new music 2026

From Ashes to New talks the Nu Metal Revival on The Popdust Podcast with Demi Ramos

London-born singer-songwriter Col Gerrard has always been drawn to songwriting. Driven by strong melodies, honest lyrics, and proper musicianship, his new self-titled debut album strips things back to what matters and lets the songs speak for themselves. Across twelve tracks, Gerrard looks back on relationships and the impact they leave behind. It’s not just about […]

Pastel Blank is the Montréal-based art-rock project led by singer and songwriter Angus Watt. Known for their genre-bending sounds and incisive lyricism, the band has drawn comparisons to the likes of Pavement and Talking Heads. Today the band is back for the first time since their 2022 self-titled with the announcement of their signing to Paper Bag Records and debut album, Unmade in Minutes, out […]

Chinese American Bear, the duo of Anne Tong and Bryce Barsten, today have released their new single “No No Yeah Yeah (不不好啊好啊)” viaMoshi Moshi Records. The rhythmic, infectious single is a sharp burst of blissful melodies and danceable rhythms, which sees the band continue with their trademark brand of indie pop.  “This song came about one day because we were […]

Born in Mumbai and now based in San Francisco, 25 year old breakout electronic producer Tej has spent the past year building momentum—through late nights in studios, long stretches away from home, and a growing catalog of emotionally charged bass music. That tension—between where he’s from and where he’s going—sits at the core of his […]

Every year, music shifts in ways we don’t always see coming. A new voice cracks something open, a left-field single becomes the soundtrack to your commute, and suddenly you’re updating your playlists because a new generation of exciting artists has arrived. This year is going to be big for emerging artists, with a diverse lineup […]