Watch Horse Lords’ visuals for new single ‘First Galactic Utopia’

28 April 2026

Photo: Kasia Zacharko

We’ve been counting down the days for the release of Horse Lords‘ new album, Demand to Be Taken to Heaven Alive!, ever since they announced it back in March. With each new release, the quartet of Andrew Bernstein, Max Eilbacher, Owen Gardner and Sam Haberman continue to prove they are one of the most exciting bands out there. Having already shared two insanely brilliant and infectious singles, ‘Eureka 378-B’ and ‘Brain of the Firm’, the band is offering another jaw-dropping single, ‘First Galactic Utopia’. Mesmerizing, exhilarating, and undeniably funky, ‘First Galactic Utopia’ blends mind-bending intricacies with an irresistible groove. The single comes with an accompanying video directed by Alexander Stewart, who had this to say about it:

“I started on a computer by creating looping patterns of dashes and dots using vectors, and drew the frames on paper with a computer-controlled pen plotter, thinking the video would be cool as an animation. Once I saw the patterns animated, I realized that they would be ideal to use with video synthesizers. The textures and colors that the video feedback generated brought the drawn loops into a galactic visual space.”

Be sure to mark your calendars for the June 12th release of Demand to Be Taken to Heaven Alive! through RVNG Intl, it is going to be a truly transcendental listen. For now, dive into ‘First Galactic Utopia’ and its wild visuals below.

Sam Gendel & Sam Wilkes drop surprise new album UNRELATED

25 April 2026

Out of the blue, multi-instrumentalist and producer Sam Gendel and bassist, producer and composer Sam Wilkes released yesterday their fourth collaborative album, following 2024’s The Doober. Entitled Unrelated, it’s an unexpected and wonderful surprise from two of the most daring and distinctive voices orbiting the Los Angeles’ contemporary jazz scene. The two first met while studying at University of Southern California and quickly developed a creative rapport that has carried through multiple projects over the years. Both have become key figures in a generation of musicians reshaping the boundaries of jazz and adjacent styles, with a steady flow of solo and collaborative work that never really slows down.

Very much in line with everything they have been building together, Unrelated is not to be missed. The album is now available to stream on Bandcamp and also comes as a limited vinyl edition of 500 copies. To get a first feel, listen to a couple of tracks below, ‘Horse Master’ and ‘Fiefdom’.


Naná Rizinni’s new album, Epiblast, out today

24 April 2026

Photo: Gui Bailey

Naná Rizinni has been a key figure in São Paulo’s alternative scene for years, building a reputation as a terrific drummer, producer and composer with a strong experimental edge. Rizinni draws on her background in Brazilian music but her work expands beyond that, pulling in electronics, improvisation and a more experimental, jazz-leaning approach. Since moving to London in 2020, her sound has continued to evolve, shaped by a new environment and new collaborations.

Today, she releases Epiblast, her new album reflecting a period of major shifts in her life. Written during her first years in London, the album follows a full emotional cycle, from the excitement of becoming a parent and settling into a new city, to processing the loss of her brother. That sense of transformation sits at the core of the project. Rizinni explains:

“The title ‘Epiblast’ comes from an early embryonic layer from which the entire organism develops. For me, it represents multiple births and rebirths — new roles, identities, and directions — capturing both fragility and infinite potential.”

On Epiblast, there’s a strong rhythmic foundation, but it’s constantly shifting, blending acoustic elements with electronics and leaving space for improvisation. Across the record, Rizinni moves between expansive soundscapes and more intimate moments, always keeping that balance between structure and spontaneity. The album was developed closely with saxophonist and producer Mark Cake, who co-wrote and co-produced the album, alongside additional contributions from Harry Jones on modular synths. That collaborative setup plays a big role in the album’s feel, with a strong sense of shared exploration running through the music. As Rizinni puts it:

“I’ve absorbed influences for years, from Brazilian traditions to UK experimental jazz, and this album is the first time I’ve found a language that feels fully mine. I couldn’t have done this without Mark and Harry – we are a trio that thrives on improvisation and interaction, so this record is not just my story, it’s about how we, as a unit, create a world of sound together.”

Effervescent, intimate and enthralling, Epiblast is a masterpiece of an album. As a taster of what’s on offer, check out the lead single ‘The Right Side of the Escalator’ and ‘VVV Rerework’.


Epiblast is out now through Bridge The Gap

Poppy Ackroyd shares video for new single ‘Shimmer’

23 April 2026

Liminal is the much anticipated new album from multi-instrumentalist and composer Poppy Ackroyd, and one that sees her bringing piano and violin together again. Following the sublime ‘For Those Who Wait’ and the beautiful and wholly enveloping ‘The Unknown’, Ackroyd  is enticing us again with a third single from the album, the immersive and radiant ‘Shimmer’. The track is offered with an accompanying video and you can watch it below.

Jeff Parker ETA IVtet preview upcoming album, Happy Today, with new single ‘Like Swimwear (Part Two)’

23 April 2026

Photo: Sam Lee

We started the month with wonderful news from Jeff Parker, who announced Happy Today, the third album with his ETA IVtet, comprising Jay Bellerose on drums, Anna Butterss on bass, and Josh Johnson on saxophone. Happy Today features two long-form pieces, and the incredibly talented, versatile and prolific guitarist and composer had already enticed us with an excerpt from the utterly delightful and stunning ‘Like Swimwear (Part One)’. As we near release date on May 15th through International Anthem and Nonesuch Records, Jeff Parker ETA IVtet have shared an excerpt from the second album gem, ‘Like Swimwear (part two)’. The single comes with an accompanying video, previewing an album-length concert film by Charlie Weinmann, which is set to released on May 29th,  with premiere screenings taking place in Brooklyn, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. Watch the video below.

Listen to Cocanha’s second single, ‘Remenanuèch’, off forthcoming album Flame Folclòre

23 April 2026

Photo: Amic Bedel

Earlier this month, Cocanha announced the release of their third album, Flame Folclòre, arriving on May 15th through Bongo Joe. The duo of Caroline Dufau and Lila Fraysse, who hail from Toulouse and sing in Occitan, bring a new energy into French trad music. They had already shared the enthralling and ecstatic lead single ‘Clam‘, and now they are teasing the upcoming album with new single ‘Remenanuèch’. Refering to a group of women from Toulouse that take control of a mythological horse whose back magically stretches with each new ride, ‘Remenanuèch’ honours the 1970s feminist marches La rue, la nuit, femmes sans peur, that spoke out against sexist and sexual violence. As the press release describes, it “celebrates the fundamental right to move freely, alone, without fear or protector”. Take a listen below.