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Cassyette appears to be teasing a new single, ‘Why Am I Like This?’The singer-songwriter posted a snippet of the song to her social media channels, accompanied by a video of her sitting in front of a TV airing troubling-looking news footage. The clip has a caption that reads “The world fucking sucks”.The single would be Cassyette’s first new release in almost a year, following ‘BOOM’, which was released in February 2023.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Ariana Grande, who recently posted that she’s completed her long-awaited seventh studio album, announced on Sunday morning that the first single from it will arrive on Friday. The song is apparently titled “Yes, And?,” a playful progression from her Grande’s 2019 semi-autobiographical single and album, “Thank U, Next.” While the singer has been featured on several hit singles in recent years — most notably the Weeknd’s remixes of “Save Your Tears” and “Die for You” — she hasn’t released an album or even a single under her own name since her sixth full-length, “Positions,” dropped in October 2020.

Eurovision 2023 entry Alessandra has shared her energetic new single ‘Narcissist’. Check it out below.Produced by Carl-Philip Ström and written in collaboration with Clara Hagman (Hanna Ferm, NOTD), the track describes a toxic relationship with lyrics: “Giving me the whole world / Then set it all on fire / ‘Cause you do it for the hell of it / You’re a goddamn narcissist” highlighting the turbulent contradictions between the two lovers.Speaking about the song in a press release, Alessandra said: “I’ve been in toxic relationships before, where I cared too much about what my partner thought of me.

Cast have shared their wistful new single ‘Faraway’, taken from their forthcoming album ‘Love Is The Call’ – check it out below.The Liverpool band had already released two tracks from their new record, in the form of ‘Love You Like I Do‘ and the album’s title track. You can preorder/presave the album here.Today (January 5), ‘Faraway’ becomes the latest preview, a song the band describe as an ode to perseverance through tough times.Frontman John Power says: “‘Far Away’ is a classic pop song, all jangling guitars with an instant hook line and melody that lifts off from the word go. The song is about trying to find your voice in a world that doesn’t care or seem to want to listen.

Alkaline Trio have shared a brand new single from their upcoming 10th album – listen to ‘Versions Of You’ below.The trio will release new album ‘Blood, Hair and Eyeballs’, their first since 2018’s ‘Is This Thing Cursed?’, on January 26. ‘Versions Of You’ follows recent singles ‘Bad Time’ and the album’s title track.Discussing the themes of the new song, bassist and vocalist Dan Andriano said: “It’s a song about sorting through the rubble of a broken friendship and realizing there’s just nothing there to try and rebuild… that maybe the whole thing was artificial and driven by self-serving motives.”He added: “From the start there was something really exciting about this one, a raw energy we didn’t want to let go.

Green Day have dropped a defiant new track called ‘One Eyed Bastard’ – you can listen to it below.Released today (January 5), the track is the latest preview of the pop-punk trio’s upcoming album ‘Saviors’, and follows on from recent tracks ‘Dilemma’, ‘The American Dream Is Killing Me’ and ‘Look Ma, No Brains!’.Unlike their personal last single ‘Dilemma’, which was shared last month, ‘One Eyed Bastard’ takes on the more traditional Green Day sound – a defiant pop-punk anthem that focuses on resistance.“Vendetta is a friend of mine/ Revenge is sweeter than wine/ I never asked to hear your god-damned feelings/ Get on your knees when you are kissing my ring,” frontman Billie Joe Armstrong sings in the build-up to the chorus. It also comes alongside a cartoon-style visual accompaniment, which you can check out below.“’One Eyed Bastard’ started off as just a riff that I had – a shuffle, almost like a Black Sabbath kind of riff.

Bob Vylan have shared a defiant new single called ‘Hunger Games’. Check it out below.Shared today (January 5), the track marks the first new music from the duo in 2024, and is the latest offering from their upcoming album.The track holds a political message at its core – with frontman Bobby Vylan using the lyrics to express his frustration at the “economic crisis” happening in the UK, and the hardships faced by those left struggling to afford food.“‘Hunger Games’ is like a rallying cry for everybody that’s sick of suffering due [to] this economic crisis that we’re living with,” he explained.

Sleater-Kinney have spoken to NME about their latest single ‘Untidy Creature’ from their newest LP ‘Little Rope’ – along with the grief and tragedy that shaped it. Check it out below, along with our interview with Corin Tucker and Carrie BrownsteinBack in October, the Washington alt-rock icons announced their 11th studio LP ‘Little Rope’, which is set for release on January 19, and shared the lead single ‘Hell‘ followed by ‘Say It Like You Mean It’.

Bring Me The Horizon have shared details of a new song titled ‘Kool-Aid’, and teased a reunion with producer Dan Lancaster.The new track comes following the band teasing fans with the idea of a new release last month – sharing an Instagram Story, containing details of three new songs and sharing a snippet of ‘Kool-Aid’.They went on to build hype for the track again earlier this week, sharing an official newsletter, stating that the song is “coming soon” and available to pre-save/pre-add.Now, frontman Oli Sykes and co.

The Last Dinner Party have dropped a theatrical new single, titled ‘Caesar On A TV Screen’. Check it out below.Shared earlier today (January 4), the new track precedes the release of the forthcoming debut album, ‘Prelude To Ecstasy’, and sees the indie five-piece channel inspiration from one of Shakespeare’s tragedies.Their first new music of 2024, ‘Caesar On A TV Screen’ captures the same charisma that first put the band on the map – with a blend of rock and pop touches and a colourful sense of theatricality.“Just for a second, I can be one of the greats/ I’ll be Caesar on a TV screen, Champion of my fate/ No one can tell me to stop, I’ll have everything I want/ Anyone and everyone will like me then,” frontwoman Abigail Morris sings in the chorus, as the band channel their inner Shakespearean actors for the music video.Check out the track below.The new track arrives ahead of The Last Dinner Party’s long-awaited debut album, ‘Prelude To Ecstasy’ (pre-order/pre-save here).Set to arrive on February 2 via Island Records, the much-hyped London band and NME 100 alumni first teased their first LP last year, and it’ll also feature previously shared singles ‘Nothing Matters’, ‘Sinner’, ‘My Lady Of Mercy’ and ‘On Your Side’.“Ecstasy is a pendulum which swings between the extremes of human emotion, from the ecstasy of passion to the sublimity of pain, and it is this concept which binds our album together,” the band said of the new album.“This is an archeology of ourselves; you can exhume our collective and individual experiences and influences from within its fabric.

Lil Nas X has revealed that he will return with a new single and self-directed music video next week.The singer and rapper released his debut album ‘Montero’ in 2021 and announced just before the end of the year that a new song would be coming soon, paired with his first ever self-directed video.Now, it has been confirmed that the new track and video will land next week, though details on a song title and firm release date are currently sparse.To preview the track and announce its release, Lil Nas X shared a picture on X featuring four photos of himself in priest robes and the words: “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, amen.”On Instagram, he added: “i know it’s been 2 years but….yall ready for a show?”New song and visual next week! –Official art dropping soon.

Sprints have dropped an eerie new song, ‘Heavy’.The track arrives just ahead of the Dublin rockers’ debut album ‘Letter To Self’, which drops on Friday (January 5) via City Slang. It follows the previously released singles ‘Adore Adore Adore’, ‘Shadow Of A Doubt’, ‘Literary Mind’ and ‘Up And Comer’.Speaking about the new track, the band’s frontwoman Karla Chubb says: “If [album opener] ‘Ticking’ is the sonic iteration of anxiety, then ‘Heavy’ is its literal counterpart.

A.G. Cook has released a sputtering new single ‘Silver Thread Golden Needle’ – Check it out below.The English music producer and founder of the former label, PC Music, rang in the new year by sharing ‘Silver Thread Golden Needle’, a nearly 10-minute long track that features sputtering and buzzing sounds against a pop beat.Directed by Lena Weber and Aaron Chan, the song’s accompanying visuals see pixelated versions of objects such as chairs, vases, teapots, teacups and more trembling along to the beat of the track.

Liam Gallagher and John Squire have released a teaser clip of their latest single ‘Just Another Rainbow’ from their upcoming joint album – check it out below.The former Oasis frontman and former Stone Roses guitarist confirmed their collaborative LP last month, after teasing music together for quite some time.After having launched a website and a series of videos from one another back in December, Gallagher and Squire announced that their first single ‘Just Another Rainbow’ will be released on January 5, 2024, with “more new music to follow as the year unfolds”. The single is available to pre-order on 7” vinyl and to pre-save here.Today (January 2), the two musicians have shared a clip of ‘Just Another Rainbow’ on their official social media.

The Lemon Twigs have shared their nostalgic new track ‘My Golden Years’ – Check it out below.Inspired by the iconic American rock band, The Beach Boys, ‘My Golden Years’ reflects on highlights and moments of life with the band signing: “And in the blink of an eye / I watch these golden years fly by.” According to a press release, the song aims “to pick up where The Beach Boys left off, with the single’s harmonies and shimmering 12-string textures of The Byrds“.Speaking of the song, the Lemon Twigs’ brother duo – Brian and Michael D’Addario – said: “’My Golden Years’ is about making every minute count and living up to your potential.“In that sense I think that people like Mark Ruffalo or people who hike might like the song. Or it could be good while you’re working out.”Directed by Ambar Navarro, the accompanying music video features sun-drenched shots filmed across Los Angeles of the band traversing through moments of mischief and open fields.“‘The “My Golden Years’ video is about looking back at the good old days, and the highs and lows of trying to make it as a band,” said Navarro.She continued: “We wanted to incorporate situations like being broke and getting kicked out while being playful and humorous about it.

The Killers have given fans a surprise Christmas present in the form of a brand new song via their social media – check it out below.The Las Vegas band posted the song on their official channels earlier today (December 25), alongside the message: “Santa’s got a brand new song in his bag. Merry Christmas!”The song, which they have not yet named, is a four minute, new wave/goth-inspired guitar-driven track that recalls the band’s early years.Santa’s got a brand new song in his bag.

Ghetts has teamed up with London rapper Skrapz on his latest single ‘Twin Sisters’ from his forthcoming LP ‘On Purpose, With Purpose‘.Produced by frequent Ghetts-collaborator TenBillion Dreams, the track opens up with a cheeky and explicit verse with the rapper saying: “One night I stayed round / Now I know my way round / Used to wonder what the pillow saw when you’re faced down / I’ve been fucking twin sisters / they don’t make the same sound”.The song also comes with a head-spinning visual by Dutch director Geerten Harmens (A$AP Rocky, Lil Wayne, Gunna). The video sees Ghetts sitting on an invisible chair in a puffer jacket in a white room.It features trippy camera movements as the rapper walks around and is surrounded by other things, such as a couple dressed in what appears to be Victorian garb, a butler holding a plate of spaghetti bolognese and more.‘Twin Sisters’ follows Ghetts’ previous release, ‘Laps’ featuring the South African singer Moonchild Sanelly, which marked his first new single in two years.

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Shygirl knows Christmas is a time for partying and has dropped a new club banger for the season. "f@k€" is a collaboration with Kingdom and is built around the idea of chasing synthetic experiences in life.

Shygirl has dropped a rave-inspired new single titled ‘f@k€’. Check it out below.The track comes as Shygirl’s last release of 2023, and sees her close out the year with a bang, as she channels the classic club anthems of the ‘00s.It also sees the English rapper join forces with the LA-based DJ and producer, Kingdom, and deliver a sultry, upbeat single that is wrapped up in less than two minutes.“Who needs to be real?/ I want it fake, bitch/ Give me sex appeal/ I want it fake, bitch,” she sings.