It can be challenging to keep up with the constant flow of new music being released. To help you navigate through the noise, we have curated a list of some of the most interesting new releases for Wednesday, January 22, 2025. These tracks are worth checking out and some may even make it to our Best New Songs playlist.
Circuit des Yeux – ‘Megaloner’
Circuit des Yeux is gearing up for the release of her upcoming album, Halo on the Inside, with the haunting single ‘Megalor’. The song, accompanied by a striking video, explores themes of endurance, faith, and agency according to artist Haley Fohr. Watch the video below to experience the eerie beauty of ‘Megaloner’.
Alabaster DePlume – ‘Oh My Actual Days’
British avant-jazz/pop artist Alabaster DePlume is set to release his new LP, A Blade Because a Blade Is Whole, on March 7. The lead single ‘Oh My Actual Days’ offers a spiritually rousing message about embracing the present moment as divine. It serves as an introduction to the upcoming album.
Shygirl feat. PinkPantheress and Isabella Lovestory – ‘True Religion’
Shygirl has enlisted PinkPantheress and Isabella Lovestory for the energetic new single ‘True Religion’ from her upcoming project Club Shy Room 2. The full tracklist for the project, which includes collaborations with various artists, was revealed today.
Daneshevskaya – ‘Kermit & Gyro’
Anna Beckerman, known as Daneshevksaya, has released ‘Kermit & Gyro’, a delicate and peaceful song born out of the emotions of a break-up. The track features a blend of instruments and reflects Beckerman’s feelings of being adrift yet connected to past relationships.
Cross Record – ‘Charred Grass’
Emily Cross delivers a mesmerizing track titled ‘Charred Grass’ as a preview of her upcoming album Crush Me. The song explores moments of clarity and presence, drawing inspiration from a powerful encounter with nature. Cross’s ethereal vocals are accompanied by intricate instrumentation, creating a captivating listening experience.
Yetsuby – ‘Aestheti-Q’
Seoul-based producer and DJ Yetsuby returns with the exhilarating lead single ‘Aestheti-Q’ from her upcoming album 4EVA. Known for her texturally masterful sound, Yetsuby continues to push boundaries with her unique blend of electronic music.
Self Esteem – ‘Focus Is Power’
Self Esteem has announced a new album, A Complicated Woman, led by the uplifting single ‘Focus Is Power’. The track follows the theme of prioritizing pleasure and self-empowerment, setting the tone for the upcoming album.
Röyksopp – ‘What Else Is There? (True Electric)’
Norwegian duo Röyksopp present a reimagined version of their 2005 track ‘What Else Is There?’ featuring Fever Ray and Trentemøller. The track is part of their project True Electric, which focuses on capturing the essence of their live shows and returning to their electronic music roots.
The Jesus Lizard – ‘Westside’
The Jesus Lizard’s track ‘Westside’ is a monstrous and impactful piece that ties into their previous single ‘Cost Of Living’. The band draws inspiration from various sources, including Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story and David Lynch’s Lost Highway, creating a unique and unforgettable sound.
quickly, quickly – ‘Enything’
quickly, quickly’s Graham Johnson shares the fictional love story behind the new single ‘Enything’, which is part of his upcoming LP I Heard That Noise. The track explores the lengths we go to impress someone we admire, even at the cost of changing ourselves.
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs – ‘Stitches’
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs announce their new album Death Hilarious with the riotous single ‘Stitches’. The track showcases their raw energy and nervous intensity, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling album release.
„Ich bin mir bewusst, dass unsere Band in einer Welt sitzt, die weitgehend von Bravado, Selbstvertrauen und Machoismus beherrscht wird, aber ‚Stitches‘ ist ein Ausdruck von Verletzlichkeit, paradoxen Emotionen und den so vertrauten Schmerzen der Angst, mit denen ich kämpfe, während ich mit gesellschaftlichen Erwartungen und persönlichen Herausforderungen konfrontiert bin“, sagte Frontmann Matt Baty in einer Pressemitteilung.
Shura – ‚Recognise‘
Shura hat ein neues Album angekündigt, Ich wurde zu traurig für meine Freunde, das im Mai über [PIAS] erscheint und interessante Kollaborateure wie Helado Negro, Cassandra Jenkins und Becca Mancari enthält. Über die beruhigende, strahlende Leadsingle sagte Shura: „Nach einer Zeit der Verzweiflung im Januar fühlte ich, dass ich mich vor der Welt verstecken musste“, sagt Shura über ihre neue Single, die mit fetten 80er-Jahre-Drums und klimpernden Tasten aufgebaut ist. „Recognise handelt davon, aus diesem Gefühl herauszukommen. Langsam zu verstehen, dass alles in Ordnung ist.“
Snapped Ankles – ‚Raoul‘
Londoner Post-Punks Snapped Ankles haben ein neues Album, Hard Times Furious Dancing, angekündigt (erscheint am 28. März), das von dem verrückten, aber eingängigen ‚Raoul‘ angeführt wird. Das klingt nicht genau wie Paramores ‚Hard Times‘, aber es hat etwas von diesem Disco-Punk-Appeal.
Cheekface – ‚Growth Sux‘
Cheekface sind zurück mit einem neuen Song namens ‚Growth Sux‘. „Das ist ein kleiner von einer Drum-Machine angetriebener Hüftschwinger über wie Wachstum scheiße ist“, sagte Sänger/Gitarrist Greg Katz in einer Erklärung. „Das letzte Jahr oder so war eine Ära des erzwungenen ‚Wachstums‘ für mich und Mandy, und es ist unmöglich zu ignorieren, dass es scheiße ist. Es ist einfach verdammt scheiße. Der Drang, meine Fersen in den Boden zu graben und zu versuchen, es zu stoppen, ist stark. Anstatt eine Art Metapher zu verwenden, dachten wir, warum nicht einfach sagen?“ Er (schertzhaft) fügte hinzu: „Ich denke, die Drum-Machine gibt Indie-Sleaze ein bisschen, aber bitte halten Sie uns das nicht vor.“