Vol. II
Canadian math‑punk duo Angine de Poitrine have exploded from a KEXP session at France’s Rennes Festival into a global phenomenon. Their second album, Vol. II, follows a viral debut that outperformed Tiny Desk view counts and commands resale prices above $1,500. The band’s cryptic masks and microtonal, polyrhythmic sound have sold out U.S. and European tour dates within minutes. Critics hail the release as a fresh, dance‑floor‑ready take on avant‑garde noise‑rock.
Skeletor
Pitchfork’s review of Chief Keef’s 2024 album Skeletor notes a blend of experimental production and familiar drill motifs. The track “Only for the Night” is highlighted as the album’s lyrical and musical apex, while other songs fall into repetitive filler. Compared with...
Companion
Companion is the third studio album from North Carolina‑born songwriter Justin Morris, fronting the folk‑country group Sluice, released on indie label Mtn Laurel. The record earned a 7.4 rating from Pitchfork, drawing attention to its gritty storytelling, including a home‑invasion...
Disclosure Share Video for New Song “The Sun Comes Up Tremendous”
Disclosure has dropped its first 2026 single, "The Sun Comes Up Tremendous," featuring a rare lead vocal performance by Howard Lawrence. The track is accompanied by a visually striking video directed by Colt Grice and Moldyroom. The release follows the...
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Chuquimamani-Condori Confirms New Los Thuthanaka Music, Shares Unreleased Songs
Chuquimamani‑Condori used Nashville’s WNXP radio to debut a batch of unreleased tracks, including covers of Bob Seger, Jason Aldean and Vince Gill, alongside Andean folk reinterpretations. During the broadcast they announced their next Los Thuthanaka project, _Waq'a_, a three‑track instrumental suite...
Full Moon
Brandy Norwood’s memoir *Phases* reveals how her 2002 album *Full Moon* emerged from a personal crisis and a break from the UPN sitcom *Moesha*. The record, built on intensive vocal stacking inspired by Michael Jackson and produced by Rodney “Darkchild”...
“Klouds Will Carry Me to Sleep”
Gelli Haha, formerly Angel Abaya, released the experimental pop single "Klouds Will Carry Me to Sleep" on Innovative Leisure in March 2026. The track mixes electronic beats, pop hooks, and R&B smoothness while delivering whimsical lyrics and lo‑fi synth textures. Its...
Jack White Announces European 2026 Tour
Jack White announced an 18‑show European tour set for May 30 through June 22, 2026, following the conclusion of his No Name album circuit. The itinerary hits major cities—including Warsaw, Berlin, Paris and Brussels—and several high‑profile festivals such as Northside, Best Kept Secret and Les Nuits de Fourvière. The...
Talking to Dylan Brady About Real Shit (Like Tubas)
Dylan Brady, co‑founder of hyperpop duo 100 gecs, released the four‑track EP *Needle Guy* last Friday, showcasing a shift toward future‑bass‑infused club music. The record emerged from intensive studio sessions with Skrillex, British producer Count Baldor, and rapper xaviersobased, highlighting Brady’s collaborative workflow. In...
12 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Robyn, Snail Mail, Chief Keef, and More
Pitchfork’s weekly roundup spotlights twelve new albums spanning pop, indie rock, jazz, and hip‑hop, including Robyn’s first record in eight years, Snail Mail’s return after a five‑year hiatus, and Flea’s debut solo effort. The list also features surprise releases like Chief Keef’s...
Is This All There Is? EP
Anna Calvi’s new EP *Is This All There Is?* arrives as a four‑track collection blending two originals with two covers, featuring high‑profile guests Iggy Pop, Laurie Anderson, Perfume Genius and Matt Berninger. Inspired by her recent transition to motherhood, the record serves as a...
Beetle
PC Music’s first new release since 2023 arrives as GRRL’s experimental album *Beetle*. The North Carolina producer fuses hyper‑experimental textures with club‑floor rhythms, delivering tracks like “Moire” and the 180 BPM “Beetle (Wildlife Hypercolor)”. The record is sold as a tongue‑in‑cheek...
97 EP
Chilean rapper Ana Tijoux drops the _97_ EP, a collaboration with longtime partner DJ Dacel recorded in a four‑hour session. The project leans heavily on old‑school hip‑hop aesthetics, featuring jazz trumpets, record scratches, and deconstructed bossa‑nova percussion to evoke nostalgia. Lyrically,...
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Aja Monet Preps New Album, Shares “Elsewhere” Video
Aja Monet is set to release her sophomore album, The Color of the Rain, on May 22 through the boutique label Drink Sum Wtr. The record, co‑produced with Justin Brown and Meshell Ndegeocello, features a roster of guest artists including Mick Jenkins,...
I Sure Am Getting Sick of This Bowling Alley
Mclusky, the Welsh post‑hardcore trio, has issued a new six‑track mini‑album titled *i sure am getting sick of this bowling alley*, their first release since the 2024 comeback. Clocking in under 14 minutes, the record channels the abrasive, bass‑driven sound...
ARIRANG
BTS returns with *ARIRANG*, their first studio album in four years after mandatory military service, coinciding with a Netflix‑streamed concert and presidential endorsement. The record leans heavily on Western producers, blending K‑pop formulas with eclectic sounds but often feels generic....
Runoff
Camila Ortiz, performing as Otracami, releases her sophomore album *Runoff*, a fluid blend of fingerpicked guitar, crystalline vocals, and layered field recordings. The record draws on Greek myth and Argentine horror literature, notably in tracks “Sirens” and “Perfect Reach,” to...
Assumption
Landowner’s fifth album, Assumption, sees the post‑punk outfit channeling a decade of self‑imposed constraints into a lean, precision‑driven sound. Frontman Dan Shaw, a landscape architect, translates his design discipline into music, stripping away distortion and layering to highlight tight rhythms...
Listen to Two New Bladee Songs
Swedish internet‑rap star Bladee quietly released two new tracks, “Love Is a State” and “Eyelash,” on March 23, 2026. Both songs were produced by Drain Gang collaborators Yung Sherman and Woesum, continuing his pattern of low‑key, surprise drops. The releases follow his...
Kesha to Embark on the Freedom Tour
Pop star Kesha announced the Freedom Tour, a North American leg beginning in May with electronic duo Chromeo as the opening act. The itinerary weaves through major amphitheaters, stadiums, and festival stages before extending to a European summer circuit that...
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Sentence Structure in the Country
Experimental musician Mari Rubio’s new album *sentence structure in the country* merges Auto‑Tune‑processed vocals with classic country elements like pedal steel and banjo, creating a soundscape that questions the old dichotomy between technology and authenticity. Recorded in New York with...
Written Into Changes
Avalon Emerson’s second album with the Charm, *Written Into Changes*, marks a bold shift from her techno roots toward expansive dream‑pop. The record blends mythic, celestial lyrics with upbeat, polished production, delivering songs that explore aging, love, and fleeting joy....
“Corona”
The Minutemen’s 1984 track “Corona” was born on a Mexican beach after the 1982 election, inspired by a woman collecting bottle deposits. The song fuses Norteño‑style chords, polka rhythms, and punk‑funk aggression, embodying the band’s working‑class solidarity and genre‑bending ethos....
“Up Down”
Madison‑based rapper‑producer Lightris has self‑released the new single “Up Down,” following his recent TikTok hit “Kwik Trip.” The track blends low‑end Milwaukee club drums, hyperpop vocal textures, and dance‑floor rhythms reminiscent of both Midwest bounce and European electronic scenes. Critics...
Kuru Taps Xaviersobased, Lucy Bedroque for New Album
Kuru announced his sophomore album *Backstage Hologram* on the deadAir label, featuring collaborators Xaviersobased and Lucy Bedroque. The record’s lead single, “FW19,” debuted with a Blindlight‑directed video. A North American tour with Bedroque and 9Lives will run from Seattle on April 18...
HELP(2)
War Child releases HELP(2), a 24‑track charity compilation featuring Arctic Monkeys, Olivia Rodrigo, Big Thief and other BBC Radio 6 A‑list artists. Produced by James Ford at Abbey Road Studios, the project was completed while he battled leukemia, showcasing remarkable resilience. Proceeds aim to...
How to Make a Breakfast
Cuban duo Land Whales released their second album, *How to Make a Breakfast*, a gritty blend of grunge, post‑hardcore and shoegaze recorded in a Havana apartment. The record was produced amid rolling blackouts, U.S. sanctions and a lack of reliable...
The Weight EP
Cashier’s debut EP *The Weight* arrives on Julia’s War, showcasing a Louisiana quartet that mixes off‑kilter alt‑rock with layers of static and distortion. The six‑track record channels influences from Hüsker Dü, Meat Puppets and Unwound while delivering cryptic, anxiety‑laden lyrics about relationships...
Public Image Ltd. Announce Sprawling North American Tour
British post‑punk pioneers Public Image Ltd. have unveiled an extensive North American tour that begins in September 2026 and continues into spring 2027, hitting more than 30 venues across the United States and Canada. The band will also issue the...
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Midnight Zone (Original Soundtrack)
Electronic musician Laurel Halo has issued the original soundtrack for Julian Charrière’s documentary Midnight Zone, a film that plunges viewers into the abyss of the Clarion‑Clipperton fracture zone. The 11‑minute opener “Sunlight Zone” and the rest of the album employ lightless...
Kyriemo Irving
West Philadelphia rapper Reemo drops his new mixtape *Kyriemo Irving*, a collection of gritty, day‑in‑the‑life drill tracks that lean into personal reflection rather than pure menace. The project mixes horrorcore motifs, basketball references, and religious symbolism while navigating familiar drill...
Oscars 2026: Ludwig Göransson Wins Best Original Score for Sinners
Ludwig Göransson captured the 2026 Oscar for Best Original Score with his work on the record‑breaking film *Sinners*, marking his third Academy win and fifth nomination. The movie set a new benchmark with 16 nominations, ultimately taking home four trophies, including...
I Could Live in Hope
Low’s debut album *I Could Live in Hope* emerged from Duluth’s frigid outskirts in 1993, establishing the band as the archetype of slowcore. Founders Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker, both practicing Mormons, crafted minimalist songs with haunting reverb after a...
Paris in the Spring
Alexis Taylor’s seventh solo album, "Paris in the Spring," drops a ten‑track mix that roams from synth‑pop ballads to nu‑disco and a Rolling Stones cover. Recorded in Paris with collaborators like Air’s Nicolas Godin and Étienne de Crécy, the record emphasizes freedom from...
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CFCF Announces New Album L.U.V.
Montreal producer Mike Silver, known as CFCF, announced his first album under the moniker since 2021’s Memoryland. The new record, titled L.U.V., will be released on June 12, 2026 through BGM Solutions, and its lead single “Let’s Kill Ourselves” features...
Hammok Sign to Sargent House, Announce New Album
Norwegian post‑hardcore trio Hammok has signed to indie powerhouse Sargent House and announced their sophomore album, When Does This Place Become Our Scene, due June 5, 2026. The lead single “The Scene,” accompanied by a Christoffer Bya‑directed plexiglass‑set video, was born on...
Topshelf Records Drops Ekko Astral
Topshelf Records announced it is ending its relationship with Washington, D.C. punk band Ekko Astral and will not release their forthcoming album *The Beltway Is Burning*. The label cited the ongoing feud between frontwoman Jael Holzman and former drummer Miri...
Butterfly
Dan Snaith’s fifth Daphni album, Butterfly, trades the project’s off‑kilter loops for polished, big‑room production aimed at mainstream club settings. While the record delivers tight four‑on‑the‑floor beats and glossy hooks, it sacrifices the eccentricity that distinguished earlier releases like Cherry....
Cerulean
Danny L Harle’s debut album Cerulean attempts to elevate hyperpop into a prog‑rock‑inspired art statement, immersing listeners in synthetic oceanic textures. The record features high‑profile collaborations—PinkPantheress, Julia Michaels, Caroline Polachek—that showcase Harle’s production chops, while tracks with Dua Lipa, MNEK and Oklou fall flat. Critics...
一包烟 (Yi Bao Yan)
Tim Zha’s new EP *一包烟 (Yi Bao Yan)* marks a decisive shift from his earlier electronic‑heavy Organ Tapes sound toward guitar‑centric, heartland twang while retaining his signature Auto‑Tune vocal processing. The record blends lo‑fi percussion, raw GarageBand presets, and intimate vocal...
Clearly Cursed
Toronto indie band PONY releases their third album, Clearly Cursed, after a quirky encounter with a psychic who offered a $1,500 cleansing. The record pivots toward a glossy pop sound, layering fuzzy guitars, bright synths, and bubble‑gum melodies while retaining...
Bleachers Reveal New Album, Drop Song “You and Forever”
American indie‑pop act Bleachers announced their fifth studio album, Everyone for Ten Minutes, slated for release on May 22 through Dirty Hit. The campaign kicked off with the lead single “You and Forever,” accompanied by an Alex Lockett‑directed video featuring Margaret...
Hiss Golden Messenger Announces New Album I’m People, U.S. Tour
Hiss Golden Messenger frontman M.C. Taylor announced his new album I’m People, set for release on May 1, 2026 via Chrysalis, and a supporting U.S. fall tour. The lead single “In the Middle of It” draws on desert‑highway imagery and Art Bell’s...
Ekko Astral Announce Sophomore Album, Share New Song
DC punk duo Ekko Astral announced their sophomore LP *The Beltway Is Burning*, slated for release on April 22 via Topshelf Records. The album’s lead single, “Lil Xan Goes to Washington,” satirizes political lobbying and addiction policy. Recorded after the...
Kevin Morby Announces Album and Tour, Shares Video for New Song “Javelin”
Kevin Morby announced his forthcoming album Little Wide Open, slated for release on May 15, 2026 via Dead Oceans. The record is produced by Aaron Dessner of The National and includes guest performances from Justin Vernon, Katie Gavin, Amelia Meath, and Lucinda Williams. A video for the lead...
A Sofia Kourtesis DJ Kicks Is on the Way
Colombian producer Sofia Kourtesis will release a new DJ Kicks mix on March 27 through K7, opening the set with her first original track “Los Poemas No Siempre Riman.” The 21‑track compilation blends four of her own songs with exclusive contributions from...
Piss in the Wind
Joji’s new album “Piss in the Wind,” his first release after parting ways with 88 Rising, attempts to modernize his alt‑R&B sound with a mix of weepy piano ballads and aggressive trap‑infused tracks. The record shines when noisy, darkwave‑styled production...
Do You Still Love Me?
British singer Ella Mai releases her third studio album, Do You Still Love Me?, showcasing a polished blend of mid‑tempo R&B, soul, and rap influences. The record leans on nostalgic ’90s‑era hooks while embracing contemporary, atmospheric production from longtime collaborator Mustard....
Baby Keem Details New Album Ca$ino, Announces 2026 Tour
Hip‑hop artist Baby Keem announced his sophomore album *Ca$ino*, slated for release on February 20 through pgLang, Eerie Times and Columbia Records. The record includes high‑profile features from cousin Kendrick Lamar and Too $hort, and the trailer showcases family footage and a preview of...
Wednesday Leave Wasserman Over CEO’s Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Wednesday, an indie‑rock band, announced it is leaving talent agency Wasserman after the U.S. Justice Department released emails linking CEO Casey Wasserman to Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein. The disclosure sparked a wave of public condemnations, with...