https://www.thelineofbestfit.comNew Music Discoveryen-ukCopyright 2022paul@thelineofbestfit.com (Paul Bridgewater)seb@thelineofbestfit.com (Sebastien Dehesdin)https://www.thelineofbestfit.com2026-06-12T16:12:35+01:00https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/polaris-music-prize-2026-long-list-revealed-angine-de-poitrine-the-beaches-and-peaches-among-40-contendershttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/polaris-music-prize-2026-long-list-revealed-angine-de-poitrine-the-beaches-and-peaches-among-40-contendersNewsBest Fit]]> The 40 albums vying for Canada’s Polaris Music Prize in 2026 have been unveiled, pitting past champions alongside a sweep of first-time longlisted artists. The winner, chosen without regard to genre or sales, takes a $30,000 grant from the Slaight Family Foundation. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/queer-femme-quartet-hyaenas-release-debut-album-human-nature-ahead-of-canadian-west-coast-summer-showshttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/queer-femme-quartet-hyaenas-release-debut-album-human-nature-ahead-of-canadian-west-coast-summer-showsNewsBest Fit]]> Vancouver-based alt-pop quartet Hyaenas have released their debut album Human Nature today via Nettwerk Music Group, leading with “I’ll Take Mine (Seismic Shift)”, the final statement on a collection that explores burnout, identity, and the pressure to perform. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/sim0ne-mines-90s-uk-rave-on-debut-ep-zer0-shares-in-ya-mind-singlehttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/sim0ne-mines-90s-uk-rave-on-debut-ep-zer0-shares-in-ya-mind-singleNewsBest Fit]]> Edinburgh-born, London-based DJ, producer, and vocalist sim0ne has announced her debut EP zer0, set for release on 26 June via Odd Numbers. The news arrives alongside a new single, “in ya mind”, which leans into her breakbeat rave style. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/irish-singer-songwriter-sorcha-richardson-announces-new-album-draw-the-outline-shares-illinois-againhttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/irish-singer-songwriter-sorcha-richardson-announces-new-album-draw-the-outline-shares-illinois-againNewsBest Fit]]> Sorcha Richardson, the Dublin lo-fi folk songwriter, will release her third album Draw The Outline on 11 September via Faction Records, and has today shared a new single, “Illinois Again”. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/the-linda-lindas-sign-to-reprise-warner-records-share-new-single-burning-outhttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/the-linda-lindas-sign-to-reprise-warner-records-share-new-single-burning-outNewsBest Fit]]> The Linda Lindas have signed to Reprise/Warner Records and released a new single, “Burning Out”, alongside a video directed by Nathan Castiel (Model/Actriz, La Luz). The Los Angeles quartet have also confirmed a run of West Coast tour dates with Bleachers this autumn. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/imissmymom-announce-imissmymom-ii-album-with-alive-videohttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/imissmymom-announce-imissmymom-ii-album-with-alive-videoNewsBest Fit]]> IMISSMYMOM, an experimental rock band based in London, have confirmed details of their second album, IMISSMYMOM II, set for release on 10 July via THEFT, and are sharing the single “Alive” with an official video today. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/dagny-follows-up-recent-singles-with-full-length-album-dancefloor-eroticahttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/dagny-follows-up-recent-singles-with-full-length-album-dancefloor-eroticaNewsBest Fit]]> Norwegian artist Dagny has released a nine-track collection, Dancefloor Erotica, off the back of three recent club-inspired singles. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/carly-simon-announces-comes-in-waves-first-album-of-original-songs-since-2008https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/carly-simon-announces-comes-in-waves-first-album-of-original-songs-since-2008NewsBest Fit]]> Carly Simon reveals she will release Comes In Waves on 14 August, her first collection of original material in 18 years, alongside the lead single “Howl”. The 12-track record was written and recorded primarily at her Martha’s Vineyard home and features contributions from various family members and friends. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/london-post-emo-outfit-tooth-drop-debut-ep-with-new-single-and-music-video-ahead-of-sold-out-soho-showshttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/london-post-emo-outfit-tooth-drop-debut-ep-with-new-single-and-music-video-ahead-of-sold-out-soho-showsNewsBest Fit]]> Rising British emo quartet Tooth have released their debut EP Restless in Bloom today via Soil To The Sun Recordings, marking the milestone with a new single, a video for "Wallflower", and three sold-out shows across Soho tonight. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/interviews/pixie-mccann-on-the-risehttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/interviews/pixie-mccann-on-the-riseFeaturesInterviewsKayla Sandiford]]> English singer-songwriter Pixie McCann found that trusting the gap between doubt and understanding became the only way to channel an unbearable period of her life into music. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000