This week’s New Noise: Weekly Music Highlights brings a stacked lineup of fresh releases across rock, metal, R&B and pop. From fiery singles to emotionally charged albums, we’ve rounded up the best new tracks you need to hear. Dive in and discover what’s making noise this week.

Australian indie outfit The Temper Trap have officially returned with their brand-new single, ‘Lucky Dimes,’ marking their first original release in nearly a decade. The track ends a long silence from the indie-rock favourites, whose last album Thick as Thieves dropped back in 2016.

The Aces return with their most confident and celebratory work yet in Gold Star Baby, a glitter-soaked, disco-pop album that embraces queer joy, self-expression, and emotional liberation. Released on August 15 via SoundOn, the record marks a vibrant shift for the band - one that trades past introspection for full-blown euphoria, without losing depth.

Fast-rising Leicester trio Mouth Culture keep their momentum going strong with the release of their latest single ‘Regret 101’, out today via InVogue Records, accompanied by a punchy new music video.

English singer‑songwriter dodie has officially announced her second solo album, Not For Lack Of Trying, due for release on 3 October 2025. The record follows her 2021 debut Build A Problem and her work with indie-pop collective FIZZ on their 2023 project The Secret To Life.

British rock band Black Honey have unveiled their hotly anticipated fourth album, Soak - a fearless, emotionally charged record that finds strength in vulnerability and thrives on dynamic extremes. From gothic grit to psychedelic haze and moments of aching tenderness, Soak is driven entirely by instinct, with frontwoman Izzy B. Phillips at the helm - unapologetic, raw, and commanding as ever.

Nottingham pop-punk outfit As December Falls have today unleashed their highly-anticipated new album, Everything’s On Fire But I’m Fine. Packed with raw emotion, anthemic hooks, and the band’s signature fiery energy, the release marks a bold new chapter for the rising UK four-piece.

UK R&B artist Mahalia has released her new EP Luvergirl today 15 August 2025, marking a liberating and deeply personal return to her Jamaican roots, crafted amid creative inspiration drawn from the UK, Jamaica, and St. Vincent. The seven-track collection is a vibrant exploration of feminine agency, where Mahalia confidently reclaims control in love and life, unchecked by societal judgments. Co-written with collaborators like Eric IV, BenjiFlow, and Savannah Jada, the EP reflects her most culturally connected, sonically bold era yet.

The two-time GRAMMY-nominated rock band I Prevail has dropped their latest single, ‘Annihilate Me’ - the fourth track unveiled from their upcoming album, Violent Nature, due out 19 September 2025, via Fearless Records. Alongside the release, the band also shared a lyric video.

British metal outfit ACRES have announced an extended edition of their acclaimed album The Host, set for release on 26 September via Solid State Records. Acting as both a continuation and a completion of the original record, the expanded version includes three brand-new tracks that further explore the album's emotional and sonic depth.

Austin, Texas-based quartet Colorblind - featuring vocalist Travis Moseley, drummer Tyler Moseley, bassist Nicholas Asper, and guitarist Justin Page - have announced their upcoming EP Who Sold You This Truth, due out 12 September via Solid State Records.

Santa Cruz hardcore outfit DRAIN have unleashed ‘Who’s Having Fun?’ - the latest single from their upcoming album …IS YOUR FRIEND, set for release on 7 November 2025, via Epitaph. It’s the only track on the record that features frontman Sammy Ciaramitaro singing, with high-energy shredding throughout that ultimately erupts into his signature growls.

MEGADETH’s frontman Dave Mustaine announced via a personal message to his global fanbase and the Cyber Army that the band’s upcoming album - set for release early next year - will be the final studio album of his career. Delivering the news through his iconic alter ego, Vic Rattlehead, Mustaine also confirmed that MEGADETH will launch a worldwide farewell tour beginning in 2026. In addition, a new memoir from Mustaine is scheduled for release next year, with more details to be unveiled in the coming months.

Fresh off the biggest tour of the century, and the highest-grossing of all time, international superstar Taylor Swift knows no rest as she announces her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.

Ahead of her completely sold-out “Willoughby Tucker Forever” tour, Ethel Cain has unveiled her long-awaited sophomore album, Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You. The record arrives on the heels of its standout singles ‘Fuck Me Eyes’ and ‘Nettles,’ both of which have earned critical acclaim and racked up millions of streams since their release.

The Favors - the collaborative project of FINNEAS and Ashe - have released ‘Times Square Jesus’, the final preview of their highly anticipated debut album The Dream, arriving 19 September.

mgk has officially released his seventh studio album, Lost Americana, through Interscope Records. Arriving on August 8, the 13-track album sees MGK return to his signature alt-pop rock style, blending emotionally charged guitar riffs with cinematic production elements.

King Princess - the genre-defying project of Brooklyn-based artist Mikaela Straus - returns next month with her bold and emotionally charged third album, Girl Violence, out 12 September via section1. Following the release of previous singles ‘RIP KP’ and ‘Cry Cry Cry,’ today sees the arrival of ‘Girls’ - a sultry, spiraling dive into the grip of a toxic relationship.

Japanese metalcore powerhouse CRYSTAL LAKE have stormed back with their latest single, ‘Crossing Nails’ - their first release of the year and the second since signing a global deal with Century Media Records in May 2024. Currently tearing across Europe with festival sets and exclusive headline shows, the band unleashes a searing nu-metal anthem that reaffirms their place at the forefront of the scene.

Pagan folk storytellers FAUN have returned with a spellbinding new single and music video, ‘Nimue’, a poetic ode to the mysterious figure from Arthurian legend known as The Lady of the Lake. The track is the latest offering from their upcoming album, Hex, set for release on 5 September via Pagan Folk Records.

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Rise Against have unleashed the title track and final preview of their long-awaited new album, Ricochet, set for release this Friday, 15 August via Loma Vista Recordings. Marking their first full-length in four years, the 12-track record arrives in a climate thick with misinformation, unrelenting greed, and growing cruelty - yet Rise Against stand firm as a guiding voice of artful defiance.

Japanese rock powerhouse coldrain unleashes their electrifying new single ‘Chasing Shadows’, just in time for their upcoming tour and festival appearances across Germany this August. Driven by the unmistakable vocal intensity of frontman Masato, the track channels a potent fusion of melody and aggression, showcasing the band’s signature sound with raw emotion delivered in both English and Japanese.

Off the back of their high-energy set at this year’s Reading & Leeds Festival, rising pop-punk outfit Watermarks have announced an exclusive intimate show at Camden Assembly, London, set for 25 August. Known for their punchy hooks and emotionally charged lyrics, the band will swap festival stages for the close quarters of one of Camden’s most beloved grassroots venues - offering fans a rare chance to experience their electrifying live show up close.

Multi-platinum alt-rock icons My Chemical Romance have revealed plans for two monumental headline performances at Wembley Stadium, London, scheduled for 10 and 11 July 2026. The New Jersey band will make their long-awaited return to the UK for the first time since their rescheduled reunion tour in 2022.

Bad Omens have unveiled a haunting, visually striking video for their intense new single, ‘Specter’. Marking their first original release since 2022’s The Death of Peace of Mind, the metalcore outfit signal a dark and cinematic return with this latest track.

Indie outfit Big Thief have released two new singles, ‘Grandmother’ and ‘Los Angeles,’ offering another glimpse into their highly anticipated sixth studio album, Double Infinity, due out 5 September via 4AD.

Good Charlotte are back with Motel Du Cap, their first new album in seven years and the eighth studio release in their decades-long career. The pop-punk icons - still led by founding members Joel Madden (lead vocals), Benji Madden (guitar, backing vocals), and Paul Thomas (bass)- celebrate 30 years since forming in 1995, joined by longtime bandmates Billy Martin (guitar) and Dean Butterworth (drums).

San Diego post-hardcore outfit Thousand Below have returned with their latest full-length effort, Buried in Jade. The new album showcases the band’s continued evolution, blending emotionally charged lyrics with crushing riffs and atmospheric soundscapes.

Today, GRAMMY Award-winning rock powerhouse Halestorm unleash their sixth full-length studio album, Everest, out now via Atlantic Records.

Today, internationally renowned J-Metal pioneers BABYMETAL unleash their highly anticipated new album METAL FORTH via Capitol Records.

International metal collective SINSAENUM make their long-awaited return with the release of their third full-length album, In Devastation - out now worldwide via earMUSIC. Featuring ten unrelenting tracks, the album signals a bold, emotionally charged new era for the band, rooted in grief, transformation, and uncompromising creative vision.

Nashville-based pop-rock trio Arrows in Action today release their new single, ‘Corner of Your Mind.’ With swirling melodies and shimmering guitar lines, the track beautifully captures the fleeting connection of unrequited romance.

Fast-rising Adelaide punk-pop duo Teenage Joans drop infectious new single ‘My Heart’s Dead!’. Following recent appearances alongside Foo Fighters, Sum 41, and Sleeping With Sirens - and riding the buzz from their nostalgic ‘Disney Channel’ era track ‘Sweet And Slow’ - Teenage Joans return with a playful, tongue-in-cheek anthem that tackles heartbreak with their signature wit and charm.

Floridian quintet Not Enough Space have today released their powerful new single ‘Don’t Let Go’ - the latest preview of their forthcoming debut full-length album, Weaponize Your Rage, due out 12 September via Thriller Records.

Over the past few years, STORM - Leo Davadi Sundli - has crafted a boundary-pushing sound that blends pop-punk, metalcore, rock, EDM, rap, and electronic influences, all delivered with a boldness and intensity that's hard to ignore. With his debut album Join the Storm dropping 22 August through Indie Recordings, we chatted with him over email to hear the story behind it.

Los Angeles-based alt-pop artist DAISY WORLD has announced her brand new EP, i bet you missed me, set for release on 5 September. Inspired by the bold, unapologetic energy of 90s icons like Garbage and Hole, the EP marks a striking new era for DAISY WORLD - one rooted in rage, release, and reclamation.

Cambridge-based emo quintet Lonesome have today unveiled their latest single, ‘For We Are Strangers Again’ - a moving preview of their upcoming debut album, In the Hope This Finds You, due out 19 September via their new label home, Easy Life Records (Soft Cult, Normandie, Lonely The Brave).

Brighton project Sick Joy have officially announced details of their highly anticipated new album, More Forever, set for release on 30 January 2026.

GRAMMY-nominated metal titans TRIVIUM - featuring Matthew K. Heafy (vocals/guitar), Corey Beaulieu (guitar), Paolo Gregoletto (bass), and Alex Bent (drums) - have officially announced their upcoming EP, STRUCK DEAD, due out 31 October via longtime label Roadrunner Records.

Rising punk outfit Winona Fighter have released their rendition of Violent Femmes’ iconic track ‘Blister In The Sun,’ out now via Rise Records.

English rock band Wolf Alice have shared a new track titled ‘White Horses’, the latest song from their highly anticipated fourth album The Clearing, set for release 22 August.

American post-emo rising stars Hot Mulligan have unveiled their latest Midwest emo-influenced single and video, ‘Island in the Sun’ (featuring Cory Castro of Free Throw), out now via Wax Bodega. The track marks the second release from their upcoming fourth studio album, The Sound A Body Makes When It’s Still, due out on 22 August.

Brighton’s self-proclaimed 'Brat Metal' trio Eville - comprised of vocalist/guitarist Eva Sheldrake, bassist/singer/producer Jude Richards, and drummer Milo Hemsley - have announced their debut EP BRAT METAL, set for release on 17 October. The news lands just ahead of the band's highly anticipated performance at this year’s Reading and Leeds Festival.

Alt-pop firebrand Alex Ray unleashes her most unhinged and cathartic track yet with the explosive new single ‘BOY YOU AIN’T,’ followed by a music video premiere on August 8.

Maryland rock trio Pinkshift have shared the double single ‘Reflection’ & ‘Don't Fight’, from their new album Earthkeeper, set for release on 29 August via Hopeless Records.

American rock band AFI have announced their upcoming twelfth studio album, Silver Bleeds the Black Sun…, set for release on 3 October via Run For Cover Records. The record introduces a bold new era for the legendary band and features the lead single, ‘Behind the Clock,’ out today alongside a striking new music video directed by Gilbert Trejo.

Irish alt-rock trio NewDad return today with their stirring new single ‘Pretty’, offering a heartfelt preview of their highly anticipated second album Altar, arriving 19 September via Atlantic Records. The track is a tribute to their hometown of Galway - where the band first formed - and is accompanied by a beautifully shot visualiser filmed in the city by longtime collaborator Peter Eason Daniels, one of the creative forces shaping the album’s visual identity.

American pop singer Halsey’s debut album BADLANDS, released on 28 August 2015, turns 10 this year. To honor a decade of influence, Halsey has revealed a special Badlands 10th-anniversary campaign, which will culminate in the release of three new vinyl packages on 29 August 2025 (exactly one day after the original release date).

Avant‑garde pop trailblazer Sophie Powers has teamed up with the electrifying K‑Pop girl group ILLIT to deliver a bold new version of their June 2024 smash hit ‘jellyous.’ Infused with ILLIT’s high-voltage choreography and dance‑floor hooks, this invigorated cut adds Sophie’s unapologetically cool vocal delivery and emotional honesty, turning every verse into pure intensity.

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp has officially released her highly anticipated second studio album, BITE ME, via Interscope Records. The 12-track project features previously released songs including ‘Mad,’ ‘Why Is She Still Here?’, and fan-favourite ‘Leave Me Alone,’ which introduced this bold new chapter in Rapp’s artistry. Unapologetically raw and emotionally honest, BITE ME explores themes of self-acceptance and personal empowerment, offering a space for unfiltered expression - much like Rapp herself.

American singer-songwriter Demi Lovato has released a new song titled ‘Fast’, the first from her upcoming ninth studio album. Her first release since the 2024’s song ‘You’ll Be Okay, Kid’, the single marks Demi Lovato’s bold return to pop, following the edgier, rock-driven direction of her previous album Holy Fvck. The track signals a new era for Lovato - one rooted in high-energy pop sensibilities, while retaining the emotional edge she's known for.

German-based alternative band SEVEN BLOOD have unveiled their powerful new single, ‘Cold Eyes’ - the latest offering from their upcoming debut album, Life Is Just A Phase, set for release on 21 November 2025. The track is now available to stream across all major platforms.

Tom Grennan releases his powerful new single ‘Somewhere Only We Go’ today (1 August), marking the sixth and final track to drop ahead of his highly anticipated album Everywhere I Went Led Me To Where I Didn't Want To Be, out 15 August 15 Insanity Records.

Los Angeles based alt-rock outfit Rivals have released a brand new song titled ‘Copacetic’, taken from their upcoming EP Medusa’s Home, set for release 15 August 2025. The new track follows the previously released singles ‘Porcelain Face’ and ‘Medusa’s Home’.

Nu-goth provocateur Harpy unleashes her blistering new single ‘Precious’ today - a fierce love anthem where greed masquerades as devotion and desire consumes everything in its wake.

After quietly uploading a full album’s worth of solo material to her website, Paramore’s Hayley Williams has now officially released the songs individually on streaming platforms - each accompanied by its own unique cover art. The visuals feature black-and-white portraits of Williams, accented with striking gold details.

Alt-pop innovator Charlotte Sands is back with her explosive new single, ‘neckdeep,’ released today as she continues her nationwide run on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour.

Las Vegas-based alt-rock artist Kami Kehoe has unveiled a brand new EP titled Kandy on 25 July 25 via Atlantic Records, Coup D’Etat Recordings and 10K Projects. The emotionally charged five-track EP Kandy lands with the release of a brand new single, ‘COME DOWN’ and visual for ‘DOPAMINE’.

Sydney alt-rock outfit Melrose Avenue have dropped their most hard-hitting release to date, ‘Black Heart,’ a genre-blending anthem featuring powerhouse artist Ekoh, out now via Hopeless Records. Co-produced by Eric Emery (Travis Barker, Alice Cooper, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus), the track delivers a raw, emotionally intense punch that solidifies the band’s rising status in the heavy music scene.

American pop-rock band Waterparks have premiered the music video for their brand new single titled ‘Red Guitar’, directed by vocalist Austin Knight. The music video comes ahead of their performances on the main stage at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in August.

American R&B singer Kehlani has released ‘(un)Folded’, a stripped-back, minimalist version of her hit single ‘Folded,’ the new version arrives alongside a video release via Atlantic Records.

Electronic hardcore trailblazers I SEE STARS have officially announced their long-awaited new album THE WHEEL, set for release on Friday, 12 September 2025 via Sumerian Records. Marking their first full-length release since 2016’s critically acclaimed Treehouse, the band returns with their signature fusion of immersive electronic textures, crushing guitars, and Devin Oliver’s soaring vocal hooks - all refined and recharged for a new era.

American pop-punk singer Taylor Acorn has just revealed her largest UK headline show to date, set for 19 September 2025 at the legendary Electric Ballroom in London. This milestone moment caps off a massive year for Acorn, fuelled by a surge in streaming success and a string of sold-out shows across North America, also marking a new high in her rising international journey.

Surrey progressive punks DARKO have returned with Canvas, a blistering new EP, 18 July via Lockjaw Records. Serving as the final chapter in a trilogy - following Sparkle (2022) and Greyscale (2024) - Canvas sees the band refining their fusion of breakneck punk energy, technical musicianship, and post-hardcore flair. We caught up with vocalist Tom West and guitarist/vocalist Rob Piper over email to talk about the new record and what lies ahead for DARKO.