrate, with lots of buy-one-get one deals, mystery items, and discounts from 20-70% off. read more →
Boyscott's new album Spellbound is out everywhere today! The band's touring the US later this month and will have copies on CD, cassette, and LP. Tour dates and album info abound! read more →
Peel Dream Magazine explore a world of natural wonder in their new video for "Wish You Well"
Set to the backdrop of New York City and its towering landmarks -- The American Museum of Natural History, Grand Central Station, and the like -- songwriter Joseph Stevens weaves personal stories into the wider fabric of the natural world, touching on themes of instinct, animality, and evolution. On their latest single "Wish You Well", the band leans into its pop rock sensibilities with a lingering feeling of catharsis hanging above. Listen to "wish You Well" and check out the band's upcoming tour schedule. read more →
Peel Dream Magazine announce new album Rose Main Reading Room with the lush and gorgeous "Lie In The Gutter"
Please welcome Peel Dream Magazine to the Topshelf roster! Their new album, Rose Main Reading Room, is a lush, inviting headphones record; the kind of album made to accompany city bus rides and rainy-day solo trips to accidental destinations. read more →
Peel Dream Magazine land gracefully with a pair of new singles "Central Park West" and "Dawn"
We're super excited to release a pair of new singles from Peel Dream Magazine --- the memory stirrer "Central Park West" and the welcome greeting of "Dawn". read more →
Ekko Astral emerges from the D.C. punk scene with a new standalone single "baethoven"
We're very hype to have Ekko Astral on the roster with their new song "baethoven"! These DC punks bring crashing drums, fuzzed-out guitar riffs, and a bewitching + frantic voice to our roster. Listen and check out their upcoming tour dates with Ted Leo read more →
Thanya Iyer // West coast tour dates with Land of Talk
Our resident north-of-the-border multi-instrumentalist Thanya Iyer is headed out to the west coast to play some shows with Land of Talk!! read more →
Weatherday // Merch Sale and North American Tour with Panchiko and They Are Gutting a Body of Water
Sputnik is bringing Weatherday's music back on the road this spring, with a full backing band. This time, they'll be supporting Panchiko and They Are Gutting a Body of Water, who we released a split with A Country Western for last year). Frankly, this bill is insane. read more →
Elephant Gym // New Music and World Tour
Elephant Gym are headed out on tour! Dates, info, and tickets are all available now. The band also has a new music video, a new single, and a new album for you read more →
2023 release guide + moving sale
We're having a moving sale to lighten the load for our move to our new Portland location! It's a celebration of not only the label's 2023 release output, but also of simply overcoming the challenges of the last year, once again regaining full control of our physical inventory. read more →
Gulfer // New pop-leaning single "Clean"
On new standalone single "Clean", Montreal four-piece Gulfer return with their signature style of glimmering, propulsive, and emotionally driven indie-rock. read more →
No Vacation // Spring 2024 North American Tour
Everyone's wavy gravy dream poppers are headed out for a run of dates across North America this spring! Tickets go on sale November 17! read more →
Just a week after completing their five-week US tour, Ratboys are embarking on a two-week UK and EU tour read more →
Bruiser and Bicycle // Northeast US Fall Tour Dates
ATTN: Northeast US citizenry, Bruiser and Bicycle are taking their "free-spirited chaos" on the road this fall and attendance is mandatory to complete your wizard training!! read more →
Knifeplay // Fall US Tour Dates
Weatherday // On tour with New Grounds Death Rugby
Sputnik is back in the US and Weatherday are playing shows all August with a full backing band read more →
Ratboys // announcing new album 'The Window' + fall tour!
Ratboys' new album The Window is coming out August 25. The first single "It's Alive!" is out now. read more →
Sweet Pill // "Dog Song" video
THE NEW ̶ ̶S̶W̶E̶E̶T̶ ̶P̶I̶L̶L̶ ̶ ̶SWEET PUPS MUSIC VIDEO FOR “DOG SONG” IS OUT NOW !! read more →
Bruiser and Bicycle // 'Holy Red Wagon'
'Holy Red Wagon' - the explosive and frenetic new album from Bruiser and Bicycle - is out now! read more →
We’ll be at SXSW this year! Our 12th year, and our first time back since 2019! We and our artists have a lot going on all week. We’re throwing 2 showcases read more →
Call to action: visa fee increases for international artists
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed rate increases that would make touring in the United States for international artists significantly more expensive. read more →
Introducing: Bruiser and Bicycle
Please welcome Bruiser and Bicycle to our roster! Their album Holy Red Wagon is out April 5. The first single "1000 Engines" is out now. read more →
