11 new music releases worth checking out today
Here are some of this week's new music and video releases worthy of your attention.
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Now for the new releases.
This week, the music scene sees some fresh releases worthy of a listen. From emerging artists to mainstay icons, let’s dive into the latest tracks making waves in the world of alternative music, and maybe you’ll end up finding a few of your next favorite tunes. So in no particular order, let's get right into it.
The Dangerous Summer - “What’s An Hour Really Worth”
The song comes from the band’s upcoming album Gravity which is set for release on June 21st via Rude Records.
Weatherstate - “Hellbent”
Weatherstate is celebrating 10 years together with a bang! Their new single "Hellbent" marks their first original music since 2022, and to further commemorate the milestone, they're releasing a limited-edition (only 50 copies!) triple cassette tape titled All Bangers, No Clangers. This special collection features their Dead Ends and Dumbstruck EPs, along with the cassette debut of their album Born a Cynic.
Knocked Loose - “Suffocate” ft. Poppy
St. Vincent - “Big Time Nothing”
St. Vincent offers a taste of her forthcoming album, All Born Screaming, with the new track "Big Time Nothing." The song arrives just ahead of the record's official release this Friday, April 26th.
Hey Violet - “Best Imposter”
This is the second dose of new music this year from the trio behind the catchy Valentine's Day tune, "Uncomplicated."
Creeper - “Love And Pain”
Black Veil Brides - “Bleeders”
The track comes from the band’s recently announced forthcoming EP Bleeders.
Twenty One Pilots - “Backslide”
“Backslide” is the third single from the duo’s upcoming album Clancy.
Softcult - “One Of The Pack”
Stand Atlantic - “Chemical” (Post Malone cover)
Stand Atlantic recorded a version of Post Malone’s “Chemical” on Triple J’s Like a Version. The band’s forthcoming album Was Here arrives on August 23th.
Microwave - "Let's Start Degeneracy"
This is the title track off the band’s recently released new album.
That’ll do it for this week! Happy listening.
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