Today’s Top Tune: Vincent Taeger ‘O Santo do Nome’ 

French drummer, composer, and producer Vincent Taeger explores Brazilian musical traditions on “O Santo do Nome.” Blending rich percussion, jazz influences, and contemporary arrangements, the track reflects Taeger’s knack for creating deeply rhythmic, globally minded music that feels both timeless and adventurous.

(Flee Project)

Today's Top Tune: Elvis K. 'Crane' 

Elvis K. ‘Crane’ Former FIDLAR guitarist Elvis Kuehn continues his solo journey as Elvis K. with “Crane,” a dark and cinematic rock track recorded in Austin, Texas. The song channels the brooding spirit of artists like Nick Cave, Tom Waits, and Iggy Pop while showcasing Kuehn’s evolving songwriting voice.

(Independent Release)

Today’s Top Tune:  Panda Bear & Sonic Boom ‘A? of When’ (Ultimate Drive Time Mix)

Panda Bear and Sonic Boom reunite for A ? of WHEN, their eagerly anticipated follow-up to 2022’s Reset. Blending playful loops, pedal steel, harp, and even mariachi flourishes, the album pairs its bright, adventurous sound with reflections on modern anxieties, from online burnout to environmental uncertainty. The title track captures that contrast perfectly: an irresistibly buoyant tune that turns concern for the future into something unexpectedly joyful. We hit play on the Ultimate Drive Time Remix. 

(Domino)

Today’s Top Tune: Death Cab For Cutie ‘Stone Over Water’ 

Death Cab for Cutie return with I Built You A Tower, their 11th studio album. The latest single, “Stone Over Water,” pairs the band's signature melodic introspection with a poignant look at the struggle to convince yourself—and everyone around you—that everything is okay when it clearly isn't. It's another emotionally resonant chapter from one of indie rock’s most enduring bands.

(Anti Records)

Today’s Top Tune: Little Barrie ‘Luggin’ Hurt’ 

UK psych-rock veterans Little Barrie return with “Luggin’ Hurt,” a fuzzed-out groove from their new album Gravity Freeze. Blending deep soul rhythms, sharp hooks, and vintage rock swagger, the track showcases the trio’s enduring chemistry as they continue a new chapter following the loss of longtime drummer Virgil Howe.

(Easy Eye Sound)

Today’s Top Tune:  Genesis Owusu ‘Stampede’

Genesis Owusu returns with REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE, a bold and deeply personal album that grapples with the chaos of modern life. Blending experimental sounds with raw emotion, the Ghanaian-Australian artist explores identity, uncertainty, and resilience, as you’ll hear on the unsettling sound of “Stampede,” creating a record that feels both intensely intimate and strikingly universal.

(Ourness)

Today’s Top Tune: Ibeyi ‘Aset’ 

Ibeyi return with Offering (out June 26), their first album in four years and their first as independent artists. Led by the single “Aset,” the French-Cuban duo draws on the mythology of the goddess Isis to explore love, sacrifice, and devotion—pairing spiritual depth with the soulful, genre-blurring sound that has defined their work.

(AWAL Recordings)

Today’s Top Tune: Caroline Rose ‘Yip Yip Yow’ 

Caroline Rose finally gives an official release to “Yip Yip Yow,” a longtime fan favorite that’s been lighting up live shows for more than a decade. Blending psychobilly, alt-country, rock, and pop, the track channels garage-band energy with sharp lyrics and Rose’s unmistakable vocal swagger.

(Suck Records)

Today’s Top Tune: Thee Sinseers ‘Let’s Fall In Love Again’

East L.A. soul outfit Thee Sinseers return with “Let’s Fall in Love (Again),” (out today!) the latest preview of their forthcoming album Love Stories debuting on Sept 18. Rooted in the rich tradition of sweet soul, the track delivers heartfelt vocals, timeless grooves, and a romantic spirit that showcases the band's modern take on a classic sound.

(Colemine Records)

Today’s Top Tune: Josh da Costa ‘Proving Me Right’

Josh da Costa steps out on his own with New Wave Graveyard (out July 24), a highly anticipated solo debut inspired by the glam, synth-pop, and post-punk sounds of artists like Japan, Sparks, and ELO. Led by the single “Proving Me Right,” the album plays like a collection of lost classics from an alternate universe—blending da Costa’s eclectic musical obsessions into a colorful, genre-hopping statement.

(Stones Throw)