Today's Top Tune

  Today’s Top Tune: Josh da Costa ‘Proving Me Right’   Josh da Costa steps out on his own with New Wave Graveyard (out July 24), a highly anticipated solo debut inspired by the glam, synth-pop, and post-punk sounds of artists like Japan, Sparks, and ELO. Led by the single “Proving Me Right,” the album plays like a collection of lost classics from an alternate universe—blending da Costa’s eclectic musical obsessions into a colorful, genre-hopping statement.   (Stones Throw)  

Today’s Top Tune: Okonski ‘Axes (Feat. Rachel Kitchlew)   Okonski—the jazz trio featuring Durand Jones & The Indications members Steve Okonski, Aaron Frazer, and Michael Montgomery, return with “Axes,” a new single featuring harpist Rachel Kitchlew. Blending soulful improvisation with rich, cinematic textures, the track highlights the group’s knack for creating meditative, deeply expressive instrumental music.   (Colemine Records)  

  Today’s Top Tune: Shakey Graves ‘When The Love Is New’    Shakey Graves explores matters of the heart on “When the Love Is New,” a standout from his new album Fondness, Etc. Driven by a propulsive Tulsa-style groove and brooding alt-rock energy, the song reflects on the uncertainty and exhilaration of new love while showcasing the intimate, home-recorded spirit of the album.   (Dualtone)  

    Today’s Top Tune: Bedouine ‘Always On Time’   LA-based musician Bedouine returns with “Always on Time,” a warm, reflective single from her new album Neon Summer Skin. Built around a gentle piano melody with lush strings and synths, the track leans into themes of patience and self-acceptance—embracing life’s timing rather than rushing it.   (Thirty Tigers)  

    Today’s Top Tune: duendita ‘super sad!’ (Clean)   duendita’s album existential thottie is led by the single “super sad!” Blending jazz, soul, and R&B with raw, diary-like honesty, the project dives into themes of identity, love, and survival. Fully self-produced, it’s duendita’s most personal work yet—balancing vulnerability, humor, and a commitment to healing.   (10k)  

  Today’s Top Tune: Allison Russell ‘Cold April (Feat. Denitia, Kara Jackson, & Explore! Pop Choir) Allison Russell leans into the healing power of music on “Cold April.” Joined by Kara Jackson, Denitia, and the Explore! Pop Choir, the track isn’t about dwelling on hard times—it’s about finding renewal through song. With voices lifted together, Russell channels resilience, community, and the strength to keep moving forward.   (Fantasy Records / Concord Label Group)  

  Today’s Top Tune: Flying Mojito Brothers ‘Polk Salad Annie’    The Flying Mojito Bros link up with the legacy of Tony Joe White on The Swamp Fox, a remix project that bridges swampy Southern soul with late-night disco grooves. Inspired by White’s own genre-blending experiments in the late ’70s and ’80s, the UK duo rework cuts from The Real Thang including “Polk Salad Annie” into their signature “desert disco” sound—bringing new life to the Swamp Fox’s timeless funk.   (Swamp Records)  

    Today’s Top Tune: Mia Doi Todd ‘A Song To Make You Smile’    Mia Doi Todd offers a radiant moment with “A Song To Make You Smile,” a standout from her album Human Experience. Blending warmth, wisdom, and emotional depth, the track lives up to its name — a gentle, uplifting reminder of joy amid life’s full spectrum of feeling.   (City Zen)  

  Today’s Top Tune: Marshmello & Portugal. The Man ‘Phoenix’    Marshmello and Portugal. The Man join forces on “Phoenix,” a bright, feel-good anthem that captures the spark of new love and renewal. With its uplifting energy and nostalgic glow, the track channels the rush of connection and the promise of fresh beginnings — a perfect soundtrack for the spring and summer ahead.  

Today's Top Tune: Maisy Owen ‘On My Way Down’   Nashville native Maisy Owen has been immersed in music her entire life, raised in a musical family where songcraft was second nature. Drawing on the moody intimacy of Nick Drake, the folk finesse of Bert Jansch, and the hazy dream-pop glow of Mazzy Star, she’s carving out a sound all her own. Her debut album arrives this spring, but for now, here’s a first taste with “On My Way Down.”   (Tompkins Square)