Another week has come and gone, bringing with it an exciting array of fresh music releases. Thanks to your spot-on recommendations and submissions, our Noteworthy Nods playlist is bursting with sizzling new tracks this week. You all have impeccable taste, and we hope this weekly roundup provides the perfect soundtrack to your weekend.
This week’s selection offers a diverse mix of sounds from a range of artists who never fail to impress. The K’s debut their infectious new track, Breakdown In My Bedroom, a soul-searching gem and the first offering from their eagerly awaited sophomore album Pretty On The Internet, set for release this summer. We also get a much-welcomed blast from the past with Manipulation by Suede, taken from a forthcoming compilation of 19 B-sides and bonus tracks spanning from 1997 to 2023, curated by Brett Anderson himself. Then, there’s Boy So Blue by The Slow Readers Club—another massive, emotionally charged, rush-to-the-dancefloor anthem from their upcoming seventh studio album, Out of a Dream, set for release on March 14, 2025..
Meanwhile, The Bluetones offer a timely reminder to roll with life’s highs and lows in their latest single, In the Cut, stoking anticipation for their March 28th EP release of the same name. Starsailor’s James Walsh also shares a hopeful vision with his new track, Shadows. For fans of the band, don’t miss their special performances at Liverpool’s cutting-edge Tung Auditorium on February 15th, where they’ll be joined by a string ensemble conducted by Joe Duddell, known for his collaborations with New Order, Elbow, and Richard Hawley.
Supporting emerging talent is at the heart of the music community, and we’re always thrilled to help foster that connection between artists and fans. When you discover a new band through our playlists and recommendations, taking a moment to share your excitement on social media can have a huge impact. A quick tweet, Instagram post, or retweet might seem like a small gesture, but it helps amplify the reach of these rising artists and grow their fanbases. These simple acts of support cost nothing yet provide invaluable exposure for musicians working tirelessly to get their music out into the world. We’re always grateful when our readers pay that kindness forward by sharing their own discoveries with us.
Whether it’s through Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter, our team—including Howard Gorman, who keeps his DMs open for recommendations—is eager to hear about the new acts you’re passionate about. So, let us know what you’ve got to recommend that might have passed us by.
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 watch/rewatch all previous episodes via the video playlist (here) featuring the likes of Cast, Shambolics, The Howl & The Hum, 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.
