Ready for some new tunes to stay motivated as we bid goodbye to summer?

Here’s a roundup of what’s new on the music scene.

The Dip – “Fill My Cup”

From funk, rhythm and blues band The Dip comes “Fill My Cup,” a comforting, pensive track filled with lush pedal steel and some great harmonies.

It’s on our playlist!  Have a listen:

Fill My Cup

Jesse Malin tribute album

American rock musician, guitarist and songwriter Jesse Malin – currently recovering from a rare spinal stroke – says new tribute album Silver Patron Saints took him “out of a dark time…in a way that only music can do.”

From the new album comes “She Don’t Love Me Now,” a fun, classic rocker, and it features Bruce Springsteen. It’s currently playing on KRVM.

She Don’t Love Me Now

Blu DeTiger

One of the most exciting bass players I’ve come across in a long time is Los Angeles-based musician Blu DeTiger.

Her new album, “All I Ever Want Is Everything,” is one of my favorites this year. This album was years in the making, and does not disappoint.

Born in New York City, DeTiger has been playing bass since the age of 7. On this, her first full album, she expertly delivers a wide array of genres spanning pop, rock, funk and electro-pop.

Here’s “Disappearing,” from the new album:

In 2022, DeTiger made her TV debut on Saturday Night Live accompanying the band Bleachers on bass.

DeTiger is currently on tour to promote the new album; here’s wishing her all the best.

New single from Lucius features War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel

Indie-pop band Lucius have a new single out.

It’s a dandy!

“Old Tape“, which the band says is about “the rabbit holes our minds can go down,” features superb guitar aka The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel. And of course, it bears the band’s unique dream-pop sound.

The band just celebrated the 10-year-anniversary of their debut album “Wildewoman,” and is set to tour with both The National and The War on Drugs. (Sidenote, can anyone give me a ride to the Moda Center next month?). HA.

Here’s “Old Tape” – have a listen!

David Gray has new music coming

Superb singer-songwriter David Gray has released one track from his upcoming “Dear Life ” album, scheduled to drop early next year.

It’s his 13th studio album, and new single “Plus and Minus” is well-worth putting on repeat. An artistic triumph, it boasts a lovely, layered arrangement.

Check it out!

If you missed his “White Ladder” tour last year (I did), let’s hope next year we get a second chance to catch him live.

Taylor Swift switches it up with lovely, acoustic “Fortnight”

Taylor Swift was awarded Video of the Year last week for mega-hit “Fortnight.” So it’s a good time to mention she’s got a more intimate version of the track I’m really loving.

The stripped-back version of this timeless composition again features great harmonies with Post Malone, plus tasteful keys and acoustic guitar.

Have a listen!

Swift will be re-releasing her acclaimed “Reputation” album soon, but when is anyone’s guess.

This year, her hugely successful “The Tortured Poets Department” broke sales records. The Guardian commented that it “cemented Swift as the biggest pop star this century by many metrics.”

That’s a wrap!

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