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New Jams from Wild Billy Childish and CTMF

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Billy Childish shouldn’t be a surprise name popping up on our end, especially as his project Wild Billy Childish and CTMF has jumped into the fray of modern pop with a brand new 7″ for Spinout Nuggets. The A side has this stomping drum beat that feels primal and thunderous, while the vocal performance harkens to a sort of old British explosiveness…big sound with a twist of discord rocking out. Turn it over and you get a rock-a-billy take on the Batman theme, grooving and weaving through a mostly instrumental jam. Always great to see what Childish is up to, but you better hurry, as there are only a handful of 7″ left!

Dry Cleaning Share Final Single from Secret Love

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When listening through the lyrical content of the latest Dry Cleaning single, it might come as a surprise that the initial concept came to be through the viewing of advertisements in the Virginia Tech History of Food and Drink archives…but, it’s the message that should resonate as we turn towards a new year. The theme of “being sweet” could mean many things, ultimately leading all of us to look to more kindness…to ourselves and community. What I love the most about this track is the way Florence Shaw switches up her typical spoken-word delivery into a charming little croon; you get your first chance to hear it right after the 30 second mark. Wonder what else the group have in store for us when Secret Love drops on Friday via 4AD. Here’s to more “Joy” in 2026.

Flesh Cherub Offers Blind Single

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My personal aim for 2026 is to continue to operate all over the musical map, within the realm of my personal tastes. For me, an artist like Flesh Cherub is one of those haunting voices that you turn to when the world seems at its grimmest moment; there’s this heavily pained delivery, yet it’s got this uncommon beauty to it that keeps me thinking of a world between Jeff Buckley and King Krule…striking imperfection! The weight of the guitar strum was so soulful that it soaked deep into my skin, unable to scrub it off (not that I wanted to!). While there’s a definite vibe in the first half, wait for the burst of noise that greets you around the 2:05 mark, carrying the song into this splendid world of where serenity and cacophony do a proper dance. The artist will release Drowning in the Expanse of Looking Up on January 17th via Crossing House.

Another Bop from Milano Flash

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Just before the end of the year rang out, we brought you news of a new act from Sweden helmed by the Angergard brothers; the duo are known for their roles in Red Sleeping Beauty and Club 8, respectively, but they recruited Eleni Tzavara for vocals as they kicked off Milano Flash. Once 2026 hit, the band wasted no time dropping this heavily synthetic banger; the thumping alone got me excited, but then they added some nostalgic “whoa oh” moments throughout to maximize the hooks. Eleni’s performance almost feels like its disco-adjacent, smoky and nearing digitalization, with each line delivered as the groove punches through the roof. Have a little fun with this ditty.

New Winged Wheel Single Drops

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It amazes me how indifferent the indie scene seems to be to Winged Wheel. The band features indie rock stalwart Fred Thomas, rock legend Steve Shelley…not to mention folks like Cory from Spray Paint, Whitney Johnson and Matthew J. Rolin; this is a fucking indie rock supergroup if there ever was one! So yeah…they’ve got anew single from their forthcoming Desert So Green LP, and it operates in the fashion of a discordant Stereolab; the progression of the song definitely pulls from a psychedelia meets kraut-rock fusion, losing all pigeon-holing as it spins you around and around. I loved the cavernous effects that rocked through the vocals, seemingly distant yet locked into the front of the mix so it draws you further into the tune. The latter half of the song has this great little breakdown that twinkles and sparkles into this harrowing bit of psychedelia that should have your ears pinned back so you can grab a copy of the new LP; it hits on January 9th via 12XU.

Club 8 Share Daydreams

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When it comes to Club 8, I tend to speak hyperbolically, claiming that each single the group drops is better than the last, putting them on some meteoric rise to pop stardom. Now, with that in mind, this might not be their best (pretty close), but it’s my favorite of the jams they’ve let us have this year (one a month!); it dances on the guitar lines, nearing the brand of pop that made everyone fall in love with Camera Obscura. The vocals are perfectly cooled, hanging in the right spot to maximize the emotional appeal; the energetic push behind those warm notes only makes the song all the more masterful. Thanks to the group for all they’ve shared with us this year!

Brand New Pet Owner Single

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As you’ve likely noticed, I’ve been really high upon Swiss artist Pet Owner, and as we turn towards the end of the year, there’s one more single left for your ears. This one’s a bit more sedated, leaving the breathy vocals provide the melodic hook that is omnipresent in the artist’s work. You will find some subtle little builds working through the tune too, like just after the one minute mark when the production drops in a careful beat that unfolds and flexes the pop muscle. Careful playfulness with strongly crafted melodies leaves little hints that Second Nature, her new album, will get some repeat listens in 2026.

Crabber Release Sweet Credibility

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I’m a little bummed that I wasn’t even aware this new Crabber LP was coming your way; it’s immediately getting repeat spins on my computer as we speak! This German outfit just dropped Sweet Credibility, and it’s the special sort of jangling guitar pop that makes fans of all things Sarah Records and Lucksmiths come over for tea. Right now, “Wither Without Me” is my jam, but, several runs through and there’s not a bad song in this batch; it might be one of the most complete indiepop records of the year. There’s a CD version available from Jigsaw Records too, if that’s your bag!

Bill Callahan Shares Lonely City Video

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When next February arrives, folks will be clamoring to get their hands on the new Bill Callahan LP; he crafts timeless ballads, buoyed by his distinctive voice that for many of us feels like coming home. On this new tune, there’s a slight shift when the instrumentation arrives subtly, adding a bit of life to the song. That said, the song folds and changes in the midst of itself, remaining one of the key elements that makes Callahan’s music so attractive. Below you’ll hear another reason to head over to Drag City to get a copy of My Days of 58.

Kirk Windsor Offers Ghost City

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When I first pressed play on this new Kirk Windsor jam, it felt light; the guitars had a classic rock twang to them, but for a moment, it was too mellow in the songwriting sense. But, then the everything swings in the other direction when the full band sound enters the fray and the sound embraces this sort of modern glam pop. It’s interesting that the song’s title refers to “Ghost City” as there’s a definite ghost of Ziggy era Bowie, which is ultimately what grabbed me as I love the mixture of whimsy and rock n’ roll cool. You’ll find the song on the his new effort, Ups and Downs Town.

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