Today's Top Tune

Singer, songwriter, and sound healer Doe Paoro returns with “Forgiveness Is,” a luminous reflection on compassion and inner freedom. The track emerges from a deeply personal space — the understanding that the depth of her art mirrors the depth of her own healing. It’s the centerpiece of Living Through Collapse, Paoro’s first album in seven years, and a testament to growth through grace. (Queen of Wands)

Soul powerhouses St. Paul & The Broken Bones return with their self-titled sixth studio album, reaffirming why they’ve been hailed as one of the nation’s best live bands — a claim anyone who saw them tear up our studio a few years back can vouch for. You can catch that energy again live at The Belasco on April 3. Their latest single, “Sushi and Coca-Cola,” takes inspiration from an ordinary night that became something quietly transcendent. As frontman Paul Janeway recalls, it was a simple takeout dinner — sushi and Coca-Cola in the living room — that sparked the feeling. The song captures that moment of contentment, the rare calm that settles in like a warm bath, transforming the mundane into something deeply soulful. (Oasis Pizza Records)   

  Bristolian Nu Jazz vanguard, Run Logan Run are back with LV:HRD (Love Hard) — the second EP in their trilogy series. This one hits hard: industrial textures, analog grit, and computer-controlled chaos. The track “Skew Yew” stands out, a heavy, hypnotic groove drenched in reverb and distortion — proof that the duo’s jazz spirit thrives in the machinery. (Ankh Sanctuary)  

For Katie Schecter, imperfection became a pathway to freedom. The Nashville artist’s new album, Empress, was recorded live to tape in New York while she was expecting her daughter—a process that transformed the studio into a space of honesty and connection. Produced by her husband, Nick Bockrath of Cage The Elephant, the record unfolds over eleven tracks that channel growth, vulnerability, and the quiet power of self-acceptance, beginning with the title song. (Independent Release)  

With “About Leaving,” Westerman offers a reflective yet forward-moving prelude to A Jackal’s Wedding, arriving November 7. Penned on the move—scribbled in trains, planes, and unfamiliar cities—the lyrics mirror the impermanence of travel itself, infusing the album with a restless, dreamlike momentum. (Partisan Records)  

Acclaimed indie-pop duo Electric Guest—the creative partnership of songwriter-producer Asa Taccone and celebrated composer Matthew Compton—return to their roots with their new album, 10K. The twelve-track collection reintroduces their signature blend of soul, pop, and genre-defying flair. When it came time for a final listen, the pair turned to friends like The Weeknd and Carly Rae Jepsen for feedback. We’re happy (though hardly surprised) that “Creator” made the cut. Catch Electric Guest at The Regent on Dec 18.  (Independent Co.)  

After a decade-long hiatus, Los Angeles trailblazers Mariachi El Bronx return with Mariachi El Bronx IV, out February 13. The celebrated alter ego of punk rock icons The Bronx, the band continues to blur boundaries—channeling their fearless spirit into a sound that pays homage to the vibrant Hispanic music and culture that shaped them. To mark their return, we premiere the high-octane opener, “Forgive or Forget.” (ATO Records)  

After turning heads at BIGSOUND in Brisbane, Melbourne’s Georgia Knight returns with her mesmerizing debut album, Beanpole. Leading the charge is “Mingle,” a shadowy, seductive dark-pop track steeped in trip-hop textures and the haunting strum of an autoharp. (Independent)  

It’s our favorite holiday — Halloween! We’re celebrating with Langhorne Slim’s hard-rocking juggernaut “The Haunted Man,” a track powered by pure, old-school amplification. It offers the first glimpse of what’s to come on Slim’s forthcoming album, The Dreamin’ Kind, due out January 2026   (Dualtone)  

Haerts is the creative union of singer-songwriter Nini Fabi and multi-instrumentalist/composer Ben Gebert — a duo born in Munich, Germany, and artistically reborn in New York City. Their fourth album, Laguna Road, unfolds as a confessional portrait of family life and the beautiful chaos of building a world together. Here’s a glimpse of that story with “The Lie,” a song you’ll likely hear live when they take the stage at The Echo on November 13. (Haerts)  

Grammy-winning production and songwriting duo Bob Moses have just released their new album, BLINK. Much of the record was created in a kind of long-distance isolation, with Tom Howie in Los Angeles and Jimmy Vallance in New York, exchanging demos back and forth. They shaped the album by building ideas separately before meeting in various cities to bring the songs to life together. BLINK poses a poignant question: “How do you reconcile the desire to live a meaningful life with the realization that it’s fleeting — that you can’t hold onto things for too long?” The answer lies in the album’s centerpiece, “Keep Love Waiting” (Feat. CRi).

  Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and modern poet Bryce Connolly — better known as Mindchatter — has a way with both words and beats. “Don’t Trust A Thought,” from his forthcoming album Giving Up On Words (out November 7), delivers a powerful reminder not to believe every fleeting thought that crosses our minds — sometimes, it’s just noise.   (Maison Arts)  

A celebration of sapphic awakening and the sensuality of vulnerability, Emeline’s “Emotional Virgin” marks her first love song following her first romantic relationship with a woman. Independently released after parting ways with a major label, the track captures the raw honesty of letting one’s guard down in love.  

Alaska-bred, Portland-based band Portugal. The Man has a way of keeping fans warm with their particular brand of pop. Their new record SHISH is set for release on Nov. 7 and we’re already partial to the anthemic sound of “Tanana.” On it, frontman John Baldwin Gourley’s vocals shoot off into the stratosphere. We bet it’s going to sound even better live, so head to The Wiltern on Sunday, Nov. 16 to find out.   (KNIK/Thirty Tigers)  

Thursday Oct 23 Haden & Pepper ‘She’s A Fool’      Renowned vocalist + bassist Rachel Haden and multi-instrumentalist Chris Pepper are back at it as the indie-super-duo Haden & Pepper. Dig into their latest single, “She’s A Fool,” for deeply felt lyrics and an expansive cinematic sound that serves as a flag planted (firmly) in the alternative music cadre.    (Self-released)  

LA provocateur Niia is a classically trained pianist and singer, but her music is rooted in the type of jazz structure that gives us sultry Sade vibes. Her fifth album is out now and simply titled V. On “Piano and Great Danes,” the singer employs a crackling drum and bass rhythm that expertly compliments her infatuation-struck lyrics.   (Candid Records)

Melbourne-based art-rockers Charlie Needs Braces put on a rollicking good show (one  with a heavy emphasis on getting their fans in on the fun!). Led by trumpeter Charlie Woods and her sister Miri, the duo creates clever and charming songs that are resplendent with ethereal vocals and layered rhythmic sounds. “Dyarrubin” celebrates Australia’s waterways and is inspired by the surrounding wildlife of the river it’s named after.   (Self-released) 

Denton, Texas psych-folk icons Midlake share “Days Gone By,” a song that falls within the spectrum between a morning raga and something you’d expect to hear from CSNY. It’s culled from their emotionally resonant forthcoming album A Bridge To Far (Nov. 7) and is produced by Sam Evian (aka the life/creative partner of Hannah Cohen).

Anchorage, Alaska–based artist Nick Carpenter is the man behind the moniker Medium Build. And he’s an immaculate storyteller. “Last Time” is equal parts testimony and stand-up comedy, with Carpenter’s charisma and capacity for connection shining boldly through.

French house duo Braxe + Falcon unite with their compatriots Phoenix as UFOs. Think of it as six friends coming together to create one positively dreamy song. Like they say, “I don’t believe in miracles but I do believe in UFOs.” So do we, especially when they sound this cool.