There’s so much music coming out all the time that it’s hard to keep track. A particularly overwhelming day when the influx of new trucksg, we sift through the noise to bring you a carefully selected list of the most interesting new releases (the best of which will be added to our list) Best new songs playlist). Check out our track summary for Tuesday, January 6, 2026 below.
Heavenly – “Excuse Me”
For those familiar with a certain kind of indie pop, Heavenly’s first new album in 30 years is one of the most anticipated releases of 2026. Details of the album have now been revealed. highway to heaven Their new single, “Excuse Me,” is about “a teenage romance with the nerdiest boy in school,” and it’s unnerving with its messy, exuberant energy.
Joyce Manor – “I know where Mark Chen lives.”
“I Know Where Mark Chen Lives,” the opening track and latest single from Joyce Manor’s upcoming LP, is a lilting yet piercingly unnerving song. “Mark Cheng was the singer and songwriter for the bands Summer Vacation and Winter Break, but they never achieved the popularity they expected,” Barry Johnson explained in a statement. “I love Mark’s songwriting and voice. Lyrically, this song was inspired by Chase and I hanging out, drinking and smoking weed, and laughing about it, and when weed clubs first started, we’d get a free dab and Bad Tender would join us. I was talking about dabbing. Dabbing is insanely dangerous. I was turning myself on by imagining a 19-year-old girl giving me the third dab in an hour and then kissing me.” They were robbed at gunpoint because they were always robbed as cash business. That’s the image of this song. In the early days, when marijuana wasn’t fully legal, it was a bit like the Wild West. It’s really dark and brutal. ”
Mundy, Indiana – “Cursive”
The first thing you notice about Mandy, Indiana’s new single “Cursive” is that the percussion is coiled, sustained and yet eerily flexible. Then everything becomes a mess. Synthesizer Simon says: “‘Cursive’ is probably our most collaborative track to date. Scott and Valentine often provide the initial impetus for most songs, but ‘Cursive’ was built from Alex’s rhythmic sketches and my bass sequences. Valentine added the vocals later, and Scott worked on crafting these elements together. It was exciting to see everyone bring their ideas to the table from the beginning and see what came out of it. It was a step into the unknown for us as a band. ”
Geologist – “Government Job”
Can I get a government job? It’s not a very appealing title, but Can I get a pack of camel lights?the actual name of the geologist’s first solo LP, is much more hooky. The Animal Collective member’s latest single is actually called “Government Job,” and while there are no lyrics to explain why, Brian Weitz’s press statement reads: “Twenty years ago, I quit my government job to work full-time with Animal Collective. It may sound like an obvious job, but some days I don’t know about it. I loved the job, and I think there’s honor in many government jobs, especially now living in D.C. Besides cruelty and greed, I had to be a part of so many beautiful things in music, but if I could continue working, I ideally wanted to be part of a solid foundation that allowed others to experience beautiful things. So for the song “Government Job,” I gave Adam, Emma, and Merrick an electronic foundation to express themselves. (Although Merrick thinks the guitar is lame, I insisted he play it in half.) It’s a broken guitar my wife picked up at a thrift store and casually left around the house in case the kids wanted to teach themselves. )”
Bolly – “By the Light”
Bolly is back with news of his second album. it’s never nightTo coincide with the announcement, Bolly has shared a torn-up yet life-affirming new single, “By the Lake,” with Brenden Ramirez saying, “When I wrote this song, I was going through a pretty rough time. I was dealing with something huge, ever-present, and looming. But when I left town for the weekend and went on a trip into nature, I felt the best I’ve ever felt. The song was aggressive, almost manic, and I was putting off all the conflicts I was dealing with back home.”
Jackie West – “Silent Century”
Jackie West has announced his new album “Silent Century” and shared the title song with warm nuances along with the news. The follow-up to the singer-songwriter’s 2024 debut. approach the mystery “Some experiences, especially intimate or spiritual experiences, are transmitted without language, passing through us like traditions and instincts that continue silently through generations,” West said in a statement. “‘Silent Century’ is based on the Taoist idea that silence is a medium of understanding. Flowers do not explain themselves, water does not preach to stones, and yet both express and reshape the world over vast periods of time.”
DJ Seinfeld – “Plush”
DJ Seinfeld has released his new single “Plush” on Ninja Tune. “I wrote ‘Plush’ in 2022 and performed several different versions over the years,” Seinfeld said of the clubby song. “I had it saved for a while because I wasn’t really sure what I felt was missing. Then around the same time I was getting a lot of messages about it, I found some ripped versions on SoundCloud, so I decided to give it another try. In the end, I was able to get it to a level where I was really happy with it and could play and enjoy it.”
GUV – “Chasin’ Luv”
Ben Cooke, who formerly made music under the names Young Governor and Young Guv, and now goes by the name Guv, is back with another earworm. This is an excerpt from his next album. warmer than gold. “‘Chasin Luv’ was the last song written for this record,” Cook recalls. “We wanted something in the vein of early Primal Scream, something that would be an instant hit, and bring the jungle that was missing on the records but was always present in the old GUV work. Noah, Gabel, Matt, and I had it done in about 20 minutes. I wrote it and tracked it. Corey Rhodes from Color Green came in and laid down her drums in one take. After everyone left, I finished the vocals in the same hurry. The entire song was written in one take, start to finish. I recorded it in less than an hour, so it’s my favorite GUV song I’ve ever made.”
Thieflet – “Signal Fire”
Thieflet releases their fourth album. fear of emotionswith their new single “Signal Fire.” “‘Signal Fire’ was written to remind us that help is out there and that we never have to face the darkness alone,” the band explained. “While the story in the verse is centered around relationships, I wanted the chorus to be more universal and go beyond that.”
Elur – “Dream of Mine”
Ellur previews upcoming debut album At Home in My Mind Another single, the quietly soaring “Dream Of Mine.” “‘Dream of Mine’ was written a long time ago about the selfishness of wanting to pursue a career that requires a lot of sacrifice,” she explained. “I was feeling insecure and worried that my long-term partner would decide it was too much for me to be with a musician. I’m very interested in the struggles of being a woman and the fact that my first priority isn’t settling down, getting married and raising a family.” It’s an expectation woven into society, and I think it’s interesting that you don’t hear a lot of male rock stars apologizing for success. War on Drugs, The 1975, The Cure, and of course my ultimate hero, CMAT. ”
Katie Tapper – “Safe Ground”
Katie Tapper has released a gorgeous new single, “Safe Ground,” from her upcoming debut album. greyhound. “This is my platonic love song,” Tapper said. “I wrote to my best friend about how lucky I feel to know her. It is my promise to her that it will always be a safe place for her to land.”
Amy Gadiaga – “You never know.”
French-African bassist, vocalist and composer Aimee Gadiaga is back with a swirling new single called “who Knows” from her upcoming EP baby goated. “With ‘Who Knows,’ I put myself in that guiding light position to uplift not only my friends and listeners, but mostly myself,” Gadiaga said. “What started as a reaction to a relationship in turmoil eventually evolved into something more expansive. ‘Who Knows’ started out as a completely different idea. I was composing chords on the guitar, and at the time I wasn’t in a good relationship. The realization was that it couldn’t be repaired. But by the time I recorded the instrumental and recorded the vocals in a studio in Peckham, my view of the situation had actually evolved. Intuitively, the message had evolved. It became something to get myself out of the funk, to reflect on the journey I’d already been on. ”
Source: Our Culture – ourculturemag.com
