Punchbag's Electrifying Sound and This Week's Top New Music Tracks

Punchbag, a south London-based electropop duo, is making waves with their sweaty and unvarnished sound. Recommended for fans of Charli xcx, Confidence Man, and Klaxons, their music is a perfect blend of off-kilter beats and maximalist bass. Their debut single, Fuck It, was a riotous mix of 90s rave and Clara's spit-soaked vocals.

Their latest EP, I Am Obsessed, takes a darker turn with tracks like Playing God, a dry ice balladry that tackles the men in power. For those who crave a glorious racket, I Love This! is a shouty, nu-rave adjacent track that channels Charli xcx's style.

This week's best new tracks

Tara Clerkin Trio – Silently: A relaxing song with gauzy synths, a low-slung beat, and Spanish guitar that evokes a dusky shoreline.

Babyfather – Slumpz: A corroded-symphony beat with Dean Blunt's steady flow makes for a welcome return.

Thistle. – Pylon: A wobbling mass of noise that rides a giant wave of pondwater surf.

Katseye – Pinky Up: A brat-pop party anthem with a chant-along chorus and hyperactive production.

Massive Attack – Boots on the Ground (ft Tom Waits): A long-awaited return with wheezing breath, mournful piano, and eerie wailing.

Disgusting Sisters – Weirdo Magnet: A playfully creepy track with succubus-style vocals and a bassline that prowls around.

PPP – Wisco: A steamy, syncopated track that recalls the harder end of DJ Koze's recent album.