April showers bring absolute bangers. Whether you’re dodging raindrops or dancing in them, this week’s instalment of What’s Going On is here with music to soundtrack your spring. We’ve got fresh tracks you need to hear and a nostalgic twist: veteran Canadian rockers Sum 41 just dropped what they’re calling their final music video. Let’s dive in and crank it up. As always, if you dig what you hear, be sure to stream and follow the artists.
Sum 41 – Grammy-nominated Canadian rock icons Sum 41 are going out on top with the release of their final music video, “Radio Silence,” out now via Rise Records. A heartfelt tribute to their 29-year career, the video takes fans on a journey through the band’s monumental moments and career-defining milestones. Following their Canadian Music Hall of Fame induction and farewell performance at the JUNO Awards, Sum 41 hangs it up after a sold-out global tour. Their final album Heaven :x: Hell solidified their legacy with bonafide rock radio hits like “Landmines” and “Dopamine.” Bravo, boys!
Watch Sum 41’s final music video, “Radio Silence,” below.
Banx & Ranx – Multi-platinum producer-songwriter duo Banx & Ranx return with their introspective new single “I’m a Mess” featuring Sam James. Following GRAMMY and JUNO nominations, their latest track, out now via 31 East/Universal Music Canada, explores the pressures of fame with emotive lyrics and pulsing beats. Co-written with Sam James and Guus Mulder, the song pairs raw vulnerability with the high-energy production that Banx & Ranx are known for. Having worked with everyone from Dua Lipa and BLACKPINK to Sean Paul, the duo continues pushing creative boundaries.
Listen to Banx & Ranx’s new single “I’m a Mess” featuring Sam James below.
Winona Fighter – Nashville-based rising punk outfit Winona Fighter has announced new dates for the second leg of their Yes, Chef Tour, kicking off May 31st in Cleveland with stops in Brooklyn, Allentown, Phoenix, San Diego, and more. The band also dropped a new music video for “You Look Like A Drunk Phoebe Bridgers,” a standout track from their debut album My Apologies to the Chef. Following a sold-out first leg and upcoming UK shows, Winona Fighter continues its high-energy streak, delivering raw, behind-the-scenes moments and unforgettable live performances to fans worldwide. Tickets for the Yes, Chef Tour are available at winonafighter.com.
Watch Winona Fighter’s new music video for “You Look Like A Drunk Phoebe Bridgers” below.
Slow Joy – Slow Joy, the project of Dallas-based Chicano artist Esteban Flores, is out now with his powerful new single “Wound.” The track comes ahead of the release of his debut album, A Joy So Slow At Times I Don’t Think It’s Coming, due out May 16th via Mick Music. Co-written with Josh Varnadore, “Wound” blends a new punk urgency with the emotional depth that listeners have come to love from Flores. Produced by Mike Sapone, the album promises raw, cathartic anthems rooted in resilience and identity. Very deep.
Listen to Slow Joy’s new single, “Wound,” below.
GELO – Former basketball star LiAngelo Ball returns as his rap alter-ego GELO with “Law N Order,” a moody, piano-driven single released via Def Jam Recordings. First premiered at Rolling Loud California to his hometown crowd, the track has since gone viral, proving there’s more to the rapper than just his viral hit “Tweaker.” GELO’s hypnotic flow and braggadocious bars ride a haunting beat, showcasing his effortless transition from the court to the rap world. GELO’s momentum isn’t in danger of slowing down anytime soon.
Listen to GELO’s new single, “Law N Order,” below.
