Welcome to the CD Baby Artist Release Roundup — our monthly series celebrating standout releases from our artists around the world. From sri’s breakout single to a comedy knockout from Wolves of Glendale, it’s been a packed month.
Listen to all the top releases from July and more in our New Music Weekly playlist.
sri – “someday” | Released July 24, 2026
sri wrote her debut single “Someday” about the teenage heartbreak and adult identity struggles she captured in journal entries growing up. “I turned real and often painful experiences into songs that reflected exactly what I was going through and feeling,” she said. “I see this body of work as a time capsule.” Taking inspiration from modern greats like Yana, Lizzy McAlpine, and Yebba, sri blends in subtle South Indian classical vocal embellishments called ‘gamakas.’
Wolves of Glendale – “My Uncle Got a Hot Tub” | Released July 22, 2026
An absurdist tale of an uncle, a hot tub, and a gruesome murder, Wolves of Glendale are back with a tongue-in-cheek, absurdist tale of an uncle, a hot tub — and a gruesome murder.
The band’s music video illustrates the harrowing story of a chance encounter at a saloon turning into a gruesome horror movie debacle.“We wanted the video to feel like the over-the-top-late’80s/early’90s movies we would have rented from Blockbuster as kids. It’s equal parts rock video and horror comedy. It’s probably our most ambitious video yet.”
“My Uncle Got a Hot Tub,” arrives with plenty of fake blood – ahead of the band’s upcoming album Go to the Woods out August 28.
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Arabella Lucia – “Unpretty” | Released July 24, 2026
Arabella Lucia caps off the month with a second release — a powerful reimagining of TLC’s iconic anthem “Unpretty.” Originally released in 1999, “Unpretty” explored the emotional impact of insecurity, self-worth and the pressure to conform to external standards of beauty. Today, those same themes sit at the centre of modern life. Young people are growing up in a world of filters, comparison culture, aesthetic perfection and constant digital scrutiny.
More than covering the hit, Arabella wants to re-open a conversation around identity, vulnerability, self-worth, and reclaiming agency in the digital world. “‘Unpretty’ reminded me that some songs never stop being relevant because we’re still navigating pressure around appearance, identity, and self-worth every day. I hope this version encourages people to see themselves through their own eyes, rather than everyone else’s.”
Arabella Lucia – “Hostage You Call Me Baby (Acoustic)” | Released July 7, 2026
On the heels of her debut single, “Hostage You Call Baby,” Armenian-Canadian singer, guitarist, and songwriter Arabella Lucia returned this month with a surprise acoustic version of the song.
Originally released as a dark, emotionally charged rock/alt-pop anthem, “Hostage You Call Baby” confronted the reality of domestic abuse through a cinematic, first-person narrative inspired by a real-life newspaper story. Blending the confessional intensity of Olivia Rodrigo with the energy and attitude of Paramore, the song introduced listeners to Arabella’s fearless songwriting and ability to tackle difficult subject matter with honesty, empathy and emotional depth.
The acoustic version strips the song back to its emotional core. Recorded at London’s legendary Eastcote Studios, the new interpretation places Arabella’s voice, guitar playing and storytelling center stage, offering listeners a more intimate perspective on the song’s themes of power, control and reclaiming agency.
Ivoris – “Seashell” | Released July 24, 2026
Singer, songwriter, and producer Ivoris ponders life outside of human troubles in her new single, “Seashell.” The song is a sonic painting of sea sparkles, swaying waves, and deep oceanic breaths. Ivoris’ vocals dance over a gentle bed of acoustic guitar and percussion inviting the listener to the oceanic world of her upcoming debut album.
“Seashell started as a journal entry,” Ivoris says. “I’d been pondering if we as humans can ever be freed from the struggle to reach our potential, or from the dread of time passing us by. I wrote this line — I long to try a seashell’s eyes, and that birthed the song.”
“Seashell” arrives ahead of Ivoris’ long-awaited debut album, Pour My Heart Out.
TooManyMichaels – “Your Type” | Released July 24, 2026
International pop and dance trio TooManyMichaels make their debut with “Your Type” — a timeless pop song outfitted with unmistakable 80’s-style production. “The song explores the idea of the head versus the heart. What you should do versus what you want to do,” the trio explains. “We’ve all met that person; you know they’re trouble and it won’t end well, yet you can’t resist their charm and allure.”
It’s the first single off TooManyMichael’s upcoming debut EP titled, Sorry It Took So Long. Exploring themes of youthful ignorance and modern love, it sets the stage for the rest of the project.
Braille Face – “<3” | Released July 17, 2026
The latest track from Melbourne’s Braille Face is titled, “<3” reads like a text message — and that’s no mistake. “We’ve got all these ideas about what love is supposed to look like and I think they’re all fractured,” he explains. “I wanted the song to feel like that — like someone emptied a drawer and said, here, sort through this. Good luck.”
Chase Ceglie – My Saxophone Cried | Released July 17, 2026
Chase Ceglie’s new release is about turning private feelings into strange, memorable pop music. Written and recorded in Rhode Island, the project focuses on saxophone as an emotional voice that’s funny, wounded, dramatic, and sincere.
The songs pull from a host of genres — pop, soft rock, soul, jazz harmony, and left-field singer-songwriter — but the center is direct emotion: heartbreak, self-doubt, humor, and the need to keep going.
Lee Wilson – “You Knock Me Out” | Released July 31, 2026
The new single from the legendary house music vocalist and songwriter reimagining the timeless groove of The Gap Band’s “Outstanding” through a fresh UK garage, disco-house and soulful house lens. The release captures the feeling of summer, poolside energy and feel-good dance music, while keeping Lee Wilson’s warm vocal style at the center. Following recent momentum with “Sabor” and “Bass Through Your Speakers,” this release maintains the uplifting, vocal-driven dance music that’s garnered international attention.
Sade Frame – “Ferraris” | Released July 7, 2026
Sāde’s most personal song to date, “Ferraris” is a deep dive into the perfectionism and comparison that shaped her childhood. Throughout her teens, the singer held impossibly high expectations of herself and always measured her worth against that of others. In the song, flashy cars represent the fantasy life she thought she’d have by now: fast, glossy, untouchable.
But today, Sāde sings “Ferraris” with more perspective. The song honors her youthful thinking while contrasting it with the more mature, self-assured outlook she has today. In the end, “Ferraris” is a confession and a challenge. “Nobody’s handing out Ferraris because you dream you’re born to drive,” she says. “You build the life you want slowly, imperfectly — and you learn to love yourself even when you’re not as ‘far along’ as you imagined.”
Dearra Mulls – “CRB” | Released July 23, 2026
On “CRB,” Dearra Mulls is “not asking for permission, but establishing position.” The UK rapper is clearing a path for herself that leans into raw attitude, honesty, and presence.
CRB explores the real life pressures someone faces when trying to live out their ambitions while dealing with distractions, disloyalty, and external pressure. The track’s distinctive bounce and vocal texture stems from a combination of UK street rap and alt-grime with Caribbean rhythms. Fans of Ms. Banks, Cardi B, and Shaybo will find a lot to love here in terms of the personality, tone, and attitude represented in the production and writing.
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