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Gatta Morta — formed by Butthole Surfers’ JD Pinkus, Melvins’ Buzz Osbourne, Big Business’ Coady Willis, and Mr. Phylzzz’s Clinton Jacob — surprise drop their debut EP, Burn Witch Burn.
Members of Butthole Surfers and Melvins launch supergroup, Gatta Morta
Gatta Morta — formed by Butthole Surfers’ JD Pinkus, Melvins’ Buzz Osbourne, Big Business’ Coady Willis, and Mr. Phylzzz’s Clinton Jacob — have surprise dropped their debut EP, Burn Witch Burn.
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Ambient-folk producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Hana Stretton unveils "From", the final single from her upcoming album, tiarn, due on 7 August.
Hana Stretton shares new track, "From"
Ambient-folk producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Hana Stretton has released "From", the final single from her upcoming album, tiarn.
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Bonnie “Prince” Billy – the moniker of musician Will Oldham - announces his new live album, Ghosts of American Psychonauts, and releases a live version of “London May” from The Purple Bird.
Bonnie "Prince" Billy details upcoming live album, Ghosts of American Psychonauts
Bonnie “Prince” Billy – the moniker of musician Will Oldham - has announced his new live album, Ghosts of American Psychonauts, and released a live version of “London May” from The Purple Bird.
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Singer-songwriter Margaret Glaspy releases "Reminder", the final preview of her upcoming album, I Am Both, due this Friday.
Margaret Glaspy releases new single, "Reminder"
Singer-songwriter Margaret Glaspy has released "Reminder", the final preview of her upcoming album, I Am Both, due this Friday.
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Ahead of her EP 'Bangs N Braces', London’s iKeda explains how “Go!” grew from being misread, and why she now wants her music to reach beyond the underground community that first embraced it.
iKeda brings her ‘bubble riddim’ universe to life on “Go!”
Ahead of her EP Bangs N Braces, London’s iKeda explains how “Go!” grew from being misread, and why she now wants her music to reach beyond the underground community that first embraced it.
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For their collaborative EP qué les pasó a mis amigos?, Nick León and Ela Minus found each other at exactly the right time and let the process find its own pace, they tell Amelia Garrett.
Nick León and Ela Minus: “Nobody’s gonna say ‘wait’ for you” | Interview
For their collaborative EP qué les pasó a mis amigos?, Nick León and Ela Minus found each other at exactly the right time and let the process find its own pace.
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Singer-songwriter June McDoom announces her signing to Jagjaguwar, details her upcoming first album, Follow The Light, and shares the lead single, "Without You".
June McDoom signs to Jagjaguwar and details debut album, Follow The Light
Singer-songwriter June McDoom has announced her signing to Jagjaguwar, detailed her upcoming first album Follow The Light, and shared new single, "Without You".
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Decolonise Fest reveals the final names joining the line-up for its 2026 edition, returning to Signature Brew Blackhorse Road between 3–4 October.
Decolonise Fest 2026: Frozemode, Miki Berenyi, Third Kulture and more among final wave of artists for Decolonise Fest
Decolonise Fest has announced the final names joining the line-up for its 2026 edition, returning to Signature Brew Blackhorse Road between 3–4 October.
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@ release their new single, "Punish My Mind", the latest preview of their upcoming album, Autosmile, due on 16 October via 4AD.
@ unveil new song, "Punish My Mind"
@ (AT) have released their new single, "Punish My Mind", the latest preview of their upcoming album, Autosmile.
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Producer and songwriter Dahi announces his debut album, Black Boy (Alternative), and releases new single "Square Up", featuring singer-songwriter Fousheé.
Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, Fousheé and more feature on upcoming Dahi album, Black Boy (Alternative)
Producer and songwriter Dahi has announced his debut album, Black Boy (Alternative), and released new single "Square Up" featuring singer-songwriter Fousheé.
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Alex Amor releases "Inside", the final preview of her upcoming debut album, Heavenly Bodies.
Alex Amor unveils new song, "Inside"
Alex Amor has released "Inside", the final preview of her upcoming debut album, Heavenly Bodies.
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Danish five-piece Lowly announce their upcoming album, Softy, and share lead single and title track, "Softy".
Lowly detail fourth album, Softy
Danish five-piece Lowly have announced their upcoming album, Softy, and shared the title track.
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Arlo Parks teams up with London-based rapper, poet and producer John Glacier for a new version of her song "Floette" lifted from her third album, Ambiguous Desire.
Arlo Parks recruits John Glacier for rework of "Floette"
Arlo Parks has teamed up with London-based rapper, poet and producer John Glacier for a new version of her song "Floette" lifted from her third album, Ambiguous Desire.
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Amyl and the Sniffers reveal the details of their upcoming country concert film, Truth Or Consequence, and its accompanying live album.
Amyl and the Sniffers confirm plans for country concert film and live album, Truth Or Consequence
Amyl and the Sniffers have revealed the details of their upcoming country concert film, Truth Or Consequence, and its accompanying live album.
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On “Change”, globetrotting DJ and producer Chloé Caillet elicits euphoric bliss in collaboration with Luke Alessi ahead of her upcoming EP, Dance Again.
Chloé Caillet feels serenity from simplicity on house-disco cut “Change”
The globetrotting DJ and producer elicits euphoric bliss in collaboration with Luke Alessi ahead of her upcoming EP, Dance Again, due 25 September.
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Lucy Dacus' cover of Blaze Foley’s "Clay Pigeons" premiered today on Matt Wilkinson’s Apple Music 1 show. The track is the most recent preview of Sittin’ with Blaze, a 13-track tribute to the late Texas songwriter that also features Lucinda Williams, Twain, Phosphorescent, and more.
Lucy Dacus shares cover of Blaze Foley’s "Clay Pigeons" for new tribute compilation
Lucy Dacus' cover of Blaze Foley’s "Clay Pigeons" premiered today on Matt Wilkinson’s Apple Music 1 show. The track is the most recent preview of Sittin’ with Blaze, a 13-track tribute to the late…
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Ahead of Boomtown’s 2026 edition, the team behind the South Downs-based festival explain how they're reducing emissions by 98% and embedding harm reduction into every facet of its enveloping, story-led universe.
Boomtown 2026: radical redesign a watershed moment for festivals
The team behind Boomtown's 2026 edition tells Best Fit about reducing emissions by 98% and embedding harm reduction into every facet of its enveloping, story-led universe.
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The sixth edition of Pitchfork Music Festival London has revealed a second wave of names, with DIIV, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, and Nirosta Steel among the new additions to the multi-venue event, which runs from 2 November to 8 November.
Pitchfork Music Festival London adds DIIV, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Nirosta Steel to 2026 programme
The sixth edition of Pitchfork Music Festival London has revealed a second wave of names, with DIIV, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, and Nirosta Steel among the new additions to the multi-venue event, which…
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Copenhagen-based vocalist and composer Aria Leth Schütze has shared details of a new EP under her Alto Aria moniker. Score For No Scene will be released on 23 September via the Danish label Rhizome, gathering seven tracks that thread classical, electroacoustic exploration, and club music.
Alto Aria details new EP, "a passage through imagined landscapes"
Copenhagen-based vocalist and composer Aria Leth Schütze has shared details of a new EP under her Alto Aria moniker. Score For No Scene will be released on 23 September via the Danish label Rhizome,…
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gia, Curbside Lambsear, ellis, Mollie Elizabeth and Spike F*ck lead our weekly playlist of brand new music from the last seven days by under-the radar artists hand-picked by our editors, staff and writers.
New Music Discovery playlist, 31 July 2026: gia,Curbside Lambsear, ellis, Mollie Elizabeth, Spike F*ck
Our weekly playlist of brand new music from the last seven days by under-the radar artists hand-picked by our editors, staff and writers.
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Family-positive North Yorkshire-based Deer Shed (@deershed.bsky.social) still runs on the same principles it started with over 15 years ago – and line-up choices that split the family crowd are exactly the point.
Review of Deer Shed 2026: A festival that's never lost its founding instincts
Family-positive North Yorkshire festival Deer Shed still runs on the same principles it started with over 15 years ago – and line-up choices that split the family crowd are exactly the point.
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Remi Wolf has released her first new single since 2024’s Big Ideas, debuting the track live during a surprise appearance at Hayley Williams’ Newport Folk Festival set last weekend. "Twiggy" arrives on 7-inch vinyl backed by a secret b-side, "Tiny Little Twigs (Demo)".
Remi Wolf returns with "Twiggy" single, first new music in two years
Remi Wolf has released her first new single since 2024’s Big Ideas, debuting the track live during a surprise appearance at Hayley Williams’ Newport Folk Festival set last weekend. "Twiggy" arrives…
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LA-based R&B artist Jae Stephens has confirmed details of her debut album, AUDACITY, set for release on 25 September. The announcement arrives alongside news of a UK and European tour this autumn supporting Khalid, and a new single, “Sugar Trap”, which is out now.
Jae Stephens readies debut album AUDACITY, lines up Khalid support tour
LA-based R&B artist Jae Stephens has confirmed details of her debut album, AUDACITY, set for release on 25 September via Def Jam Recordings / RAEDIO. The announcement arrives alongside news of a UK…
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Mollie Elizabeth has shared a new single alongside a visualiser that borrows heavily from the body-horror unease of The Twilight Zone episode "Eye of the Beholder". The track arrives as the follow-up to her debut EP Dirty Blonde from June 2025.
Mollie Elizabeth shares new single "Puppet Show" with Twilight Zone-inspired visualiser
Mollie Elizabeth has shared a new single alongside a visualiser that borrows heavily from the body-horror unease of The Twilight Zone episode "Eye of the Beholder". The track arrives as the follow-up…
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Ariana Grande has withdrawn from the Barbican’s 2027 revival of Sunday in the Park with George, with her representative confirming that the singer will take an extended break from public-facing work when her Eternal Sunshine tour finishes at London’s O2 Arena on 1 September.
Ariana Grande pulls out of Barbican production and plans break from public life
Ariana Grande has withdrawn from the Barbican’s 2027 revival of Sunday in the Park with George, with her representative confirming that the singer will take an extended break from public-facing work…
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Once thriving in isolation, Hana Stretton learned to find community in connection on an album made with a whirlwind of analogue tape and song structures inspired by the sea, she tells Catrin Vincent.
Hana Stretton: “Music can be an oracle card, showing us what we need” | Interview
Hana Stretton learned to find community in connection on an album made with a whirlwind of analogue tape and song structures inspired by the sea, she tells Catrin Vincent.
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To mark the release of her memoir My Cantopop Nights, Emma-Lee Moss dives into the brave, new, and slightly muddled world of being an author-musician with Kathryn Williams
"Ladies who longform": Emma-Lee Moss and Kathryn Williams get bookish | Interview
In conversation for Best Fit, Emma-Lee Moss and Kathryn Williams go undercover as musicians at a literary festival.
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Seattle four-piece Scarves have released “Strays Forever”, the title track from their forthcoming fourth album, shaped by producer Chris Walla and confirmed for release on 18 September via Tender Loving Empire.
Scarves share title track “Strays Forever” from upcoming LP produced by Chris Walla
Seattle four-piece Scarves have released “Strays Forever”, the title track from their forthcoming fourth album, shaped by producer Chris Walla and confirmed for release on 18 September via Tender…
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flowerovlove announces her debut album, MINI SKIRT WARRIOR, will arrive on 28 August. “KISS KISS KISS” is out now ahead of a run of arena dates supporting Niall Horan.
flowerovlove announces debut album MINI SKIRT WARRIOR and shares “KISS KISS KISS”
flowerovlove will release her debut album, MINI SKIRT WARRIOR, on 28 August via Capitol Records, arriving with a new single, “KISS KISS KISS”, and a run of arena dates supporting Niall Horan. The…
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Jonny Pierce has announced a new label, Abysmal Records, and shared its debut single, a collaborative track between his project The Drums and Iranian American darkwave artist Mareux. "It Didn’t Matter" is the first in a planned six-month series of singles.
The Drums’ Jonny Pierce launches Abysmal Records with Mareux collaboration “It Didn’t Matter”
Jonny Pierce has announced a new label, Abysmal Records, and shared its debut single, a collaborative track between his project The Drums and Iranian American darkwave artist Mareux. It Didn’t…
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