We cooked up a good one over here at the old Caustic Kitchen. October is off to a roaring start with two packed weeks of new music just waiting to be unearthed. A song’s journey is a magical tale; it starts as an idea and miraculously manifests into something that becomes present in our lives. We create an emotional bond with a collection of strums and notes, and discovering a new relationship with an unfamiliar song is a rewarding journey. We have a collection of new songs for you today, ranging from stunning jazz balladry to neck-breaking hard rock, all still in shiny packaging and waiting to be discovered.
Check out Glide’s picks for the week’s best new music below.
Samara Joy – “No More Blues”
Portrait
One of the most exciting and acclaimed voices to emerge in jazz in the past few years, Samara Joy releases the follow-up to her Grammy Award-winning 2022 LP. Portrait is an expansive outing with Joy performing big band ballads and intimate slow-burning love songs for eight spellbinding examples of the artist’s range. “No More Blues” is a bouncy and colorful cabaret-style stand-out with a massive horn section that can barely keep up with Joy’s acrobatic vocals.
The Linda Lindas – “Cartographers”
No Obligation
The day has finally arrived, and The Linda Lindas’ sophomore effort, No Obligation, is here in all its glory. The pop-punk fusion experts map out new ways for their influences to connect by blending chugging arrangements with infectious melodies to create a chaotic yet honed second outing. “Cartographers” has the quartet’s heavenly harmonies cascading around a simplistic punk arrangement to create a minimalistic anthem.
Myles Kennedy – “Behind The Veil”
The Art Of Letting Go
Myles Kennedy is a legendary figure in hard rock. From his work with Slash to his own bands to his now burgeoning solo career, Kennedy is no stranger to the process of writing and recording pure rock music. The purity of his approach drives The Art Of Letting Go, the artist’s third solo album brimming with explosive guitar riffs and haunting vocal runs. “Behind The Veil” only scratches the surface of Kennedy’s new LP. With searing guitar solos that swoop into the performance and throat-scratching vocals, “Behind The Veil” is an emotional performance hidden under a solidified rock prowess.
Dawes – “Front Row Seat”
Oh Brother
Folk-rock veterans Dawes unleash their ninth studio LP in a twangy flurry of vivid storytelling and indie rock melodies. Oh Brother is a nine-song LP with the band showcasing their veteran presence as they seamlessly transition from heartfelt balladry to the nostalgic sound the band coined all those years ago. “Front Row Seat” lands directly in the middle of Dawes’ sonic landscape. Vibrant observations drive the songwriting while swaying melodies skate over a simple yet potent arrangement.
Mutant Academy – “Too Accessible”
Keep Holly Alive
After venturing into successful solo outings, the Virginia-bred hip-hop collective Mutant Academy finally released their highly-anticipated debut as a group. Keep Holly Alive is a love letter to the group’s home base and their chemistry as the vocalists trade verses over the sprawling sonics from the collective’s uniquely talented producers. “Too Accessible” is a soulful cut from Keep Holly Alive driven by head-spinning rhymes, silky deliveries, and hauntingly beautiful vocal samples.
E L U C I D – “IKEBANA”
REVELATOR
One-half of one of Hip-hop’s most innovative duos, E L U C I D, returns with a stellar new solo outing. REVELATOR is a hypnotic outing that sets the artist’s nimble wordplay against quaint yet thudding drum patterns, creating an enticing minimalistic sound that allows his literary prowess to be fully displayed. “IKEBANA” is a dark performance with echoing vocals that change the room’s atmosphere, forcing your full attention to be on E L U C I D, and his mind-altering flows.
Kim Gordon – “Bangin’ on the Freeway”
The Collective (Deluxe Edition)
After releasing her solo album, The Collective, to wide critical acclaim earlier this year, Kim Gordon wastes no time giving fans more. This week, the former Sonic Youth member released a deluxe version with two bonus tracks, including the off-kilter and neck-breaking “Bangin’ on the Freeway.” The new song is brimming with challenging yet exciting electro-rock tropes as Gordon navigates a busy arrangement with an equally experimental vocal performance.
Songhoy Blues – “Toukambela”
Héritage
By the time the new Songhoy Blues album hits the shelves, it will be five years since the alt-jazz Mali-based group released a collection of new material. Héritage is set to be released on January 17, and the heartfelt “Toukambela” single is our latest look into the upcoming release. Whimsical flutes accent the staggering vocals to emphasize the heartfelt performance as Songhoy Blues employs the unpredictability of spiritual jazz and mixes it with their roots in infectious melodies.
The Cure – “A Fragile Thing”
Songs Of A Lost World
When it rains, it pours, and after a sixteen-year hiatus, The Cure has released the second single from their upcoming album. Songs Of A Lost World is set to be released on November 1, and this week, the legendary band delivers the second single from their comeback LP. “A Fragile Thing” captures the emotional vulnerability that made The Cure a staple as they mix their past with this expansive, almost ambient style of instrumentation they used on the album’s first single.
Scowl – “Special”
Single
After crashing onto the scene with last year’s Psychic Dance Routine EP, Scowl has found a new home at Dead Oceans. To celebrate the signing, the band releases “Special,” a ripping and captivating look into their melodic take on heavy rock. The infectious vocals cut through the dense distortion to deliver a mesmerizing performance.
Andrew Gabbard – “Magic Taxi”
Ramble & Rave On!
The bluesy soul of Andrew Gabbard has returned for a new full-length, his third for Karma Chief Records. Ramble & Race On! is set to be released on November 15, and the title track and “Magic Taxi” are our lead singles for the promising new LP. “Magic Taxi” is lined with psychedelic undertones as Gabbard’s hazy vocals soar on top of crunchy guitar textures.
Daniel Johnston – “All Good Children Got To Die”
Artistic Vice Collectors Edition
Singer/songwriter mainstay and artistic visionary Daniel Johnston is receiving the deluxe treatment for his seminal 1991 LP, Artistic Vice. Artistic Vice Collectors Edition will feature demos, rehearsals, and previously unreleased material, including the repackaging’s lead single, “All Good Children Got To Die.” The eerie lo-fi textures Jonhnston has coined are as present as ever as muffled acoustics round out the artist’s consistently emotional songwriting.
Rose City Band – “Lights on the Way”
Sol Y Sombra
Rose City Band, the project of guitarist/vocalist Ripley Johnson, has announced a new album and released a colorful new single to accompany the news. Sol Y Sombra will be released on January 24, and “Lights on the Way” is our first look at the project. The fuzzy odyssey has Johnson’s angelic vocals cascading around rootsy guitars and thudding drums for a refreshing country ballad.
Yukimi – “Break Me Down”
Single
Little Dragon’s Yukimi has officially launched her solo career with a complex and soulful new single. “Break Me Down” is an uplifting tune with a hypnotic drum pattern emphasizing the artist’s swaying vocal melodies. There is no word on a full-length just yet, but if “Break Me Down” is just the start, Yukimi’s solo career will be majestic to witness.
Ab-Soul – “Squeeze 1st 2”
Single
For his first solo release since the phenomenal and career-defining performances that shaped his 2022 LP, Ab-Soul sets off on a passionate lo-fi single. “Squeeze 1st 2” is a soulful, horn-driven song with Soul’s mastery of the English language cutting through a busy instrumental, creating otherworldly textures for the artist’s alien thoughts to feel at home next to.
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