Plastic Mag Round Up: Top New Releases

On our latest Round Up Feature, we’ve put together a selection of some exciting new music to put on your radar. This time we’ve got brand new releases from the likes of Laughing Cats, Hamilton Hound, Christina Munsey, Rex & The Rhythm, Norbess, Human Regolith, DD Allen and Blush.

So kick back, turn it up and check out these awesome new tracks. Be sure to add your favourites on Spotify and catch the artists on their socials to stay up to date with their latest news!

Laughing Cats – “Jerk”

Following the success of their recent debut single, Laughing Cats are back with their sophomore outing “Jerk.” Serving up another dose of their charming alternative pop rock sound, the new track blends intricate beats, vibrant synth tones and smooth vocal layers to craft a catchy jam that filters 90s nostalgia into an engaging sound of shimmering soundscape. With their debut album Funny Money on the horizon, we can’t wait to see what they’ve got in store on their first full-length release.

Hamilton Hound – “The Distance”

UK-based artist Hamilton Hound links with producer James Mason and singer Liz Arcane on this mesmeric jazz-tinged bop. With silky instrumental flutters, soft bass notes and gentle keys gliding above the shuffle of the beat, spoken word style vocals are met with Liz’s alluring melodic delivery to form a delightful outing that’s grooving and original in equal measure. Channelling a lo-fi retro vibe with mellow hip hop energy, “The Distance” delivers a superb sound of smooth and soulful music that’s impossible not to love.

Christina Munsey – “cold september”

Coming out of North Carolina, singer-songwriter Christina Munsey brings us her latest single “cold september,” a slick indie rock track which flows from soft verses of warbling guitar notes and hushed percussion capped by Christina’s emotive vocals to energising choruses brimming with punchy energy and instantly catchy hooks. Putting her stunning vocal talent and pop-focused songwriting on full display, it’s an epic indie anthem that’s sure to win over fans around the world.

Rex & The Rhythm – “Play My Guitar”

Originally hailing from Barbados and now based in Los Angeles, multi-platinum artist Rex & The Rhythm serves up a superb mash up of frunk, soul, rock and hip hop on “Play My Guitar.” Built up grooving rhythms and incredible vocal arrangement that sees Rex spin infectious leads above layers of lush backing voices, the track delivers a dazzling sound of danceable energy and memorable writing cut with a rousing key change in the finale.

Norbess – “Prey”

Amsterdam-based producer Norbess lays down a moody dance music experience with “Prey,” a hypnotic fusion of Afrobeat, techno and house stylings filtered through an experimental lens. Crafting an intense atmosphere punctured by the thump of the beat and rattling percussive elements, it’s a stellar showcase of his beat-driven sound to offer an enveloping soundscape across six minutes of entrancing leftfield electronic music wrapped up in impressive sound design.

Human Regolith – “Memory Archive”

Ambient progressive rock outfit from Austin, Human Regolith recently dropped their new EP, Shadow of a Glow and now bring us the ballad from the record with “Memory Archive.” Casting an enchanting sound with soft piano tones and the patter of clicking percussive shots, the song develops with atmospheric guitar flickers with inject delicate melodic dashes before the sweeping textures of drifting synths is met with the rising strike of drums and layers of guitars to craft an incredible finale that frames dark rock energy in a dreamy setting.

DD Allen – “Holborn Avenue”

Coming ahead of his debut EP, UK-based artist DD Allen shares his new single “Holborn Avenue,” a soulful indie rock outing that pairs an elegant guitar-based arrangement with his gripping vocal performance. Building throughout, the song progresses from a graceful acoustic aesthetic to an invigorating indie anthem driven by steady drums, stacked guitar tones, airy textures and compelling vocal leads to deliver an engrossing listening experience from start to finish that builds the hype for his upcoming debut EP.

Blush – “Burning”

Making their official artistic entrance, Australian newcomers Blush present their sensational debut single with “Burning.” Wrapping an alternative indie sound in a smokey shoegaze scene, the track pairs hushed vocal leads above the snap of drums, haunting guitar textures and pulsing bass lines to forge a truly riveting sound that’s at once ethereal and gritty, making their entrance in spectacular fashion with an emphatic statement of artistic intent.