The Get In Her Ears team have put together another eclectic mix of new music for your listening pleasure! Our October Playlist features plenty of alt-pop tunes, alternative offerings, indie musings, DIY punk anthems, and some experimental electronic sounds. Make sure you scroll through and read all about our recommendations below.
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Tusks – ‘How Can I Be The Same’
An evocative, synth-soaked response to an experience of sexism that she encountered whilst creating her new album, Tusks’ latest single ‘How Can I Be The Same’ is a resonant, aural assertion of her determination as an artist. The London-based musician produced her upcoming fourth album, Do I See You There? – due via One Little Independent Records on 12th February 2027 – entirely by herself, after spending two months at The Townshend Studio experimenting with Townshend’s vast collection of priceless analogue synthesisers. ‘How Can I Be The Same’ is one of ten tracks that form her new record, which was heavily shaped by grief and coming to terms with the loss of a close friend. ‘How Can I Be The Same’ offers a fascinating glimpse into what we can expect from Tusks’ emotive new effort.
(Kate Crudgington – Features Editor)
Green Tea Bitches – ‘Ghosts’
And the prize for best aritst name goes to… Green Tea Bitches! A Chinese-Danish duo, they’ve just released a special Halloween single oozing all the glorious scuzz-fuelled electro-punk energy you could ever ask for. In the vein of noughties faves like CSS or Le Tigre, it offers a playful reflection on an all too relatable fear of big egos and ghosts, complete with spooky theramin sounds throughout. (Mari Lane – Managing Editor)
Striped Light ft. Elizabeth Bernholz (Gazelle Twin) – ‘Foolish’
An ode to the electronic alt-pop that raised him, under the moniker of Striped Light, electronic musician and producer Benge (Creep Show/Wrangler/John Foxx and the Maths) has been working on his upcoming album, For All This Beauty, for almost 20 years. On this track ‘Foolish’, he has collaborated with experimental artist & composer Elizabeth Bernholz aka Gazelle Twin – who I am a long-time fan of – and the result is an intoxicating blend of jagged-yet-buoyant synths and lush, captivating melodies. It’s hugely exciting to me to hear Elizabeth’s vocals float over this carefree love song, as the context of her solo work is much darker than this. For All This Beauty will be released via MemeTune on 6th November, and features contributions from Tara Busch (I Speak Machine), Hannah Peel, Serafina Steer and Juliana Venter. (KC)
Eilis Frawley – ‘Taken, Never Erased’
Another idiosyncratic offering from GIHE fave Australian-born, Berlin-based drummer & songwriter Eilis Frawley. ‘Taken, Never Erased’ is a moving reflection on the systemic suppression of Indigenous Australian languages through colonization, simultaneously acting as an aural ode to the resilience of the communities affected by this too. The track is lifted from her upcoming second album, Twist My Words, set for release on 6th November via cult Berlin label Sinnbus Records. Eilis explains the track’s context further: “‘Taken, But Never Erased’ acknowledges the violence of cultural theft and the attempts to silence indigenous communities, while recognising the resilience of the people, memories, and traditions that continue to be carried forward.” (KC)
Other Mother – ‘Not Sorry’
The latest single from Cork’s Other Mother, ‘Not Sorry’ combines evocative spoken word lyrics with relentless hooks. With an “unapologetic feminine rage’, it flows with a swiring, eerie allure, as it builds with a tenacious energy and immense sense of urgency to a firercely empowering anthem. ‘Not Sorry’ is taken from Other Mother’s debut EP, Can’t Help But Feel Dramatic. (ML)
Gone Future ft. ShitKid – ‘PIG!!’
Featuring one of the most cathartic choruses I’ve heard all year, this single from Swedish indie-rock supergroup Gone Future is a real angst-ridden anthem. Formed of members of Dolores Haze, Dead Vibrations and Mando Diao, as well as the instigative vocals of their labelmate ShitKid, ‘PIG!!’ is a biting blend of crashing percussion and gritty riffs. The track is taken from Gone Future’s upcoming debut EP, Signs, set for release on 4th December via PNKSLM Recordings. (KC)
Minor Dents – ‘I’d Like To Meet Her’
Opening our recent Brighton gig at A L P H A B E T this month, local band Minor Dents completely blew me away with their spellbdining allure. Now, with new single, ‘I’d Like To Meet Her’, they’re showcasing their ability to create immaculate, immersive psych-tinged soundscapes. Taken from their debut EP, Sitting With The Fish, synth-driven hooks propel the glistening celestial vocals of Holly Finch into a swirling splendour. (ML)
LIINES – ‘Always The Same’
I’m extremely excited by the return of Manchester long-time favourites LIINES, who’ve just released their first music in over two years. Taken from their new EP, As Shadows Fall, ‘Always The Same’ fizzes with a gritty energy and drummer Leila’s fierce beats as Zoe’s vocals soar with a raw, impassioned power. Zoe reflects: “There’s something comforting about things staying the same, but something frustrating about never quite escaping them. ‘Always The Same’ sits between the two. Repetition can be reassuring or unsettling, depending on how you look at it. I’ve always found comfort in familiarity, even when it’s not a good thing. Sometimes the things that make you feel safe are the very things that keep you stuck.” (ML)
Fightmilk – ‘Escape! From Camp Run For Your Life’
Released as a Halloween treat from total faves Fightmilk, ‘Escape! From Camp Run For Your Life’ translates the real life horrors of the world today into a perfect slice of energising punk-pop, propelled by spookily sweeping hooks and front person Lily’s distinctive, fiercely honest lyrical storytelling. Of the track, Lily explains: “This was the product of years of obsessively reading R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps book series for children, where horrible things happen in broad daylight, your parents can’t protect you and happy endings come with a caveat… Every day feels terrifying at the moment and this is a love letter to the warm hug of horror, where you can close the book or stop the film at any time you like.” (ML)
PISS – ‘Rote Zora. “Resistance is Possible.” Emma, no. 6, June 1984, pp. 39-41.’
One of the most exciting bands to have dropped into my inbox in recent times, Canada’s PISS are fast building a reputation for their pivotal and unique fusion of punk, poetry, sound collage and performance art, consistently delivered with a fierce sense of urgency and politcally driven angst. Having already received acclaim for their brand new album, you made me / skin on linen, recent single ‘Resistance is Possible.” Emma, no. 6, June 1984, pp. 39-41.’ takes it lyrics from an interview transcript published in Emma in 1984, and races with a visceral, immense power, building to an absolutely thrilling and completely necessary outpouring of grief-driven rage. The single is accompanied by a massively impactful new video, directed by Eila Vallevand and combining found footage and animation. (ML)
BRIDGET. – ‘For The Hell Of It’
Bursting with her trademark riotous energy, ‘For The Hell Of It’ is the title track from grunge-punk artist BRIDGET.’s latest EP. It’s a visceral collection of songs that are threaded together by BRIDGET.’s “fuck what you think, I’m doing it anyway” energy. She celebrated the EP’s release with an ‘Autumn Ball’ party in a 400 year-old grade II listed church in Ipswich, complete with Drag performances and surprise songs – punk af in my opinion. (KC)
Lost Grrrl Found – ‘Lesbian Spinsters’
Having just released their debut EP, Pupal Phase, NYC-based Lost Grrrl Found deliver their fierce Riot Grrrl-inspired sound with a raucous frenzied energy. Inspired by queercore pioneers Team Dresch, ‘Lesbian Spinsters’ offers empowering ode to reunion and queer community. Bringing together collaborators from New York’s indie music and downtown theater communities, Lost Grrrl Found is a uniquely DIY production carving out its own space between music and theatre. (ML)
Teens In Trouble – ‘I Do’
The project of Asian-American singer, guitarist and songwriter Lizzie Killian, Raleigh’s Teens In Trouble have now shared a brand new single. Propelled by dreamily scuzzy hooks alongside an endearing sense of vulnerability that twinkles throughout, ‘I Do’ offers a cathartic reflection on a ‘friendship break-up’ – “I’d convinced myself I was over it until a mutual friend asked me about the situation over brunch…”, Killian explains, “As I started to explain what happened, I found myself getting heated and realizing that maybe I wasn’t actually over it after all.” (ML)
The Gentle Spring – ‘Down With Love’
With shades of the likes of Camera Obscura or Belle & Sebastian, The Gentle Spring have just announced the release of their second album. Taken from the album, new single ‘Down With Love’ flows with uptempo lilting melodies and honey-sweet vocals reminiscent of the delicate romanticism of The Field Mice (songwriter Michael Hiscock’s previous band), creating a truly infectious slice of perfect syrupy pop. (ML)
Kathleen Frances – ‘Kitchen Sink’
The latest single from Bristol-based songwriter and producer Kathleen Frances, ‘Kitchen Sink’ offers a beautiful tapestry of sounds. Interwoven with a sparkling emotion, the rich resonance of Frances’ vocals ripples throughout, creating something truly captivating. Of the track Frances reflects: “It’s an exploration of the rhythm of moving apart and coming together that happens in a romantic relationship. The chorus captures a playful moment where the other person makes you laugh and you almost forget why you were annoyed with them in the first place… I connect deeply with this song, it captures my own life; when love, familiarity and shared humour floods back in a wave of joy.” (ML)
Brimheim – ‘My Collection’
Danish-Faroese experimental pop artist Brimheim is responsible for two of my favourite albums – can’t hate myself into a different shape (2022) and RATKING (2024) – so I’m thrilled to see that she’s now gearing up to release more new music. Her latest single ‘My Collection’ beautifully displays her rich, distinctive vocals as they float over tender keys and a blend of acoustic, brass and woodwind instrumentation. Accompanied by a monochrome video which hints at what else is to come, ‘My Collection’ offers new insight into Brimheim’s eternally intriguing musical universe. (KC)
Klein – ‘princess of the souf’
Genre-bending, London-based artist & composer Klein has been one of my favourite new music discoveries over the past year, despite having an impressive backlog of releases reaching back much further than that. This cinematic instrumental ‘princess of the souf’ is lifted from her new album, my own fairytale, which is her dark interpretation of a “Disney-esque soundtrack”, incorporating her unique blend of ambient noise, grime and R&B. On this record, she dissects her intense thoughts on identity, belonging, secrecy, reality and fantasy. (KC)
Sijya – ‘Safe’ (Sneha Khanwalkar Edit)
Another eclectic piece of electronica from South Asian composer & producer and GIHE fave Sijya here. This remix of ‘Safe’ is lifted from her collaborative EP, Leather & Brass [Retrofitted], released via iconic label One Little Independent Records. Pioneering Indian music director Sneha Khanwalkar has re-worked Sijya’s original track, bringing together India’s independent and Bollywood music communities in one place – something Sijya feels especially passionate about. (KC)
Kee Avil – ‘meld’
A frisson of twitchy electronics and her unflinching vocals, ‘meld’ is the final track from Montréal-based experimental artist and producer Kee Avil’s fascinating new album, Vapor.
An intrepid artist unafraid of trying new approaches to creating art, Kee Avil wrote and recorded her new LP in real time, sharing the songs in chronological order over 12 months. “Creative inspiration is often like vapor, appearing and dissipating quickly” she extrapolates. “This album represents what inspires me in the moment.” (KC)
Sheherazaad – ‘Registaan’
Having been a big fan of Brooklyn-via-India based artist Sheherazaad since falling in love with 2024’s globally acclaimed Qasr, I’m excitetd to hear that she’ll be releasing her debut album next month. And now, ahead of the album, she’s shared a stirring new single. “Based in a crass desertland wherein really lonely women emerge…” ‘Registaan’ oozes a mystical, other-worldy allure creating a cinematic slice of dystopian folk, showcasing the poignant and spellbinding soundscapes that this innovative artist is able to create. (ML)
ĠENN ft. Aidan Moffat – ‘Jaguar Sun’
An eclectic exploration of what it means to exercise free will, Anglo-Maltese quartet ĠENN have teamed up with Arab Strap’s Aidan Moffat to create the intriguing ‘Jaguar Sun’. Inspired by a myriad of influences, including Under the Jaguar Sun by Italo Calvino – an unfinished novel written just before his death which attempted to tell a story for each of the senses – this collaborative effort evokes a potent, ominous atmosphere that seeks to understand the notion of freedom and our own perceptions of reality. (KC)
