The Sophs – Death in the Family
The Sophs dive headfirst into guilt, grief, and fuzzed-out confessionals on their haunting new single “Death in the Family”. A blistering slice of alt-rock catharsis that sounds like Weezer having a panic attack in a church basement.
Introducing : Thredd
Thredd, a new UK supergroup born in Laylow’s basement, drops their debut album It’s Lovely, Come On In on August 15. Blending cold pop, indie charm, and emotional grit, it’s the soundtrack for anyone “up for a party, down for a cry.”
Haerts – Woman On The Line
Haerts announce their fourth album Laguna Road, a raw, intimate indie-pop journey into family, memory, and finding truth in emotional messiness.
15 15 – āfa
Parisian-Tahitian collective 15 15 (formerly Quinze Quinze) unveil “Āfa,” a lush, genre-defying track from their upcoming release. Blending polyrhythmic percussion, ethereal vocals, and hypnotic textures, the group continues to push sonic boundaries. Dive into a tropical, futuristic soundscape like no other.
Flora Fishbach – Comme Jean Reno
Flora Fishbach ditches the last name and unleashes her wildest musical self on Val Synth—an 80s-inspired, cinematic, synth-fueled odyssey through kaleidoscopic soundscapes. A sun-soaked trip full of surprises, heartbreak, and unstoppable freedom.
HIRA – Dangerous Moves
HIRA’s “Dangerous Moves” single, co-produced with Mahir Mistry, drops on Paul Institute’s roster. Featuring A.K. Paul, Rosie McCrum, and more, this synth-driven R&B jam promises a dancefloor-ready, neon-futurist vibe. Full album out October 6, 2025—stay tuned for the next-level pop experience!
Cloud Droppings – #Serotonin
From Mansionair’s nocturnal ache to Confidence Man’s glitter-drenched bravado, this batch of Cloud Droppings might just be the most genre-fluid, mood-rich selection we’ve flung into your ears yet. Buckle up. Let go. Drop in.
Queens of the Stone Age – Alive in the Catacombs
Queens of the Stone Age: Alive in the Catacombs isn’t just a live session—it’s a full-blown descent into the underworld. Filmed in July 2024 deep beneath Paris, this once-in-a-lifetime set sees QOTSA reworking their catalog for an audience of millions… of skeletons.
Wet Leg – CPR
Wet Leg crash back onto the scene with “CPR,” a deadpan love song that kicks off their new album moisturizer (out July 11). With chaotic charm, a wild music video, and fresh tour dates, the band proves they’re bolder, weirder, and funnier than ever. Indie rock just got revived.
Formal Sppeedwear – Wait (Hatchet Gets a New Hide)
Sppeedwear return with ‘Wait (Hatchet Gets a New Hide)’, a genre-warping, dancefloor-smashing new wave track built on cassette grit and chaotic charm. Melding funk-punk riffs, city pop shimmer, and found-sound madness, the Stoke-on-Trent trio cement their cult status with a live favourite turned must-hear banger. Don’t sleep on it.