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.

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.