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17 New Songs Drop Today Across Indie, Metal, Pop and More
On June 24, BrooklynVegan announced that 17 fresh tracks hit the airwaves today, spanning the full gamut of modern music—from introspective folk‑rock to hard‑hitting metal, slick pop and experimental electronica.
The day opens with folk‑rock voice Johanna Samuels, who unveiled the single “Blue vs. Pinkerton.” The track previews her forthcoming album Sorry, Kid, slated for release on August 14. Samuels’ songwriting blends reflective lyricism with memorable hooks, a signature that has kept her listeners engaged.
Next up, New York rapper Navy Blue dropped the title track “Sir Render” from his album of the same name. The single is accompanied by a music video that showcases the artist’s trademark blend of storytelling and street‑inspired production.
Singer‑songwriter Nicole Atkins follows with “When the Night Falls,” the lead single from her album Drama, due September 18 on Sun Records and Wicked Game Records. The record is produced by Pat Sansone of Wilco and features guest spots from Chris Isaak and Eric Slick of Dr. Dog.
Pop‑rock artist Willow released “She’s My Religion,” the opening single from her upcoming album The Thread, scheduled for July 24. Willow explained that the song is dedicated to the “Divine Mother archetype” that appears across many cultures.
Pittsburgh metalcore outfit 156/Silence debuted “Proxy Idols,” a single from their forthcoming album From a Distance (September 4). The band describes the track as a commentary on celebrity worship and the compulsive nature of fandom.
Pop star Sam Smith unveiled “My Guy,” the first single from her album Hazel Eyes, set for August 21. Smith noted that the record is a deeply personal project she has worked on for over three years and that she has taken on a production role. The track features contributions from Feist and Shahzad Ismaily.
Australian electronic artist HAAi announced the title track “Digitise” from her sequel album DIGITiSE, scheduled for October 9 on Mute Records. The single follows her earlier release HUMANiSE.
Montreal singer‑songwriter Le Ren released “Gold in California,” the second single from her album Don’t Be Funny Without Me. The song was written during a period of personal hardship and was inspired by a writing session with Olivia Kaplan.
The duo Uh Huh Her dropped “Shook,” a new track that appears on the 15th‑anniversary edition of their album Nocturnes. The edition also includes original mixes by Tchad Blake and a previously unreleased cover of Sonic Youth’s “Kool Thing.”
Eugene‑based band Growing Pains debuted “Drive,” the first single from their album Daniel Loves Mandy Forever, due October 9. The album was produced by Nathan Tucker of Strange Ranger.
Ian Sweet released “Silver Screen,” the lead single from his album Shiverstruck, scheduled for July 24 on Polyvinyl. The track explores themes of ambition and the pursuit of elusive goals.
British artist PJ Harvey dropped the single “Voyager,” which will appear on her upcoming album.
Indie pop artist Beabadoobee shared “Sun Has Set,” the first single from her forthcoming album that features collaborators such as Hayley Williams, Brendan Yates and Chino Moreno.
The studio project Everything Is Recorded released “Beyond the Brilliant Haze,” a collaboration featuring Peter Gabriel and rapper IDK. The track was produced by Richard Russell of XL Records.
Benny the Butcher released the video for “Can’t Be Much,” the first track from his EP The Plugs I Met 2.5.
Storefront Church issued the single “Tendency for Violence,” which will be part of their upcoming album.
The Americana band The Jayhawks unveiled “Keeping Our Heads Above Water,” the lead single from their album Sanctuary Park, scheduled for August 28 on Thirty Tigers. The record is produced by Bob Ezrin.
Black Bananas released “Turkey Burgers,” the first single from their album that will arrive in September, marking the group’s first album in 12 years.
Post‑metal band Russian Circles released “Empath,” the first preview of their ninth album.
Finally, the Philadelphia duo @ (AT) dropped “Autosmile,” the lead single from their first album on 4AD.
These releases showcase the breadth of contemporary music, cutting across indie, metal, pop, hip‑hop and experimental sounds. Several artists announced future album dates, while others celebrated anniversaries or introduced new collaborations. The mix of labels—from Mute and Polyvinyl to 4AD and Thirty Tigers—underscores the continuing diversity of the independent music ecosystem.
With Sam Smith set to drop new material in August, Willow in July, and The Jayhawks in late August, the coming months promise a steady stream of fresh songs. The day’s catalog offers a snapshot of the industry’s current creative output and hints at the next wave of releases that will shape the musical landscape.
The day opens with folk‑rock voice Johanna Samuels, who unveiled the single “Blue vs. Pinkerton.” The track previews her forthcoming album Sorry, Kid, slated for release on August 14. Samuels’ songwriting blends reflective lyricism with memorable hooks, a signature that has kept her listeners engaged.
Next up, New York rapper Navy Blue dropped the title track “Sir Render” from his album of the same name. The single is accompanied by a music video that showcases the artist’s trademark blend of storytelling and street‑inspired production.
Singer‑songwriter Nicole Atkins follows with “When the Night Falls,” the lead single from her album Drama, due September 18 on Sun Records and Wicked Game Records. The record is produced by Pat Sansone of Wilco and features guest spots from Chris Isaak and Eric Slick of Dr. Dog.
Pop‑rock artist Willow released “She’s My Religion,” the opening single from her upcoming album The Thread, scheduled for July 24. Willow explained that the song is dedicated to the “Divine Mother archetype” that appears across many cultures.
Pittsburgh metalcore outfit 156/Silence debuted “Proxy Idols,” a single from their forthcoming album From a Distance (September 4). The band describes the track as a commentary on celebrity worship and the compulsive nature of fandom.
Pop star Sam Smith unveiled “My Guy,” the first single from her album Hazel Eyes, set for August 21. Smith noted that the record is a deeply personal project she has worked on for over three years and that she has taken on a production role. The track features contributions from Feist and Shahzad Ismaily.
Australian electronic artist HAAi announced the title track “Digitise” from her sequel album DIGITiSE, scheduled for October 9 on Mute Records. The single follows her earlier release HUMANiSE.
Montreal singer‑songwriter Le Ren released “Gold in California,” the second single from her album Don’t Be Funny Without Me. The song was written during a period of personal hardship and was inspired by a writing session with Olivia Kaplan.
The duo Uh Huh Her dropped “Shook,” a new track that appears on the 15th‑anniversary edition of their album Nocturnes. The edition also includes original mixes by Tchad Blake and a previously unreleased cover of Sonic Youth’s “Kool Thing.”
Eugene‑based band Growing Pains debuted “Drive,” the first single from their album Daniel Loves Mandy Forever, due October 9. The album was produced by Nathan Tucker of Strange Ranger.
Ian Sweet released “Silver Screen,” the lead single from his album Shiverstruck, scheduled for July 24 on Polyvinyl. The track explores themes of ambition and the pursuit of elusive goals.
British artist PJ Harvey dropped the single “Voyager,” which will appear on her upcoming album.
Indie pop artist Beabadoobee shared “Sun Has Set,” the first single from her forthcoming album that features collaborators such as Hayley Williams, Brendan Yates and Chino Moreno.
The studio project Everything Is Recorded released “Beyond the Brilliant Haze,” a collaboration featuring Peter Gabriel and rapper IDK. The track was produced by Richard Russell of XL Records.
Benny the Butcher released the video for “Can’t Be Much,” the first track from his EP The Plugs I Met 2.5.
Storefront Church issued the single “Tendency for Violence,” which will be part of their upcoming album.
The Americana band The Jayhawks unveiled “Keeping Our Heads Above Water,” the lead single from their album Sanctuary Park, scheduled for August 28 on Thirty Tigers. The record is produced by Bob Ezrin.
Black Bananas released “Turkey Burgers,” the first single from their album that will arrive in September, marking the group’s first album in 12 years.
Post‑metal band Russian Circles released “Empath,” the first preview of their ninth album.
Finally, the Philadelphia duo @ (AT) dropped “Autosmile,” the lead single from their first album on 4AD.
These releases showcase the breadth of contemporary music, cutting across indie, metal, pop, hip‑hop and experimental sounds. Several artists announced future album dates, while others celebrated anniversaries or introduced new collaborations. The mix of labels—from Mute and Polyvinyl to 4AD and Thirty Tigers—underscores the continuing diversity of the independent music ecosystem.
With Sam Smith set to drop new material in August, Willow in July, and The Jayhawks in late August, the coming months promise a steady stream of fresh songs. The day’s catalog offers a snapshot of the industry’s current creative output and hints at the next wave of releases that will shape the musical landscape.
