Another week has come to an end, bringing with it a trail of new releases. Here are some of the IINAG team’s favourite tracks from the week!
CMAT – EURO-COUNTRY
With NME acclaiming her recent Glastonbury set as ‘one of the most unforgettable moments from Worthy Farm’, CMAT is duly on her way to becoming a household name, yet such acclaim has only been furthered following the release of her newest track, ‘EURO-COUNTRY’. The title single from her anxiously awaited third album, ‘EURO-COUNTRY’ is a lyrically nuanced number, with CMAT’s glorious reaches gliding between Irish and English, whilst riding upon waves of atmospheric slide guitar. Bold yet resonant lyrics, dreamy instrumentation and velvet vocals, ‘EURO-COUNTRY’ is CMAT doing what CMAT does best. – Elizabeth Guest
Fcukers – Play Me
Fcukers showcases their evolving sound with “Play Me,” a track that feels like a bold stride into new sonic landscapes. This song effortlessly shifts from hazy, almost dreamlike verses to explosive, high-energy choruses, revealing a sophisticated command of dynamics. Its underpinning bassline subtly weaves together echoes of classic electronic and UK club sounds, demonstrating the band’s expanded sonic ambitions beyond their earlier work. Wise’s vocals provide a remarkably smooth anchor, threading through the intricate layers. The track’s close, punctuated by sharp scratching from Dwells, serves as a powerful nod to urban music heritage while cementing Fcukers’ readiness for a broader stage. – Katie Macbeth
Divorce – O Calamity
Divorce’s first release since their debut record, Drive to Goldenhammer, earlier this year, comes in the form of the tender bliss that is ‘O Calamity’. The Notts quartet lay it all bare on this simple, delicate track. Penned over six years ago by Felix and Tiger Pre-Divorce, ‘O Calamity’ is nostalgic, atmospheric and quite beautiful.
With a soothing, continual twang and the sounds of nature accompanying the two vocalists’ silky-smooth harmonies, there was no way this could have remained shelved. Simple yet gorgeous, Divorce have unleashed an almost forgotten relic – and I’m very glad they chose to do so. – Tyler Wright
Mac DeMarco – Holy
When it comes to modern solo artists, Mac DeMarco is among the best. “Holy,” from his upcoming album Guitar— a fully self-written, recorded, produced, and mixed project — is the latest example. Following the chaos of his sprawling 199-track 2023 release, DeMarco shifts to a more stripped-down, laid-back sound on this track. Driven by his unmistakable vocals and a wandering electric guitar over a minimal beat, “Holy” marks a subtle yet striking return to his singer-songwriter roots. Just two verses, one about a miracle, the other a curse, both culminate in the same haunting refrain: “Holy.” Its simplicity and emotional weight hint at a quietly powerful direction for Guitar. – Henry Dunn
Pynch – Post-Punk/New Wave
Pynch deliver “Post-Punk / New-Wave,” the lead single from their upcoming album, Beautiful Noise. While drawing from genres the band has been compared to, the track miraculously forges a sound entirely its own. Pynch distils influences to create an alien-like, grooving skeleton, featuring jovial melodies and ripping guitar sections. The warping arrangement spans acoustic bliss to glistening indie rock, with subtle pop-infused vocals meeting raw passion. If the album mirrors this infectious performance, listeners are in for an expressive and unique LP from a truly promising young band. – Ollie Thomas
