# Add to playlist: the ramshackle, soulful twang of Twisted Teens and the week’s best new tracks

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/add-to-playlist-the-ramshackle-soulful-twang-of-twisted-teens-and-the-weeks-best-new-tracks/
- Published: 2026-07-24T11:00:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-24T11:48:42+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/24/twisted-teens-week-s-best-new-tracks-add-to-playlist
- Topics: Culture, Cybersecurity, Entertainment, Music, Technology

## Key points

- Twisted Teens are presented as a standout new country-punk act.
- Their third album of 2026 is due later this year.
- The playlist spans rap, post-punk, Americana and experimental music.

## Summary

This week’s playlist highlights Twisted Teens, a New Orleans country-punk duo praised for their soulful vocals, literate hooks and deliberately rough-hewn sound. Their rapid run of releases and distinctive style suggest they are emerging as one of 2026’s notable new bands.

The article also selects new tracks spanning hip-house, cosmic Americana, post-punk, UK rap, experimental pop, funk and saxophone-led ambient music. Featured artists include John Glacier, Jeffrey Silverstein, Protomartyr, Namesbliss and Paul Stephan, Murex, Chad Hugo and Cole Pulice.

- Twisted Teens – country-punk with anthemic hooks and soulful steel guitar.
- John Glacier – club-ready hip-house with a Detroit-style bassline.
- Jeffrey Silverstein – expansive Americana inspired by several places.
- Protomartyr – forceful Detroit post-punk addressing modern dread.
- Namesbliss x Paul Stephan – London rap about faith, ambition and brotherhood.
- Murex – experimental pop built around a glitching harp.
- Chad Hugo featuring Tierra Whack and Leikeli47 – energetic, funk-driven breakbeats.
- Cole Pulice – soothing experimental saxophone composition.

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