Spring is the season of inclement weather, but that’s not stopping the great people at the Old Caustic Factory from showing up bright and early. We are fully-staffed with our hardest workers on this glorious New Music Friday, as we have a long list of incredible releases here for you today. On our menu is a wide array of sonic terrains, including raw, folksy balladry, daring Hip-hop, innovative synth-pop, and nostalgic country. Whatever your flavor, we’re confident we can find what you’re looking for, as we welcome all to enjoy the fine products spit out on the other end of our conveyor belts.
Check out Glide’s picks for the week’s best new releases, and head over to our Caustic Spotify playlist to make sure you don’t miss a single tune.
Ed O’Brien – “Teachers”
Blue Morpho
Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien toes the line between experimental cacophonies and ambient meditations on his long-awaited sophomore solo album, Blue Morpho. The 7-song LP is a spellbinding look into a voice we’ve heard for years, but never so clearly, offering an intimate look into a recognizable musician. “Teachers” leans toward the album’s hectic side, with electronic whimsy juxtaposed with eerie vocals.
Maisie Peters – “Old Fashioned”
Florescence
The glistening, vulnerable folk pop of Maisie Peters is as bright and raw as ever on the artist’s latest album. Florescence, Peters’s first album in three years, is an exploration of the middle ground between infectious and uncomfortably honest, creating a cathartic listen for the brokenhearted and pop enthusiasts. “Old Fashioned” finds the artist reminiscing on regret via vivid imagery that paints a downtrodden portrait.
The Deslondes – “The Ballad of Boot Hill”
Don’t Let It Die: Vol. 1
For their second release of 2026, following the collaborative Holy Cross Blues, rootsy country outfit The Deslondes employs nostalgic folk dust. Don’t Let It Die: Vol 1 is a stunning piece of contemporary country that doesn’t forget its roots, as the band touches on classic storytelling for a subdued outing for the contemplative. “The Ballad of Boot Hill” details a harrowing tale with baritone, blunt vocals acting as our narrator over sparse yet potent acoustics.
Alela Diane – “Spring Is A Fine Time”
Who’s Keeping Time?
On her latest project, singer/songwriter Alela Diane charms with intoxicating acoustic folk that never shies away from brutal honesty. Who’s Keeping Time?, the artist’s first album since her 2023 Christmas album, is a return to form, as Diane emerges with a raw look into her current mindset on love and time. “Spring Is A Fine Time” is a dazzling example of acoustic folk, as Diane paints her portrait over stumbling riffs.
Thomas Csorba – “Little Green Apples”
Tender Country
On his anticipated fourth album, the storytelling-oriented Tender Country, Thomas Csorba spins the mundane into vibrant examples of his penchant for quaint imagery. The artist’s fourth album is a heartfelt ode to the little things, as the artist finds inspiration in the moments that most allow to slip through their fingers. “Little Green Apples” finds the beauty in family, as Csorba dives into his idea of love.
Future Islands – “Pinnochio”
From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth
Synth-pop innovators and cultural mainstays Future Islands are celebrating twenty years of mind-altering art with a twenty-song compilation of rarities and B-sides, previously unavailable on streaming. From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth captures the many shades of Future Islands with an intricate retrospective that includes recordings from 2009 and as recently as 2025. “Pinocchio” is a punk-tinted highlight with pulsating tempos that hit the heart with a thud, as cartoonish vocals ease the pain.
Thee Marloes – “What’s On Your Mind”
Di Hotel Malibu
The highly anticipated sophomore effort from soul trio Thee Marloes has arrived in all its glory, and it is the poetic, soaring LP we all hoped for. Di Hotel Malibu adds a hazy, psychedelic layer to the band’s romantic take on contemporary soul, creating a relaxed listen that explores complex emotions. “What’s On Your Mind” is an early favorite with loose melodies that wrap the listener in a cloak of warm longing.
JPEGMAFIA – “Chat”
Experimental Rap
Prolific Hip-hop innovator JPEGMAFIA unleashes his most daring music yet on the sprawling, hectic Experimental Rap. The title of JPEG’s new album rings true, as he pieces together electronic risks with rapid-fire raps, with each syllable and distorted melody aimed directly at anyone questioning the artist’s position. “Chat” is one of the more subdued songs on the album, yet still aggressive as ever, with JPEG delivering head-spinning flows over whirling melodies and hard-hitting drums.
The Coral – “Let The Music Play”
388
After quietly placing the album on the shelves of record stores, The Coral finally released their surprise LP, and it was worth every second of the wait. The 11-song 388 marks the band’s thirteenth album and first release since 2023, making the rich tones and psychedelic undertones all the more palpable. “Let The Music Play,” the album’s opener, is a lush yet jagged display of The Coral’s wide-ranging prowess, blending lo-fi warmth with soulful vocals.
Ed Askew – “Gray Air – O – Plane” (Feat. Sharon Van Etten)
The Final Painting
The mysterious folk singer/songwriter Ed Askew has announced the latest addition to his iconic discography, and the lead single is exactly why this news is so exciting. The Final Painting, Askew’s first album in six years, is set to be released on July 31 via Drag City, and Sharon Van Etten joins the artist on our first single. “Gray Air – O – Plane” is an ambient meditation on the current moment, as Askew paints pictures over spitting horns and blissful ambiance.
Butthole Surfers – “Intelligent Guy (Astronaut Version)”
After The Astronaut
Punk icons Butthole Surfers are gearing up for the release of their first album in years, and they reached back into their history for the latest single. “Intelligent Guy (Astronaut Version)” is a reimagining of an unreleased 1998 single that places the vocals beneath the fuzzy textures yet above the funky instrumentation. After The Astronaut, Butthole Surfers’ first official release since 2007, is set to be released on June 26.
Dallas Good & Richard Reed Parry – “Echo the Part”
Were The Watchtowers
The Sadies’ late, great Dallas Good and Arcade Fire’s Richard Reed Parry combine forces on Were The Watchtowers, the collaborative album from two of Canada’s finest musicians. The LP is set to be released on June 26, and “Echo the Part” is the fourth preview of the project. The latest single is a harmonious reminder to listen to your heart, as the two voices dance over swaying acoustics.
Marco Benevento & Dream Crease – “I Can’t Control This Bliss”
Glera
El Michaels Affair’s Marco Benevento sets his sights on his first solo album since 2022, with the release of Glera arriving on July 24 via Big Crown Records. Before the full LP arrives in the heat of summer, Dream Crease joins the artist on “I Can’t Control This Bliss,” a thought-provoking anthem dedicated to uncontrollable joy.
Vince Staples – “White Flag”
Cry Baby
The ever-evolving Vince Staples is set to release his anticipated new album, Cry Baby, on June 5, and the latest single continues to showcase the project’s anti-authority themes. “White Flag” is a funky look at a man at his wits’ end, as Staples brings his exhaustion to life with deep vocals and sleek flows. This single is our second look at Cry Baby after the searing “Blackberry Marmalade.”
Michael Franti & Spearhead – “Reason To Breathe”
Single
Fresh off the 25th anniversary of their seminal Stay Human LP, and 2025’s Welcome To The Family, activist and multi-hyphenate Michael Franti returns with “Reason To Breathe.” The pop-oriented single is a dedication to the ones that keep us motivated, those who get us out of bed every morning, as Franti and his Spearhead band deliver breezy melodies.
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