Best New Music: Kayode’s “Aimoye” Is A Collage Of Old And New Influences
Nigerian rapper Kayode’s latest single “Aimoye” fuses a classic Fuji vocal chop from King Saheed Osupa’s 2020 track “Reliable Pt.5” with contemporary trap production, creating a seamless collage of old and new influences. The song builds on his earlier Yoruba‑infused trap hit “OWO LO BA OMO JE,” showcasing his evolving lyrical focus on mortality and youthful ambition. Critics praise the track’s blend of ominous percussion, gnarly 808s, and authentic cultural reverence, positioning Kayode as a rising mainstream contender in Nigeria’s dynamic Afropop scene. The release has already generated strong social‑media buzz and streaming traction.
Little Bihlman Balances Reflection and Distance on New Single “Seems Like Yesterday”
Scot “Little” Bihlman issued a two‑track single through V13 Music that pairs the reflective song “Seems Like Yesterday” with the instrumental “The Devil’s Cradle.” The instrumental opens with steel guitar and harmonica, evoking a desert highway and classic late‑70s Americana....
Wayne Perkins, Rolling Stones and Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist, Dies at 74
Alabama-born guitarist Wayne Perkins, known for his work with the Rolling Stones and numerous session legends, died at 74. He contributed guitar parts to the Stones' mid‑70s albums, including “Fool to Cry,” “Hand of Fate,” and “Memory Motel,” after being...
Ladylike Release Debut EP It’s A Pleasure Of Mine, to Know You’re Fine
Brighton quartet ladylike have launched their debut EP *It’s A Pleasure Of Mine, to Know You’re Fine* on the Heist or Hit label, collaborating with producer Ali Chant. The record, captured largely live, blends folk influences with raw, unfiltered textures...
Heathered Pearls – Window
Heathered Pearls, a Polish‑born Michigan indie musician, quietly self‑released his tenth‑track ambient album "Window" after a seven‑month gap since the single "Soft Lock." The release eschews traditional promotion, offering only minimal cover‑art notes and thank‑yous to unnamed influences. Critics note...
At Some Point It’s All Uncharted Waters
The New Pornographers’ tenth album, The Former Site Of, abandons the band’s signature upbeat bops for a slower, atmospheric sound anchored by the somber track “Votive.” Recent lineup reductions left Carl Newman as the primary songwriter, supported by Neko Case,...
Old Man of the Woods – Cape Perpetua
Seattle‑based Miranda Elliott’s project Old Man of the Woods releases *Cape Perpetua*, an ambient avant‑pop album that deepens the spiritual‑ecological blend first hinted at on 2025’s *Tendrils*. Each track opens with a poem, guiding listeners through minimalist beginnings that swell...
Annotated Songs: Hazards of Love 1 (The Prettiest Whistles...)
Colin Meloy’s Substack series "Annotated Songs" launches with a deep dive into "The Prettiest Whistles," the opening track of the Decemberists’ concept album Hazards of Love. The post breaks down the song’s narrative structure, folk instrumentation, and lyrical symbolism, linking...
Poppy H – SICK STREET
Poppy H, known for ambient smartphone productions, releases his first dance‑floor‑oriented album, SICK STREET. The record was recorded, mixed, and mastered entirely on a mobile phone, showcasing a DIY approach to electronic music. It blends garage, hardcore, 8‑bit chiptune, boom‑bap,...
Drum & Lace – Terra
Drum & Lace released the EP "Terra," her first record featuring Italian vocals and a clear move away from the ambient sound of earlier releases. The London‑based composer embraces bright synth‑pop and IDM textures, inspired by nature and her Italian...
Kameliia – Come and Find Me
Bulgarian‑born, Norway‑based techno producer Kameliia drops her second EP, “Come and Find Me,” on SK_X, following the 2024 “Arcanus” release. The record delivers propulsive, minimal techno reminiscent of Robert Hood, with dark, tension‑filled soundscapes across six tracks. Highlights include the...
Cowboy Hunters’ EPeepee: A Chaotic Debut Release
Scottish duo Cowboy Hunters burst onto the indie scene with their debut EP “EPeepee,” a five‑track assault that fuses rave‑driven electronics, punk‑rock aggression, and grime‑laden beats. The record’s high‑velocity sound and politically charged lyrics have already earned them opening slots...
Premiere: The Montvales Share New Single, “Hellbent on Colorado”
The Montvales, a Cincinnati‑based alt‑folk duo, are set to release their third album, Path of Totality, on March 20 via Free Dirt Records. The album’s concept grew from a 2024 cross‑country tour that unintentionally followed the year’s total solar eclipse...
On Tour – The Remi Harris Hot Club Trio
British guitarist Remi Harris and his Hot Club Trio are embarking on a 14‑date UK tour from mid‑March to early May 2026, performing in venues ranging from intimate Soho cafés to regional theatres. The trio’s setlist is fluid, mixing gypsy‑jazz...
Priori – 9
Montreal producer Priori has dropped the EP “9” on the Kynant label, following his standout contribution “Send Them” on Paul St. Hilaire’s *w/ the Producers* album. The new record deepens his foray into dub techno, pairing muscular basslines with crisp,...
Simen Mitlid – It’s Okay
Norwegian indie artist Simen Mitlid has released his new single “It’s Okay,” a breezy pop track that blends sepia‑toned romance with spring‑time optimism. The song, available on SoundCloud and other streaming services, has been praised for its emotional renewal vibe...
Connemara-Based Folk Singer-Songwriter Wins Inaugural Folk Album Of The Year Award
Connemara‑based singer‑songwriter Barry Kerr clinched the inaugural Folk Album of the Year Award for his 2025 release *Curlew’s Cry*. The award, organized by music charity Sound Roots and the Folk on Foot podcast, was presented at a live ceremony in...
Blue Hour Has Better Taste Than I Do
Berlin‑based British techno artist Luke Standing, known as Blue Hour, has spent over a decade carving a niche in the city’s electronic scene while running his own Blue Hour Music imprint. He has collaborated on projects such as Tracing Xircles...
“BODY SOUND” Is an Invigorating Take on Sculpted Improvisation
BODY SOUND, the debut album from Whitney Johnson, Lia Kohl, and Macie Stewart, presents a meticulously crafted improvisational soundscape that intertwines viola, cello, violin, and layered vocals. The record balances drone‑like textures with rhythmic motifs, employing extensive post‑production on tape...
Kewl Haze – Double Black Diamond
Kewl Haze, an emerging indie electronic duo, dropped their new single "Double Black Diamond" in 2026. The track blends bright synths with laid‑back beats, evoking a carefree summer vibe. Released via streaming services like Spotify, the song has quickly become...
Swim Deep Share Hazy New Single ‘I Keep Her Photograph With Me’ From Upcoming Fifth Album
Swim Deep released the hazy single “I Keep Her Photograph With Me,” previewing their fifth album Hum, due June 19 on Submarine Cat Records. The track leans into a lush, 70s‑inspired psychedelic sound, moving away from the band’s earlier sun‑soaked...
Nara’s Room Announce New Album, Share Sinuous and Hypnotic New Ballad “Tucson”
Brooklyn quartet Nara’s Room announced their sophomore album *Tearless, thoughtless*, due May 15 on Mtn. Laurel Recording Co. The release is anchored by the seven‑minute ballad “Tucson,” a hypnotic track that weaves glitch‑laden Y2K pop textures with lyrical meditations on diasporic...
Meg Bowles
The post spotlights Meg Bowles, an American ambient composer who transitioned from classical flute studies at Northwestern and Boston University to an MBA at Columbia and a stint on Wall Street before returning to music. Drawing on Jungian psychoanalysis, she...
Adios Ghost – ‘Happy House’
Adios Ghost’s second album, Happy House, arrives as a genre‑spanning effort that fuses electronica, funk, rock, and pop. Produced by former LCD Soundsystem member Phil Mossman, the record was captured in live‑tracked sessions that emphasize shimmering synths and grooving basslines....
The Mystery Divide – “Sound of Silence”
The Mystery Divide, a New Jersey‑based indie project led by Joseph Mendola, has dropped the moody single “Sound of Silence” from its new album *Questions I*. The track blends jangly guitars, layered vocals, and intermittent synths, creating a nocturnal, cinematic...
Murley – “Outta My Mind”
Chicago‑based indie artist Murley has released the single “Outta My Mind,” which unfolds from delicate acoustic openings into a soaring, rock‑infused anthem. The track blends haunting vocal layers, chilled bass, and subtle synths before launching an ’80s‑style hook that bridges...
Conductor, 13, Is Engaged by Major Orchestra
Thirteen‑year‑old Arijus Šereckis, a protégé of Finnish conducting legend Jorma Panula, has been engaged for the upcoming season of Denmark’s Odense Symphony Orchestra. The young maestro comes from a musical family—his father plays trumpet in Kuopio City Orchestra and his...
Third Bloom – “Unturned” (Feat. Tash Breeze)
Third Bloom, a Brighton‑based trip‑hop producer, releases the single “Unturned” featuring vocalist Tash Breeze. The track blends brooding synths, crisp breakbeats, and cinematic vocals that recall classic Bond themes. It showcases a seamless shift from moody trip‑hop to brighter electronic...
Jex Ayla – “Battlefront” (Feat. Michel Jaensch)
Swiss singer‑songwriter Jex Ayla and German producer Michel Jaensch have released the single “Battlefront,” a dark‑electronic pop track that fuses cinematic strings, analog synths and emotive piano. The two‑minute song narrates post‑breakup resilience, alternating between vulnerable and fierce lyrical perspectives....
Pete Scales – ‘Blue Without You’
Pete Scales, a veteran folk songwriter, has released *Blue Without You*, a twelve‑track album that spans fifty years of his craft. Described as his "best 12 songs" ever written, the collection blends raw demos with polished acoustic arrangements. Scales hopes...
6 Speed Supernova – “Starfire”
California‑based 6 Speed Supernova releases “Starfire,” a hard‑rock single that fuses progressive rock, jazz, and alternative influences. Front‑woman Marie Gutierrez delivers soaring, command‑filled vocals that underscore a lyrical call for personal empowerment. The track’s frenetic guitar work and driving rhythm section...
Lauren Presley – “Landmines” (Feat. Letdown.)
Lauren Presley and Blake Coddington (as Letdown.) have released “Landmines,” a new rock single out of Nashville. The track mixes gritty distortion with lush keys and strings, pairing Presley’s sharp verses with Coddington’s guttural counterpoint. Lyrically it tackles mental chaos...
AZA (US) – “Time”
Allentown‑based AZA (US) has dropped the single “Time,” a soulful pop track that fuses Prince‑inspired funk with art‑pop introspection. Recorded at MB Pro Studios, the song explores themes of mental‑health recovery and personal identity through hypnotic bass pulses and shimmering...
Chris Marksberry – “Bolt of Lightning”
London singer‑songwriter Chris Marksberry releases “Bolt of Lightning,” the lead single from his forthcoming sophomore album, The Perry Vale Sessions. The track blends swinging rock, jangly folk‑rock, and Laurel Canyon‑style lyricism, recalling influences from Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and Joni...
Baby Smith Announce Debut Album Lately, Love Is Dead with Hypnotic Title Track
Australian-born, Berlin‑based duo Baby Smith announced their debut album *Lately, Love Is Dead*, slated for release on 10 July. The announcement was paired with the hypnotic title track, which fuses 1960s psychedelia and 1990s grunge textures. Frontmen Ray Sonder and Saxon...
Helicopter Leaves – What’s One More Place?
Helicopter Leaves, the solo project of former Beach Bunny guitarist Anthony Vaccaro, is set to release its sophomore album Sabrina Nickels on March 27 via Noyes Records. After the debut Get Stuck In was recorded in his grandparents' basement, the new record was tracked at...
Lil Wayne Unveils New 'Tha Carter' Anniversary U.S. Tour Dates
Lil Wayne has expanded his 20‑plus‑year "Tha Carter" anniversary tour, adding new dates to a 29‑city North American run that supports his freshly released album Tha Carter VI. The tour, which kicked off on June 30, will feature 2 Chainz on most stops and The Game...
St Paul Recruits British Artistic Partner
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra announced that acclaimed violinist Alina Ibragimova will join its roster of Artistic Partners starting summer 2026. Ibragimova becomes the sixth partner alongside British baroque specialist Richard Egarr, pianist Richard Goode, cellist Abel Selaocoe, conductor Gábor...
MUNA Release New Single ‘So What’
MUNA released their second single “So What” on March 17, offering a more contemplative follow‑up to the title track from their forthcoming album Dancing on the Wall. The song reflects on the emptiness of high‑profile parties and the search for...
Djo (Aka Joe Keery) Announces New Summer Tour Dates
Joe Keery’s musical project Djo announced an extensive summer tour covering North and South America, as well as key European festivals. The itinerary features headlining dates and shows where he will open for Tame Impala, with Australian psych‑rock band Pond supporting...
Album Review: Underscores, ‘U’
Underscores’ self‑titled album *U* arrives as a concise, escapist psychodrama that fuses dubstep‑tinged beats, ambient pop, and maximalist production. Across nine tracks, the record balances volatile rhythms with sleek, controlled drops, positioning the project as a strong contender for the...
🎧 Approved: Bloodworm
Nottingham trio Bloodworm has been added to Suede’s seventeen‑date sold‑out tour after front‑man Richard Oakes spotted their live show. The band’s latest releases, “Bloodlust” and the gothic‑tinged “Alone In Your Garden,” showcase dominant basslines, echo‑laden guitars and vocals that recall...
Tanzana Channel Youthful Nostalgia on Shimmering New Single ‘Pulse, Pose, Position’
Glasgow indie quintet Tanzana released their second single, “Pulse, Pose, Position,” via SO Recordings and Hideous Mink Records. The track leans into a delicate, shimmering soundscape built on guitar, melodic bass and precise drums, reflecting the band’s growing songwriting depth....
Widowspeak Announce Seventh Album ‘Roses’ and Share Dreamy Lead Single “If You Change”
Widowspeak announced their seventh studio album, Roses, set for release on June 5 via Captured Tracks, accompanied by the dreamy lead single “If You Change.” The track showcases the duo’s Lynchian roadhouse aesthetic while hinting at a more restrained, melodic direction....
Cactus Lee – “Bad Luck”
Cactus Lee’s indie folk project releases its second single, “Bad Luck,” ahead of the full album Lee’s Dream, slated for April 19 on Western Vinyl. The track departs from the artist’s usual barroom country vibe, opting for a subdued piano‑driven arrangement...
Monique Grimme – Honey Gold (Single)
Independent label Bongo Boy Records has launched Monique Grimme’s new single "Honey Gold," a breezy Bossa Nova‑infused track. The song pairs buttery vocals with Latin‑groove pop and R&B elements, delivering a concise 2‑minute‑30‑second runtime designed for repeat streaming. Lyrically, Grimme...
Premiere: Doug Gillard Shares New Single “Yes She Loves Me”
Doug Gillard, veteran indie guitarist and former Guided by Voices member, premiered his new single “Yes She Loves Me” via Under the Radar. The track blends playful indie pop with lean post‑punk, showcasing his signature off‑kilter melodies and tight guitar...
Jack Harlow - Monica
Jack Harlow released his fourth studio album, "Monica," a nine‑track project that leans heavily into neo‑soul and R&B. The album arrived with a low‑key rollout, no teaser single, and a series of short‑film style videos that sparked conversation about Harlow’s...
My New Band Believe Share New Single "Love Story"
Cameron Picton’s new project My New Band Believe released the single “Love Story,” the first track from their self‑titled debut arriving April 10 via Rough Trade. The song is accompanied by a Parker Corey‑directed video featuring a unique strings arrangement by...
Tales From Topographic Oceans (Super Deluxe Edition)
The 2026 Super Deluxe Edition of Yes’s 1973 double‑album *Tales from Topographic Oceans* arrives as a sprawling archival package, featuring two vinyl LPs, 12 CDs and a Blu‑ray with multiple mixes. It includes a fresh Steven Wilson remix, instrumental versions,...