Underground Sounds with Chad Miller: August 2025
By Chad Miller - Summit FM Music Director
What's everyone been listening to out there? So much new music coming at us, so little time... However, these songs that might fly under the radar to most are what I've been diggin' these past few weeks!
Like what you hear? Please email me at chad@thesummit.fm and let me know what you think!
The Antlers – “Carnage”
For a very long time, this band—led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Peter Silberman—has occupied a place in my heart as one of the most treasured under-the-radar indie rock acts I know and love. Returning with a forthcoming album titled Blight, due out October 10 on Transgressive Records, The Antlers arrive after a four-year wait with a sound that’s quite different from their last release.
This lead single explores a kind of violence we rarely recognize—when our convenience sweeps up innocent creatures in our path simply because they stand in the way. That theme runs throughout the track, culminating in a searing, dissonant guitar squall that brings everything to a crashing close. This band has crafted some of the most beautiful music I’ve ever heard, and I can’t wait to hear what’s in store on the new record.
Jay Som – “Float”
One of the most multi-talented and versatile artists of the past decade, critically acclaimed songwriter, producer, and Grammy winner Melina Duterte—better known as Jay Som—finally returns with her long-awaited third album Belong, out October 10 on Polyvinyl Records. She makes a splash here, joined by Jim Adkins of emo-alt rockers Jimmy Eat World on backing vocals, delivering a track that feels like it could’ve emerged straight from the ’90s alternative rock era. Since her last album, Duterte has toured with Boygenius as both an opener and a member of their backing band. Now, she’s stepping away from that universe—at least for now—and is poised for greatness with this new fall release.
Jeff Tweedy – “Enough”
One of the most respected singer-songwriters in America, Jeff Tweedy has been the voice and vision of Wilco for thirty years. The band just wrapped a summer tour that included a stop at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights, and now Tweedy has announced a new solo triple album as well. “Enough” is one of four tracks released ahead of Twilight Override, coming September 26 via dBpm Records, with an extensive U.S. tour kicking off earlier that same month. While there’s no official overarching theme, Tweedy says the record loosely traces a narrative about choosing creativity over darkness. With its scope and ambition, this promises to be a fascinating listen.
Lord Huron – “Watch Me Go”
Lord Huron has been on a remarkable run these past few years, riding the momentum of a revived mega-hit from earlier in their catalog and building a live show with breathtaking stage production. Their new album The Cosmic Selector, Vol. 1—out now on Republic Records—continues their tradition of mythic storytelling and intricate world-building, with layers that reveal themselves over repeat listens. Still, nothing compares to seeing them live: elaborate set pieces, cinematic imagery, and even surprise cameo appearances from actors onstage. I recently had the chance to experience it, and it was completely stunning. Of course, it all starts with the songs—and this is another worthy entry in their already stellar catalog.
Saintseneca – “Sweet Nothing”
Hailing from central Ohio just outside Columbus, Saintseneca—led by Zac Little—has long been known for their earthy, rootsy indie-folk style and adventurous instrumentation, both in the studio and onstage. Summit listeners might recall their gorgeous cover of “Wait a Minute” (originally by bluegrass legends Seldom Scene), a song that still stops me in my tracks every time I hear it.
After a seven-year absence, the band returns with Highwallow & Supermoon Songs, out October 31 via Lame-O Records. Born out of Little’s recovery from burnout and a newfound passion for painting, the album spans 21 tracks that feel both familiar and exploratory. It’s a warm, ambitious return from a group that’s been missed.