As the nights begin to draw in quicker and the temperatures begin to drop, the second week of September leaves a generous helping of new releases in its path. Check out the IINAG team’s favourites:
1. Gorillaz – Happy Dictator
Gorillaz return with “Happy Dictator,” the first single from their upcoming 2026 album The Mountain. Featuring art-pop legends Sparks, the track blends Damon Albarn’s unmistakable vocals with jaunty synths and surreal, layered backing vocals. It’s playful, mystical even and sets the stage for a bold, genre-blurring album, with upcoming features from IDLES, Johnny Marr, and Gruff Rhys. “Happy Dictator” is a striking introduction to The Mountain, a project already shaping up to be one of 2026’s most anticipated releases. – Henry Dunn
2. Gurriers – Erasure
After a summer of raucous festival sets, Dublin’s Gurriers return with a brand new, bone-shaking single. Erasure is frantic, anxiety-inducing and thunderous in its mammoth sound. The band have taken the heavier elements from their debut record, Come And See, and built on them to superb effect. The song decries the attitude of Western media and politics toward genocide in Palestine. Gurriers are on superb form, and they’re using their platform to give voices to the voiceless. – Charlie Brock
3. Stella Donnelly – Feel It Change
Singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly has unveiled her latest single, “Feel It Change,” an expansive anthem that captures the bittersweet, slow dissolution of a relationship. Framed by a twangy, country-tinged guitar, the track embraces the complicated feelings that come with adapting to change. Donnelly’s vocals are both open-armed and mournfully sweet, navigating the tension and the eventual release with grace. It’s a beautifully rendered exploration of heartbreak, resilience, and hope, no matter the challenges that life brings. – Katie Macbeth
4. Disgusting Sisters – TGIF
Disgusting Sisters’ latest single, “TGIF,” is a chaotic electronic anthem built on a super-elastic beat. The vocals expertly bounce between biting spoken-word verses and euphoric, melodic choruses, offering more hooks than many albums. The addition of screams, howls, and a spooky middle-eight makes it a perfect fit for any Halloween playlist. Its pitch-perfect lyrics capture the relatable struggle of small talk with acerbic lines like, “I don’t care about the weather… the crap you watch on TV.” The perfect track for an end-of-week riot. – Lauren Moreton
5. The Slow Country – Amy Stew
After being a beloved fixture in the band’s live performance, The Slow Country have finally released “Amy Stew.” A heartfelt break-up anthem, the song features poignant lyrics that really set it apart, weaving genuine and imagined memories over an enchanting alt-folk backdrop, creating a resonant emotional groove that will hold listeners captive all Autumn. – Ollie Thomas
