It’s been cold, grey, and damp in Toronto. This weather’s got me feeling gloomy, but I’ve still got a fresh stack of tracks cutting across country, pop, rock, and everything in between. From stars on the rise to fresh releases from industry vets like Mike D and Tommy Lee, it’s another solid week of What’s Going On.
Neon Moons – Hudson Valley country crew Neon Moons are gearing up for the release of their debut album, A Day Late and a Dollar Short, on July 17. The collection is led by the title track that deserves a permanent spot on your summer playlist. Blending jam-band looseness and classic barroom country storytelling, the band sounds like a forgotten boozy ‘90s country gem, which makes them stand out in 2026. The band feels refreshingly authentic in a landscape still dominated by bro country.
Listen to Neon Moons’ new single “A Day Late and a Dollar Short” below.
TyriqueOrDie – Toronto underground dance sensation TyriqueOrDie is gonna make you sweat with “Chanel,” a steamy, late-night anthem built for dance floors and bad decisions. Pulling from the energy of the city’s rave scene that he helped shape through Toronto Hardcore, the track fuses his razor-sharp rap delivery with hypnotic club production for a sound that feels both gritty and euphoric. Hedonistic and irresistible, you can’t stand still while listening to “Chanel.”
Listen to TyriqueOrDie’s new single “Chanel” below.
Tommy Lee – Eternal bad boy Tommy Lee returns with Tommyland Rides Again, a brand new reworking of his 2005 solo album. Everything is bigger for 2026! Louder guitars, sharper edges, even more shocking imagery, and a stunning Dolby Atmos overhaul. The Mötley Crüe legend also shared a new bonus track, “Stupid World,” featuring Chad Tepper, adding fresh punk energy to the mix. Not just a nostalgic trip or brazen cash grab, Tommyland Rides Again proves Tommy Lee can still shake shit up.
Listen to Tommy Lee’s “Stupid World” featuring Chad Tepper below.
Mike D – So what’cha want? How about new music from one of the Beastie Boys? Mike D is stepping out with his unexpected and surprising solo era. His latest solo release, “What We Got,” is a fuzzed-out, groove-heavy track that trades Beastie Boys nostalgia for something more modern and experimental. Built around distorted guitars and moody rhythms, the single expands on the left-field energy of his first solo effort, “Switch Up,” while proving Mike D is just as vital as ever. Fun fact: Mike D has been working closely with his sons, Davis and Skyler, on this comeback material, making it a family affair.
Listen to Mike D’s new single “What We Got” below.
Lola Young – She might be messy, but Lola Young is back with “From Down Here,” a striking new single co-created with James Blake that finds her stepping back into the spotlight after a much-needed retreat for her own peace of mind. Arriving after her Grammy-winning hit “Messy” achieved cultural ubiquity, “From Down Here” signals the start of a more expansive, unguarded era. The track simmers with the tension between joy and uneasiness, with lyrics that feel like they were taken right from the singer’s diary.
Listen to Lola Young’s new single “From Down Here” below.
