Lolitslea - Summer 09

Fresh off the announcement of her highly anticipated sophomore album RollerCoaster Tycoon, neon pop punk artist lolitslea is excited to share another new track. “Summer 09” is a vibrant blast from the past. On the new track, Lea shares: “Summer 09. It was the year between middle school and high school (for me). The first year I had full "freedom" (no summer school, no camps) to ride my bike with my friends, have my first kiss, gallivant my neighborhood. A nostalgic sounding, coming-of-age summer anthem. Inspired by “Kids In Love” by Mayday Parade.”  Everything lolitslea touches turns to vibrant shades of blue and green. From her iconic split-dye hair to her fiery presence on and off stage, Lea is bringing back the Neon Pop Punk era one release at a time. She’s a product of the Asbury Park music scene, and it shows: the grit of the Stone Pony mixed with the bright, kitschy colors of the Jersey Shore are evident in her sound.

Andy Grammer - Best Hearts

The multi-track single also includes “Big Stupid Heart,” a companion track that further expands on the same emotional world with a fierce, bittersweet defiance of staying open-hearted in a complicated world. From busking on the boardwalk in Santa Monica to belting songs in stadiums, Grammer has always kept his head up. But on “Best Hearts” the optimism that has long defined his music arrives with an even deeper emotional weight. The two new songs find Grammer making a case for staying open-hearted in a complicated world, not as an act of naïveté, but as one of resilience, survival and love. “Optimism is a personality trait of mine,” says Grammer. “But as you get older and you get beaten down, it becomes a choice. Most of the greatest moments in my life have come from choosing sweetness, sincerity and love when it would be maybe easier not to.”

Little Image - The Narcoleptic

Texas-bred alt-rock trio little image will continue to expand the world of their acclaimed sophomore album KILL THE GHOST, releasing a deluxe version of the album with three new tracks. KILL THE GHOST marks a bold new era for the band following a year of growth and reinvention. The record explores transformation, resilience, and the pursuit of authenticity, capturing a moment of reckoning and renewal that turns chaos into clarity and self‑doubt into transcendence. Speaking of the new focus track, lead singer Jackson Simmons says, “‘The Narcoleptic’  is about waking up from the chronic sleep state of getting by. It’s a challenge to live in the present moment and a reminder that every minute is a gift. This song came together with a rare sense of ease. The song was written in just a few hours, and by the time we entered the studio, very little had changed. It felt complete from the start. We set out to create something that felt nostalgic, we were all obsessed with bands from the 90s and the approach artists were taking during that time. We loved how those records relied on strong songwriting rather than heavy production, leaving room for the music to breathe.”

RYMAN - Told Me Once, Tell Me Twice

RYMAN once again displays his expertise in emotional and reflective lyricism with this soothingly somber new track. Co-written with Charlie Martin and Domonic Martinez, “Told Me Once, Tell Me Twice” explores closure after drifting apart from a long-term friend. “Told me once, tell me twice, it’ll all be alright, without you,” RYMAN sings. Of the track, RYMAN shared, “It's that moment when you come to the realization that even though that can be uncomfortable, things will be okay with or without them.” Growing Pains captures RYMAN’s real-life experiences and melds the heart-on-the-sleeve, classic storytelling you find in the lyricism of country legends with catchy, fresh Gen-Z pop.

Sweetbreads - Ben & Satisfy 

New York City-based singer and songwriter Sweetbreads (the project of Melody Stolpp) reveals two new singles, "Ben" and "Satisfy." Together, the tracks offer distinct yet connected snapshots of the emotional landscape explored on her forthcoming debut album, Punisher of Love. Playful on the surface yet rooted in real heartbreak, "Ben" transforms a painful chapter from Sweetbread’s early twenties into a tongue-in-cheek indie-folk anthem. Inspired by an on-again, off-again affair, the song immortalizes every vivid detail—from impulsive haircuts to chain-smoking cigarettes. "It's my one and only unrequited love song," Sweetbreads explains. "Looking back, it feels like a sweet little time capsule for a very rough year. Now I see it as a tribute to my younger self and to all the naive hearts who find themselves in complicated situationships." Where “Ben” looks outward, “Satisfy” turns inward. Through three fictional characters, Sweetbreads examines the quiet ways people abandon themselves in pursuit of acceptance, before ultimately revealing her own struggle with people-pleasing. Reflecting on the decision to release both tracks together, she shares: “These songs were written during a very specific time in my life, and I love how different they feel. ‘Ben’ is sunny and a bit campy, while ‘Satisfy’ is grander and more serious. Hearing them back-to-back gives you the full scope of the Sweetbreads sound.” Blending indie-folk, alt-country, and sharp storytelling, Sweetbreads writes with empathy, curiosity, and unflinching sincerity. Her music explores family dynamics, relationships, anxiety, optimism, and the complicated beauty of everyday life.

Myth Math - Infinity

Myth Math (AKA Matthew S, who is also Illegal Art's founder) today released “Infinity,” the final single previewing his forthcoming debut EP Tongues, due out on July 10th. Debuting via Under the Radar, the dynamic and deeply personal track was inspired by watching his son’s spiritual life blossom outside of the rigid tradition they had all been raised in. “‘Infinity’ begins with a moment of hearing my son's voice on the phone, and despite the usual parental worries, I realize how profoundly his life is filled with goodness,” explains Matthew. “It touches on topics of familial love, our journey away from a multi-generational religion, and tragic death.” The accompanying video is homemade, featuring footage filmed by Matthew's family: his wife, Mary Farnsworth, and their children, Charles, Lucinda, and Isabela (who also edited it)–and includes footage of family member Phineas' video game development. 

Lockimara - Every Day

New York-by-way-of-Toronto artist Lockimara–aka project mastermind Nicholas Gay released his new song “Every Day,” a woozy, soaring third single from his forthcoming new album Only Sun, Only Moon that sees him sorting through the end of a long-term relationship. The song’s almost uncanny sound is the result of Gay reversing basically every melody he wrote, and then half-timing it. “This song is maybe the most indicative of where I am as an artist. I wrote all of these intricate melodies and lines to try to make the guitar chords sound as euphoric as they did in my head, only to end up literally reversing, slowing down, and chopping up every single one until they were not only unrecognizable, but also melancholic and surreal. It seems like no matter how happy or momentous I try to make my music, the melodies I will always resonate with are more restrained and conflicted,” he explains. “The lyrics to this song are similar. Initially about expressing love and gratitude for my relationships, they landed somewhere closer to love, gratitude, and disappointment.” Only Sun, Only Moon draws from multiple years of upheaval, loss, and an international move for Gay. It finds him feeling unstable yet determined, and working through the deep sense of fear, risk, and uncertainty that comes with change. Across these nine songs, Gay balances conflicting feelings of impatience and resignation, and the different kinds of emotions that emerge from leaning into both. In blending acoustic delicateness, experimental textures, and dance-forward electronics, Lockimara transforms influence into ingenuity to create a uniquely genre-less collection, making Only Sun, Only Moon a body of work that feels at once familiar, bold, and intensely personal.

U2 - Street of Dreams

Interscope Records today announced the release of a brand-new track titled “Street of Dreams” from U2. It is the first song to be taken from the band’s yet-to-be announced new studio album, U2’s first in nine years, due for release later this year. 

The music video for “Street of Dreams” was shot in Mexico City in May, where the band also attended the 2026 Street Child World Cup Finals Tournament at Parque Ecológico Lago de Texcoco. The video shoot near Plaza Santo Domingo drew a huge crowd of fans despite inclement weather, with thunder and rain unexpectedly causing a generator to crash and a local family welcoming the four band members into their apartment to film on the balcony. 

Ichiko Aoba - Sayonara Penguin

Inspired by a penguin who exists as one of Aoba's imaginary friends, the song is a curious blend of warmth, bittersweet emotion, and playful charm. Having been performed countless times throughout her worldwide tours as well as on KEXP, “Sayonara Penguin” has long been a beloved favorite among audiences and is now finally receiving an official release. Since Ichiko Aoba’s 2010 debut, Razorblade Maiden, the Japanese singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist has released seven albums, founded her independent label hermine, and has performed in a growing list of territories worldwide. Her music, often composed on just her classical guitar or a simple synthesizer, is simultaneously intimate and boundless; fragile and unyielding; virtuosic and understated.

Snow Patrol & Kylie - These Alarms

Written by Snow Patrol with Kylie specifically in mind, the track is a yearning, bittersweet anthem driven by urgent, pulsating synths. At its core is the striking contrast of frontman Gary Lightbody and Kylie’s entwined voices, building toward an epic, sweeping chorus. Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody explains, “As a huge Kylie fan I originally wrote These Alarms with her in mind. I played it to Johnny and Nathan and they loved it and we decided to record it for our (most recent) album The Forest Is The Path. All the way through the recording process the song was simply called ‘KYLIE’.  But when we finished the song we quickly realised something huge was missing from it. We all knew it was Kylie’s voice that was the missing piece. Nate suggested we send it to her to see if she would join us on it. So, in hope (and with many fingers and toes crossed) we sent it off,  it reached Kylie and we heard back that she liked it. 

Kylie recorded her wonderful voice on it and finally the song felt complete. From the minute she recorded her vocals we knew, to properly honour Kylie and the song, it needed to have a life on its own and not be buried somewhere on an album, but live in its own universe, because the song had its own very unique genesis, journey and destination. We could not be more delighted to be releasing a song with Kylie, the queen of pop herself, out into the world.”

Kygo & Max Mcnown - Take Me BackGlobal hitmaker Kygo returns with his new single "Take Me Back," out today(July 10) via Sony Music. The release features acclaimed singer-songwriter Max McNown, marking the latest collaboration in a run of standout releases from the Norwegian producer, DJ and songwriter. The new single follows "Heaven On Your Mind" featuring Dan Tyminski, Kygo's tribute to his late friend and collaborator Avicii, as well as "That's When You Know" featuring Carter Faith and "Save My Love" featuring Khalid and Gryffin. The latest release sees Kygo team up with Max McNown, one of the fastest-rising names in contemporary country and Americana. Since breaking through with his viral hits "A Lot More Free" and “Better Me For You (Brown Eyes)”, McNown has accumulated hundreds of millions of global streams and built a rapidly expanding international audience. His blend of heartfelt songwriting and distinctive vocals has established him as one of the genre's most exciting new artists. Together, Kygo and Max McNown deliver "Take Me Back", combining Kygo's signature melodic production with McNown's emotive vocal performance. The collaboration further highlights Kygo's ability to bridge electronic music with contemporary pop, country and singer-songwriter influences.