Ibeyi announce their new album 'Offering' and share new single "Aset"

IBEYI ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM SHARE NEW SINGLE “ASET” OFFERING OUT JUNE 26TH

Lisa-Kaindé Diaz and Naomi Diaz by Lisandra Alvarez  “Aset” LISTEN: https://ibeyimusic.ffm.to/aset.OPR WATCH: https://ibeyimusic.ffm.to/aset.OPR/youtube Offering PRE-SAVE: https://ibeyimusic.ffm.to/offeringalbum.OPR (May 15, 2026) - French-Cuban twin duo Ibeyi announce their new album Offering, set for release on June 26. The project marks their first full-length release in four years, following 2022’s Spell31, and their first since going independent. Alongside the announcement, they share the album’s lead single “Aset.” “Aset” draws from the story of the goddess Isis—also known as Aset—who acquires sacred knowledge to resurrect her lover Osiris and elevate him to divine status. The song reflects on the emotional aftermath of that devotion, exploring themes of sacrifice, imbalance, and the lingering question of whether such profound love was ever truly reciprocated. Offering introduces a new phase for Naomi Diaz and Lisa-Kaindé Diaz—one defined less by intention and more by release. Where Spell31 centered on manifestation, Offering moves in the opposite direction: letting go of control, expectation, and the need for validation. Across 12 tracks, the album unfolds as a process of shedding—of ego, of certainty—and a return to self. Created independently, Offering finds Ibeyi expanding their creative process, working with a new range of producers and musicians while stepping back from their traditional roles on percussion and piano. The result is a fluid, genre-agnostic body of work that moves between heavy bass and percussive depth, and moments of quiet intimacy and vocal minimalism. Though the sisters have spent recent years living apart, a series of parallel life experiences brought them back into alignment—personally and artistically. That dual perspective shapes the album’s core: for Naomi, Offering reflects a step into adulthood and self-assurance; for Lisa-Kaindé, it represents an embrace of the unknown and a trust in what follows. The album also marks a visual and geographic return. All accompanying visuals were shot on location in Havana in collaboration with local artists, musicians, and their community—showing an intimate portrait of the Cuba that has long informed their identity and sound. More than a decade into their career, Ibeyi are no longer seeking definition. Offering instead captures a moment of transition—grounded in vulnerability, growth, and the willingness to evolve. Listen to “Aset,” pre-save Offering and stay tuned for more from Ibeyi coming soon. 

Offering cover art by Lisandra Alvarez  Ibeyi Offering June 26, 2026 1. Olokun 2. Aset 3. Focus 4. Moshpit 5. Baba 6. The Process 7. Offerings 8. La tendresse d’un mot feat. Sofiane Pamart 9. I Know You Loved Me 10. Good Life 11. Hurry Hurry 12. Lucky Connect with Ibeyi:  Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

The Avalanches Release New Single and Video "Together"

As long as we’re together, Together, forever and ever and ever…

How are you looking after your memories? At Takumi digital archives your most treasured moments are safe with us. Visit Takumi today here. The Avalanches ‘Together (feat. Nikki Nair, Jessy Lanza, Prentiss)’ is here. A video is here. ABOUT THE AVALANCHES “Better than just about any music ever made” – Pitchfork The Avalanches are Robbie Chater, Tony Di Blasi and Andy Szekeres. There are few artists on the planet as influential and original as The Avalanches. Their debut album ‘Since I Left You’ laid a global footprint for collaborative sampology in the 21st century. With over 1 million album sales and 700 Million streams, the group’s mark on popular culture has expanded across two more acclaimed LPs ‘Wildflower’ and ‘We Will Always Love You’, coveted collectables & a legion of fans spanning the globe. In 2024 the band featured on Jamie XXs acclaimed ‘In Waves’ album with collaboration ‘All You Children’.

The Avalanches ‘Together’ – out now – listen here / watch here

Trousdale celebrates one year of their album with 'Growing Pains Deluxe'

TROUSDALE CELEBRATES ONE YEAR OF THEIR SOPHOMORE ALBUM WITH GROWING PAINS DELUXE — OUT TODAY EXPANDED ALBUM INCLUDES NEW SONGS, FEATURES FROM RACHAEL PRICE FROM LAKE STREET DIVE, TORS, KEN YATES & HAFFWAY + A SOARING COVER OF NEIL YOUNG’S “OLD MAN” RELEASE BRAND NEW LOVELORN TRACK “WHERE DID YOU GO” HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF SOON + UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AT NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL, ALL THINGS GO, AND MORE — SEE ALL DATES HERE Press photo by Tessa Carroll  “Trousdale’s new album Growing Pains is a style-blending indie pop offering from the California-based trio looking to bring more attention to women doing it all in music. Growing Pains is a bright, pop-heavy album with an edge of country-rock that sets it apart.” “‘Growing Pains’ includes a dozen songs that maintain the trio’s signature harmonies, while  seeing an increased sophistication in songwriting.” Trousdale, Los Angeles’ heavenly, harmonic, indie-folk trio, today release Growing Pains Deluxe. Arriving a little after the one-year anniversary of their sophomore album, the expanded version includes a mix of new songs and reworked versions of Growing Pains’ standout tracks. The deluxe album features Rachael Price from Lake Street Dive, Tors, Ken Yates and HAFFWAY, as well as a soaring cover of beloved Neil Young classic “Old Man.” Listen to the deluxe album HERE.  Trousdale has had a remarkable trajectory since the initial release of Growing Pains. Highlights include making their daytime TV debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show, performing “The Ick” on the TODAY Show, making their Grand Ole Opry debut, touring with Maren Morris and Lake Street Dive, and selling out headline shows across North America, Europe and Australia.  Trousdale shared, "It’s been a crazy year since releasing ‘Growing Pains’ and we’re so proud of what we’ve accomplished since then. This album has taken us all over the world, and we’ve been so lucky to get to connect with so many of you through these songs! We wanted to get a few of our friends to hop on some of our favorite songs and finally share two new songs with you guys.” Kicking off later this month, Trousdale will set out on their Growing Pains Deluxe Tour with support from verygently and True Mountain Laurel. So far this year, they have performed across Europe/ the UK and joined the lineups of High Water and Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival. Later in the festival season, Trousdale will play at Three Rivers Arts Festival, Newport Folk Festival, Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, and All Things Go DC. See all upcoming tour dates here and below. UPCOMING TOUR DATES May 29 - Atlanta, GA - Terminal West May 30 - Asheville, NC - The Grey Eagle May 31 - Charlottesville, VA - Jefferson Theater June 2 - Hamden, CT - Space Ballroom June 3 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground  June 4 - Portland, ME - State Theatre June 6 - Buffalo, NY - Rec Room June 7 - Pittsburgh, PA - Three Rivers Arts Festival # June 9 - Toronto, ON - Mod Club June 10 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom June 12 - Madison, WI - Majestic June 13 - Evanston , IL - SPACE July 25 - Newport, RI - Newport Folk Festival # September 11-13 - Bristol, TN - Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion # September 27 - Washington, DC - All Things Go # # festival date All tour info here

Smerz 'Easy EP' out now | On Tour

SMERZ RELEASE ‘EASY EP’ OUT TODAY VIA ESCHO ON TOUR NOW

(Smerz by Smerz) Today Smerz release their new Easy EP via Escho. Easy is a six-track EP, which the duo describes as follows: “At the tail end of finishing Big city life last year, we made the song "Easy” and from there went off on a tangent. Many of Big city life’s songs are rooted in specific stories, this Easy EP presented itself in a more open-ended process—almost like a daily journal. It began as a snapshot of a moment, one that was about to become our spring last year, and was finished moving into spring of 2026.”  It’s already been a major year for Smerz. In March, the duo took home two of Norway’s most prestigious music honors—the Spellemann Awards, often regarded as the country’s equivalent to the Grammys—for International Success of the Year and Best Alternative Pop Album for Big city life. They also appeared on the cover of Homme Girls, shot by artist Fumiko Imano, opened for Lorde last night in Los Angeles, and saw their breakout track “You got time and I got money” featured in The Drama. Big city life was one of last year’s most celebrated releases, landing across a wide sweep of year-end “Best Of” lists and earning Smerz a spot as an Artist to Watch from The New York Times. Meanwhile, “You got time and I got money” continues to take on a life of its own online—captivating a global audience of cosmopolitan city-dwellers drawn to the tension between everyday reality and dreamlike escape.  Smerz Easy EP Escho Spotify | Apple Music | Bandcamp | YouTube

Track list: Somewhere 1 Spring summer Spring summer 3 beat Its here Somewhere 2 The room you described  Smerz 2026 Tour Dates May 15 - Los Angeles, CA - Kia Forum w/Lorde  May 17 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Block Party Festival May 18 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre *SOLD OUT May 19 - San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall *SOLD OUT May 20 - Denver, CO - Gothic Theatre May 22- Minneapolis, MN - The Cedar May 23- Chicago, IL - Warm Love Cool Dreams May 24 - Cleveland, OH - Mahall's 20 Lanes May 25 - Toronto, ON - Opera House May 28 - New York, NY - Webster Hall *SOLD OUT May 29 - Boston, MA - ICA Boston *SOLD OUT May 31 - Brussels, BE - Nuits Botanique June 6 - Barcelona, ES - Primavera Sound June 13 - Porto, PT - Primavera Sound June 21 - Prague, CZ - Metronome Festival June 22 - Vienna, AT - Flucc Wanne Opening for Robyn: June 26 - OVO Hydro, Glasgow, United Kingdom June 30 - ING Arena, Brussels, Belgium July 18 - Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden July 2 - Paris, FR - Days Off Festival  July 3 - Roskilde, DK - Roskilde Festival July 17 - Dour, BE - Dour Festival August 13 - Saint-Malo, FR - La Route du Rock August 15 - Gothenburg, SE - Way Out West August 21 - Wales, UK - Green Man Festival August 29 - London, UK - RALLY September 6 – Los Angeles – The Fonda September 7 – Tucson, AZ – La Rosa September 10 – Austin, TX – Radio/East (Levitation) September 11– Dallas – Tulips September 13 – Nashville, TN – Basement East September 14 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West  September 16 – Durham, NC – Motorco Music Hall September 17– Washington, DC – Howard Theater  September 19- Philadelphia, PA - TBA Smerz: Instagram | Assets