Theo Vandenhoff - Wong Kar-wai

Earlier this year Theo Vandenhoff  released a new single titled "Wong Kar-wai" which was premiered with the music video below. The song is taken from their debut album, Saviour on the Spilled Blood and it is scheduled for release on April 10, 2026, via Artoffact Records. 

Rupert Hine - I Hang On To My Vertigo

 “I Hang On To My Vertigo” is the opening track from Immunity, the 1981 synth-pop album by British musician and producer Rupert Hine. The song was written by Hine and he performed most of the instrumentation himself, using keyboards, synthesizers, and studio processing techniques that were relatively advanced for the time. Though not a major chart hit, the song became one of the most recognizable pieces from his solo catalogue and later appeared on retrospective collections such as Unshy on the Skyline. 

SRSQ - Born Alone, Die Alone

SRSQ has revealed a new single "Born Alone, Die Alone" marking a powerful start to 2026. The track was produced by both Ashlyn and Daniel, mixed by Mike Kriebel, and mastered by Carlos Ramirez. This single is available on Bandcamp and all major streaming platforms. 

Tempers - Who Says

 Tempers have revealed a brand new song "Who Says" that will be featured on their upcoming album Delusions which is set for release end of April this year.

hemlocke springs - w-w-w-w-w

Hemlocke Springs has returned with a brand new single titled "w-w-w-w-w". The bedroom-pop anthem is built around well known jittery synths and DIY art-pop sensibilities, channeling the atmosphere into a sharply defined hook. Below is the official visualiser.

Retrovision: The Stupid Set - Hello, I Love You

Originally recorded by The Doors, "Hello, I Love You" was reinterpreted in 1981 by the Italian minimal-synth/post-punk act The Stupid Set. Their version was conceived as a response to the emerging styles and aesthetic shifts of the new decade, filtering the song through a colder, more mechanized sensibility. The accompanying video extended this idea, aligning the track with contemporary visual aesthetics and early explorations of new media and technology.

Kim Gordon Announces a New Album Play Me

 Kim Gordon has just announced her third solo album, Play Me, set for release on March 13, 2026 via Matador Records. It follows her 2024 record The Collective and continues her evolution as a solo artist blending experimental rock and beat-driven grooves. Alongside the album announcement, Kim Gordon released the lead single “Not Today”, video below.

Next Wave: A Thousand Mad Things

Highlighted in our first Next Wave presentation of 2026 is A Thousand Mad Things, a project by British musician William Barradale, founded in 2023. Writing and performing everything himself, William draws from 80s synth-pop and new wave, pairing sharp melodies and layered atmosphere with a striking vocal range reminiscent of the great male voices of the era. 

While he has already been quite active — releasing several singles and an EP last year — we only recently stumbled upon his music. One thing is clear, though: A Thousand Mad Things feel very much here to stay, making for a strong statement at the kickoff of 2026, with hopes for a full-length album on the horizon. Below is the video for this debut single "Wide Awake".

Zanias - The Spire

In October 2025, Zanias released her fifth studio album, Cataclysm, followed by a series of singles. “The Spire” is her most recent release, with the accompanying music video premiering on YouTube earlier this month.