June 2025

Recorded at the Zig Zag Club in Berlin over two years ago, International Anthem shares a live performance of “I am (bells)” by Ben LaMar Gay that lends enormous weight to the description of him as an imbued composer, conjurer, and channeler of cosmopolitan Blues.

Scottish-Indian artist Chloe Matharu’s new single, “A Sailor’s Prayer,” is a poignant tribute to seafarers lost at sea. Featuring her grandfather’s harmonium, the song serves to highlight the tragic history of maritime disasters and loss of life caused by overloaded vessels to deliberate scuttling and wartime destruction. Matharu, a former …

Today, The Rolling Stones release a dynamic cover of Clifton Chenier’s signature tune, “Zydeco Sont Pas Salés,” honouring the King of Zydeco’s 100th birthday. This vibrant tribute precedes a comprehensive box set and a scholarship fund, ensuring Chenier’s profound legacy continues to inspire.

Chicago’s Case Oats, fronted by the captivating Casey Gomez Walker, offers another enticing glimpse into their forthcoming debut album, Last Missouri Exit, with the release of their new single, “In a Bungalow.” Out August 22nd on Merge Records, the album promises a rich tapestry of sound, further highlighted by this …

Animal Collective have released “Love on the Big Screen,” marking the band’s first 2025 offering. Produced by Avey Tare and Adam McDaniel (Drop of Sun Studios founder), it’ll be on a 7″ vinyl single with B-side “Buddies on the Blackboard,” out August 1 via Domino. Watch the accompanying visualizer created …

Madeline Kenney’s new single, “Semitones,” from Kiss from the Balcony (July 18th, Carpark Records), delves into the erosion of trust. This latest track showcases Kenney’s evolved sound, a product of collaboration and personal growth. Balancing dark lyrical themes with a hopeful melody, “Semitones” offers a compelling preview of her anticipated …

Like Eric Satie in his day, Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer realise that intelligent, modern music doesn’t have to be brow-furrowingly serious, even when serious themes are being explored. Different Rooms is the perfect example of how quick and luminous this kind of music can be.  

Rocket Recordings is set to launch Rún’s self-titled debut on August 22nd. This powerful Irish trio—Tara Baoth Mooney, Diarmuid MacDiarmada, and Rian Trench—unleashes their lead single and video, “Terror Moon,” today. The track is a visceral maelstrom of thunderous percussion and potent chants, confronting themes of inhumanity. Expect a cathartic, …

Nadia Reid’s new stand-alone single, ‘Moment By,’ drops ahead of her Glastonbury Acoustic Stage slot on June 27th. Born from strolls through Dunedin’s Chingford Park during the pandemic, reflecting on childhood and a world in flux, it’s a powerful, nostalgic rumination, proving creative sparks can ignite even in the most …

Cairo’s The Dwarfs Of East Agouza join Constellation Records for their new album, Sasquatch Landslide, out early October. Maurice Louca, Alan Bishop, and Sam Shalabi expand their telekinetic fusion of North African rhythm, free jazz, and psychedelic groove. New single, “Neptune Anteater,” offers a captivating preview of their kinetic trance …

On his 90th birthday, minimalist titan Terry Riley has gifted the world an ethereal new Raga, “Komal Reshab Asavari.” This profound piece, co-presented by Red Hot Org and the Kronos Quartet, reflects on the teachings of Riley’s guru, Pandit Pran Nath, with the core essence that “nothing will remain.” It’s …

Matthew Sage, under his M. Sage moniker, has always cultivated a unique sonic garden, but his latest offering, “Tender / Wading,” feels different. The album and lead single, “Tender of Land,” are less a departure and more a deep, resonant breath drawn from the Colorado foothills.

Mac DeMarco announces his new album, Guitar, to be released on August 22, 2025. He called it “a true representation of where I’m at in my life today as I can manage to put to paper.” His lead single, “Home,” a reflective tune about personal space, on which he sings …

Jens Kuross’s Crooked Songs, his Woodsist debut, is a revelation. Once an LA session musician and Idaho cabinet maker, Kuross now offers a mysterious, warm, and heart-stirring sound. Watch the video for his lead single Beggar’s Nation. Hayden Pedigo says, “Kuross has tapped into something people need to hear.”