New Music Roundup: From Maxo Kream Collabs to Mitski’s Introspection – Your Weekly dose of Fresh Tracks
A constant stream of new music demands attention, and this week delivers a diverse range of sounds, from high-profile collaborations to deeply personal tributes. Here’s a curated selection of the latest releases, spanning genres and moods, to soundtrack your days.
Hip-Hop Highlights: Maxo Kream, denzel Curry & JPEGMAFIA Unite
The hip-hop landscape is ignited this week by the formidable trio of maxo Kream, Denzel Curry, and JPEGMAFIA. Thier collaboration, “FAKE JEEZY,” is already being hailed as a standout track, with one source noting it’s “of course a banger.” The combination of Kream and Curry’s lyrical prowess over JPEGMAFIA’s distinctive production promises a potent listening experience.
Pop & Electronic Explorations: Charli XCX, slayyyter, and Moby evolve
On the pop front, Charli XCX offers a preview of her upcoming Wuthering Heights soundtrack with “WALL OF SOUND,” described as a “haunting, atmospheric” offering. Meanwhile, Slayyyter announces her new album, Wor$t Girl In America, due March 27, leading with the single “Dance…”, wich evokes a late ’90s Madonna aesthetic reimagined by Justice. Veteran electronic artist Moby also returns with a fresh take on his track “when It’s Cold I’d Like To Die,” featuring a collaboration with Gabriels’ Jacob Lusk, whom Moby described as having a “transcendent” voice after discovering him on KCRW.
A Tribute and a Loss: The Mountain Goats Honor Bob Weir
The Mountain Goats, along with several prominent NYC acts, shares their song “Seventeen.”
Genre Diversification: From Death Metal to Country & Covers
The musical spectrum expands further with diverse offerings. Immolation, New York death metal veterans, announce their new album Descent with the single “ADVERSARY.” Joy Oladokun signs with Concord Records and shares “NOTHING COMES EASY,” a song inspired by resilience and healing. Drayton Farley announces his album A Heavy Duty Heart with three new tracks: “I’LL HOLD YOU,” “IT’S CALLED DOUBT,” and “TURN AROUND.” CHVRCHES puts their spin on a classic with a cover of Robert Palmer’s “ADDICTED TO LOVE” for the Hulu series tell Me Lies. How Much Art releases “XO,” a new track from the band comprised of members of Fiddlehead and Gel. You can listen to “XO” here: XO by How Much Art.
Mitski’s Return and a Quiet Future
Rounding out the week, Mitski announces her new album, Nothing’s About to Happen to Me, with the single “WHERE’S MY PHONE,” promising a continuation of her introspective songwriting.
With such a wealth of new music arriving, there’s something for every listener.For those seeking even more discoveries, a comprehensive archive of new songs is available for exploration.
