The song reflects on two contrasting visions. In the first verse, he looks back on his childhood growing up female and compares it to living in a dream. Then, after a stirring bridge, he revisits the same reflective structure and ponders his childhood growing up as a boy: "When I was a little boy I wanted to be real/ I wanted to feel all of the things my body wanted me to feel," he sings.
hemlocke springs' fantastic debut album, The Apple Tree Under The Sea, is out today via AWAL - you can read our review in Notable Releases. To celebrate the release, she's releasing a new video of the final track, "be the girl!," a euphoric bop. It's directed by Quinn Whitney Wilson and premieres at 12:59 PM ET.
Like so many 20 year olds before him, Zion Battle found something transcendent in Joshua Tree National Park. Since age 16, Battle had been working towards becoming a musician, studying for a time at CalArts and New York's The New School. Then, in 2024, he left behind his academic training to begin making music as Katzin, exploring a more intimate sound shaped by a healthy love for the bedroom dream pop of early Orchid Tapes releases and the fuzz of 1990s indie rock.
LA band The Sophs are gearing up to release their debut album, GOLDSTAR, which will be out March 13 via Rough Trade. It was produced by the band's guitarists, Austin Parker Jones and Seth Smades, and you can hear two tracks from it now: the title track, which has Spaghetti Western vibes, and "SWEETIEPIE" which is closer to country by way of Bright Eyes.
TOMORA, the duo of Chemical Brothers' Tom Rowlands & AURORA, have announced their debut album, COME CLOSER, which will be out April 17 via Capitol Records. "It is everything we dreamt of," TOMORA say. "We made it without obligation or expectation, just a joy in creation. It's the sound where we meet, the landing zone of our musical escape pods. It is a special place to us. We hope you dig it as much as we do."
At just 24, the Australian singer-songwriter Maya Cumming known to fans as May-a has already experienced the promise and heartache of Los Angeles as a star-making town. In 2021, she signed with Atlantic Records in the US ahead of her debut EP, Don't Kiss Ur Friends a moment she described at the time as a dream. The following February, she featured on Flume's precision-made festival anthem Say Nothing, which went on to win the 2022 Triple J Hottest 100.
While shoegaze bands are often known for their wall-of-sound volume tactics, there's a clever amount of distance employed in Softcult's style. When a Flower Doesn't Grow, the duo's long-awaited debut album, relishes in the contrast between delivering harsh truths about trauma, oppression, and growth and cloaking those ideas in a pillowy-soft exterior; throughout its 11 tracks, the album channels windswept beauty and fierce intensity, containing Mercedes and Phoenix's most illuminating meditations on personal and systemic injustice yet.
Escapism, the debut album by They Call Me Steve (Jordi van Achthoven of Tinlicker), explores his creative world through rediscovered tracks and everyday-life samples. Deeply personal and rooted in his past, it also features the singles "Whatever You Call It," "Body Move," and "Lara," shaping a record suited for both club nights and quiet escape. The first album Escapism by They Call Me Steve is an album to be obsessed with.
Fcukers have announced their debut album Ö, out on March 27th via Ninja Tune. They've also shared the new song "L.U.C.K.Y" along with a handful of 2026 tour dates. The duo, pronounced "fuckers" and comprised of Shanny Wise and Jackson Walker Lewis, produced Ö with Kenneth Blume (formerly known as Kenny Beats) during a two-week studio session in between tour dates. 100 gecs' Dylan Brady also contributed production.
Today marks a defining moment for the rising star, singer-songwriter, and performance artist Molly Mogul as she unveils her new single "Run," offering a tantalising taste of her forthcoming debut album set to drop this spring. This track serves as an invitation into a vibrant new chapter for the German artist, featuring an entrancing blend of pop, experimental soundscapes, and movement-based storytelling.
We had fun you can hear humour a bit on the album and we went through some tough times, existential crisis, and you can hear that too, says Theusen over a video call from her home in Copenhagen. Goodbyehouse became one of 2025's runaway underground successes thanks to that emotional openness as well as the duo's canny blend of Dido-esque balladry, shoegaze haze and minimalist pop.
"I had been sitting on all of this music long enough that there was like a tiny man in my soul beating down the door of my soul," Hobert, 26, said on a recent rainy morning at Swingers Diner in Hollywood. This week, the L.A. native sets out on her Staircase to Stardom tour across North America, Europe and Australia. Intimate venues will see her perform from her debut album, "Who's the Clown?," released via RCA Records in August.
AVTT/PTTN, the new collaborative project from The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton, made their late-night TV debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, November 26th with a performance of "Eternal Love." Get Avett Brothers + Mike Patton Tickets Here Ahead of performing on The Tonight Show, AVTT/PTTN made their live debut together at a mini concert as part of the Grammy Museum's "New York Evening" series, performing four tracks from their self-titled debut album, which arrived on November 14th.
Backengrillen, an experimental band featuring three members of legendary hardcore act Refused, have announced their debut album, a self-titled effort arriving January 23rd via Svart Records. The announcement comes a month before Refused play their final shows ever, as part of their farewell tour. The band will close out its career with a series of concerts in their native Sweden, culminating with a pair of gigs December 20th and 21st in their hometown of Umea.
Jassin's new track and video "Wann trennt ihr euch" delves into the heart-wrenching complexities of family, particularly focusing on the fractured relationship between his parents. From the very beginning of his career, which took off over a year ago, we have championed the 20-year-old as one of the most promising newcomers on our roster. The impact of his artistry struck me profoundly when I first encountered the demo of "Wann trennt ihr euch" and found myself in tears by its conclusion.
Her first album Preguntas a las 11:11 (Questions at 11:11) doesn't appear to be part of a marketing strategy. Rather, it feels like a confession. It sounds like the kind of album you put on in the wee hours of the morning, when you're not looking to distract yourself, but to understand yourself. There's something almost therapeutic about her lyrics, where self-love, pain and sweetness embrace each other, without conflict.
Since posting his single 'Solas' online in 2022, Monaghan-born Jamie Duffy has been enjoying the triumph of its 27 million views. Here, the 24-year-old talks about honing his music style since childhood, the inspiration behind his debut album and writing his first film score Jamie Duffy has had several 'pinch me' moments over the past few years, but none landed as sweetly as the time when
Tabula Rasa is a testament to Medulla's two-year journey of sonic exploration, emotional vulnerability, and unwavering creative freedom. The album captures a rich, multi-layered sound reflective of her Zimbabwean heritage, merging rhythm and identity in a way that resonates deeply. With a passion for language, Meduulla breathes life into the concept of a 'clean slate'—whatever comes next, it's rooted in self-love and profound human connection.
Jassin is poised to shake up the music landscape with his debut album, "Arsenalplatz." The opening track draws you in with minimalistic synths paired with Jassin's ethereal, whisper-like vocals, instantly setting the tone for what's to come. As the second verse surges forward, the melody swells, echoing the tumult and urgency that often define the narrative of youth. With the bravery of a storyteller, Jassin delves into the complexities of being in your twenties, inviting listeners on a journey of perpetual self-examination.
The harp is having a resurgence in jazz. Instrumentalists such as Nala Sinephro, Alina Bzhezhinska, Marysia Osu and Brandee Younger have recently released records that reference the decades-old legacies of harp pioneers Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby while creating new fusions of ambient electronics, soul and free jazz. The latest entry into this burgeoning genre is London-based trio Flur. Comprised of harpist Miriam Adefris, saxophonist Isaac Robertson and drummer Dillon Harrison,
Emerging from the vibrant music scene in Brussels, artist Arto is making waves with the latest single, "Human.co," available now and serving as a precursor to his highly anticipated debut album, "Wasted," set to release on September 21st. Following the recent success of "Angelito," Arto presents "Human.co" as a deeply personal exploration of belonging in a world often dictated by strict labels and traditional gender roles.
"Ordinary's" somber tone is notable given Warren's background as a founding member of Hype House and his early fame from TikTok. His music combines moody theatrics with polished production, positioning him uniquely in the pop landscape.
