Searching for new tunes? You’re in the right place. This week’s installment of What’s Going On is packed with rising newcomers and fresh drops across the rock spectrum, plus a hot R&B record coming out of Calgary. Whether you’re hunting for your next obsession or just need something new to add to the rotation, we’ve got you covered. As always, if you dig what you hear, be sure to stream and follow these artists.
Lukka – Hey man, far out! NYC via Germany neo-psychedelic project Lukka returns with the announcement of their third album, Wendekind, dropping June 5, alongside their vibey new single “Fabric Of The Cosmos.” The track drifts between atmosphere and a groove, folding shimmering synths and a hard beat into a cosmic meditation on perception and memory. Recorded in Brooklyn and produced by Abe Seiferth, the album pushes Lukka’s sound deeper into synth-laden psychedelia. “Fabric Of The Cosmos” feels like a transmission from somewhere out of this world. Get into Lukka.
Listen to Lukka’s new single “Fabric Of The Cosmos” below.
American Vanity – Pennsylvania rockers American Vanity are gearing up for the release of their debut album 17, arriving July 17. What a coincidence! The band also shared their latest single, “Poison In Your Cup.” Produced by Matt Squire, the track finds the outfit getting heavy, pairing explosive drums and driving guitars with a defiant message about power, image, and compliance. It’s a bold statement from a band ready to turn modern alt-rock into something both anthemic and razor sharp.
Listen to American Vanity’s new single “Poison In Your Cap” below.
Shoreline – German post-hardcore band Shoreline are getting emotional on their new album, Is This The Low Point Or The Moment After? Out now, the album sees the band wrestling with life on the road, unpacking everything from hitting rock bottom to recovery. Blending emo urgency, hardcore grit, and melodic alt-rock ambition, the band tackles doubt and self-reflection head-on. They’ve also shared a new video for standout track “Brittle Bond,” a powerful moment that highlights the album’s bruised honesty.
Watch the new music video for Shoreline’s “Brittle Bond” below.
Kuzi Cee – Rising Calgary-based R&B talent Kuzi Cee continues his breakout run with the emotionally charged new single “Rain,” out now via Universal Music Canada. Following the Billboard Canada CHR/Top 40 Airplay success of “Rather Be,” Kuzi leans deeper into vulnerability on the moody, cinematic cut. The combination of his heartfelt vocals and emotional honesty makes this another strong signal that this Gen-Z R&B heartthrob is only just getting started.
Listen to Kuzi Cee’s new single “Rain” below.
Super Sometimes – The pop-punk revival will never die. SoCal trio Super Sometimes is back with their new single “Afterthought,” plus the announcement of their upcoming album Show the World What’s Underneath, due May 15 via Pure Noise Records. Jampacked with emo verses, big shout-along hooks, and restless pop-punk energy, the track captures the sting of being someone’s second choice. We’ve all been there before, right?
Listen to Super Sometimes’s new single “Afterthought” below.
