While I’m busy rounding a sleigh’s worth of fresh holiday bangers, the rest of the release schedule refuses to chill. So, in this week’s instalment of What’s Going On, here’s another batch of new drops shaking up the week. Swedish pop icon Robyn has returned to bless us, and she’s not the only one shaking things up. Let’s dig into what’s making noise. As always, if you dig what you hear, be sure to stream and follow these artists.
Robyn – Robyn, the unrivalled queen of dance-pop cool, finally reemerges with “Dopamine,” her first new release since Honey in 2018. Reuniting with longtime collaborator Klas Åhlund, she delves into the beautiful tension between raw emotion and pure chemistry, transforming that duality into a shimmering, slow-burning pulse, like only this Swedish pop diva can. Paired with a stark performance video, the track marks a bold, magnetic return from an artist who has shaped the emotional and sonic landscapes of modern pop. Get on the dance floor!
Listen to Robyn’s new single “Dopamine” below.
Krooked Kings – Indie rockers Krooked Kings are back with “Parking Lot,” a breezy, relatable heart-racing ode to early-crush delusion in all its embarrassing, euphoric glory. Produced by Yves Rothman, the track pairs their signature warm shimmering sound with vivid storytelling rooted in late-night dives and big feelings. It’s windows-down, rain-kissed romance and all the emotions that hit young lovers right in the feels. With over 100 million streams already behind them, the band keeps levelling up with charm and emotional punch.
Listen to Krooked Kings’ new single “Parking Lot” below.
Trxy! – Southern Virginia’s Trxy! announces his debut album Drowning In Bliss, arriving February 13th via UnitedMasters, and teases its raw emotional terrain with new single “Closure.” Blending dreamgaze shimmer with a nu-metal edge, the track layers hazy guitars and distorted vocals into a cathartic swirl about accepting what you can’t change. With a fast-rising fan base and a DIY spirit, the talented 19-year-old, born Trey Odell, stakes his claim as a bold new voice in the evolution of modern shoegaze.
Listen to Trxy!’s new single “Closure” below.
Owen Riegling – Rising Canadian country star Owen Riegling leans into the push-and-pull of life on the road with “Phone Call From Home,” a warm, rugged new single that captures the blur between homesickness and ambition. A tale that makes sense coming from a budding superstar. Co-written with Ryan Kennedy and produced by Oscar Charles, it blends dusty guitars with a storyteller’s touch, deepening the groove of his breakout year. Fresh off major CCMA wins and rising radio momentum, Riegling proves he’s only getting bigger and better.
Listen to Owen Riegling’s new single “Phone Call From Home” below.
SNACKTIME – Philadelphia’s soul-funk band SNACKTIME hopes you’re hungry for their new cover of “God Only Knows,” reimagining the Beach Boys classic through the velvety, neo-soul lens of D’Angelo as a way to pay tribute to both Brian Wilson and D’Angelo. Sparked by fan demand and the recent loss of both icons, the band blends rich harmonies and a smouldering instrumental finish into a version that feels both sacred and deeply contemporary. It’s a powerful salute to two artists whose influence continues to echo through modern soul. Well done, dudes.
Listen to SNACKTIME’s cover of “God Only Knows” below.
Summer Walker – R&B superstar Summer Walker closes out her career-defining trilogy with Finally Over It, a two-part album that finds her sounding bolder, funnier and more self-assured than ever. Splitting the tracklist between clarity and chaos, she turns modern love’s mess into something sleek, brutally honest, and emotionally grown while still displaying that deadpan humour that her fans love so much. With a stacked guest list (Latto, Doja Cat, and Teddy Swims, plus many more) and her Grammy-nominated momentum behind her, Summer delivers a finale that cements her place as one of R&B’s sharpest storytellers.
Watch the new music video for Summer Walker’s “FMT” below.
