Top New Tracks

5) Sunday Mourners – “A-Rhythm Absolute” (2026)

Sunday Mourners are a four-piece post-punk outfit that have been playing together since the 2020 quarantine, but their debut album is here: “A-Rhythm Absolute”. On the record, the group carefully applies an ebb and flow of precise tension through their experimental sect of art-rock. The album was recorded analog on 2-inch tape with the intent to express the raw, unprocessed sound of their music. Their influences range across early indie and post-punk acts like Television and Wire, while contemporary influences include The Strokes. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist Quinn Robinson, drummer Z Long, guitarist Max Pugh, and bassist Casey Hoerman.

This week’s highlighted track, “When Dreams Come True” is carried along by a dissonant guitar and sharp vocals.

4) Joyce Manor – “I Used To Go To This Bar” (2026)

Since 2008, California-based group Joyce Manor has made a name for themselves in pop punk circles and beyond. Their first release came out in 2011 in the form of a self-titled LP, their live performances across California shaped their sound to include more emo. Joyce Manor has retained two of its members since inception, including lead vocalist Barry Johnson and guitarist Chase Knobbe, adding bassist Matt Ebert and drummer Kurt Walcher in 2009. Walcher was later replaced in 2015 and again in 2017. The group has since released six more albums, including this year’s release, along with seven other EPs.

This week’s selected track, “I Used To Go To This Bar” marks the halfway point of the album and is short, sweet, and danceable with catchy guitar riffs.

3) .idk. – “Even The Devil Smiles” (2026)

Originally from London, .idk. or Jay IDK was raised in Maryland where he began releasing rap and trap music in 2014. His name an acronym for “Ignorantly Delivering Knowledge”, IDK’s style was focused on conscious lyricism from the beginning. His second mixtape was entitled “Subtrap”, short for “trap with substance”, and drew comparisons to Kendrick Lamar with his personal subject matter.

This week’s highlighted track, “HALO” is melodic and expressive, shifting effortlessly between instrumental phases as the verses progress.

2) Alan Vega – “Collision Drive (Remastered)” (2026)

One-half of proto-synth-pop duo Suicide, Alan Vega’s career experimented with creating rhythms reminiscent of rockabilly greats. This influence is showcased in his newly remastered second album “Collision Drive”. Vega’s artistic career began with visual arts, spending the late-1960s in sculpture art. His work often implemented multimedia elements, generally including an array of electronic devices. In the early-1970s Vega started to experiment with electronic music, meeting Martin Reverby (later Rev) and then creating Suicide. Much of the group’s music was formulated with drum machines and rudimentary synthesizers, paving the way for future synth-pop and punk acts that would follow.

This week’s chosen track, “Be Bop A Lula” is steeped in bluesy rockabilly, eliciting comparisons to Mancini’s iconic Peter Gunn theme.

1) hemlock – “Orange Streak Glow” (2026)

Raised in Louisiana with roots in Chicago, IL, Carolina Chauffe has been releasing music under the name hemlock since 2018. Their musical style blends alternative and folk with a soft DIY edge. Their latest release, “Orange Streak Glow”, is an EP that is host to a spellbinding collection of mellow textures, including the gentle interludes of crickets to imbue the tracks with folksiness. hemlock has also performed alongside an array of indie and folk artists, including Merce Lemon, Babehoven, and Little Mazarn.

This week’s highlighted track, “Orange Streak Glow” features slow, meditative guitar picking and gentle harmonies.

Top Tracks of the Week

5) Yin Yin – “Yatta!” (2026)

Yin Yin originated in Maastricht, Netherlands in 2017 and has since synthesized four albums worth of psychedelic grooviness. The group released their first full-length album in 2019, “The Rabbit That Hunts Tigers”, which was a Thai-rock inspired collection that featured their hit track “One Inch Punch”. Their musical style combines funk, pop, and Southeastern Asian music in a mellow and instrumentally varied fashion.

This week’s chosen song, “Spirit Adapter” leads with a bouncy and jovial bassline and features a flow of echoed vocals.

4) Peel Dream Magazine – “Taurus” (2025)

Los Angeles band Peel Dream Magazine was formed by Joseph Stevens in 2018 and they have since used their abilities to produce shimmering psychedelic indie pop. They’ve released one EP and five albums, “Taurus” being their most recent. The current lineup includes singer Olivia Babuka Black along with multi-instrumentalist Ian Gibbs. The group prioritizes harmonic experimentation and trying different arrangements, finding inspiration in composers like Philip Glass.

This week’s highlighted track, “Letters” is easygoing and breezy with vocals that harmonize to quell the spirit.

3) The Beths – “Straight Line Was A Lie” (2025)

Hailing from New Zealand, indie pop group The Beths have spent their past eleven years exploring the ins and outs of joyful alternative rock. Current members include lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Elizabeth Stokes, lead guitarist Jonathan Pearce, bassist Benjamin Sinclair, and Tristan Deck on percussion. On their journey for collective peace, the quartet utilizes serene harmonies and catchy guitar licks.

This week’s selected track, “Take” is rock-centric and energetic with lyrics about losing memories and growing exhaustion.

2) Venna – “MALIK” (2025)

Debuting with his first ever studio album, saxophonist Venna presents a collection of soulfully crafted R&B soundscapes. The London-based artist started experimenting with music at age 12 when he started playing the saxophone. His first big recognition was a Grammy nomination for Burna Boy’s album “African Giant” in 2020, to which Venna contributed. This was followed by the award of a Grammy for Burna Boy’s 2021 album “Twice as Tall”, which Venna also worked on. His music finds influence from artists such as Terrace Martin and Kendrick Lamar.

This week’s chosen track, “Numero Uno” is serene and expansive instrumental jazz, implementing Venna’s signature saxophone and touches of the electric guitar.

1) The Last Dinner Party – “From The Pyre” (2025)

The Last Dinner Party is an art rock band from London, England that originally formed in 2018, though they only released their debut single “Nothing Matters” in 2023. Later that year, they performed at Glastonbury and supported Hozier on his tour. In 2024 they won the BRITs Rising Star Award. The group draws inspiration from Queen and St. Vincent and comparisons to Sparks and Fleetwood Mac.

Our Gem of the Week is “Agnus Dei” is a whimsical pop ballad with eloquent piano refrains and is the rousing opener for “From The Pyre”.