Welcome to another instalment of What’s Going On, Biff Bam Pop’s weekly new music roundup, where we’ve handpicked a bunch of must-hear tracks to spice up your playlists! From 311 frontman Nick Hexum’s solo venture to a sweet ballad from pop-punk legends Mayday Parade, plus a sizzling new Skip Marley remix — there’s something for every music lover. As always, if you dig what you hear, be sure to stream and follow the artists.
Nick Hexum – Nick Hexum, lead vocalist and guitarist for 311, is branching out with a new tech platform, SKP and a deeply personal new EP, Waxing Nostalgic. Recorded at his own studio, the project puts Hexum’s introspective songwriting front and center. Songs like “Cosmic Connection” and “1978” mine childhood memories, while “Lonely Existence” sees Hexum unpacking addiction. Raw and vulnerable, Waxing Nostalgic marks a new chapter in Hexum’s creative journey.
Watch the new lyric video for Nick Hexum’s “Lonely Existence” below.
Nona Invie – The name Nona Invie may not be on your radar yet, but fear not; we’re here to put you on. This past Friday, the Minneapolis-based singer/composer released Self-soothing, an immersive experience that takes listeners on a sonic healing journey through layered piano, synths, and Invie’s ethereal voice. The album’s first single, “Called A Fool,” is a chilled-out affair featuring dreamy harp and saxophone, plus electronic flourishes from producer Andrew Broder. Nona describes the record as a deeply personal journey and hopes it brings comfort to others. We dig that! Self-soothing is out now via Boiled Records.
Listen to Nona Invie’s single “Called A Fool” below.
Taken By Tides – Texas-based alternative metal band Taken By Tides dropped a hot new single and music. “Ghost Vibrations” explores lead singer Omar Martinez’s frustration and anticipation as he waits for calls that could change his life. “Ghost vibration” symbolizes the emotional rollercoaster of expectation and disappointment. We’ve all been there, right? Produced by the band and co-written with Zachary Williamson, “Ghost Vibrations” follows last year’s impactful EP It Ends With You. The story definitely isn’t ending here. Expect to hear more Taken By Tides soon!
Listen to Taken By Tides’ new single “Ghost Vibrations” below.
Slow Joy – Dallas-based, New Mexican-born Chicano artist Esteban Flores, better known as Slow Joy, is set to release his highly anticipated debut album. A Joy So Slow At Times I Don’t Think It’s Coming is set to drop on May 16 via Mick Music. Produced by Mike Sapone, the album blends grunge, emo, and shoegaze with raw self-reflective storytelling that dives deep into Flores’ personal journey through grief and resilience. The first single, “Gruesome,” is a hard-hitting anthem that serves as a great taste of what listeners can expect from Slow Joy’s album.
Listen to Slow Joy’s new single, “Gruesome,” below.
Skip Marley – Generational talent Skip Marley returns with a hot new remix of his hit single “Close,” featuring dancehall powerhouses Ding Dong and Masicka. The remix injects the track with electrifying island energy and a bold, infectious bounce. With these three Jamaican creatives coming together on the same track, it’s no surprise that it’s an undeniable party anthem. The original track, which pulls from Maxi Priest’s 1990 hit “Close to You,” and this remix showcases Skip’s ability to blend reggae, R&B, and pop into a sound that’s all his own.
Listen to the new remix of Skip Marley’s “Close” featuring Ding Dong and Masicka below.
Mayday Parade – Veteran rockers Mayday Parade celebrate their milestone 20th anniversary with the release of “Towards You,” the third single taken from their long-awaited three-part album Sweet. Stripped-down and acoustic, the heartfelt love song is sure to be a slow dance classic with millennial listeners. Following the upbeat “By The Way” and reflective “Pretty Good To Feel Something,” “Towards You” highlights the band’s enduring connection with fans. Sweet is out on April 18.
Listen to Mayday Parade’s new single “Towards You” below.
