The anticipation for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues — the sequel to the classic mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap — has been increasing with teasers and clips, and now the first trailer is here. It does not disappoint, and it features appearances from Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Questlove, who declines the band’s invitation to be their 12th drummer …

Atmosphere have announced a new album called Jestures arriving this fall. Today the hip-hop duo is offering a preview with two new singles called “Really” and “Velour,” which follow last month’s “XXX.”

Next month Pearly Drops will share their new album The Voices Are Coming Back. So far we’ve heard “Mermaid” with Cub Sport and “Ratgirl,” and today the Finnish electronic duo is back with a sleek earworm called “End Credits.”

“I Love This” is the latest single from South London sibling duo Clara and Anders Bach aka Punchbag. It is not for the frail. The kinetic single, which is the follow-up to their debut EP I’m Not Your Punchbag from May, is the immediate hit of a dozen espresso shots. It’s the sound of pupils dilating. It’s hyper hyperpop that …

JADE has already put out a lot of fun, wide-ranging singles — most recently “Plastic Box” — in anticipation of her September debut album That’s Showbiz Baby! Today, she’s returned with another unexpected track, but this time it’s a collaboration with Australian pop-hedonists Confidence Man.

New York’s own james K announced her new album Friend last month with the release of the uptempo headrush “Play.” She has unveiled another tune from the album today, a midtempo electronic pop track called “Doom Bikini” that boasts a trip-hop-esque beat and some strategically deployed squealing G-funk keyboard. In keeping with the bikini theme, james K is also selling …

Cameron Winter seems like a real fun guy. This afternoon the Geese frontman hopped on Instagram Live, streaming from Newport, RI ahead of the band’s show at Newport Folk Festival. “God this place is fucking cute!” he said, grinning to the camera. He also did an impulsive thing: He leaked “Trindad,” the next single and album opener off their forthcoming …

Following February’s “Love Is A Stillness,” Sam Smith is back with another heart string-pulling single “To Be Free.” Co-written with longtime collaborator Simon Aldred, the song is a graceful ballad with a soulful chorus. Smith has an immensely powerful voice all on their own, but they get some help from the TwoCity Chorus to take the track to new heights.

Following February’s “Love Is A Stillness,” Sam Smith is back with another heart string-pulling single “To Be Free.” Co-written with longtime collaborator Simon Aldred, the song is a graceful ballad with a soulful chorus. Smith has an immensely powerful voice all on their own, but they get some help from the TwoCity Chorus to take the track to new heights.