HorsegiirL – NATURE IS HEALING
Berlin‑based DJ/producer horsegiirL released her debut album “NATURE IS HEALING” in June 2026. The record features collaborations with A.G. Cook, Novak (Charli XCX), Casey MQ and Luvhunter, merging hyperpop, electronic beats and field recordings of birds, insects and mammals. Critics gave it an 8/10, noting its breezy, summer‑ready vibe and experimental equestrian aesthetic. The launch positions horsegiirL as a fresh voice in Europe’s electronic‑dance market.
Silver Gore’s ‘Peculiar’ Offers A Message Of Resilience
Silver Gore, the London‑based alt‑pop duo of Ava Gore and Ethan P. Flynn, released their new single “Peculiar.” The track blends electronic production with human‑focused lyrics about overcoming jealousy and sadness through personal resilience. The duo recently closed the influential...
A Burst Of Energy: Aespa Interviewed
South Korean girl group aespa has launched their second full‑length album, LEMONADE, a defiant collection that blends futuristic metal‑infused pop with sharper, sour‑sweet tones. The record features high‑profile collaborations, including G‑Dragon on “WDA (Whole Different Animal)” and a Becky G remix of...
Dublin Group DIVIL Share New Single ‘ORANGUTAN’
Irish noise‑rock trio DIVIL has released their new single "ORANGUTAN" as they prepare their debut EP "DIVIL I" for a June 19 launch. During recording, bassist Conor Cusack was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer and underwent emergency surgery in Belgium....
FAUZIA Announces New EP ‘I Was Here For a Moment’
London‑based artist FAUZIA has signed with indie label Mexican Summer and will release a new four‑track EP titled “I Was Here For a Moment” on July 17. The record, written and produced entirely by FAUZIA, merges jungle, downtempo and shoegaze...
Ibibio Sound Machine Announce New Album ‘Chopping Mountain’
UK afro‑dance collective Ibibio Sound Machine announced their eighth album, "Chopping Mountain," slated for release on September 11 through Merge Records. The record was crafted at the band’s own Vanguard Studios in South London, with the group taking full production control....
Saint Clair Confirm Debut EP ‘Something To Be Said’
London‑based indie pop quartet Saint Clair is set to release its debut EP Something To Be Said on July 17. The group built momentum with a series of packed showcases and the April debut single “Too Young To Notice.” The EP is...
Mykki Blanco Announces New Album ‘CAFE PARADISO’
Mykki Blanco will drop the album CAFE PARADISO on September 4 via Transgressive. After a hiatus to earn an MFA in Switzerland, Blanco returns with a record that explores solitude and internal landscapes rather than mainstream party anthems. The album’s lyrical...
The Weird And The Eerie: How Boards Of Canada And Backrooms Captured The Zeitgeist
The horror film "Backrooms" and Boards of Canada’s new album "Inferno" debuted on May 29, capturing the cultural zeitgeist with hauntological aesthetics. "Backrooms" earned $118 million worldwide in its opening weekend, the biggest debut for an original horror title, while "Inferno" received...
Julia Jacklin Signs To 4AD, Confirms UK Tour Dates
Australian singer‑songwriter Julia Jacklin has signed her first international record deal with independent label 4AD, marking a decade‑long evolution since her debut album Don’t Let The Kids Win. The partnership follows three critically praised releases—Crushing (2019) and PRE PLEASURE (2022)...
Next Wave #1188: Bucket
Irish trio Bucket has dropped their second EP, Mosaic, building on the raw energy of 2025’s debut Muck. The five‑track record showcases a more complex sound, blending hardcore, punk, industrial and noise rock while exploring interior monologues of paranoia, mania...
Charli Xcx Announces New Album ‘Music, Fashion, Film’
Charli XCX announced her next album “Music, Fashion, Film,” slated for release on July 24, following the breakout success of her 2024 record BRAT. The new project’s cover art features cultural icons John Cale, Marc Jacobs and Martin Scorsese, underscoring a deliberate blend of music, fashion...
Die Twice – Accept Me Like A Lie
Die Twice’s debut EP "Accept Me Like a Lie" drops five alt‑rock tracks that blend melancholy guitar, piano‑driven hooks, and lyrical explorations of heartbreak, grief, and romance. Critics highlight the atmospheric opener “So Proud,” the sensual “Jalapeño,” and the genre‑bending...
Kurt Vile – Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me
Kurt Vile, former War on Drugs guitarist, released his ninth solo album, "Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me," amid the UK’s hottest May in a century. The record leans into his signature lo‑fi, highway‑driving sound while serving as a nuanced love...
Jay Z Drops Drake Diss Bars At Roots Picnic
Jay‑Z headlined the Roots Picnic at Yankee Stadium, delivering a surprise four‑minute freestyle that targeted Drake, Kanye West and Nicki Minaj. The verses referenced Drake’s recent “Janice STFU” jab and revived old grievances with West, including the 1999 stabbing incident...
Exchanging Narratives: Rostam Interviewed
Rostam Batmanglij’s third solo album, “American Stories,” fuses Persian saz melodies with American folk‑rock, delivering an optimistic soundtrack amid global unrest. The record features collaborations with Clairo on “Hardy” and Iranian‑American musician Amir Yaghmai on “The Weight,” blending baroque hooks...
KuleeAngee Get The Party Started With Their ‘Love & Affection’ EP
Scottish duo KuleeAngee has released their new ‘Love & Affection’ EP in full, showcasing a blend of rave‑driven production and early‑90s pop sensibility. The pair, Keshav Kanabar and Duncan Grant, met in a London record‑store queue and quickly turned a...
Francis Of Delirium Releases New Album ‘Run, Run Pure Beauty’
Francis of Delirium, the moniker of Luxembourg songwriter Jana Bahrich, has released her second album, *Run, Run Pure Beauty*. The record is self‑produced with longtime collaborator Chris Hewett, blending Laurel Canyon influences with a distinctly European sensibility. Its lyrical theme oscillates between...
U, Me and My Ego: Chxrry Steps Into Her Own World
Toronto‑born singer‑songwriter Lydia Habtemariam, known as Chxrry, launched her debut album “U, Me and My Ego” at a homecoming show in The Mod Club. The record fuses alt‑R&B, underground rap and glossy pop, extending the momentum from her breakout single...
German Dance Legends Digitalism Share New Album ‘Optimism’
German electronic duo Digitalism has dropped their new 12‑track album “Optimism,” arriving more than two decades after their first Hamburg rehearsals. The record fuses techno, electro and pop‑hook sensibilities, opening with “Space Invaders” and closing with the reflective “Four Seasons.”...
Latto – Big Mama
Latto’s fourth studio album, Big Mama, arrives as a 17‑track project that blends trap, R&B, and experimental production. The record opens with the confident “Business & Personal (intro)” and features high‑profile guests Doja Cat, 21 Savage, Glorilla and Sexyy Red. Critics praise the...
Nieve Ella Shares New Single ‘Bite Back’
UK singer‑songwriter Nieve Ella has dropped her latest single “Bite Back” through Artist Theory. The track follows the breakout hit “Drive” and continues the pop‑fusion aesthetic introduced on her 2024 project *Watch It Ache And Bleed*. Lyrically, the song tackles...
Role Model Announce New Album ‘Chuck Timely & The Hourglass’
Pop artist Role Model announced his next record, “Chuck Timely & The Hourglass,” slated for release on August 7, 2024. He kicked off the campaign by mailing vintage acquaintance cards signed “Chuck Timely” and launching a matching Instagram profile. The album’s...
Next Wave #1187: THEATRE
Irish five‑piece THEATRE, hailing from Limerick’s DIY scene, are set to release their debut EP *Incarnate* on June 12 through BMG/Echo. The record, produced by Alex Greaves—known for his work with the Gurriers—was crafted over an extended studio period, allowing the band...
Live Gallery: Super Furry Animals – O2 Academy Brixton, London
Welsh psychedelic pop band Super Furry Animals have returned to the stage with a UK tour, their first together in a decade. The tour coincides with the release of a new compilation, Precreation Percolation, which gathers their early Ankst EPs....
Live Report: Flea and the Honora Band – KOKO, London
Flea, the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist, launched his solo jazz project Honora with a heartfelt debut at London’s KOKO. The show intertwined celebration and mourning, reflecting his sister’s recent death and the passing of jazz legend Sonny Rollins. Guest...
Foundations: Anna Prior
Anna Prior, longtime Metronomy collaborator and respected DJ, has released her solo EP *Firefly* on Beat Palace Records, available digitally and as a limited 12‑inch vinyl. The five‑track collection blends synth‑pop melodies with a bold cover of Mary J. Blige’s “No...
Preview: Boardmasters Festival 2026
Boardmasters Festival 2026 announced its stage splits and new acts for the August 5‑9 event in Newquay, Cornwall. The five‑day lineup features Lily Allen, Fatboy Slim and Kasabian as headline draws, with emerging artists such as Nia Archives and Sasha Keable added...
Seminal Grime Crew Roll Deep Launch ‘Best In The Game’ Mixtape
Seminal grime collective Roll Deep announced its first mixtape in over a decade, titled “Best In The Game,” set for a summer 2024 release via FabricLive. The group, historically linked to pioneers like Wiley and Skepta, is returning with a...
Fakemink Hosted A ‘Terrified’ Listening Party And 1000 Kids Turned Up
London artist fakemink orchestrated a surprise listening party for his new album “Terrified.” He posted cryptic map coordinates, prompting fans to converge on a West London venue where more than 1,000 attendees gathered. The album debuted live before hitting streaming...
Juls X Projexx Align With Valiant For New Single ‘Rarri’
Juls, Ghana‑born producer and MOBO Best Producer winner, joins Jamaican rapper Projexx and UK vocalist Valiant for the new single “Rarri.” The track blends Ghanaian, Jamaican and British musical elements, positioning itself as a summer‑ready, pan‑diaspora anthem. Juls leverages his...
Way Dynamic Signs To Jagjaguwar, Breakout LP ‘Massive Shoe’ To Be Re-Issued
Australian indie‑pop artist Dylan Young, performing as Way Dynamic, has signed to independent label Jagjaguwar. His breakout album Massive Shoe, originally released last year, will be re‑issued with full international distribution. The deal coincides with a UK tour that includes...
Hot Chip To Re-Issue ‘The Warning’, ‘Made In The Dark’ & ‘One Life Stand’
British electronic band Hot Chip will re‑issue three seminal albums—'The Warning' (2006), 'Made In The Dark' (2008) and 'One Life Stand' (2010)—on July 17, 2024. The releases include a newly available B‑side, "Bally," streaming for the first time, and coincide with...
Boards Of Canada – Inferno
After a thirteen‑year silence, Boards of Canada returned with Inferno, an eighteen‑track, 70‑minute album that blends cinematic IDM with occult and hauntological themes. The record arrives amid heightened geopolitical tension and digital fatigue, offering a nostalgic yet unsettling soundscape. Their...
House Of Magnum At Cannes Was A Celebration Of Craftmanship & Elevated Curation
House of Magnum staged its second Cannes showcase, pivoting from music to high fashion. Stylist Law Roach was named the brand’s first “Taste Architect,” curating a runway of couture pieces inspired by Magnum’s new Signature flavours. Liverpool designer Ethan Leyland...
Kara North Channels Devotion On New Single ‘You & Me’
Kara North has dropped her latest single, “You & Me,” a soaring pop‑EDM track that centers on commitment and resilience. The song melds a stadium‑scale electronic foundation with intimate, emotionally restrained vocals, delivering a hook that frames struggle as alchemy....
ROREY Calls ‘Sudden Death’ On Love in Her Strongest Single Yet
New York singer‑songwriter ROREY has dropped “Sudden Death,” the lead single from her forthcoming album Temporary Tragedy. The track blends 1990s‑inspired alt‑pop guitars with dreamy production, exploring the paradox of surrendering to love before it begins. Building on the emotional...
Milky Brings 00s Summer Vibes To Birmingham For 99 Launch
Milky revived its 2002 summer anthem "Just The Way You Are" with a TikTok‑driven remix, turning the track into a campus‑wide sensation in Birmingham. The US‑origin brand 99 staged a pop‑up activation at the University of Birmingham and Birmingham City...
Kelsey Lu Shares New Single ‘Comfort’
Kelsey Lu has released the new single “Comfort,” the latest teaser for her forthcoming album So Help Me God, slated for June 12. The album, her first full-length effort since the 2017 debut Blood, was crafted with high‑profile collaborators Jack Antonoff and...
The Coral – 388
British indie veterans The Coral have dropped their thirteenth studio effort, 388, marking another creative pivot after a successful comeback period. The record pulls from Jamaican rocksteady, Ethiopian jazz, psych‑rock and classic beat‑era sounds, delivering a concise 11‑track collection that...
Son Lux Announce New Album ‘Out Into’
American experimental pop collective Son Lux announced their ninth studio album, “Out Into,” slated for release on September 18, 2026. The record arrives after the group earned two Oscar nominations and a BAFTA nod for the “Everything Everywhere All at Once” soundtrack and contributed...
John Carpenter Confirms New Album, Graphical Novel ‘CATHEDRAL’
Legendary filmmaker and composer John Carpenter is set to release his first heavy‑metal album, "CATHEDRAL," on August 7, accompanied by a graphic novel dropping August 4. The project, inspired by a 2024 dream, was recorded with his son Cody Carpenter and longtime...
Shannon Lay Confirms New Album ‘Past The Veil’
Shannon Lay’s seventh studio album, “Past The Veil,” arrives on July 28 through her newly launched label All The Best. Recorded with producer Rob Shelton at Altamira Sound in Alhambra, the project features a broader, airy sound shaped by a rotating...
Ear Confirm New Album ‘Rumspringa’
American alt‑pop duo ear announced their new album "Rumspringa," arriving on May 29. The record follows their 2024 EP "Nerves" and builds on the experimental electronic sound that defined their 2025 debut "The Most Dear and the Future." Partnering with...
Cristale Assumes Form On New Single ‘Top 3’
South London rapper Cristale has released her latest single “Top 3,” produced by Young Chencs and built on a jittery Sinogrime‑infused beat. The track follows her recent high‑energy collaboration with Skrillex and ISOxo on “Smoke” and continues her pattern of blending rap...
In Photos: The Great Escape 2026 – Saturday
The Great Escape 2026 Saturday showcased a vibrant new‑music marathon in Brighton, drawing hundreds of emerging artists from around the world. Canadian acts dominated the Green Door Store stage, while Australian and Japanese performers added fresh tracks for CLASH. Photographer...
Pamela’s ‘Better Than Before’ Is Sweetly Uplifting
Australian indie duo Pamela has released their new single “Better Than Before,” an upbeat breakup anthem that blends pop hooks with reflective lyrics. The track arrives ahead of their forthcoming EP “It’s Nice To See You Here,” slated for release...
Tara Kumar’s Top New Tunes May 2026
Tara Kumar’s May 2026 edition curates five standout tracks ranging from indie‑pop duo Wasia Project to global superstar Drake. The list spotlights upcoming releases like Wasia Project’s pre‑album single “Bleeding Gold” and Dua Saleh’s debut album featuring Justin Vernon, while...
Unfettered Creativity: The Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’ At 60
The Beach Boys’ album *Pet Sounds* celebrates its 60th anniversary, reaffirming its status as a pop‑music masterpiece. Brian Wilson single‑handedly wrote, arranged, and produced the record, pushing studio techniques that later inspired The Beatles’ *Sgt. Pepper*. Though Capitol Records initially deemed...
Vazon Are Tapping Into A New Energy on Latest Single, ‘Hammerhead’
Leeds‑born duo Vazon has unleashed their new single “Hammerhead,” a high‑voltage blend of rock, metal and punk that showcases their evolving sound. The track mixes heavy distortion with groove‑laden vocals, positioning it as a showcase piece for their upcoming EP....