On the heels SiriusXM’s ALT Nation fave “Abandon,” and the dreamy specialty show regular “Shut Up and Kiss Me,” rising indie artist Windser turns melancholy into carbonated hooks on “These Days”—the new single from his self-titled debut album on Bright Antenna.

“These Days, being so bored and couped up in your house that your anxiety starts to push you to a breaking point. Desiring escapism. Running from your problems. Partying and dancing to survive your worst anxieties.” — Jordan Topf (Windser)

“Topf explores themes of self-discovery, pain, resilience, and ultimately, love—turning personal struggles into exhilarating indie rock anthems. With its mix of raw vulnerability and soaring melodies, ‘Windser’ is an album that resonates deeply, offering both an intimate glimpse into its creator’s past and a universally relatable exploration of healing and hope.” — Northern Transmissions (“Abandon” Song Of The Day)

“a collection filled with tender sun-lit beauty, effortless melodicism, and plaintive indie rock storytelling, capturing the nostalgic grace and longing ache of long-held memories.” — Under The Radar

“well on his way toward big things.” — American Songwriter

Windser (Jordan Topf)’s self-titled new album is a collection of songs filled with evocative storytelling, immersive indie rock soundscapes, and sky-cracking hooks. As a veteran of other bands and a former tourmate of the likes of Portugal. The Man and alt-J, Topf has proven himself masterfully capable of translating those deep emotional moments in grand indie rock scale. While Topf wrote methodically for his previous EP and singles, here he laid down an atmospheric, psychedelic groove with Radiohead-esque affected guitars, and then let the verses tumble out of his mouth.

Windser’s full-length debut is the culmination of a creative evolution that’s spanned viral singles, national TV performances, and major festival appearances. In 2022, Topf co-wrote and performed on “Maniac” and “Next Year” with Macklemore, earning spots on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show, and Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve. His original song “Belong” was featured as the theme for the podcast Academy, while the nostalgic 2023 single “Memory” spent 18 weeks on SiriusXM’s ALT Nation, peaking at #5. That same year, Windser played Lollapalooza and BottleRock, cementing his place as one of indie music’s most compelling new voices.

Listen: Windser – “These Days”

Windser – “These Days”

New York City-based musician/producer Yuno has shared details for “Blest,” his debut album!

You can watch the official video for the album’s ebullient title track and new single “Blest” just below – the video’s directed by and starring Yuno, and he says of the accompanying visual, “I turned my entire home recording studio into a giant blue screen to make this video. I hope people in my building don’t get concerned about my storage unit filled with 1800 square feet of blue fabric and a 5-foot tall rose.”

All songs on “Blest” were written and performed by Yuno, co-produced by Yuno and Frank Corr, who also contributed keyboards, drums, and guitar throughout the album. It also features additional production and instrumentation by Patrick Wimberly (“True,” “Massive”) at The CRC in Brooklyn, and Nick Sanborn at Betty’s in Durham, NC (“True”). Blest was mixed by Steve Vealey and mastered by Joe La Porta.

Yuno has also announced some headline shows in support of the new album in June, which you can find on our Tours page.

Prior to the new single/title-track, Yuno released another “Blest” highlight “True,” which marries trap and dream pop, and marked the first new material since the release of his standalone single from 2021 “Somebody,” and the 2018 EP, “Moodie,” which features his breakout single “No Going Back.”

Listen: Yuno – “Blest”

Yuno – “Blest”

Sub Pop will be the new home for Nation of Language – the Brooklyn, NY-based trio composed of Ian Richard Devaney (lead vocals, guitar), Aidan Noell (synthesizer), and Alex MacKay (bass guitar) – to release their new music worldwide in 2025 and beyond. The recent announcement comes with the dioramic official video for the ebullient new single “Inept Apollo” directed by John MacKay.

Devaney offers this on the “Inept Apollo” song and video:

“Work is a respite from pain. Whether it’s a paying job or just the thing you pour yourself into, having a direction to move in, finding a flow state, it can move focus away from the heaviness of the heart. So after life’s losses, in moments of despair, we resolve time and time again to dive headfirst into the work as best we can. But the artistic process also tends to be when imposter syndrome rears its ugly head – when I find my inner monologue spiraling: ‘this is the best coping mechanism I have at my disposal and I’m not even qualified to be doing it.’

“Accompanying the song is a killer music video by our friend and brother John MacKay: it is an homage to creative pursuits, and in some ways came to represent the feeling of living in a city as an artist. The video feels like walking through an old warehouse in Brooklyn, full of practice spaces and studios, each room occupied by artists striving to express and understand themselves and their place in the world. No matter how bizarre the act may seem or how much self-doubt or pain runs through the mind of the creator, the beautiful thing is the striving and continuing on, rather than the final product or any notion of “success.” The power of creation belongs to all of us; requires the approval of none.”

Nation of Language has attracted a rapidly growing and devout international audience via their danceable and impassioned take on new wave, post-punk, and shoegaze. They’ve released three albums, including “Introduction, Presence” (2020), “A Way Forward” (2021), and “Strange Disciple” (2023). They’ve seen coverage from Billboard, The New York Times, Document Journal, Brooklyn Vegan, MOJO, NME, Pitchfork, Stereogum, and have performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Nation of Language’s most recent release, “Strange Disciple” and its singles appeared on multiple “Best of 2023” lists, earning “Album of the Year” from UK retailer Rough Trade and coming in at #2 on KEXP’s annual listeners’ list. Recently, “Weak In Your Light” was featured in the series finale of the Netflix hit You.

Nation of Language has become a favorite on the international festival circuit, winning over crowds at festivals like Austin City Limits Festival, Desert Daze, Pitchfork Festival, Primavera Sound, Pukkelpop, Corona Capital, Outside Lands, and Bonnaroo, among many others.

Listen: Nation Of Language – “Inept Apollo”

Nation Of Language – “Inept Apollo”

Child Seat’s new single “Hyperphantasia” is a catchy bit of punch, nostalgic while simultaneously modern, and several viral vids for the song have been gaining the duo traction lately via TikTok—the short clip gained ‘em over 14K new followers in less than 10 days, and with 200K+ views and hundreds of comments from new fans. The LA band is our current addiction.

Child Seat’s Madeleine Mathews (vocals) first discovered the word hyperphantasia after learning about people with aphantasia. It shocked her that there are humans walking around that just simply don’t see images when they close their eyes. The word hyperphantasia, the ability to overly visualize and/or have a large imagination, clung to her – as it felt a little too relatable.

Mathews’ imagination has always been bigger than life, sometimes causing her to dwell on the fact that her reality isn’t as remarkable as her daydreams. The song is inspired by the idea that there could be a place (even if it’s only in her head) where everything works out perfectly – there is no sadness, you get everything you ever wanted, your crush wants you back, you’re the best version of yourself, your health problems disappear and/or your dreams are actually attainable.

But just as quickly as you fall into a daydream, you snap back to reality and realize it was only in your head. That frustration comes in on the pre-chorus/chorus and the hook of the song – with the line “If I don’t get what I want, I might lose control.”

Life truly can often feel boring when our reality doesn’t match up with our imaginations (“Life can be such a bore / I want more”).

Child Seat is the LA powerhouse duo of Madeleine Mathews and Josiah Mazzaschi. Mazzaschi has over 20+ years of success recording and producing artists like Built To Spill, The Jesus and the Mary Chain, Rilo Kiley and more, as well as writing/performing for his own projects; Light FM, Motorhome, and Bizou. Mathews, who has fronted and written for numerous bands as well has won songwriting competitions, is defined by her unique vocals and powerful lyricism.

The band is currently in the studio finishing their third album which is set to release later this year—we’ll keep you posted!

Listen: Child Seat – “Hyperphantasia”

Child Seat – “Hyperphantasia”

Acclaimed TV On The Radio frontman and multi-hyphenate talent Tunde Adebimpe’s single “God Knows” from his highly anticipated debut solo album, “Thee Black Boltz.”

“God Knows” delves into the complexities of a bittersweet breakup, showcasing Adebimpe‘s distinctive vocals and introspective lyrics, and captures the raw vulnerability of heartbreak as he sings, “You’re the worst thing I ever loved, And you’re bad news but I still want to give you my love.”

The newly revealed song and album announcement comes on the heels of the vivid and introspective “Drop” earlier this year (see the vid below) and last year’s lead single “Magnetic.” “Thee Black Boltz” is produced by Tunde Adebimpe & Wilder Zoby, and executive produced by Zoby, with additional production and contributions from Jaleel Bunton & Jahphet Landis (of TV On The Radio), and more.

Showcasing visionary soundscapes, the album is a nod to Adebimpe’s propensity to write and sing about the human condition – in all its forms, under all its stressors, both big and small.

Listen: Tunde Adebimpe – “God Knows”

Tunde Adebimpe – “God Knows”

Following up their standalone single “Have U Ever Been 2 Wales,” The Bug Club have announced their new long-player, “Very Human Features” will be out worldwide on June 13th from Sub Pop! The album includes the singles “How to Be a Confidant,” “Appropriate Emotions,” but for starters it’s tour de force, “Jealous Boy. “It was produced and mixed by Tom Rees at Rat Trap Studios in Cardiff, Wales, and mastered by Mikey Young.

The Bug Club will spend a good deal of time on the road in 2025 performing songs from the upcoming album, along with some from their previous 2024 release “On the Intricate Inner Workings of the System by Means of Popular Music, or the Contemplation of Pretty Faces, Tinned Bubbles and Strife,” as well as some of their older songs (don’t miss ‘em while they’re here for two waves of live in the states, and click over to our Tours page for all the dates!

Listen: The Bug Club – “Jealous Boy”

The Bug Club – “Jealous Boy”