ryan john clary has never sounded more certain of who he is. On 'Sunflower Lemonaide', the Boston-based songwriter delivers a nine-song statement that feels raw at times, reflective at others, but always searching for forward motion. Entirely crafted by clary himself, the album draws from a wide musical vocabulary. There’s the intimacy of acoustic storytelling, the rhythmic backbone of someone raised on beats and bars, and flashes of alt-pop sheen that give the record a conte

There’s a particular kind of bravery in pop music artists that choose to sit quietly in the centre of a song and say the thing most of us are afraid to admit. And on 'Painkiller', Nicola Høie embraces exactly that kind of courage. Rather than leaning on glossy distraction, she allows space for doubt, acceptance, and the uncomfortable truth that affection alone can’t mend every fracture. It’s the slow understanding that sometimes you can care deeply and still be powerless to c

Every so often, a band steps sideways instead of forward, and in doing so, discovers an entirely new dimension to their identity. With their newest outing 'Spin You Around', Chesham outfit Loudness Wars pivot sharply from their guitar-driven foundations and dive headfirst into shimmering circuitry and a midnight pulse. At the centre of it all is Jay, the band’s frontman and principal writer, who used a period of downtime to immerse himself in electronic production. What began

What happens when staying quiet no longer feels like an option? “The Last Goodbye” centers itself on that exact moment by placing the listener inside a decision that can’t be delayed any longer. From the opening verses, Yafania establishes a pattern of emotional restraint, setting up a narrator who has learned to hold back rather than speak up. There’s something painfully relatable in the admission that silence once felt like protection, a way to keep someone close a little l

Tim Vicia’s latest single, “Allein unter Vielen” (Alone Among Many), is a tender exploration of isolation, belonging, and quiet hope. From the very first notes, warm synths and gentle electric guitars create a soft, immersive atmosphere that draws listeners in. Vicia’s breathy, resonant vocals float effortlessly above the instrumentation, immediately establishing a sense of intimacy that feels both personal and universally relatable. Lyrically, the track delves into the expe

Molly Stone returns with The Softies , a four-track EP that showcases her at her most stripped-back and emotionally direct. Known for blending vulnerability with sharp lyricism, Stone leans into a gentler sound this time around, placing intimate songwriting and melodic clarity front and centre. It’s a quieter release, but one that highlights her strengths with confidence. Written over the past few years, The Softies brings together a collection of Molly’s more tender songs.

There’s a particular kind of album that sends you hurtling into the forgotten corners of your mind. And 'Love in an Existential Crux' is that kind of record as it stares directly into the abyss and asks what survives the gaze. Barcelona's Cosmic Madness builds this collection from a place of solitude and inner interrogation, giving us the feel of emotional exorcisms committed to tape. This is alternative rock with its sleeves rolled up, grappling with the big, uncomfortable q

Singer-songwriter Lois Powell teams up once again with producer Night Wolf for their third collaboration 'Unstoppable', a textured, emotionally-charged release that blends trip-hop atmosphere with alt-pop edge and indie-pop momentum. Opening with a warped acoustic guitar, the track gradually unfolds into a moody, cinematic soundscape. Gritty instrumentation underpins lyrics that lean toward resilience, though filtered through a fractured, realistic perspective. Rather than of

Right from the very start, 'Permission To Speak' sets itself up as one of those rare albums that throws the door wide open and steps forward with an unflinching and incandescent energy. Dryadic have always carried a fierce live reputation across the UK and Europe, sharing stages with the likes of Grace Petrie and Heather Peace, and lighting up spaces from Glastonbury Festival to Brighton Pride. But this album feels like the moment everything crystallises. At the centre is Zor

There’s a particular kind of love story that begins with recognition; those glances across the room that already feel like a warning. And on 'Valentine', Hana Piranha bottle that moment and let it bloom into something darkly irresistible. Arriving as the first glimpse of their upcoming 'Heart of Darkness' EP, the track leans into the thrill of knowing better, and stepping forward anyway. From its opening seconds, 'Valentine' moves with a quiet inevitability. Airy, intimate vo

New York-based experimental alt-pop outfit Tripping Jupiter are back with their latest single, ‘This Fuss’, their first release of 2026, as a pointed statement of intent. Opening with a wailing siren before bursting into a wash of saturated synths and muscular rhythm, ‘This Fuss’ channels a fiery spirit through a slick pop lens. There is bite in the lyricism, a clear-eyed look at political unrest and social frustration, yet it never loses its sense of colour or melody as it g

Audio-engineer and Berklee Graduate Leonardo Cococcia emerges into 2026 with finesse as he steps out into the industry as a promising one to watch. Now part of the renowned team at BerkleeNYC, located inside the world-famous power station, where artists like Madonna and Bruce Springsteen have honed their craft, his trajectory continues to ascend. His credits so far include projects that have been supported by the likes of Billboard and the New York Times, and he hopes to have

French electronic duo Krono have turned up the heat on musician and producer Jairic’s ferocious track ‘Don’t Let Me Put A Track On You’, releasing their high-energy remix on February 20th via Rich Air Music. The remix fuses Krono’s signature melodic house sensibilities with the raw intensity of Jairic’s original, creating a hybrid that feels both cinematic and club-ready. Brothers Mickaël and David Couderc, known collectively as Krono, have made a career of transforming track

London-born folk artist Seth Tabatznik  returns with his sophomore album, 'Awakening Embers', anchored by the stirring focus track ‘Pacha Mama’, released via Moth Music (Mother Of The Heart). Having only begun releasing music in 2024, Seth has already made a remarkable impression on the indie folk scene, garnering support from CLASH Magazine and EARMILK, while amassing over 200,000 streams across platforms. His live performances, sold-out shows at Boschendal Estate in South A

Emerging from Bordeaux, Nuit Oceān makes a triumphant return with his first single in three years, ‘TILL THE DAWN’, out today via Fevrier Records. The French electro-modern soul project has spent the past decade quietly building a devoted following, amassing over 13.7 million streams while earning plaudits from outlets like Vogue France, Rolling Stone France, Tsugi, and NOCTIS Magazine. The track is a masterclass in atmospheric restraint. Opening with vast, wintery sawtooth s

Brighton’s genre-defying quartet School Disco have released their striking new album, SDIV, on the Krautpop! label, marking the band’s most ambitious and expansive work to date. A brooding and hypnotic journey across seven tracks, SDIV captures the band’s unique fusion of progressive rock, psychedelic textures, and krautrock experimentation. Known for their high-octane live shows across the UK and Europe, School Disco translate their stage energy into a texturally rich record

Def Nettle return swinging on 'Mohawk', a track that feels like it’s been fermenting in the basement of a downtown club, waiting for the right moment to explode back onto the floor. After a period of relative quiet, the band reemerge sounding leaner, tighter, and gloriously self-aware; fusing wiry guitars with elastic rhythms and a wink that cuts as sharply as the riffs. There’s a restless energy coursing through this release. The guitars jangle and stab in equal measure, rec

Singer-songwriter Shane Weisman introduces 'Right Where You Want Me', the lead single from his debut full-length 'Better Luck Tomorrow', out now. Instead of revisiting old material, Weisman started from scratch. Every song on the album was newly written and recorded in a focused six-week stretch at his Nashville home studio. That creative reset gives the project a raw, present-tense quality, capturing exactly who he was in the moment each track took shape. 'Right Where You Wa

Alt-rock outfit Wild Oceans return with their latest single 'Hamburg', a bold, emotionally charged release that transforms regret into a stadium-sized moment of release. Built around crushing guitar lines and a soaring, shout-along hook, the track sees the band leaning fully into their most powerful sound to date. At its core, 'Hamburg' is a candid admission. The song addresses the aftermath of a breakup, confronting the harm caused by prolonging something that had already ru

London-based electronic artist Understudy has announced his forthcoming debut EP 'swarms', alongside the release of new single 'Falling Through The Cracks' and the launch of a new independently curated event series, UNDUN. The first UNDUN night will take place at Low Profile Studios in London on 1st May, with Understudy headlining a lineup that spotlights the city’s underground electronic and experimental talent. Driven by a deep connection to UK rave culture and DIY club spa