NEW NOISE: WEEKLY MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS (05/09) - POPPY, AESPA, LADY GAGA, PRESIDENT AND MORE!
This week’s New Noise (05/09) roundup is packed with genre-defying releases and bold comebacks. Poppy pushes further into industrial-pop chaos with her latest track featuring metal goddesses Amy Lee and Courtney Laplante, while aespa deliver an electrifying statement of self-worth on Rich Man. Lady Gaga makes waves with a long-awaited surprise drop that has Little Monsters buzzing, and rising act PRESIDENT turns heads with a slick blend of alt-pop swagger and political edge. From high-octane anthems to introspective curveballs, this week’s releases remind us that pop is anything but predictable.
TEN56. UNVEIL SOPHOMORE ALBUM
French heavy-hitters ten56. have unleashed their brand new album IO - a sonic wrecking ball of a record, built on raw emotion, personal trauma, and relentless aggression. The highly anticipated follow-up to their pulverising debut Downer sees the band push even further into darker, more calculated territory, evolving their sound into something more refined, more volatile, and undeniably more dangerous. With IO, ten56. cement their status as a rising juggernaut in modern metal.
FAUN RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM
Renowned pagan folk band FAUN have unveiled their latest album, Hex, out now via Pagan Folk Records. With this release, FAUN return to their musical origins — weaving mystical, archaic folk sounds with enchanting ballads that guide listeners on a captivating journey through the ancient realms of female magic and pagan mythology.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: DIIV AT HERE AT OUTERNET, LONDON 03/09/25
Atmosphere has always been central to DIIV’s appeal - not just in sound, but in presence. At London’s HERE at Outernet, the Brooklyn-based band transformed the space into something immersive and introspective from the moment the house lights dimmed. The ultra-modern, subterranean venue made for a perfect setting for the quartet’s hypnotic blend of shoegaze, post-punk, and dream pop.
PRESIDENT UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE
Multi-million streaming artist PRESIDENT has unveiled his powerful and emotionally charged new single, ‘Destroy Me’. Already a standout moment from his live shows, the track offers a raw glimpse into the world of his upcoming debut EP, King of Terrors, set for release on 26 September 2025.
NEWDAD RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE
Irish alt-rock trio NewDad made their return last night with the release of ‘Everything I Wanted’, which premiered on Huw Stephens’ BBC 6Music show. The track serves as the final preview of their eagerly awaited sophomore album, Altar, set for release on 19 September via Atlantic Records.
THE WEEKND ANNOUNCES 2026 EXTENSION OF WORLD TOUR
Diamond-certified global superstar The Weeknd has announced new dates for his historic After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour, expanding into Mexico, Brazil, Europe, and the UK in 2026. Produced by Live Nation and sponsored by Nespresso, the next leg kicks off April 20 in Mexico City at Estadio GNP Seguro, with stops in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paris, Amsterdam, Milan, London, Madrid, and more.
KAREN DIÓ RELEASES NEW SINGLE
Brazilian punk-rocker Karen Dió kicks off a powerful new era with her defiant new single, ‘Cut Your Hair.’ Raw, rebellious, and undeniably anthemic, the track challenges outdated beauty standards and calls out the pressure on women to conform - both in the music industry and beyond.
SOFTCULT ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM
Ontario-based modern grunge duo Softcult have announced their debut full-length album, When A Flower Doesn’t Grow, set for release on 30 January 2026 via Easy Life Records. Written during a time of personal upheaval and transformation, the album stands as the band’s most daring and emotionally raw work to date. It’s a cathartic release - part unravelling, part reclamation - that finds Softcult pushing their sound and storytelling to new heights.
RADIOHEAD ANNOUNCE UK AND EUROPE TOUR
Radiohead have announced a run of 20 shows across five major European cities. The band will take the stage in Madrid, Bologna, London, Copenhagen, and Berlin, marking a highly anticipated return to the live circuit.
THE STRUTS DROP REIMAGINED VERSION OF SINGLE WITH SIR BRIAN MAY
Celebrating a decade of bold, genre-bending rock and electrifying showmanship, The Struts have unveiled a reimagined version of their signature anthem ‘Could Have Been Me’ - this time featuring the legendary Queen guitarist Sir Brian May.
SCENE QUEEN RELEASES NEW SINGLE
Scene Queen, aka Hannah Collins, is ready to dazzle with an all new track: 'Platform Shoes'. The sassy new song takes aim at the fragile egos of men. “Free platform shoes for insecure men,” Collins joked on social media ahead of the release. The bubblegum metal banger immediately puts fragile masculinity in its place - and maybe even six inches higher.