MUSIC

FEATURING: A$AP ROCKY, MAC MILLER, WILLOW, LIL YACHTY, TAME IMPALA, CHANNEL TRES, THE LEMON TWIGS + MORE   LISTEN HERE On April 3rd,  Thundercat  released his new album  Distracted  via Brainfeeder Records, marking his long-awaited return following a period of continued creative expansion. The project features contributions from A$AP Rocky , WILLOW , and Tame Impala , alongside production from Greg Kurstin , Flying Lotus , and Kenneth Blume . With four albums and multiple Gra

Los Angeles-based producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Tyler Spry  is having a defining moment, with two consecutive #1 records on the Billboard Hot 100 . This week, Spry  celebrates back-to-back chart-topping success as co-producer and songwriter on BTS’s “ Swim ” and Bad Bunny ’s “ DtMF ,” both of which have reached the #1 position   on the Billboard Hot 100. BTS’s “ Swim ” debuts at #1 across multiple major charts, including the Billboard Hot 100, Billboard Glob

UK-born, LA- and New York–based producer and songwriter Oscar Scheller  reaches a new global milestone with his rework of PinkPantheress ’ “ Stateside ,” featuring Zara Larsson , which has climbed to #1 on the Billboard Global 200   chart. The remix also recently secured the #1 position on Spotify’s Global chart , marking a significant moment in Scheller’s  growing international presence. The track "Stateside" gained renewed momentum following its feature in figure skater Al

Plain Mister Smith returns today with a delicate indie-folk track called “Lucian and Francis.” Simply put, the track focuses on the majestic paintings of Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon , who often depicted raw, yet realistic portrayals of the human body. A seasoned figure in the Canadian indie music scene, Plain Mister Smith (formerly of Moev and Cinderpop , and current cellist with the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra ) blends indie pop, baroque folk, and psychedelia. H

Max Aruj releases SCREAMER (SOUNDTRACK FROM THE VIDEOGAME) , an electrifying, high-octane score composed for Milestone, one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers and publishers in the world. Available everywhere now , the album showcases Aruj’s blend of cinematic orchestration and cutting-edge electronic production, delivering a relentless, adrenaline-fueled sound. Driven by aggressive synths, propulsive percussion, and immersive sound design, the musi

WaterTower Music is proud to announce the release of They Will Kill You (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) , featuring original music by Grammy- and 3x Emmy-winning composer Carlos Rafael Rivera. Blending aggressive synth work with acoustic and electric guitars and sweeping orchestral textures, the music channels the film’s raw, hyper-violent energy while grounding it in a striking emotional undercurrent. Directed by Kirill Sokolov and written by Sokolov & Alex Litvak, star

Don’t Marry Him! SOMETHING VERY BAD IS GOING TO HAPPEN (SOUNDTRACK FROM THE NETFLIX SERIES), with music by award-winning composer and recording artist Colin Stetson ( Hereditary, The Menu ) is now available.  Listen to the soundtrack digitally and with a limited edition vinyl pre-order available now.   Colin Stetson, a renowned saxophonist and composer from Ann Arbor, Michigan, is celebrated for his innovative techniques and contributions to contemporary music. Trained in cl

UNLUST is a music project from cinematographer Joshua Zucker-Pluda and features filmmaker/musician Jae Matthews (Boy Harsher) . Originally conceived as a personal project, UNLUST began as an escape for acclaimed cinematographer Zucker-Pluda during sleepless nights in between waves of desire and depression. With a broken Roland TR-77 and his guitar, he churned out noisy and visceral songs. What began as something private found form when a friend introduced Matthews and Zuck

Australia’s Carla dal Forno announces plans her upcoming album titled Confession on April 24th on Kallista Records . She launches the lead single “ Going Out ” with a music video directed by Hanna Chetwin . “Going Out” is a, minimal, intimate dream-pop track that spirals through themes of desire and denial.   Carla dal Forno : “‘Going Out’ was the first song I wrote for the record. It arrived very quickly — the music felt propulsive, almost like moving towards something y

Internationally acclaimed musician, composer, and producer  Shabaka  releases his new solo album   Of The Earth , out now via his imprint  Shabaka Records . Written, produced, and mixed entirely by Shabaka, the record marks a defining moment in his artistic evolution, expanding his practice into beatmaking, production, and lyricism. Over the past decade, Shabaka has reshaped global perceptions of British jazz and experimental music through projects including  Sons of Kemet , 

The Bride! (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is out now featuring original music by Academy Award®, Golden Globe®, Emmy®, two-time Grammy® and BAFTA®-winning composer Hildur Guðnadóttir , with additional contributions by Fever Ray and cast members.  The soundtrack from WaterTower Music is available everywhere now via streaming platforms. Available for pre-order is a striking deluxe double LP from Waxwork Records, designed to reflect the film’s striking visual identity

Recording artist Bam Marley has announced his new single " Paradise ," the leading track from his upcoming debut album " UNX ," which will be released globally on May 19, 2026. This single marks a new phase for Marley, showcasing a creative vision influenced by cultural heritage, a global outlook, and innovative production. Born Daniel-Bambaata Robert Nesta Marley , Bam Marle y grew up between Kingston and Los Angeles, two cultural hubs that shape the nature of his music. As

Atlanta-based singer-songwriter, musician, and Broadway star Jai’Len Josey is back with a provocative new single, “Housewife,” via Def Jam Recordings, setting the stage for her highly anticipated debut album, Serial Romantic , executive produced by five-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Tricky Stewart . The single is available now to stream here . “Housewife” blends cinematic handclaps, sweeping strings, and airy keys with a glossy, revved-up groove, showcasing Josey’s vocal range fr

The 16th annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards ceremony took place in Los Angeles, California, on February 28th, bringing together top talent from the music supervision and songwriting fields. This event recognized outstanding achievements in music for film and television, highlighting the vital role music supervisors play in shaping the emotional and narrative impact of visual media. The evening was marked by prestigious honors, memorable performances, and a gathering of

WaterTower Music is proud to announce the release of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Season 1 (Soundtrack from the HBO® Original Series)  with music by composer  Dan Romer . The soundtrack is available now  on all major digital platforms. Set in the world of Game of Thrones, the HBO® Original series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms follows Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire, Egg, on a journey across Westeros nearly a century before the events of Game of Thrones . Where k

Montreal duo Bibi Club  — Adèle Trottier-Rivard on vocals and keyboard, and Nicolas Basque on guitar — return this week with their third album, Amaro , released via Secret City Records  on Thursday, February 27th, 2025 . The record is an intimate exploration of grief, resilience, and love, using textures drawn from upbeat yet melancholic styles like coldwave to create a tension between angst, sorrow, and hope. On Amaro , Bibi Club bravely confront the dark beasts that shadow

On the eve of the release of his upcoming independent album Of The Earth , out March 6th via Shabaka Records , Shabaka  returns with the third and final single from the project, “Dance In Praise.” Described by Shabaka as being “driven by unhinged dreams of diasporic Caribbean futurism,” the track offers a euphoric, forward-looking glimpse into the expansive, boundary-pushing sonic world of the album. It follows previous releases “Eyes Lowered” and the double lead single “A Fu

R&B trio The Womack Sisters  — BG, Zeimani, and Kucha Womack — step into a new era with the release of their latest single, “ You Went Away Too Long ,” and the announcement of their signing to Daptone Records . Produced by Gabriel Roth , also known as Bosco Mann, the track further cements the trio as some of the brightest new voices in the Daptone universe. “You Went Away Too Long” opens with a dark herald of horns, orchestral chimes, and a steady percussion groove before set

The multigenerational family band led by Terry Allen  and Jo Harvey Allen , Blood Sucking Maniacs, will release their self-titled debut album on April 24th, 2026 via Paradise of Bachelors . Alongside the announcement, the band has shared the album’s title track and theme song, “Blood Sucking Maniacs,” available now as a single. A Release Show ( tickets here ) is set for May 21st at The Paramount Theatre  in Austin, TX. The Allens will also appear at Big Ears Festival  ( ticke

A new duo is emerging from the Los Angeles underground. Inner Magic , featuring Adam Miller (Chromatics)  and Jeff Schroeder (Smashing Pumpkins) , have released their debut single “Underground”  featuring vocals from Ruth Radelet , alongside a b-side cover of Spacemen 3’s “Feelin’ Just Fine” with backing vocals from Olive Kimoto . Miller and Schroeder first met in Los Angeles in 2024 through mutual friends, bonding over a shared love of Felt, Vinnie Vincent Invasion, and Krau