{"id":4085,"date":"2026-04-01T07:13:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T07:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gaiamedia.org\/english\/?p=4085"},"modified":"2026-04-01T07:13:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T07:13:13","slug":"goodnews-april-2026-good-to-hear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gaiamedia.org\/english\/2026\/04\/01\/goodnews-april-2026-good-to-hear\/","title":{"rendered":"goodnews april 2026 \u2013 good to hear"},"content":{"rendered":"

Remembering Country Joe McDonald<\/strong><\/a>
\nFeel Like I\u2019m Fixing to Die Rag<\/strong>
\nI wasn\u2019t at Woodstock (we wanted to go, but the roads were already gridlocked for miles around), but when I hear Country Joe\u2019s voice, I immediately get goosebumps. Not least because millions are taking to the streets again in the US. And demonstrators in cities across the world are joining them to show their solidarity and to emphasise their own desire for peace and democracy. The New York Times has dedicated an obituary<\/a> to Country Joe. He called a spade a spade cleverly and with a scathing boldness few other lyricists have achieved before or since. Great thanks are due. (SGS)
\nVanguards Records<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fuerza Regida<\/strong><\/a>
\nMarlboro Rojo<\/strong>
\nFUerza Regida was originally a Californian cover band with Mexican roots. It was founded by Jes\u00fas Ort\u00edz Paz (lead singer), Samuel J\u00e1imez (backing vocalist and guitarist), Khrystian Ramos (rhythm guitarist) and Jos\u00e9 \u201cPel\u00f3n\u201d Garc\u00eda (sousaphonist); In 2022, Mois\u00e9s L\u00f3pez (tololoche, a type of cello) joined the line-up. Originally known as a norte\u00f1o band, they later incorporated various subgenres into their music, including \u2018corridos tumbados\u2019, of which they are considered pioneers. They combine the traditional storytelling and instrumentation of the Mexican corrido (guitars, brass instruments) with trap music, hip-hop and lyrics that deal with city life, luxury, drugs and resilience.
\nRancho Humilde<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chinese American Bear<\/strong><\/a>
\nMagic Number<\/strong>
\nChinese American Bear is an American pop duo from Seattle, Washington, consisting of husband and wife Lingbo Anne Tong and Bryce Barsten. They play psychedelic C-pop music with lyrics in Mandarin and English. Tong, a classically trained pianist, studied economics at Princeton and the University of Chicago, whilst Barsten studied art. He was a member of several New York indie bands. Whilst he was learning Mandarin, he and Tong began writing music together for the first time. Unlike Barsten\u2019s previous experiences with other bands, the music he wrote with Tong was more \u2018fun\u2019. Tong, on the other hand, says: \u2018Bryce drew me into it. It was never my dream to be in a rock band and go on tour with a rock band. Now it is.\u2019\u201c
\nMoshi Moshi Records<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bront\u00ebs<\/strong><\/a>
\nAsking for a Friend<\/strong>
\nBront\u00ebs are an alernativ, female fronted band out of Yorkshire. “Asking for a Friend” is the fourth digital single from Bront\u00ebs’ upcoming debut album, set for release in April. Their First single, “Cognitive Dissonance,” was released on 22 August, a sunny indie rock hit full of catchy guitar licks and classic pop lyricism. Bront\u00ebs are Eva on vocals and guitar, Amelia on drums and vocals, Erin on guitar and vocals, Katie on bass and vocals. With a brand new look, attitude, and sound, Bront\u00ebs have reinvented themselves as a four-piece rock-pop band influenced by generations of classic pop music, such as Sabrina Carpenter, Blondie, and the Ronettes.
\nLast Night From Glasgow<\/strong><\/p>\n

Squarepusher<\/strong><\/a>
\nK2 Central (from the upcoming album Kammerkonzert<\/em>)<\/strong>
\nThomas Russell Jenkinson, known professionally as Squarepusher, is an English electronic musician, record producer, bassist, multi-instrumentalist and DJ whose career started in the nineties. His music spans several genres including drum and bass, IDM, acid techno, jazz fusion, and electroacoustic music. Tom Jenkinson was born and grew up in Chelmsford, Essex, England. The first school he attended exposed him to organ music. He later became interested in house, music, hardcore acid house and techno.\u00a0Kammerkonzert<\/em>, out April 10, follows 2024\u2019s\u00a0Dostrotime<\/em>\u00a0and last year\u2019s archival release\u00a0Stereotype<\/em><\/a>.
\nWarp Music<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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