The Fat Angel Sings

‘Fine’ is a masterclass in simplicity and economy but these aspects aren’t present for their own didactic sake. Rather, their art is world-building in the most essential of ways, subtly spinning out in an enveloping, rich haze from a clear, architectural core. There are sections of knife-like collective squall and dialogic drift that glance at improvised music; while not strictly pop, the tunes are incredibly catchy with wry, keenly memorable lyrics that easily stick in one’s craw.

With associations including Endless Boogie, Sian Alice Group, and Soldiers of Fortune, Weak Signal formed in 2017.

‘Fine’ is their fourth full-length to date, its tight ten-song program fleshed out with sonic icing from keyboardist Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip) and guitarists Doug Shaw (Gang Gang Dance; White Magic) and Cass McCombs.

“… his bandmates apply their obsessive attention to dark, rock songs, along the lines of the Velvet Underground, the Jesus and Mary Chain and countless fuzz-crusted followers, seeking something pure and elemental in the sound. It’s maybe madness, but it also pretty great. “War and War” is crazily focused and powerful.” – Jennifer Kelly (Dusted)

“… the overall sound they’ve got going on, as if the lows are maxed out on everything, from the guitars to the drums to the vocals, not so much a heavy record as a consistently booming one. It’s a cool feel, kinda lo-fi but mostly just deep sounding in a Mary Chain way, and it’s an interesting fit for their garage-y, downer-twee indie-pop.” – YGR

Whitney K would be among our favourite discovery’s. He’s that good and, having listened 3 times, we can declare ‘Bubble’ as a worthy Album of this month. It has truly been a delight introducing people to the wonders of Whitney K, with the superb ‘Hard To Be A God’ following the excellent ‘Two Years’.

In addition to his regular Lou Reed “Street Hassle” vibe (check out “Sunshine2” for classic Whiney K), Konnor adds great dimension, such as “TV Dreaming” being like a lost Harlan T. Bobo gem, whilst “Something Strange” interrupts its Flaming Lips groove with a David Nance-esque guitar squall.

His first album for Fire Records and follow-up to 2022’s ‘Hard To Be A God’. Whitney K continue his migrant mind games, summoning up a series of intriguing characters, littered with everyday foibles and fantasies. Along the way, he pens a journal of possibilities as he travels further into transient America, touching on everything from bar room chatter,
rumour and distortion to misinformation, daydreams, misunderstanding and self-realisation; with anecdotes lifted from the paperback in his back pocket and his half-forgotten past.

‘Bubble’ is a 13-part cerebral mystery that unravels on songs that bring to mind the gruff sentimentality of the late Kris Kristoferson, Lennon’s ‘Jealous Guy’, Eels at their most troubled and the American Gothic sketches of David Ackles; the perfect soundtrack for a Raymond Carver book club.

Talking Heads founder David Byrne has released another new song from his upcoming album “Who Is the Sky?” The track is called “She Explains Things to Me” and can be heard below.

“Who Is the Sky?” will be released on September. 5th. Just over a week later, Byrne will launch an international tour that will last until March of 2026.

“Who Is the Sky?” marks Byrne’s first new music since 2018’s “American Utopia”. There are a number of guests that contributed to the new album, including St. Vincent, Hayley Williams of Paramore, Tom Skinner of the Smile and more. It was produced by Kid Harpoon, who has recently worked on releases by Miley Cyrus, Lizzo, Harry Styles and Shawn Mendes, among others.

“At my age, at least for me, there’s a ‘don’t give a shit about what people think’ attitude that kicks in,” Byrne said in a previous press release. “I can step outside my comfort zone with the knowledge that I kind of know who I am by now and sort of know what I’m doing. That said, every new set of songs, every song even, is a new adventure. There’s always a bit of, ‘how do I work this?’ I’ve found that not every collaboration works, but often when they do, it’s because I’m able to clearly impart what it is I’m trying to do. They hopefully get that, and as a result, we’re now joined together heading to the same unknown place.”

The second single from ‘Who Is The Sky?’, the new album from David Byrne out September 5th on Matador Records.

Robert Plant will release his first album since 2021’s Alison Krauss collaboration, “Raise the Roof”. 

“Saving Grace” marks Plant’s first solo album since 2017’s “Carry Fire”. The nine-song LP, recorded with his new band Saving Grace, features covers of songs by Moby Grape (“It’s a Beautiful Day Today”), Blind Willie Johnson (“Soul of a Man”) and the Low Anthem (“Ticket Taker”).

You can hear their cover of the Minnesota indie-rock band Low’s “Everybody’s Song” Written by Mimi Parker, Zak Micheletti, Alan Sparhawk below. Plant had previously covered a pair of Low songs, “Silver Rider” and “Monkey,” on 2010’s “Band of Joy” album.

Plant said “We laugh a lot, really,” he said in a press release announcing the album. “I think that suits me. I like laughing. You know, I can’t find any reason to be too serious about anything. I’m not jaded. The sweetness of the whole thing …The upcoming album, will be Robert Plant’s 12th solo record, is named after the band he has performed with over the past six years: singer Suzi Dian, drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo and string player Matt Worley, and cellist Barney Morse-Brown.

Robert Plant and Saving Grace perform Low’s “Everybody’s Song,” from the upcoming album, ‘Saving Grace,’ due September 26th on Nonesuch Records.

Jeff Tweedy The Wilco frontman will share the 30-song new album “Twilight Override” on September 26th via dBpm. Tweedy has today released four new songs: “Enough,” “One Tiny Flower,” “Out in the Dark,” and “Stray Cats in Spain.” .

Tweedy will support “Twilight Override” with a full-band tour of North America and Europe. The North American shows take place in October, and the European dates are scheduled for February. Tweedy recorded “Twilight Override” his follow-up to 2020’s Love Is the King—at his Chicago studio, the Loft. The album has contributions from James Elkington, Finom’s Sima Cunningham Macie Stewart, and Liam Kazar, along with Tweedy’s sons, Spencer and Sammy.

“When you choose to do creative things, you align yourself with something that other people call God,” Tweedy said in a press statement. “And when you align yourself with creation, you inherently take a side against destruction. You’re on the side of creation. And that does a lot to quell the impulse to destroy. Creativity eats darkness.”

Tweedy added: “Sort of an endless buffet these days—a bottomless basket of rock bottom. Which is, I guess, why I’ve been making so much stuff lately. That sense of decline is hard to ignore, and it must be at least a part of the shroud I’m trying to unwrap. The twilight of an empire seems like a good enough jumping-off point when one is jumping into the abyss.”

“‘Twilight’ sure is a pretty word, though,” he continued. “And the world is full of happy people in former empires, so maybe that’s not the only source of this dissonance. Whatever it is out there (or in there) squeezing this ennui into my day, it’s fucking overwhelming. It’s difficult to ignore. “Twilight Override” is my effort to overwhelm it right back. Here are the songs and sounds and voices and guitars and words that are an effort to let go of some of the heaviness and up the wattage on my own light. My effort to engulf this encroaching nighttime (nightmare) of the soul.”

Jeff Tweedy’s new (triple) album titled “Twilight Override” will be available worldwide September 26th, 2025.

Former King Crimson legends Adrian Belew and Tony Levin joined forces with iconic guitar player Steve Vai and Tool’s powerhouse drummer Danny Carey to form BEAT a bold reimagining of King Crimson’s iconic ’80s trilogy of albums “Discipline”, “Beat”, and “Three of a Perfect Pair”.

Legendary former King Crimson members, ADRIAN BELEW and TONY LEVIN, banded together with guitar virtuoso, STEVE VAI, and explosive Tool drummer, DANNY CAREY, to create BEAT: a creative reinterpretation of the three iconic 80s KING CRIMSON albums – ‘Discipline’, ‘Beat’, and ‘Three Of A Perfect Pair’.

In 2024, the ensemble staged 65 shows in North America, before following it with an expansive run in Mexico and South America in 2025. 

Available in 3 different formats, the Los Angeles show is mixed by Bob Clearmountain, and is available as a Special Edition 2CD+Blu-ray Digipak, a Limited Deluxe 3LP Triple Gatefold & Digitally. A limited deluxe 3CD +Blu-ray Artbook edition will also be available, including extensive photos plus an additional 12-track ‘Live in North America’ CD. The blu-ray features the full Los Angeles show in 5.1 Surround Sound and Stereo, as well as bonus interview content with the band.

After 65 North American shows in 2024, the band expanded into Mexico and South America in 2025. Now, on 26th September 2025, they’ll release a live audio/visual package, centered around a sold-out show in Los Angeles.

It will be released in several formats: – Special Edition 2CD+Blu-ray Digipak – A Limited Deluxe 3LP Triple Gatefold – A limited deluxe 3CD +Blu-ray Artbook edition (including extensive photos plus an additional 12-track ‘Live in North America’ CD)

“Neal and Jack and Me” taken from ‘LIVE’ by BEAT, out on 26th September 2025 via InsideOutMusic.

NewDad, fronted by enigmatic songwriter and vocalist Julie Dawson, are an alternative three piece from Galway, Ireland. Their influences vary from legendary bands like The Cure, Pixies, R.E.M., and My Bloody Valentine, to more contemporary acts, such as Big Thief and Beabadoobee.

NewDad make music that confronts the horrors of the modern world. Julie’s lyrics find beauty in her pain, with a unique perspective on her generational despair that resonates broadly. With writing that regularly evokes imagery of water and religion, she reflects on the band’s upbringing on the West Coast of Ireland through her songwriting.

‘Altar’ is the second album from “Ireland’s next great guitar band”, and the third album from their prolific frontwoman Julie Dawson in less than 2 years. It’s a grungey alt-rock future classic that jolts between anger-fueled anthemics on the one hand, and darkly intimate and melancholic introspection on the other. They’ve built a dedicated cult following with their acclaimed debut ‘Madra’ and if they’re good enough for the godfather of goth they’re good enough for you…

“I liked the NewDad album, that’s been on in my car for a long time” (Robert Smith)

Our new album “Altar” will be out on 19th September.

A new tribute album via Run For Cover Records which sees some of the current favovrite artists offering their own unique interpretations of various songs from across the Jason Molina catalogue. In 2024, we named Magnolia Electric Co. one of the greatest albums of all time, because Jason Molina’s presence is felt now more than ever. The late Songs: Ohia frontman can be heard in the likes of MJ Lenderman and Greg Freeman, Arriving September 5th, the compilation is titled ‘I Will Swim to You: A Tribute to Jason Molina’, and will feature musical contributions from: MJ Lenderman, Horse Jumper of Love, Hand Habits, Advance Base, Sun June, Runnner, Sadurn, Friendship, Trace Mountains, Another Michael, Lutalo and Teen Suicide.

The album also features stunning painted artwork by Jason’s longtime collaborator and friend William Schaff.

You can also hear the first two tracks from the compilation today including MJ Lenderman’s rendition of “Just Be Simple” (Songs: Ohia) and Sun June’s “Leave the City” (Magnolia Electric Co.).

Alongside this LP, Run For Cover are releasing a limited split 7” featuring a previously unreleased recording of Jason Molina performing “The Last 3 Human Words (Demo)” on side A and MJ Lenderman’s rendition of “Just Be Simple” on side B

10% of all profits from record sales will be donated to MusiCares® Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Fund, a nonprofit that helped Jason in times of need.

Finally, we’re very excited to say that in collaboration with Static & Distance, Run For Cover have kindly put together a beautiful ‘White Sulfur’ vinyl variant especially for S&D subscribers which is available to pre-order now.

“Moisturizer” is the bold, second album from Wet Leg, the Isle of Wight five-piece founded by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers. Joined by Ellis Durand, Henry Holmes, and Joshua Mobaraki, Wet Leg has spent the past few years on the road, evolving into a feral, electrifying live force. This new record captures that energy, delivering a sound that’s tighter, bolder, and more self-assured, yet still brimming with the same quick wit and raw, unrefined energy.

Wet Leg has spent the past few years on the road, evolving into a feral, electrifying live force. This new record captures that energy, delivering a sound that’s tighter, bolder, and more self-assured, yet still brimming with the same quick wit and raw, unrefined energy. 

Isolated in a remote house in the countryside, “Moisturizer” was written in a creative frenzy, diving into themes of obsession and all-consuming love. While their 2022 debut earned Grammy wins and chart-topping success, moisturizer brings the bite: brash guitars, heavy beats, and a fearless devotion to feeling everything—all at once.

released July 11th, 2025

2025, Domino Recording Co Ltd

In anticipation of their upcoming album “Antidepressants”, Suede feature on the cover of the September issue of MOJO, available in shops from Monday.

The issue comes with an exclusive Outsiders CD featuring live, rare, and unreleased tracks including ‘Criminal Ways’, a brand new and previously unheard track from “Antidepressants”, and early demo ‘Just A Girl’.