THE LINE of BEST FIT

Chicago’s Friko (@frikoo4u) are channeling the highs and lows of life on the road into sophomore effort Something Worth Waiting For. thelineofbestfit.com/features/inter…

Blurring the lines between self and persona, @Ditonellapiaga balances a tightrope on Miss Italia, one of the most crystalline and savvy albums of the year so far. thelineofbestfit.com/albums/ditonel…

In using mechanical, rigid guitar-driven synthpop with stomping techno and bittersweet electronics, Under My Umbrella shows Miss Grit is no longer afraid of properly expressing themselves. thelineofbestfit.com/albums/miss-gr…

Your Favorite Toy is actually having fun in a way @FooFighters haven’t in decades. It plays with unwieldy hardcore fuzz and the occasional driving rock cut in equal measure without retreading old ground. thelineofbestfit.com/albums/foo-fig…

Following a steady rise touring, Dublin foursome Basht. return with “Perfume”, an emotionally weighty first glimpse of their forthcoming debut album Poor Advice. thelineofbestfit.com/tracks/basht-n…

Indie festival Rockaway Beach confirms first wave of artists for its 2027 edition, taking place at Butlin's Bognor Regis site in January, including The Charlatans, The Twilight Sad, Getdown Services, and SPRINTS. thelineofbestfit.com/news/charlatan…

UK girlband XO have detailed their debut mini-album, Need To Know, due 16 October via Polydor, and released a new single and video, "Hotline". thelineofbestfit.com/news/you-have-…

A six-month therapeutic course aimed at reducing burnout among dance music workers has launched, backed by CAA agent Maria May, and developed by a collective that has supported tours by Radiohead and The Last Dinner Party. thelineofbestfit.com/news/new-progr…

Ahead of his appearance at @FOCUSWales, UK rap artist @sagetodz tells Best Fit about balancing his responsibility as a black, Welsh speaking artist with his desire for creative freedom. thelineofbestfit.com/features/inter…

South African singer Tyla has confirmed details of her sophomore LP, A*POP, alongside a new single "She Did It Again", featuring Zara Larsson. thelineofbestfit.com/news/tyla-anno…

⚙Wrestling with the strangeness that comes with change, Friko’s (@frikoo4u) incredibly visceral musicianship is undeniable on Something Worth Waiting For. thelineofbestfit.com/albums/friko-s…

Geordie Jazz group Knats have announced their second album, A Great Day In Newcastle, produced by black midi's Geordie Greep and set for release on 1 May via their new label home, Fontana. thelineofbestfit.com/news/knats-det…

Canadian dream pop duo sundayclub, A&R'd by ex-Weakerthans guitarist, have announced their self-titled debut record, due 10 July via Paper Bag Records, and released its first single, "Camera Shy". thelineofbestfit.com/news/manitoba-…

Prolific composer M. Geddes Gengras has announced an aptly titled new LP, Guest List, featuring an extensive roll-call of collaborators, including Greg Fox, Six Organs of Admittance, Charalambides, Hand Habits, and Lungs, among dozens of others. thelineofbestfit.com/news/m.-geddes…

R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe revealed an unreleased song called "The Rest of Ever" from his forthcoming debut solo album last night on Colbert. thelineofbestfit.com/news/michael-s…

MORN, 8485, Basht, Jasmine Myra and Quiet Light lead our weekly playlist of brand new music from the last seven days from under-the radar artists hand-picked by our editors, staff and writers. thelineofbestfit.com/news/new-music…

Colorado punk band Public Opinion have announced their upcoming album, The Curse of Public Opinion, and released their lead single, "Balloon Man Running". thelineofbestfit.com/news/public-op…

Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) is set to appear as Bon Dylan at Eaux Claires Festival for one night only to perform as 1994-era Bob Dylan. Today, he shares a video soundtracked by his rendition of Dylan's song "Not Dark Yet". thelineofbestfit.com/news/justin-ve…

horsegiirL reveals details of her upcoming debut album, NATURE IS HEALING, and unveils her new single, "earth is turning". thelineofbestfit.com/news/i-want-to…

Dutch art-rock trio The Homesick announce their signing to Viennese independent label Siluh Records, and share new single, "Esperanto". thelineofbestfit.com/news/the-homes…