Just when it felt like 2025 was hitting a lull after an onslaught of unforgettable releases that dotted previous months, the second-to-last week of October comes out swinging. This week is a colorful one, bursting with returns from icons, posthumous releases that carry the torch of legends, and a collection of deluxe albums that bring new life to forgotten favorites. As always, there is a little something for everyone on this week’s Caustic, and as the busy travel season approaches, a reworking of your playlist is in order, and we hope you can find what you’re looking for here.
Check out Glide’s picks for the week’s best new music, and be sure to check out our Caustic Spotify playlist to keep up with the latest releases.
Tortoise – “A Title Comes”
Touch
While the full LP will not be widely available until November 11, the first album from innovative indie rock legends Tortoise since 2016 is available to download here. Even with this unconventional release route, the excitement around Touch is palpable, and the band gifted fans with another single before the full LP hits your local streaming service. “A Title Comes” carries a fuzzy ambiance that washes the listener with reassuring textures and an inviting atmosphere.
Monte Booker – “marbles” (Feat. chlothegod)
noise ( meaning )
On his proper debut album, the sought-after producer and modern fusion mastermind Monte Booker cements himself as the officiant at the marriage between electronic music and Hip-hop, pushing the boundaries of the relationship into modern times. noise ( meaning ) is a living, breathing example of Booker’s intricate approach to his art, creating a 14-song tracklist that is as bubbly as it is smooth and relaxing. The chlothegod-assisted “Marbles” leans toward the hectic dance side of this album, with the vocalist delivering a dynamic performance over stampeding drums and electronic whirls.
The Lemonheads – “Marauders”
Love Chant
For the first time in almost 20 years, The Lemonheads return with an album of new material. Love Chant is a warped rock LP that picks up right where the band left off, crafting infectious yet complex indie rock with soaring vocals and punchy guitars. “Marauders” is an early highlight, with stunning guitar work juxtaposed with gentle vocals.
Cautious Clay – “The Deep End (12 am)”
The Hours: Night
After releasing the first half of his daring, pop-tinted concept album in May, singer/songwriter/producer Cautious Clay returns with the finale. The Hours: Night puts a moody yet energetically funky knot on the artist’s ambitious 2025, with these eight songs leaning toward a darker, danceable energy. “The Deep End (12 am)” is a groovy stand-out with warm vocals that cascade over the hard-hitting plushness of the percussion and neon-lit synths.
Bahamas – “Ready for a New Thing”
My Second Last Album
After his foray into the big city of Nashville for his 2023 LP, Bahamas—the project of the multi-faceted Afie Jurvanen—the artist returns to his roots for a more intimate setting on My Second Last Album. Whether it’s glistening guitar-driven ballads or palpable, punchy albums, Jurvanen’s latest maintains a welcoming atmosphere that anchors the artist’s otherworldly talents back to reality. “Ready for a New Thing” is a nimble pop tune with swaying vocals and glistening guitars.
JPEGMAFIA & Danny Brown – “Roaches”
SCARING THE HOES: DIRECTOR’S CUT
While both artists have respectively released stellar solo projects since the duo first teamed up for a full-length in 2023, JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown return with a deluxe edition of SCARING THE HOES. The new tracklist features new mixes, a rearrangement to fit the duo’s DLC Pack EP, and three new songs. “Roaches” balances the jovial with the haunting as JPEGMAFIA employs raw, rapid-fire flows over searing guitars, only for a beatswitch to bring in Brown for a hooky performance.
Mammoth – “Happy”
The End
Now that the WVH has been dropped, Mammoth returns with a hard-rock LP centered around the end of the world. The End is not a pessimistic view of our doldrums society, but a shedding of the worries that come with getting too attached to the wrong parts of society. The 10-song album immediately grabs your attention and doesn’t let go, with “Happy” being an early standout with its acrobatic guitar work emphasizing the guttural passion from the vocals.
Hit-Boy & The Alchemist – “Recent Memory”
Goldfish
After releasing several impressive collaborative singles, producers/vocalists Hit-Boy and The Alchemist team up for a proper full-length. Goldfish is a stunning example of innate sonic chemistry —a 15-song waltz through hypnotic loops, heady melodies, and stellar vocal performances from two artists who parade their prowess with ease. “Recent Memory” is a synth-driven, unassuming highlight with an eerie instrumental that acts as the perfect backdrop for the duo to trade verses.
Lily Allen – “Madeline”
West End Girl
Mercury Prize nominee and pop sensation Lily Allen emerges from her reclusive nature with West End Girl, a vulnerable 14-song LP. These songs act as a check-in—a diary entry from the past seven years since we last heard from Allen—and the artist has been through ups and downs that have led to the raw lyrics of her latest. “Madeline” lands the listener right in the middle of a love triangle, with harsh realities breaking Allen’s trust down until there is none left to give.
Amadou & Mariam – “Tanu”
L’amour à la folie
Recorded together over seven years, and arriving after the passing of Amadou Bagayoko earlier this year, Mariam Doumbia releases L’amour à la folie. The duo’s latest album is an uplifting, colorful, groovy salute to Bagayoko, and their chemistry shines throughout this 13-song set. “Tanu” is a gentle highlight, with lush vocals that slow-dance with mesmerizing production.
Mac Miller – “Carpe Diem”
GO:OD AM (10th Anniversary)
One of the more uplifting albums in the late Mac Miller’s discography has turned 10, and the estate of the artist gifts fans with a deluxe version of the timeless project. The 10th Anniversary edition of GO:OD AM features three previously unreleased songs, including “Carpe Diem.” Miller’s verses are filled with heady rhyme schemes that leap out from behind a simplistic yet hard-hitting drum pattern.
Eyedress – “Waassup Rockers”
Single
The prolific, genreless renaissance man Eyedress keeps his stellar 2025 alive with the release of “Wassup Rockers.” The shoegaze-style anthem arrives after two LPs from the artist this year. “Wassup Rockers” blasts out of the speakers, with blazing guitars that accentuate the twisted yet lush vocal performance.
Sleaford Mods – “The Good Life” (Feat. Gwendoline Christie & BIG SPECIAL”
The Demise of Planet X
Electro-post-punk legends Sleaford Mods have announced their new album and released a cheeky single to accompany the news. The Demise of Planet X is set to be released on January 16, and the minimalistic grime of “The Good Life” is our latest preview of the project. With hard-hitting drums and a sleek yet blunt vocal performance, the band brings on a few friends to help round out this stellar single from an anticipated project.
The Nude Party – “Carolyn”
Look Who’s Back
The Nude Party is back with a new LP, an infectious new single, and a big anniversary coming up. The band’s latest album, Look Who’s Back, is set to be released on February 13, almost exactly a full decade since the band’s 2016 debut project, Hot Tub. While we wait for the full release, “Carolyn” is a rowdy yet graceful single with jangly tendencies, creating a beautifully honed party that should last fans until the full LP next year.
Sports Team – “Medium Machine”
Boys These Days (Deluxe)
Earlier this year, the guitar-driven indie rock of Sports Team captured the hype built around the band with the release of their unforgettable LP Boys These Days, but the youthful pop-tinted band is far from done. A deluxe version of the LP is set to arrive on November 5 and will include demos and two new songs, including the band’s latest single, “Medium Machine.” The jangly new tune is a loose example of the band’s new era, with digestible harmonies stumbling around punch-dunk acoustics and heartfelt lyrics.
