Bandcamp Friday Roundup May 2025
(Clockwise: Red Birds, Penny Death, Qway, Monika Bullette, Monstera, All Systems Go)
We're shaking off the dust and expanding into New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and, of course, Delaware, bringing new music to obsess over this Bandcamp Friday. Any purchases made will go directly to the artist. Check out our list of must-listen albums and make sure to catch a live show when they come to your area!
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Red Birds
Elkton, Maryland-based alternative country trio Red Birds brings a haunting, mellow sound and heart-wrenching performances to the stage. A year after their debut single “Crickets”, they released their first full-length album, Things we thought we forgot, on all major streaming platforms on April 25. For a limited time, fans can purchase the album on vinyl or download it digitally via their official Bandcamp.
Penny Death
Penny Death is an aggressive indie punk act hailing from Delaware, recently dropping an EP with the playfully chaotic title Kind of Like the Rest (Or Cornered Pt II, or Clarity? Egalitarianism? Sure! Penny Death! :)) . A familiar face in the local music scene—and proud of it—Penny Death brings raw energy and local flair, with tracks like “Pulaski Park” and “Sussex County Blues” on the latest release. Give the new EP a listen and follow along online to see where he’s popping up next.
Qway
Qway is an aptly self-described Eastern psych rock band from Philadelphia. They're independently releasing their debut album Solidus on May 30, and celebrating with an album release party at Johnny Brenda’s, featuring special guests Keegan Tawa and Grim Is Human. You can pre-order CDs and vinyl, stream the currently released tracks on their Bandcamp, and grab tickets for the Johnny Brenda’s show here.
Monika Bullette
Delaware-based artist Monika Bullette is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her album The Secrets with a re-release of the record that earned her Philadelphia City Paper’s 2005 honor for “Best Album You Can Get for Free and Without a Guilty Conscience.” The Secrets is an eclectic journey through folk, rock, psychedelic sounds, and more. Head over to her Bandcamp to support Monika Bullette and revisit (or discover) this genre-spanning gem.
Monstera
Monstera is an emo/indie band from Philadelphia, PA whose music centers around growth, mental health, and emotional resilience. Their debut album, Garden of Eden, explores themes of feminism, personal transformation, and social justice with a raw, heartfelt sound. Stream their latest release on Bandcamp, and catch them live on June 13 at Tuned Up Brew.
All Systems Go
New Jersey-based All Systems Go delivers pop punk with a rock & roll edge. The four-piece band recently self-released their EP Finding Closure on February 19—a four-song project produced and mixed by Gary Cioni at Sound Acres Recording Studio in Pilesgrove, NJ. You can stream the EP now and order a CD to support the band as they tour the release throughout the region.
