New track from The Twlight Sad
How can it be almost seven years since It Won/t Be Like This All The Time? Robert Smith has been a massive advocate for the band since; they have opened for The Cure on several tours and will again later in 2026, but only after the band headlines shows in Europe in April and May, hinting that the new full length will land just prior. “WAITING FOR THE PHONE CALL” marks the return of The Twilight Sad with a stamp of authority.
A synth loop opens the track, drum machine and distant guitar riff are chased down by more and more layers, more and more noise, hitting that eventual carthartic release. James’s vocal is clear as his accent will allow while Andy’s signature noise weaves in and out and there is even a guest spot on guitar from Robert Smith. The Twilight Sad brought me to ATH and therefore gave me lifelong friends, so new songs are special around these parts.
It’s weird when folks are already whispering about year end lists and what not, when I’m still getting ready for the rad tunes coming out this week, like the new EP from 
Beginning our day with a roll in the electronic underground of Sweden got our energy up, but alas, its time to take a little respite and rest in the mystical world of 
Big can of Primrose Daycare System, and big fan of this new jam, “Primrose,” by Swedish outfit 
While the writing process for 
Not sure what it was, but for some reason, just didn’t get a ton of new stuff out into the world last week, though I’ll admit, sometimes life takes precedence. We were fortunate enough to grab some new tracks from our favorite Austin acts like Annabelle Chairlegs and Daphne Tunes, not to mention a little show coverage for Nations of Language/Deeper over at Mohawk too. There was some new stuff I thought was really special from No Lonesome and Hush, and then Optic Sink dropped a slow burner that I’ve had on repeat for a few days now. Feel like last week was very much a quality over quantity, but you be the judge.