With so much music constantly being released, it can be overwhelming to keep track of it all. That’s why we’ve taken the time to sift through the noise and compile a curated list of the most interesting new releases for you to enjoy. Below, you’ll find our track roundup for Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Superchunk – ‘Bruised Lung’ [feat. Rosali]
Superchunk has returned with their first song of the year, a collaboration with Rosali Middleman, their labelmate from Merge. The song, „Bruised Lung,“ features a catchy refrain that is both disorienting and invigorating. Mac McCaughan described it as a reflection of feeling sleepless and lost without a clear explanation. Rosali’s addition of shredding and harmonies adds a unique touch to the track.
Foxwarren – ‘Listen2me’
Foxwarren, fronted by Andy Shauf, has announced their sophomore album, 2, with the release of the captivating single ‚Listen2me‘. The song showcases Shauf’s introspective lyrics and invites listeners to lean in and pay attention to the message being delivered.
MJ Lenderman – ‘Dancing in the Club’ (This Is Lorelei Cover)
This Is Lorelei has shared MJ Lenderman’s rendition of ‚Dancing in the Club‘ for the upcoming deluxe edition of Box for Buddy, Box for Star. Lenderman’s take on the song perfectly complements the original, creating a harmonious blend that captures the essence of the track.
Samia – ‘Hole in a Frame’ and ‘Pants’
Samia has unveiled two new singles, ‚Hole in a Frame‘ and ‚Pants‘, from her upcoming album Bloodless. The contrasting nature of the two tracks highlights Samia’s versatility as an artist and her ability to capture different emotions through her music.
Perfume Genius – ‘Clean Heart’
Perfume Genius has released a triumphant new track titled ‚Clean Heart‘ ahead of his upcoming album Glory. The song follows the success of his previous singles ‚It’s a Mirror‘ and ‚No Front Teeth‘, showcasing his continued growth as an artist.
Model/Actriz – ‘Doves’
Model/Actriz has dropped the single ‚Doves‘ from their album Pirouette, offering a deep and liberating listening experience. The song explores the theme of breaking free from constraints and finding the courage to embrace change.
Sea Lemon – ‘Stay’
Sea Lemon, also known as Natalie Lew, has announced her debut album Diving for a Prize with the lead single ‚Stay‘. The song tells a poignant story inspired by a chance encounter in a thrift store, urging listeners to take a moment to relax and appreciate the present.
PUP – ‘Get Dumber’ [feat. Jeff Rosenstock]
PUP has teamed up with Jeff Rosenstock for their latest single ‚Get Dumber‘ from Who Will Look After the Dogs?. The collaboration brings a raw and energetic sound, with a fun backstory about the recording process shared by the band members.
Horse Jumper of Love – ‘The Idiot’ and ‘The Car Knows the Way’
Horse Jumper of Love presents ‚The Idiot‘ and ‚The Car Knows the Way‘, two haunting B-sides that delve into themes inspired by Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s The Idiot. The songs offer a glimpse into the band’s introspective and atmospheric musical style.
Giannopoulos stated in a press release that ‚The Idiot‘ is about re-entering reality after being mentally unavailable for some time. He explained that the song explores the expectation of people waiting for you and being available when you return. On the other hand, ‚The Car Knows the Way‘ is about allowing the car to lead you to your destination.
Big Thief drummer James Krivchenia has shared ‚Bracelets for Unicorns‘ from his upcoming album, Performing Belief, featuring Sam Wilkes and Joshua Abrams.
Gold Dust, initially a solo project by Stephen Pierce, has evolved into a full band with Potty Mouth, Nanny, and the Van Pelt. Their new single ‚An Early Translation of a Later Work‘ features a captivating electric sitar solo by J Mascis.
Maria Somerville has released ‚Stonefly‘ from her upcoming album Luster, accompanied by a music video directed by Daniel Swan.
Purelink, the ambient techno trio, announced their new album ‚Faith‘ with tracks ‚Rookie‘ featuring Loraine James and ‚Kite Scene‘.
CMAT revealed details about her upcoming LP ‚EURO-COUNTRY‘ and the lead single ‚Running/Planning‘, discussing societal pressures on women in relationships.
Ain’t released ‚Pirouette‘ amidst personal and band changes, reflecting on breakups and new beginnings.
Laura Jane Grace in the Trauma Tropes announced their new album Adventure Club and shared ‚Mine Me Mine‘.
Harmony, formerly of Girlpool, released ‚Where Strangers Go‘, a reflective track on the evolving nature of life.
Allison Russell collaborated with Annie Lennox on ‚Superlover‘, a powerful and introspective single.
Sparklmami, the alias of Ariella Granados, dropped ‚Touch‘, a seductive track recorded with Chicago group Les Sons Du Cosmo.
Clothing, also known as Santi Ropa, unveiled ‚Destituir‘, the final single before the release of their debut album ‚La Muerte en Realidad no Existe‘. Ropa beschrieb den Track The Wall als „ein Selbststärkungslied über das Verschlingen der Welt“, und fügte hinzu: „Schau in den Spiegel und akzeptiere dich selbst, schau auf die Wunden in deinem Körper, eine Erinnerung daran, dass du nicht unversehrt sein solltest.“
Wilby – ‚Pleaser‘ und ‚Spin‘
Maria Crawford, die als Wilby aufnimmt, hat ihr Labeldebüt mit zwei neuen Songs, dem treibenden ‚Pleaser‘ und dem nachdenklichen ‚Spin‘, veröffentlicht, jetzt über Hit the Nord Records. „‚Pleaser‘ ist eine Reflexion über die feine Linie zwischen Liebe und Unterwerfung, Bequemlichkeit und Kontrolle, und wie manchmal der Wunsch zu gefallen die Sicherheit einer Beziehung trüben kann“, erklärte Crawford. „Mit ‚Spin‘ bin ich immer jemand gewesen, der sich zum schwierigeren Weg hingezogen fühlt und Schwierigkeiten hat, meine Erfolge wirklich zu feiern. Dieser Song ist eine Reflexion über diesen inneren Konflikt – den Teil von mir, der glaubt, dass Dinge nur Wert haben, wenn sie schwer sind, auch wenn ich hart gearbeitet habe, um an einen Ort des Erfolgs zu gelangen.“
Soot Sprite – ‚Days After Days‘
Das Exeter-Trio Soot Sprite hat ‚Days After Days‘, die zweite Single aus ihrem kommenden Album Wield Your Hope Like a Weapon, veröffentlicht. Es ist weniger einprägsam betitelt als ‚All My Friends Are Depressed‘, aber genauso gut – und tatsächlich auf das Gute fokussiert. „Es geht darum, den endlosen Schrecken der Welt zu konfrontieren und sich daran zu erinnern, auf das Gute zu achten“, erläuterte die Gruppenmitglied Elise Cook. „Menschen vor Ort, Aktivismus und die Erinnerung daran, dass wir nicht abgestumpft werden sollten von allem, was wir erleben, da wir sonst Empathie verlieren könnten. Und es fühlt sich an, als ob ohne Empathie wir nie in der Lage sein werden, Klassenbewusstsein zu erreichen und unser Gemeinschaftsgefühl zu verlieren.“