Today's Top Tune

Today's Top Tune

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Today's Top Tune episodes

  • Honey Dijon ‘Just Friends (Feat. Adi Oasis, Danielle Ponder, Suni MF)’

     

    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)

    4 min
  • Alex Amen ‘Diamonds’

     

     

    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)

     

    5 min
  • Getdown Services ‘The Radiator’

     

    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)

     

    4 min
  • King Tuff ‘Invisible Ink’

     

     

    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)

    3 min
  • Katie Alice Greer ‘Expo ‘70’

     

    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)

     

    4 min
  • Bedouine ‘Always On Time’

     

     

    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)

     

    5 min
  • Alexis Taylor ‘I Can Feel Your Love’

     

     

    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)

     

    4 min
  • duendita ‘super sad!’ (Clean)

     

     

    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)

     

    2 min
  • Allison Russell ‘Cold April (Feat. Denitia, Kara Jackson, & Explore! Pop Choir)

     

    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)

     

    4 min
  • KELS ‘Gone’

     

    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) 

     

    4 min

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