music
April 24, 2026
Add to playlist: the disaster-baiting jazz-rock brinkmanship of Taupe and the week’s best new tracks
The trio combine sludgy rock, homemade electronics and squawking into a watertight groove that makes light work of their complex musicianship
TL;DR
- Taupe, a trio from Glasgow, Scotland, creates a unique sound blending sludgy rock, homemade electronics, and saxophone.
- Their third album, 'Waxing | Waning,' is out now and captures their powerful live performances and imaginative musicianship.
- The band is known for their tight, loud, and improvisational live shows, embracing risk as part of the experience.
- Other featured new tracks include Sofie Royer's 'Cowboy Mouth,' Goat (JP)'s 'Orin (Ricardo Villalobos Variation),' and Emily A Sprague's 'Double Moon.'
- Additional new music highlights are Dorian Electra's 'Hips Don't Lie,' DC's 'Misunderstood (ft Bawo),' Rustie's 'Arora,' and OOIOO's 'The Horizon.'