Soft Cell Unveil Title Track From Final Album, Danceteria

At the end of last year, Soft Cell announced the release of what they described as their final album, Danceteria. Sadly, Dave Ball passed away shortly afterwards, making the forthcoming record the duo's final studio statement. The album is scheduled for release in September this year. The title track, "Danceteria", was released this week. This dazzling discotastic "Danceteria" was visualised by collage artist Vicki Bennett. 

WATCH: Duran Duran - Free To Love

Duran Duran is back with a new single "Free to Love" This leans into a glossy retro aesthetic, blending disco-funk grooves and vintage-styled visuals and also brings the collaboration with Nile Rodger and his signature rhythmic guitar and the nostalgic feel. 

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. 

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.

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".