Welcome to Noteworthy Nods, our weekly roundup where we spotlight the freshest and most exciting indie music singles released over the last few days. Each week, we bring you a curated selection of tracks we’ve discovered on streaming platforms or that have been recommended by our dedicated readers. Whether it’s an emerging artist or a hidden gem, our goal is to showcase the best of what’s new in the indie music scene. Tune in every week to discover the sounds that deserve your attention.
Last week’s first batch of the year featured new tracks from Manic Street Preachers, The Amazons, Sports Team, and Pup—check out the playlist here if you missed it.
This week, we’re excited to share a new single from Bilk (our interview here), sure to have you pre-ordering their sophomore album dropping next week. Also featured is Big Dreams, the fuzzed-out lead track from Cut Glass Kings‘ upcoming album ‘From A Distant Place.’ Mumford & Sons make a welcome return with the title track from their fifth album, due out March 28. We’re also eagerly awaiting Pit Pony’s (our interview here) new LP ‘Dead Stars,’ and if their latest single Vacancy is any indication, it’ll be on repeat in the office all year. Also, don’t miss the new collaboration between Lottery Winners and Frank Turner as we count down to the release of the former’s next LP, now set for March 21 due to manufacturing delays—but it’s a Lottery Winners release so of course it’s going to be worth waiting for!
We hope you enjoy all of the above and everything else we’ve included in this week’s essential playlist as much as we do! And as always, feel free to tweet us and let us (and, most importantly, the artists) know which tracks you’re adding to your repeat rotation.
Aside from the aforementioned track recommendations, our Noteworthy section includes weekly videocast interviews featuring musical talent we hope are either already or, about to become your new favorite artists. You can catch up on all previous interview via the video playlist (here) featuring the likes of Evan Dando – featured in NME, Patrick Duff, Shed Seven, Turin Brakes, Embrace, Red Rum Club, The K’s, The Sherlocks, The Slow Readers Club, Stanleys, The Native, The Clause, and many more.
Oh, and in case you missed it, we also wrapped up last year’s Nods season with a Best of 2024 playlist, which you can check out here.
