NEW NOISE: WEEKLY MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS (26/09)
POP, ELECTRO, R&B AND SOUL
DOJA CAT - VIE
empire of the sun - WALKING ON A DREAM (REIMAGINED)
Seventeen years after its release, Empire of the Sun's ‘Walking On A Dream’ stands as one of the most iconic and beloved songs of all time. Today the globally acclaimed duo release Walking On A Dream (Reimagined), a seven-track EP that revisits and reimagines their career-defining single through a global lens of collaborators and remixes.
FKA TWIGS - ‘CHEAP HOTEL’
FKA twigs has announced her forthcoming album EUSEXUA Afterglow, a brand-new body of work arriving 14 November. Originally envisioned as a deluxe edition of her Mercury Prize–shortlisted album EUSEXUA, Afterglow has since evolved into a fully realized companion piece, complete with an entirely new tracklist. The announcement arrives alongside the release of her new single ‘Cheap Hotel’.
FLORENCE + THE MACHINE - ‘ONE OF THE GREATS’
Florence + the Machine has released a brand-new track, ‘One Of The Greats’, which debuted as Jack Saunders’ Hottest Record on BBC Radio 1. The single is lifted from Florence Welch’s upcoming sixth studio album, Everybody Scream, arriving 31 October.
ICE SPICE - ‘BADDIE BADDIE’
4x GRAMMY-nominated Bronx phenom and Princess of New York, Ice Spice, is back with her brand-new single ‘Baddie Baddie,’ out now via 10K Projects/Capitol Records.
MAGGIE LINDEMANN, JULIA WOLF - ‘2022’
SIGRID - ‘TWO YEARS’
ZARA LARSSON - MIDNIGHT SUN
Multiplatinum chart-topping global pop powerhouse Zara Larsson has released her hotly anticipated new album, Midnight Sun. Unapologetically unfiltered and openly vulnerable, the 10-track set ripples with personal confidence and is set to a bold mix of kaleidoscopic pop and euphoric dance that complements Zara’s every mood. Plumbing the depths of her artistry and journey over nearly 20 years in the public eye, the album is unafraid to show all sides of the 27-year-old: lovestruck, wistful, ambitious, cocky, flippant, and uncertain, often in the same breath.
ROCK, METAL, PUNK
BEX - ‘silence’
BEX’ new single, and last release of 2025, ‘silence’ tops off a banner year for the nu-punk creative. Quite the antithesis of its title, the powerful track rages against the act of silencing, which is all too prevalent in today’s society.
CHARLOTTE SANDS - ‘AFTERLIFE’
Charlotte Sands unveils her latest single, ‘Afterlife’. Following the success of recent standouts like ‘HUSH’ and ‘neckdeep,’ the track reinforces her status as one of alt-pop’s most fearless and innovative voices.
COLDRAIN - ‘FREEFALL’
DAYSEEKER - ‘BLOODLUST’
DELILAH BON - ‘PRINCELESS PRINCESS’
DYING WISH - FLESH STAYS TOGETHER
Dying Wish have released their eagerly awaited new album Flesh Stays Together via SharpTone Records. The unrelenting collection sees the band pushing at their limits as they paint a vivid portrait of human suffering and raise calls for resistance.
FACE YOURSELF - FURY
Transcontinental deathcore force FACE YOURSELF have released Fury today alongside the official music video for new single 'Wet Dreams'. The EP is the band's most mature and technically accomplished work to date, building on the foundation established by their breakthrough Martyr EP.
PRESIDENT - KING OF TERRORS
One of the most talked about and Multi-million streaming artists PRESIDENT, have todayreleased their debut EP, King of Terrors. The title, drawn from a Biblical reference, frames the EP’s exploration of themes such as darkness, religion, and the ultimate maker of life: death. Operating at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere, the record has captivated fans on a global scale.
WHITE REAPER - ONLY SLIGHTLY EMPTY
Kentucky guitar heroes, WHITE REAPER, have released their new album, Only Slightly Empty, today via Blue Grape Music. Alongside the announcement, the band have also shared a new visualiser for the anthemic 'Freakshow'.
YONAKA - ‘PROBLEMS’
INDIE, ALTERNATIVE AND FOLK
HUNNY - SPIRIT!
KANADIA - THE FIRE THAT’S TEARING THROUGH OUR HOME
Oxford’s alternative rock outfit Kanadia return with their third and most mature record to date, The Fire That’s Tearing Through Our Home, a 12-track exploration of fragility, resilience, and catharsis. Produced at Evolution Recording Studios in their hometown by Chris Barker (guitarist for Willie J. Healey) and mixed by Tom Leach (Lewis Capaldi, Pa Salieu, Spiritualized) at London’s Snap Studios, the album achieves both polish and rawness, perfectly framing the band’s growth.
