Today's Top Tune

    Today’s Top Tune: Cécile McLorin Salvant ‘With Every Breath I Take’     Cécile McLorin Salvant announces With Every Breath I Take, her first album recorded with orchestra, arriving June 26. Backed by the Netherlands’ Metropole Orkest and conducted by Jules Buckley, Salvant brings cinematic depth to a collection of timeless songs transforming deeply personal material into something sweeping and intimate at once.   (Nonesuch Records)  

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: Seu Jorge ‘Quando Chego (Feat. Marisa Monte)'   Seu Jorge unveils The Other Side, an ambitious new album years in the making, produced with Mario Caldato Jr. and featuring orchestral arrangements by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson. Blending Brazilian music with jazz, bossa nova, and cinematic orchestration, the record reveals a more contemplative side of the legendary artist—expansive, patient, and deeply reflective. The album features several guests including Beck, Zap Mama and Marisa Monte on “Quando Chego.”    (Phonomotor Records)

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Carl Craig ‘Meditation Five (Edit)’   Detroit techno pioneer Carl Craig revisits his ambient masterpiece Meditations, now available digitally for the first time. Originally conceived as a suite of beatless compositions, the album reveals a more expansive side of Craig’s sound—bridging his techno roots with the cinematic and experimental work that continues to shape his legacy as you’ll experience on “Meditation Five.”   (Planet E Communications)  

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Raine Torres ‘Petite Suite’  Young Creators Project alum Raine Torres returns with “Petite Suite,” a stirring reflection on powerlessness and self-doubt. Beginning softly before building into emotional intensity, the track captures the frustration of searching for agency while growing up surrounded by purpose, faith, and art. (Independent)  

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

  Today’s Top Tune:  BLARF ‘Stars Without Light’    Eric André’s musical project BLARF returns with Film Scores for Films That Don’t Exist. Swapping chaotic sample collages for sweeping orchestral arrangements, the album blurs the line between cinematic grandeur and absurdist performance art—channeling everything from Ennio Morricone to free jazz and experimental noise. Here’s “Stars Without Light.”    (Stones Throw)  

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

Today’s Top Tune: Carin León ‘Ruca’ Carín León returns with “Ruca,” a disco- and funk-infused single from his new album MUDA. Expanding beyond his regional Mexican roots, León leans into a more global, pop-forward sound while still bringing the swagger and charisma that’s made him one of Latin music’s biggest stars. September 20—Los Angeles, CA—BMO Stadium (Socios Music LLC)  

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Laibach ‘Musick (Feat. Wiyaala)’ Laibach’s new album MUSICK is out now, and its title track distills the project’s core idea—a meditation on music itself in an age of digital excess. Blending theatrical pop with a sense of unease, “MUSICK” plays like both a celebration and a critique, questioning what it means to create and experience sound in a world shaped by technology and imitation. (Mute)  

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Beth Orton ‘Waiting’   Beth Orton returns with “Waiting,” a slow-building, life-affirming single from her upcoming album The Ground Above, out June 26. Blending warmth, wit, and emotional depth, the track reflects on breaking free from fear—offering a powerful glimpse into one of Orton’s most raw and direct records yet. (Partisan Records)

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Honey Dijon ‘Just Friends (Feat. Adi Oasis, Danielle Ponder, Suni MF)’   Honey Dijon returns with “Just Friends,” a late-night house cut featuring Adi Oasis, Danielle Ponder, and SUNI MF. Blending pulsing grooves with smooth, emotionally charged vocals, the track explores the tension between desire and restraint—offering a taste of her upcoming album Nightlife.   (SOS Records)

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: Alex Amen ‘Diamond   Texas-born singer-songwriter Alex Amen introduces his debut album Sun of Amen, out June 12, with the single “Diamonds.” Blending indie folk and country with an old-soul warmth, the track reflects on love and change, capturing the quiet, expansive spirit that defines Amen’s music.   (ATO Records)  

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Getdown Services ‘The Radiator’    UK duo Getdown Services return with “The Radiator,” a punchy mix of electronic funk, gritty guitar riffs, and sharp humor. Blending wry storytelling with high-energy production, the track captures the absurd frustrations of everyday life.    (Breakfast Records)  

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: King Tuff ‘Invisible Ink’    King Tuff returns with MOO, a back-to-basics rock and roll record from Vermont’s Kyle Thomas. Led by the single “Invisible Ink,” the album finds him ditching the computer for tape, embracing raw, analog energy and the pure joy of making music the old-school way. You can catch King Tuff at Sid The Cat Auditorium on Thursday, April 30.    (Thirty Tigers)

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Katie Alice Greer ‘Expo ‘70’   Katie Alice Greer’s Perfect Woman Sound Machine, Vol. 1 is out now, a sharp, psychedelic set that blends trip-hop textures with dark, spacious synths. The album moves between vulnerability and edge, with tracks like “Expo ’70” questioning progress and modern life—all wrapped in a bold, character-driven sonic world.   (GAK Records)  

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: Bedouine ‘Always On Time’   LA-based musician Bedouine returns with “Always on Time,” a warm, reflective single from her new album Neon Summer Skin. Built around a gentle piano melody with lush strings and synths, the track leans into themes of patience and self-acceptance—embracing life’s timing rather than rushing it.   (Thirty Tigers)  

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: Alexis Taylor ‘I Can Feel Your Love’    Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip returns with Paris In The Spring, his most revealing solo album yet. Blending confessional songwriting with disco-house grooves, lush synths, and touches of country and folk, the record moves between heavy themes and bright, expansive soundscapes. Featuring collaborators like Air’s Nicolas Godin and The Avalanches on “I Can Feel Your Love,” it’s a genre-defying project that feels both intimate and otherworldly.   (Night Time Stories)  

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: duendita ‘super sad!’ (Clean)   duendita’s album existential thottie is led by the single “super sad!” Blending jazz, soul, and R&B with raw, diary-like honesty, the project dives into themes of identity, love, and survival. Fully self-produced, it’s duendita’s most personal work yet—balancing vulnerability, humor, and a commitment to healing.   (10k)  

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Allison Russell ‘Cold April (Feat. Denitia, Kara Jackson, & Explore! Pop Choir) Allison Russell leans into the healing power of music on “Cold April.” Joined by Kara Jackson, Denitia, and the Explore! Pop Choir, the track isn’t about dwelling on hard times—it’s about finding renewal through song. With voices lifted together, Russell channels resilience, community, and the strength to keep moving forward.   (Fantasy Records / Concord Label Group)  

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: KELS ‘Gone’   Originally from Pittsburgh, KELS has built her career entirely on her own terms. After independently touring the U.S.—including a 52-show run funded by fans—she’s seen her following grow rapidly, even headlining the Atlanta Jazz Festival alongside André 3000. Now based in Los Angeles, with co-signs from Big Boi and Timbaland, KELS is gearing up for her debut EP and album, set for 2026. Here’s a sneak peek with “Gone.”    (Universal Records)   

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Flying Mojito Brothers ‘Polk Salad Annie’    The Flying Mojito Bros link up with the legacy of Tony Joe White on The Swamp Fox, a remix project that bridges swampy Southern soul with late-night disco grooves. Inspired by White’s own genre-blending experiments in the late ’70s and ’80s, the UK duo rework cuts from The Real Thang including “Polk Salad Annie” into their signature “desert disco” sound—bringing new life to the Swamp Fox’s timeless funk.   (Swamp Records)  

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: Diego Garcia ‘Could Be Better’   Diego Garcia returns with his new single “Could Be Better,” a natural continuation of the sound he first shaped as the frontman of Elefant. Reuniting with longtime collaborator Jeff James—Elefant’s bassist and producer of the track—the song blends Garcia’s signature romantic style with a stripped-back, minimal band feel. Recorded in Manhattan earlier this year, it marks the start of a new chapter, with more music in the same vein on the way.   (Garcia Family Office)  

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2026

Today’s Top Tune: Los Retros ‘Odisea’    Los Retros returns with Odisea, a debut album entirely written and recorded by Oxnard native Mauri Tapia. Inspired by Japanese City Pop, the project blends lush, nostalgic production with themes of love and spiritual growth. Since his breakout hit “Someone To Spend Time With,” Tapia’s stepped into a new chapter—marriage, fatherhood, and faith. Here’s the title track, “Odisea.”    (Stone’s Throw)  

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: The Brudi Brothers ‘Dark & Stormy   Seattle-based Americana trio The Brudi Brothers bring a raucous, old-world spirit to their music, shaped by years of busking and global adventure. Comprised of multi-instrumentalist siblings Johannes, Conrad, and George, their sound blends streetwise storytelling with a timeless, soulful energy — forged from travels that have taken them from hitchhiking across Europe to performing for the Queen of the Netherlands. Their song “Dark and Stormy” captures that restless spirit, pairing vivid storytelling with a windswept, rollicking groove that feels born for the open road.   (Mom+Pop Music)

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Charley Crocket ‘Lonesome Dove’   Multi-GRAMMY-nominated country iconoclast Charley Crockett releases Age Of The Ram, the gripping finale to his Sagebrush Trilogy. Following Lonesome Drifter and Dollar A Day, the album continues Crockett’s mythic storytelling, tracing the journey of outlaw Billy McLane as he evades bounty hunters and transforms into legend. It’s another bold chapter from an artist who keeps redefining modern country on his own terms as you’ll hear on “Lonesome Dove.”    (Island Records)  

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Bon Iver ‘Jelmore’   Bon Iver unveils VOLUMES: ONE, a powerful live collection drawn from performances between 2019 and 2023. Curated by Justin Vernon, the album captures the band at its most expansive and dynamic, offering definitive versions of fan favorites like “Jelmore” (recorded in Jakarta in 2020).  More than a live record, VOLUMES: ONE launches a new archival series — a vivid snapshot of Bon Iver’s evolving sound and the communal energy that defines their live shows.   (Jagjaguwar)  

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: Mia Doi Todd ‘A Song To Make You Smile’    Mia Doi Todd offers a radiant moment with “A Song To Make You Smile,” a standout from her album Human Experience. Blending warmth, wisdom, and emotional depth, the track lives up to its name — a gentle, uplifting reminder of joy amid life’s full spectrum of feeling.   (City Zen)  

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Futurebirds ‘Sienna Life’    Athens, GA band Futurebirds return with “Sienna Life,” a searching road-trip anthem from their forthcoming double album Far Out Country, out June 5. Not about escape but self-discovery, the track finds clarity in motion; where the hum of the highway becomes the only space quiet enough to hear yourself. It’s a fitting entry point into a sprawling, introspective project that captures the band balancing life on the road with the pull of home. (Dualtone Records)  

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: Lizzie Weber ‘Truth Teller’    On her third studio album Wraiths in the Wake (out April 24), Lizzie Weber crafts an immersive, emotionally charged concept record exploring the lingering echoes of loss. Written in St. Louis and brought to life through a wide-ranging collaboration of musicians, the album blends atmospheric synths, heavy guitars, and cinematic textures beneath Weber’s soaring, expressive vocals. Both haunting and intimate, “Truth Teller” unfolds as a deeply personal meditation on grief, absence, and the fragile process of letting go.   (Magnolia Music)  

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: LED ‘Your Perfect’    LA-based teen indie pop-punk trio LED share “Your Perfect,” the debut single from their forthcoming EP. Formed just two years ago, the band has quickly made a name for themselves with sharp storytelling, tight harmonies, and undeniable stage presence. “Your Perfect” captures the emotional fallout of high school relationships with a self-aware edge — raw, catchy, and wise beyond their years.   (Independent)  

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Marshmello & Portugal. The Man ‘Phoenix’    Marshmello and Portugal. The Man join forces on “Phoenix,” a bright, feel-good anthem that captures the spark of new love and renewal. With its uplifting energy and nostalgic glow, the track channels the rush of connection and the promise of fresh beginnings — a perfect soundtrack for the spring and summer ahead.  

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Mexican Institute of Sound & Meridian Brothers ‘Cumbia Fantasia’   Meridian Brothers and Mexican Institute of Sound (MIS) unite for “Cumbia Fantasía,” the first single from their forthcoming collaborative album Ruido Tovar, out this May. Inspired by the psychedelic cumbia of the late ’70s and early ’80s, the track reimagines a genre that transcends borders, blending analog synth textures with classic tropical rhythms. Channeling the spirit of innovators like Rigo Tovar, the project bridges Colombia and Mexico, honoring cumbia’s legacy while pushing it into bold, experimental territory.   (Ansonia Records) 

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: Fcukers ‘L.U.C.K.Y.’ NYC duo Fcukers — Shanny Wise and Jackson Walker Lewis — released their highly-anticipated debut album Ö. Packed with high-voltage energy, the record captures the chaos and exhilaration of a night out, fueled by the duo’s signature club-ready sound as heard on “L.U.C.K.Y.” Ö cements Fcukers as one of the most electrifying new acts, channeling the raw momentum that’s made them go-to party starters on stages around the world. (Ninja Tune)  

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Kelsey Lu ‘Running To Pain’   Kelsey Lu returns with “Running To Pain,” the first single from her long-awaited second album So Help Me God, out June 12. Blending electronic pulses, distorted guitars, and choral swells, the track feels both devotional and dangerous — a haunting meditation on desire and self-destruction.   (Dirty Hit)   

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2026

Today’s Top Tune: aja monet ‘elsewhere’ (feat. Meshell Ndegeocello & Georgia Anne Muldrow)   Surrealist blues poet aja monet announces her new album the color of rain, out May 22, and shares the standout track “elsewhere.” Featuring Georgia Anne Muldrow, Meshell Ndegeocello, and your friend in frequency Novena Carmel, the song is a luminous homage to Sly Stone, blending poetry, soul, and jazz into a deeply spiritual groove. Across the album, monet dissolves the boundaries between genres, crafting a powerful, dreamlike meditation on love, resistance, and the urgency of the present moment.   (drink sum wtr)  

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Psyché  ‘Nayma’    Neapolitan collective Psyché returns with Psyché II. Expanding beyond the mythic Mediterranean tones of their debut, the group crafts a cross-cultural sonic journey built on analog synths and deep bass grooves. Blending cosmic funk, desert blues, cumbia, dub, and jazz, the album treats the Mediterranean as a vibrant meeting point of global sounds. Get ready for a hypnotic ride on “Nayma.”   (Four Flies Records)  

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2026

Los Bitchos ‘Is This Real’    Today’s Top Tune: Los Bitchos ‘Is This Real’   Los Bitchos kick off their new ‘Bitchos Baby’ dance series with “Is This Real,” a vibrant, club-ready evolution of their signature globetrotting sound. Built on a bouncing house groove, the track blends retro synths, acid basslines, and percussive flair into a playful, high-energy cut that nods to ’90s dancefloor nostalgia while staying firmly modern. It’s Los Bitchos through a DJ lens — made to move bodies and light up the club.   (City Slang)

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Mamas Gun ‘Joy’    UK five-piece Mamas Gun deliver a rich, groove-driven sound rooted in classic soul traditions, channeling influences from Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, and Sly Stone. Anchored by tight, Motown-inspired rhythm sections and lush instrumentation, the band balances warmth and musical precision with emotional depth. At the center is Andy Platts’ honeyed, expressive voice, bringing a modern touch to a timeless sound shaped by decades of soul, funk, and R&B. That’s what you’ll hear on “Joy.”    (Mamas Gun)

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Tom Misch ‘Sisters With Me’    Tom Misch is back with his long-awaited sophomore album Full Circle, out March 27. Written across London, Cornwall, Portugal, and Nashville, the album captures a deeply personal period of reflection, exploring family, friendship, and the journey back to self. On International Siblings Day we turn to “Sisters With Me” offering a tender snapshot of that time, built around a spacious guitar line and shaped by the quiet, complex beauty of reconnecting with loved ones.   (Beyond The Groove / AWAL)  

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: MRCY - ‘Better Days’ (Feat. Yazmin Lacey)   MRCY returns with “Better Days,” a soulful new single featuring Yazmin Lacey. Exploring burnout and the feeling of being stuck in a cycle, the track finds light in connection — a reminder that the right people can help you find your way through.    (Dead Oceans)

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: Haute & Freddy ‘Dance The Pain Away’    Maximalist pop duo Haute & Freddy recently took over KCRW’s Annenberg Studios for a rousing session. Their debut album Big Disgrace transforms retro pop into something bold, modern, and unapologetically unrestrained as we hear on “Dance The Pain Away.” After years working behind the scenes as songwriters, the duo steps into the spotlight with a creatively liberated project; a glittering, theatrical celebration of their most eccentric, over-the-top selves.   (Atlantic Records)  

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: Thee Marloes ‘Under The Silver Moon’    Indonesia’s Thee Marloes return with “Under The Silver Moon,” a dreamy, soul-soaked song from their forthcoming album Di Hotel Malibu, out May 22. A breezy meditation on long-distance love, the track pairs feather-soft instrumentation with honeyed, heart-melting vocals. Equal parts bittersweet and blissful, it’s a smooth, late-night groove that showcases the band’s evolving sound and refined sense of atmosphere.   (Big Crown Records)  

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: Asha Puthli & Say She She ‘Pawa!   Legendary vocalist Asha Puthli joins forces with NYC’s discodelic trio Say She She for “PAWA!”, a soaring disco-funk anthem celebrating feminism and collective strength. Recorded with members of Orgone in the English countryside, the track blends Puthli’s spoken word and soaring falsetto with Say She She’s celestial harmonies, creating a powerful call-and-response.    (Naya Beat Records)  

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: Monika ‘LA Like A Song’    Nearly a decade after her breakout Tiny Desk performance, Monika revisits the era that launched her international career with “LA Like A Song,” her first new release in three years. Rooted in the analog soul and disco-tinged sound of her acclaimed Secret in the Dark sessions, the track bridges past and present, channeling the groove-driven magic of Brooklyn’s Dunham Studios while reflecting her life now in Los Angeles.   (Good Boy)  

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: Ed O’Brien ‘Blue Morpho’  Ed O’Brien announces Blue Morpho, his second solo album and first released under his own name, out May 22 . Best known as Radiohead’s guitarist, O’Brien steps into a deeply personal new chapter, crafting a record shaped by introspection, healing, and renewal. The title track “Blue Morpho” blends hypnotic psych-folk, radiant guitars, and ambient textures, reflecting an artist embracing darkness as a path toward transformation. (Transgressive)    

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: GUM ‘In Life’   Australian musician Jay Watson has spent more than a decade releasing music under his GUM moniker, and has recently dropped his self-produced seventh album Blue Gum Way. Known for his work with Tame Impala and Pond, Watson steps into a more cohesive, mood-driven sound, drawing from influences like John Martyn, Talk Talk and Radiohead. Today’s Top Tune “In Life” captures a pivotal “sliding doors” moment — a reflection on the choices that shape who we become.   ((p(doom Records))  

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Squeeze ‘Why Don’t You’    Legendary UK band Squeeze revisit their origins with Trixies, one of this year’s most anticipated albums and their first in eight years. Written over fifty years ago by teenage songwriters Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, the collection finally brings to life a fictional nightclub world they first imagined in 1974. Now fully realized, Trixies showcases the band’s signature blend of melody, storytelling, and wit as you’ll hear on “Why Don’t You.”    You can experience the song live when they hit the stage alongside special guests Adam Ant and The English Beat at the iconic Hollywood Bowl on Sept. 19.   (BMG)  

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Bella Litsa ‘Angelica’ Brooklyn-based artist Bella Litsa delivered her debut album Drasticism earlier this year. Blending baroque pop with experimental textures, she crafts a lush, dreamlike sound  that is steeped in vintage romance. Anchored by her haunting, operatic voice, the album draws from influences ranging from Rachmaninoff to Lana Del Rey, exploring the emotional extremes of love, identity, and self-expression with sweeping intensity. Let’s check out “Angelica.” (Records Man, Records)  

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: Eleni Mandell ‘Music and Motion’    Los Angeles based artist Eleni Mandell returns with her new album Tailspin, out May 29. Shaped by grief, transformation, and single motherhood, the album unfolds as a deeply personal collection of noir-tinged pop songs.  “Music and Motion” offers a luminous contrast — a shimmering, life-affirming track that captures the thrill of movement, connection, and feeling fully alive.   (Schoolkids Records)

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2026

  Today’s Top Tune: Julieta Venegas ‘Tiempos Dorados’    On Norteña, Julieta Venegas turns inward, tracing the sounds and stories of her upbringing along the Mexico–California border. A fluid blend of cumbia, ranchera, pop, and memory, the album captures a world where cultures collide and coexist in constant motion. “Tiempos Dorados” glows with warmth and reflection, honoring the past while grounding itself in the present.  It's a tender, evolving chapter from one of Latin music’s most enduring voices.   (PopArt Discos)  

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: Inner Wave ‘MADRE’    LA-based Latin indie band Inner Wave hit the road for their Spring 2026 headline tour in support of SEE YOU WHEN I GET BACK, wrapping things up May 30 at The Regent Theatre in Los Angeles. Today we’re spinning “MADRE,” a woozy, synth-soaked track that leans into the band’s dreamy, hypnotic side.   (Nettwerk)  

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2026

    Today’s Top Tune: Shabaka ‘Eyes Lowered’    Shabaka shares “Eyes Lowered,” from his solo album Of The Earth. Blending meditative melodies with subtle electronic textures, the track expands his boundary-pushing sonic world while introducing a new dimension: Shabaka’s first recorded use of rap as an extension of breath and rhythm.    (Shabaka Records)  

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2026