New Music Monday: Brass, Beats, and Big Foot: Five New Tracks to Shake Up Your Summer Playlist

New releases from My Son The Hurricane, Dispatch, The Currie Brothers and more

Whether you’re spinning records on the cottage deck or queuing up a playlist for your morning drive, there’s no shortage of fresh tracks to keep your summer soundtrack feeling alive. This week’s top new songs range from horn-fuelled funk to brooding cinematic folk, with a stop in classic Canadiana and alt-rock swagger. Here are five standout releases worth a listen right now.

1. My Son the Hurricane – “Does Your Mama Know”

Funk, hip hop and big brass energy collide in this party-starter from Niagara’s genre-defying collective.

My Son the Hurricane never do subtle. The 12-piece brass band from Niagara is built on swaggering horns, thunderous rhythms and rapid-fire rhymes—and their new single “Does Your Mama Know” turns the dial to maximum. A playful, retro groove rides beneath the track, nodding to ABBA’s classic hit of the same name while flipping the theme with a blast of hip hop bravado and New Orleans street-parade flair. Fronted by emcee Danno O'Shea and vocalist Sylvie Kindree, the band brings a high-octane live energy to the studio—a rare feat—and this track is pure fuel for your next backyard jam.

2. The Fools Moon – “Mam Tor Prelude”

A cinematic instrumental from Ontario’s rising psych-folk duo evokes misty cliffs and ancient myths.

The Fools Moon have a way of crafting songs that feel like folklore. “Mam Tor Prelude” is the latest from the Ontario duo, and it plays like a sonic landscape—expansive, eerie, and deeply atmospheric. Named after a windswept hill in England’s Peak District, the track builds slowly through layered acoustic textures, ambient drones, and ghostly melodic fragments. With roots in folk but a leaning toward cinematic post-rock, The Fools Moon set a contemplative tone here that could easily score a dream sequence or a midnight drive. It’s a mood piece worth sitting still for.

3. The Currie Brothers – “Big Foot”

Cape Breton’s country-rock siblings deliver a blue-collar anthem with a wink and a stomp.

With storytelling charm and driving guitar riffs, The Currie Brothers are quickly becoming one of Cape Breton’s best musical exports. Their new single “Big Foot” is more than a mythical creature reference—it’s a metaphor for chasing something larger than life. The track stomps through classic country-rock territory, blending gritty twang with harmonized vocals and a chorus made for hollering along. Raised on Celtic roots and classic rock records, brothers Donnie and Richard Currie channel their down-home upbringing into every verse, and “Big Foot” proves they’re ready for bigger stages.

4. Dispatch – “Whisk Me Away”

The veteran indie rockers return with a wistful acoustic ballad that plays like a love letter and a daydream.

For nearly three decades, Dispatch has straddled the line between jam band energy and heartfelt songwriting. Their latest, “Whisk Me Away,” leans hard into the latter, delivering a stripped-down acoustic number that’s rich in emotion and melody. Built around gentle guitar picking and Chad Urmston’s earnest vocals, the song reflects on distance, longing, and the desire to escape with someone you love. It’s Dispatch at their most intimate, a track that resonates like a postcard from somewhere warm and far away. Perfect for a quiet moment between loud ones.

5. The Beaches – “Did I Say Too Much”

Toronto’s queens of cool return with a punchy anthem for the overthinkers—and it hits all the right nerves.

With a Juno win and a loyal fanbase, The Beaches are no longer a rising act—they’re a full-on Canadian rock force. “Did I Say Too Much,” their newest single, pairs razor-sharp lyrics with the kind of propulsive indie-rock energy that’s become their signature. It's a song about saying the wrong thing (or too much of the right thing) and spiraling into self-doubt—but it’s also a blast to dance to. Lead singer Jordan Miller’s delivery is both sardonic and sincere, and the chorus is instantly memorable. For fans of Metric, Blondie, or just loud honesty, this is one not to miss.

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So whether you’re leaning into the groove, the grit, or the gentle strum, this week’s crop of new tracks has a little something for everyone. Add them to your rotation—and keep your ears open. Summer’s just getting started.