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".