NEW NOISE: WEEKLY MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS (22/08) - KID CUDI, FLORENCE + THE MACHINE, WOLF ALICE, DEFTONES AND MORE!
Get ready to dive into this week’s freshest sounds with new releases from music heavyweights like Kid Cudi, Florence + The Machine, Sigrid, Wolf Alice, Deftones, and more! From genre-bending, anthemic singles to explosive new albums, discover what’s making waves right now with our extensive guide below.
POP, ELECTRO, R&B AND SOUL
DOJA CAT - ‘JEALOUS TYPE’
Doja Cat has dropped her new single ‘Jealous Type’, the first taste of her upcoming album Vie, out 26 September via Kemosabe/RCA. Co-produced by Doja, Jack Antonoff, and Ari Starace (aka Y2K), the track blends bouncy, alt-pop production with her signature flair. She debuted the song live at Outside Lands, and it arrives alongside a slick, colorful video directed by Boni Mata.
KID CUDI - FREE
GRAMMY® Award-winning, multi-platinum artist, producer, actor, and director Kid Cudi returns with his highly anticipated 13th studio album, Free. Earlier this week, Cudi unveiled ‘Mr. Miracle,’ the third single from the project, paired with an in-depth interview on Apple Music’s New Music Daily Radio with Zane Lowe.
MAGGIE LINDEMANN - ‘SPINE’
Maggie Lindemann has released her second single ‘spine’, under her own label swixxzaudio. This latest single marks a bold turning point in her career, ushering in her most daring and sonically adventurous era to date.
SG LEWIS - ‘FEELINGS GONE’
Following the announcement of his upcoming album, SG Lewis has released ‘Feelings Gone,’ a stunning new collaboration with Hannah Reid, lead vocalist of UK trio London Grammar. The atmospheric track offers a dreamy, emotionally rich preview of Anemoia, his third studio album, due out September 5 via his label Forever Days in partnership with Positiva. Blending SG Lewis’s signature electronic textures with Reid’s ethereal vocals, ‘Feelings Gone’ captures the introspective tone and sonic depth fans can expect from the forthcoming record.
SIGRID - ‘FORT KNOX’
Norwegian pop singer Sigrid has officially announced her upcoming album, There’s Always More That I Could Say, introducing the project with its cathartic lead single, ‘Fort Knox.’ The track offers a bold glimpse into a more emotionally raw and introspective era for the Norwegian pop star, setting the tone for what promises to be her most personal record yet.
STRAY KIDS - KARMA
K-pop sensation Stray Kids have officially released their fourth studio album, Karma, on 22 August 2025, via JYP Entertainment and Republic Records. Marking their first full-length album since 2023’s 5-Star, Karma signals a bold new chapter for the group, showcasing their signature genre-blending sound, intense production, and lyrical depth. With this release, Stray Kids continue to cement their global status as trailblazers in K-pop and beyond.
UMI - PEOPLE STORIES
people stories is the sophomore album by Seattle-born singer-songwriter UMI, released today via Epic Records. Known for her genre-blending style that fuses R&B, neo-soul, folk, and pop, UMI's latest project delves into themes of healing, identity, and human connection. Drawing inspiration from the stories of her fans, friends, and loved ones, the album aims to highlight the shared experiences that unite us all.
ROCK, METAL
BIOHAZARD - ‘EYES ON SIX’
Brooklyn hardcore legends BIOHAZARD return with explosive new single ‘Eyes On Six,’ the first taste of their long-awaited album Divided We Fall - out 17 October via BLKIIBLK. Marking their first studio release in over a decade and the reunion of the original lineup, the album is a fierce rallying cry for unity in a fractured world.
DAYSEEKER - ‘SHAPESHIFT’
Southern California's DAYSEEKER - Rory Rodriguez (vocals), Gino Sgambelluri (guitar), Ramone Valerio (bass), and Zac Mayfield (drums) - have unveiled the official video for their powerful new single, ‘Shapeshift.;
DEAF HAVANA - ‘CAROUSEL’
English alternative rock band Deaf Havana have unleashed a brand new single titled ‘Carousel’, taken from their upcoming album We’re Never Getting Out out 3 October via So Recordings.
DEFTONES - PRIVATE MUSIC
private music is Deftones’ tenth studio album and their first in nearly five years - out 22 August 2025, via Reprise/Warner. Produced alongside longtime collaborator Nick Raskulinecz, the album spans 11 tracks that blend crushing alternative metal with atmospheric textures and ethereal soundscapes.
ELECTRIC CALLBOY - ‘STILL WAITING’
Germany’s unstoppable force Electric Callboy have dropped a surprise blast from the past - a turbocharged cover of Sum 41’s 2000s punk-rock classic ‘Still Waiting.’ While honoring the original’s raw intensity, the band injects their signature mix of high-voltage energy and playful chaos, making it unmistakably their own. The release is more than just a cover - it’s a full-blown dream collaboration. With Frank Zummo, longtime Sum 41 drummer and now performing with Electric Callboy, behind the kit, the track becomes a festival-ready fusion of past and present - a full-circle moment in punk-rock history.
GREYHAVEN - ‘CEMETERY SUN’
GREYHAVEN - comprised of Brent Mills (vocals), Nick Spencer (guitar), Johnny Muench (bass), and Ethan Spray(drums) - will release their new album Keep It Quiet on October 10th via Solid State Records. Alongside the announcement, the Louisville post-hardcore outfit have dropped the gripping new single ‘Cemetery Sun’ - a fierce and emotionally charged track laced with jagged riffs, haunting melodies, and Greyhaven’s signature sonic volatility. The accompanying video brings the track’s brooding intensity to life.
HOT MULLIGAN - THE SOUND A BODY MAKES WHEN IT’S STILL
Post-emo rising stars Hot Mulligan have released their highly anticipated fourth full-length LP, The Sound A Body Makes When It’s Still.
KITTIE - ‘SPIT XXV’
Canadian heavy music trailblazers KITTIE are commemorating the 25th anniversary of their gold-certified debut album with the release of Spit XXV - a four-track EP that reimagines some of their most iconic songs. Set for release on 19 September via Sumerian Records, the EP features newly recorded and updated versions of fan favorites: ‘Brackish,’ ‘Charlotte,’ ‘Do You Think I’m A Whore,’ and the title track ‘Spit.’
PENDULUM - INERTIA
Inertia is Pendulum’s long-awaited fourth studio album and their first full-length release in 15 years - dropping on 22 August 2025 via Mushroom Music/Virgin Music Group. Featuring star-studded collaborations - including Bullet For My Valentine, Wargasm, AWOLNATION, Scarlxrd, Hybrid Minds, and more - Inertia serves as a deeply personal comeback, born from a period of self-reflection and transformation following emotional upheaval.
STORM - JOIN THE STORM
With millions of TikTok views, a fast-rising fanbase, and a reputation for explosive live shows, STORM - Leo Davadi Sundli - has quickly become one of Norway’s most compelling new artists. Now, after four years in the making, he unveils his debut album Join the Storm, a bold and uncompromising statement of identity. Drawing inspiration from Bring Me The Horizon, Falling in Reverse, Billie Eilish, and YUNGBLUD, STORM has crafted a sound as unpredictable as it is personal - weaving together pop-punk, metalcore, EDM, rap, and soaring ballads into one restless, high-voltage journey.
TAYLOR ACORN - ‘HANGMAN’
Following the punchy lead single ‘Goodbye, Good Riddance’, which cemented her place as one of pop-punk’s most compelling new voices, Taylor Acorn returns with ‘Hangman’ - a soaring, guitar-fuelled track layered with emotional weight. Melancholy and anthemic, it showcases Acorn at her most vulnerable and powerful, blending raw storytelling with a hook-heavy sound that’s made her a rising force in the genre.
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA - WHERE THE FLOWERS NEVER GROW’ + ‘WAVE’
The Devil Wears Prada continue to push creative boundaries over two decades into their career. Celebrated by Revolver for their fearless experimentation and constant evolution, the band remains a driving force in heavy music. This week they announced their ninth studio album, Flowers, set for release on 14 November 2025, via Solid State Records. To mark the occasion, the band has unveiled two powerful new singles - ‘Where the Flowers Never Grow’ and ‘Wave’ - offering an intense first look at their next era.
TWENTY ONE PILOTS - ‘DRUM SHOW’
‘Drum Show’ is the second single from Twenty One Pilots’ upcoming album Breach, showcasing a raw, emotional edge. Built on heavy bass and pounding drums, the track explores burnout and emotional escape, with drummer Josh Dun delivering his first-ever lead vocals in a powerful, vulnerable bridge. It’s a stripped-back, cathartic moment that highlights the duo’s evolving sound.
INDIE, ALTERNATIVE AND FOLK
FLORENCE + THE MACHINE - ‘EVERYBODY SCREAM’
Florence Welch, the visionary force behind Florence + the Machine, has announced the release of her sixth studio album, Everybody Scream, arriving 31 October. The album’s haunting title track debuts today alongside a video directed by Autumn de Wilde.
KANADIA - ‘SLIDE OFF THE EARTH’
Oxford alt-rock outfit Kanadia return with their brand new single, ‘Slide Off The Earth,’ the latest track lifted from their highly anticipated third album, The Fire That’s Tearing Through Our Home, out 26 September.
LAUFEY - A MATTER OF TIME
A Matter of Time is Laufey’s third studio album, released on 22 August 2025 via Vingolf Recordings and AWAL. This record marks a departure from her earlier jazz-focused work, embracing a richer emotional palette and bold stylistic breadth - melding country, Icelandic folk, bossa nova, classical, and pop elements
ROYEL OTIS - HICKEY
Australian duo Royel Otis have released their highly anticipated sophomore album, hickey, out now via OURNESS/Capitol/Island Records. To celebrate, the band has also announced the UK leg of their massive ‘meet me in the car’ tour, set to support the new record. Spanning 13 tracks, hickey dives deep into the chaos and charm of youthful love, weaving together slack indie rock, jangly new wave, and dreamy pop textures.
SOMBR - I BARELY KNOW HER
I Barely Know Her is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Sombr, arriving today 22 August 2025 via Warner Records and his own imprint SMB. Written entirely by Sombr, the album is preceded by four successful singles - ‘Back to Friends’, ‘Undressed’, ‘We Never Dated’, and ‘12 to 12’ - all of which gained viral traction and charted globally
WOLF ALICE - THE CLEARING
The Clearing is Wolf Alice’s fourth studio album, set for release on 22 August 2025, via Dirty Hit. Marking their return after a three-year hiatus, the record captures the band’s signature blend of ethereal alt-rock, grunge, and dream-pop with a more introspective and cinematic edge. Lead single ‘White Noise’ sets the tone with its slow-build intensity and haunting lyricism, while the album explores themes of disconnection, healing, and transformation. With Ellie Rowsell’sevocative vocals at the forefront, The Clearing signals a bold and emotional evolution for the Mercury Prize-winning band.
