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.
“There’s A Garden In You” boasts some laid-back vocal delivery reminiscent of Lou Reed’s vocalizations over a steady beat.
4) Sports – “Sports” (2026)
Indie pop duo Sports hails from Tulsa, Oklahoma, where members Christian Theriot and Cale Chronister originally met in middle school. Unlike the Red Dirt and rockabilly the state is known for, Sports incorporates catchy pop hooks with dreamy and dynamic elements. For the past decades they’ve drawn comparisons to Connecticut electronic rock duo MGMT and psychedelic powerhouse Tame Impala (who, fun fact, is just one guy). Now with their first fully self-produced album, Theriot and Chronister are kicking off their 2026 world tour, hitting the US and Canada as well as Australia, the UK, and Europe.
This week’s track, “My Superstar” is secretive, funky, and downtempo, leaning into a mid-2000s pop and R&B sound.
3) Kumail – “Mudbrown” (2026)
Marked by a sound that revisits old-school soul and R&B, composer and vocalist Kumail hails from Mumbai, India. His career in production began with DJ sets around India’s electronic scene in the mid-2010s and flourished with the release of his debut album “Yasmin” in 2020. Kumail’s compositions have evolved from ambient to disco as his repertoire of live performances and collaborations has grown. More recently, he has opened for and collaborated with artists such as jazz composer Kamasi Washington and electronic group Mount Kimbie.
“Vultures” implements a quick beat with gentle saxophone melodies, leading to an intimate yet danceable track.
2) Los Toms – “Tube Theory” (2025)
Fort Collins locals Los Toms have specialized in dynamic psychedelic rock since 2017. Blending English and Spanish lyrics, the group has developed their brand of “desert fuzz” with jam sessions and local Northern Colorado shows. Their first EP, “The Sticker” showed a side of the band in line with a mix of psychedelia and outlaw country. After a number of dropped singles, Los Toms’ debut album “Totem” was praised as an example of the group’s willingness to delve into surf rock and doom metal. Their 2025 album “Tube Theory” further exemplifies their fuzzy, laid-back sound.
This week we’re highlighting “Little Trolls Live In Trees”, a track with a truthful title and lyrical delivery with prog-rock tendencies.
1) Teerath Majumder – “Dust to Dust” (2026)
Teerath Majumder specializes in crafting careful sonic landscapes, ranging from ambient fluxes to a cacophony of brash instrumental codas. Working as an assistant professor at Columbia College Chicago, composer Majumder has taken many opportunities to broaden the scope of his auditory works, implementing visual components along with his original works. The Bangladeshi artist debuted with his 2023 EP “Mouno Shonchar”, a release that blended traditional instrumentals from his region of origin. His newest record, “Dust to Dust” oscillates between spacious ambient to upbeat electro-dance sensibilities.
His complex track “Bloom” is our pick for the week, leading in with expansive drone with Bangla drums, and evolving into a plucky dance track.
Top Tracks of the Week
5) arms around the world – “Arms Around the World” (2026)
In a spin on traditional origin stories, the artist behind Arms Around the World’s debut album is none other than famed founder of Garagiste, Jon Rimmerman. Garagiste is an online wine retailer, the first of its kind to streamline the distribution process between boutique wineries and large-scale buyers. Since sparking this global phenomenon, Rimmerman has had the time to develop his first album, a self-titled collection of indie rock tracks that are as ebullient as they are complex. His debut album was recorded entirely within a two-week period, bringing a loose and DIY sound to the warm analog vibe he utilizes.
“cloudburst” shines in this release, cushioning a spoken-word interlude between a brightly textured and catchy indie rock track.
4) Charlotte Day Wilson – “Patchwork” (2026)
Contemporary R&B artist Charlotte Day Wilson hails from Toronto, Canada, where she has worked to shape the city’s sound since her 2012 EP “Palimpsest”. Inspired by classic motown, her childhood piano lessons, and GarageBand, Wilson has largely self-produced her work. Her multi-instrumentalist skills aided her in her collaborations with current R&B and jazz artists, such as Daniel Caesar and BADBADNOTGOOD. Her recent release, “Patchwork” is an EP that features jazzy harmonies and warm piano textures.
This week, “High Road” is a soul-infused opener to the album, setting the tone for this impactful mosaic of a record.
3) Blondie – “Eat to the Beat” (1979)
This pop-rock group that needs no introduction was up in this week’s charts at the station, with hits like “Call Me” and “Heart of Glass” claiming the limelight. New York City new wave group Blondie formed in 1974 and released their debut album two years later. The eponymous album was not especially successful, but led to a number of gigs supporting tours across the country, including those of Television, David Bowie, and Iggy Pop. Though their list of awards and nominations during their active years was short, they have since accumulated a number of lifetime achievement awards, including their 2006 induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and their aptly named 2014 Godlike Genius Award.
We’re highlighting “Atomic” as our throwback track of the week, a dynamic and euphoric 70s pop-rock classic.
2) Sword II – “Electric Hour” (2025)
Sword II is composed of three multi-instrumentalists and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. The post-punk group includes Certain Zuko, Mari González, and Travis Arnold. Originally dubbed “Evil Sword”, the trio has released two full albums in 2025 (“Electric Hour”) and 2023 (“Spirit World Tour”), as well as one EP in 2020. Their sound comes from a wide range of genres and eras, pulling from the Atlanta DIY scene as well as broader alternative rock artists. Though the group is still new, they have already opened for artists like feeble little horse and look to perform larger concerts in the coming years.
We’ve selected “Sentry” as the representative track for this album with its recognizable and catchy melodies and grungy guitarwork.
1) Annabelle Chairlegs – “Waking Up” (2026)
Sitting at the crossroads of vulnerability and electric performance, Annabelle Chairlegs is a rock ‘n roll quartet from Austin, Texas. Vocalist and guitarist Lindsey Mackin formulated the band from the ashes of her first group Treemotel, adding bassist Derek Vaughan Nunez Strahan, guitarist Nolan Potter, and drummer Nick Cornetti. The group’s psychedelic affectations originate with Mackin’s gritty Janis-Joplin-esque vocals backed up with instrumentation that switches between punk and pop.
Our Gem of the Week is the bright and ecstatic track “Concrete Trees”, a high-energy romp near the opening of the album.