The world of music has been exceptionally vibrant this week, with a continual stream of new releases vying for our attention. Understandably, such an abundance of choice can also feel overwhelming. To help you navigate these new releases, we’ve carefully curated a selection of releases that have resonated with our team, providing a glimpse into our personal favourites of the week.
Fontaines D.C. – ‘It’s Amazing To Be Young’
With ‘It’s Amazing To Be Young,’ Fontaines D.C. have gifted us a taste of summer, a nostalgic reverie that arrives as a delightful surprise. Their first new music since the GRAMMY-nominated Romance, the track was written in the presence of guitarist Carlos O’Connell’s daughter. It shares the emotional depth of the Romance highlight ‘Favourite,’ blending nostalgia with a distinctly modern sensibility. With the release of this new single, Fontaines D.C. confirm that they aren’t slowing down any time soon. – Katie Macbeth
The Murder Capital – ‘A Distant Life’
‘A Distant Life’ is the latest single from The Murder Capitals 3rd Album ‘Blindness’, out today. James McGovern’s distinctive melodic chatter flows over the top of the grimy post-punk melody, in something more delicate than most of their previous work. In a song written about the difficulties of life on the road away from the woman he loves, James opens up about the trade-off between “making a living, or loving night after night”, one of the pitfalls of touring the world instead of spending each day with his girlfriend. The song ends with the simple yet oddly romantic line “We’re alright”… who said romance is dead? – Henry Dunn
Miso Extra – ‘Ghostly’
The need to remain soft, evocative, and palatable can often haunt ‘Ghostly’ shows. With its candy-coated glaze created by polished production and harmoniously sweet vocals, Miso Extra’s bilingual lyrics and hyperpop-inspired distortion carry a bite reminiscent of Rina Sawayama. The synth loop is as hypnotically catchy as it is numbing, almost like a drill in the side of your skull. The Japanese-English singer is highly aware of the duality in blending Solange-inspired silky melodies with R&B rhythms and glitchy, textured earworms. While it may feel overly sweet and shallow at times, it’s anything but ordinary. – Harriet Scott
The Null Club – Slip Angle
An intriguing release this week comes in the form of Slip Angle, the first piece from the experimental Irish post-punk project, The Null Club. The group is led and produced by Alan Dugges Borges of Gilla Band, and the help of vocalist Valentine Caulfield is enlisted on this track. A dark, largely instrumental piece with overlays of distorted speech, this track is certainly one that would be enjoyed in a dark, sultry club setting. With Borges describing Slip Angle as ‘the most techno-inspired track’ of their upcoming releases, the single holds an ominous undertone and an edge of alluring temptation, experimenting with high-frequency static sounds possibly comparable to the likes of Massive Attack or Portishead. – Cerys Ferney
Witch Post – ‘Dreaming’
Arriving to accompany the announcement of their upcoming debut EP, Beast, Witch Post’s ‘Dreaming’ emerges as an exhilarating juxtaposition of ethereal tranquillity and raw, relentless energy. The song has a harmonic lightness that dances delicately against a backdrop of jagged, blood-red guitars and pounding, infernal drums, creating an auditory experience that walks a thin line between heaven and hell. With the single, Witch Post embody a fresh reinvention of the sound and spirit spearheaded by the likes of Pixies and Sonic Youth. – Katie Macbeth
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Fontaines D.C., Miso Extra, The Murder Capital, The Null Club
