Hot Mulligan unleash a rush of motion and feeling with “It Smells Like Fudge Axe In Here,” a standout from their full length album ‘The Sound A Body Makes When It’s Still.’ The record charges forward with sharp choruses, tight hooks, and the voice of Tades Sanville vaulting between grit and clarity. Songs like “Moving to Bed Bug Island,” “And a Big Load,” “Carbon Monoxide Hotel,” “Slumdog Scungillionaire,” and “My Dad Told Me to Write a Nice One for Nana So This Is It” give the album a shape that feels fully realized, pulling shimmering guitars, quick rhythmic shifts, and emotional detail into one cohesive world. The new video for “It Smells Like Fudge Axe In Here,” directed by Michael Herrick, turns an Italian chess match into a courtyard eruption, matching the track’s punch and restless spirit. The band balances explosive energy and quiet reflection in a way that carries real presence, making this album a major moment for post emo’s current wave. This release shows Hot Mulligan creating some of the most expressive and cohesive work of their career, marked by fearless songwriting and a dynamic spirit that resonates long after the final chord.
The Funeral Portrait Turn Up the Heat With New Single “Dark Thoughts” From Smash Album ‘Greetings From Suffocate City’
The Funeral Portrait ignite a surge of melodic intensity with “Dark Thoughts,” a key track from their album ‘Greetings From Suffocate City’ and the focus of the new four track ‘Dark Thoughts’ EP. The release gathers multiple versions of the single, including a guest vocal take from Danny Worsnop, the lead singer of Asking Alexandria, a fresh remix, and a live performance recorded in Atlanta during the band’s first sold out town hall show. Frontman Lee Jennings describes the song as “a finger snapping anthemic banger,” opening up about writing it while navigating his OCD diagnosis and the feeling of being trapped inside his own head. The EP was created as something special for the Coffin Crew, the band’s devoted fan community, delivering a release that blends emotional honesty, theatrical presence, and powerful hooks in a way that feels vivid and deeply human.
Indie Daydreamers Katy and the Null Sets Shine With New Single “I Wish I Had Met You In The Summer” From Debut Album
Katy and the Null Sets bring a warm breeze into the season with “I Wish I Had Met You In The Summer,” a glowing introduction to their debut album. Katy Ohsiek’s voice glides over a mix of bossa nova touches, indie rock colors, and modern Americana, shaping a song that feels tender and vividly detailed. Recorded with Yu Kiatvongcharoen in Portland, the track reflects on a romance marked by timing and distance, with lines about swimming holes, winter layers, and gifts that carried more weight than intended. Katy describes it as “a sweet song about someone I had a lot of fun with,” sharing how different cities and schedules left her imagining the moments they never reached. The band’s melodic sense and storytelling create an inviting start to a project set to arrive this fall, and the single is streaming everywhere now.
Industrial Metal Pioneer Circle of Dust Fires Up New Single “Invisible World” From Two LP Reissue of 2016 Album ‘Machines of Our Disgrace’
Circle of Dust powers back into the spotlight with “Invisible World,” a fierce new single arriving with the two LP vinyl edition of the 2016 album ‘Machines of Our Disgrace.’ Klayton brings the project’s signature collision of metal riffs, glitch electronics, and raw industrial texture into sharp focus, expanding the album’s world with a full second disc of new songs and remixes from Sebastian Komor, The Anix, The Plague, Zardonic, and Voicians. The original album pushes through themes tied to transhumanism, surveillance, gene editing, and technological transformation, with tracks like “Contagion,” “Machines of Our Disgrace,” “alt_Human,” “Neurachem,” “Hive Mind,” “Humanarchy,” and “Outside In.” The new single and the vinyl release channel the spirit of Circle of Dust’s early era while amplifying the intensity with fresh production that feels energetic and immersive from the first hit.
Los Angeles Hip Hop Trailblazer Jay Worthy Lights Up New Single “P Funkentelechy” From Debut Album ‘Once Upon A Time’
Jay Worthy rolls into a vibrant new chapter with “P Funkentelechy,” teaming with George Clinton and Leven Kali for a blast of West Coast color that folds psychedelic funk into his unmistakable storytelling. The track arrives as a bold preview of his debut double album “Once Upon A Time,” coming in two parts through Empire. Worthy’s flow locks into the groove built by Parliament-Funkadelic members, while Clinton’s presence lifts the whole world of the song. Kali rounds it out with a smooth touch that sparks a timeless feel. The single lands with a striking alternate video version that expands the energy even further, opening the door to a project that feels rich, confident, and full of life.
Post-Metal Band Juneau Unveils Emotionally Charged Single “Heave”
Belgian post-metal band Juneau has just released their brand-new single, “Heave,” which is the powerful first track unveiled from their second full-length studio album, ‘Scraps of the Final Lights’. This latest offering marks a bold step forward in their musical evolution, showcasing a mature and refined sound while maintaining the raw energy and brooding atmosphere for which they are known. “Heave” seamlessly blends haunting melodies with crushing instrumentation, delivering the band’s signature balance between intensity and introspection and introducing new sonic textures and dynamic shifts. Following their acclaimed debut album ‘Cloack’, “Heave” offers a compelling glimpse into what is shaping up to be Juneau’s most ambitious and emotionally resonant work yet.
Indie Pop Artist Griffin Winton Delivers Humorous And Honest Single “Grow Ur Own Boyfriend”
Indie pop artist Griffin Winton has delivered his third single of the year, “Grow Ur Own Boyfriend,” following up on his recent songs “Balls Deep” and “Another Cracker at the Crossroads.” The new track, from his upcoming album ‘Best All Around Boy’, is a perfect blend of humor and honesty, starting with a chill, bouncy indie-pop vibe before morphing into something heavier and fuzzier. Over jangly guitars, Winton delivers witty and unusual lyrics, such as, “I don’t need you, I can grow my own boyfriend. Box says he’ll be here by the weekend in a pot down in the kitchen.” What starts as playful shifts into a sharper critique of bad behavior, culminating in a wall of distorted guitars that makes this song a highly relatable listen.
Electronic Artist N1NJA Launches New Label Tales Of Twilight With Single “Alpine Air”
Breakthrough electronic artist N1NJA, known artistically as Farah Nanji, has launched her new label, Tales Of Twilight, with the single “Alpine Air.” The track, which has already picked up support from BBC Radio 1’s Jaguar, is woven from N1NJA’s own field recordings of snowmobiles and skis carving through the Alps. It blends expansive, emotive synths to evoke a sonic reflection of the limitless mindset and freedom found in the mountains, capturing the contrast of stillness and movement found in nature.
“Alpine Air” also features a remix from SIS, along with a unique breathwork version available in Dolby Atmos, narrated by N1NJA and designed as a single-breath journey. Tales of Twilight is described by N1NJA as a space where “sound and storytelling meet the primal pulse of nature.” Her music, grounded in her Indian and East African heritage, features hypnotic soundscapes of ethnic instruments, perfectly aligning with her dual passion for music and racing.
Dance Artist Wakyin Delivers Summer-Ready Anthem “Peligrosa” Via Ultra Records
Dance artist Wakyin is officially back with his brand new summer-ready single, “Peligrosa,” which is out now via the renowned Ultra Records. Following the viral success of his 2023 release “Beso,” which now sits at over 145 million streams, Wakyin is turning up the heat once again with his melodic sound, deeply rooted in Dominican and Puerto Rican culture. Blending the deep pulse of house with the earthy rhythms of afro house, “Peligrosa” is already causing a stir online and finding its way into the sets of heavyweights like Adam Port, &ME, and Gordo, proving once again that he knows precisely how to create music that moves both the body and the heart.
Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival has unveiled the exciting lineup for its eleventh edition after another quick sellout. The brainchild of Tyler, The Creator, this Los Angeles-based music festival will take place on November 15th and 16th on the Dodger Stadium grounds. The festival features performances from massive artists including Childish Gambino, Doechii, A$AP Rocky, Clipse, Clairo, GloRilla, Thundercat, sombr, and a headlining performance from Tyler, The Creator himself. The festival has cemented itself as one of the premier music festivals internationally, previously featuring unforgettable sets by SZA, Billie Eilish, and Ms. Lauryn Hill. (100 words)
Camp Flog Gnaw 2025 Official Lineup:
- 2 Chainz, Larry June & The Alchemist
- A$AP Rocky
- AG Club
- Alemeda
- AZ Chike
- Bb Trickz
- CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
- Chezile
- Childish Gambino
- Clairo
- Clipse
- Deb Never
- Doechii
- Domo Genesis
- Don Toliver
- Earl Sweatshirt
- Ecca Vandal
- Fousheé
- Geezer
- GloRilla
- Kilo Kish
- La Reezy
- Left Brain
- Luh Tyler
- Malcolm Todd
- Men I Trust
- MIKE
- Mike G
- Navy Blue
- Paris Texas
- PARTYOF2
- Ray Vaughn
- Samara Cyn
- sombr
- T-Pain
- Teezo Touchdown
- TEMS
- Thundercat
- Tyler, The Creator
- Zack Fox
- Zelooperz