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The artist Absolutely has just released a new two-track single called “I Just Don’t Know You Yet,” and I have to say—I don’t think I’ve ever heard anything quite like it. It feels like pieces from different genres have been woven together to create something truly unique and beautiful in its own right. Let’s dive in.

Most of the time, when I'm chasing down new talents or stories to write about here, I do so without a clear agenda. There’s rarely a fixed expectation—just the hope that something will unsettle me in the right way. Occasionally, the figures I bring here are being praised to the heavens by critics I respect, written up in places with a lot of reach. And yet, even when their work doesn’t quite stir me, I still feel compelled to present them. Because being a music critic, if it means anything at all, is about listening in good faith—for that elusive frequency that might vibrate someone else’s soul if heard with the correct disposition of the heart, even if that song doesn't resonate with me personally.

Bellah Mae has released a fiery new track titled “Sting”, featured as part of a two-piece single alongside “Bad Day To Be My Ex.” Listening to “Sting” reminds me that music, at its core, is about having fun — and Bellah Mae sounds like she already knows that. She knows how to write a catchy top line, and she knows you’re going to like it. Honestly, she doesn’t need this review — but I’m writing it anyway.

GRAMMY-winning rock duo Twenty One Pilots are back—and they’re bringing the heat. Today, the band dropped “The Contract,” the explosive first single from their upcoming album Breach, due September 2025 via Fueled By Ramen. Alongside the new track, they’ve also announced THE CLANCY TOUR: BREACH 2025, a sprawling North American headline tour that kicks off September 18 in Cincinnati, OH.

The band Airbourne has released a new track called “GUTSY.” This is a big moment for the group, as it marks their first release in six years. The track is full of energy and reminds me a bit of AC/DC. I have to admit, I don’t listen to rock very often. That either makes me the worst or the best person to be writing about this particular song. In any case, let’s talk about “GUTSY”.

Cate Le Bon has released a song called “Heaven Is No Feeling.” I had never listened to her before, but I’m glad this track introduced me to her world. From the first few seconds, the music feels otherworldly—like stepping into someone else’s dream.

I’m checking in on Alexander Stewart and his latest release, “Here Again.” He’s one of those artists I return to every now and then—just to see what’s happening in the pop scene. If you’re not familiar, Alexander is the Canadian singer-songwriter behind streaming hits like “blame’s on me” and “I wish you cheated.”

While fans await the release of their upcoming album Double Infinity, Big Thief has offered a taste of what’s to come with a new single titled “Incomprehensible.” As someone who’s spent a lot of time immersed in Big Thief’s music, I’m always struck by their ability to evoke nostalgia for songs I’ve never heard before. Their sound choices consistently blend into a melancholic, beautiful soundscape that feels both timeless and freshly personal.

Alfa Mist returns with a new two-track single, featuring “Avoid The Drones” and “9 Months,” and it’s everything fans have come to expect — understated, emotional, and deeply musical.

Addison Rae, one of today’s rising pop queens, has just released a new track titled “Fame is a Gun,” and it’s no surprise that it hits the mark. The sounds blend so seamlessly that the song feels like it always existed—like a pop artifact pulled from the future. There’s a cold, assertive edge to it that’s captivating. At first listen, it reminded me of classic Linkin Park reimagined into a sleek, four-on-the-floor pop anthem. Regardless of comparisons, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this track, and I believe Addison deserves to keep climbing the charts.