Every Friday, we challenge ourselves to sift through new music releases and curate a list of albums we think you should be listening to. 

Counterparts surprise fans this week with a new Will Putney-produced EP called Heaven Let Them Die. The latest music delivers its signature hardcore punch, blending aggressive riffs and an insanely good vocal performance from Brian Kaczmarczyk. The Body returns with The Crying Out of Things, a haunting and atmospheric release filled with crushing soundscapes and raw energy uniquely their own. Come Ahead by Primal Scream brings their classic rock influence into new, electrifying territory, merging psychedelia and swaggering grooves.

State Champs released their self-titled album, packed with high-energy pop-punk anthems that showcase their knack for catchy hooks and emotional depth. Lastly, Bryce Bishop’s Needles, California, rounds out the list, painting vivid pictures of desolate landscapes and introspective journeys through an eclectic mix of genres.

Tap your favourite music app, put those headphones on, and listen to some new music you hopefully discover for the first time. See below for this week's recommendations.

COUNTERPARTS – HEAVEN LET THEM DIE (EP)

Genre: Metalcore
Label: Pure Noise

THE BODY – THE CRYING OUT OF THINGS

Genre: Experimental Metal
Label: Thrill Jockey

PRIMAL SCREAM – COME AHEAD

Genre: Alt Rock
Label: BMG

STATE CHAMPS – STATE CHAMPS

Genre: Pop-punk
Label: Pure Noise

BRYCE BISHOP – NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA (EP)

Genre: Alt / Indie / Anti-pop
Label: thank you for everything