Some bands begin with grand declarations. The Ingrid began with a feeling - the kind you can’t quite name, but can’t ignore either. In a modest Chichester rehearsal room, three musicians found themselves orbiting the same intangible spark. There was no blueprint, no fixed sound in mind. Just Jess Charleslyn turning over a small, persistent idea, trying to work out why it wouldn’t leave her alone. That idea became “Limerence,” the band’s debut single, a track that seems to g

Los Angeles funk collective Brassroots District have dropped their new single 'Aim High' via For The People Records, setting the stage for their long-awaited debut album, arriving January 29. The release comes as the band prepares for an extended residency at Jewel’s Catch One in Koreatown, taking place February 7, 13, 20, 28 and March 7, 14, 20, 28. Featuring vibrant horn sections and a bassline built for packed dance floors, the track showcases co-leads Ursa Major and Coppe

Burlington’s genre-melting quartet Robber Robber have signed to Fire Talk Records, kicking off the next chapter with new single 'Talkback', their first release since 2024’s acclaimed debut 'Wild Guess'. The track bristles with tension and wit, pairing Nina Cates’ biting delivery with Zack James’ razor-sharp percussion and a barrage of fuzz-soaked riffs. The band also shares a self-directed video for 'Talkback', stitching together infrared nightcam footage and animated overlay

Rising alt-pop artist Ocean Tisdall returns with 'Jealous', the third and most emotionally raw chapter of his breakup series. Written with longtime collaborator Prentice in Edinburgh, the track explores the gut-punch feeling of watching someone move on while you’re still paralysed by pain. Channelling the timeless ache of 'Someone Like You' and the emotional clarity of 'Someone You Loved', 'Jealous' finds Ocean at his most stripped-back and vulnerable. Inspired by the story o

Introducing themselves with a bold dose of emotional nuance and sonic shimmer, new indie-pop duo Soma Please unveil their debut single 'Pockets On My Sleeves'. Built on pulsing rhythms and glowing synth textures, the track explores escapism and emotional weight through poetic, surreal imagery. Blending introspective songwriting with luminous production, 'Pockets On My Sleeves' carves out Soma Please’s identity as one foot in emotional depth, and the other in contemporary indi

Experimental duo Allegories return with 'Mid Century Nothing', a spacey, shoegaze-laced electronic track that fuses quiet defiance with cinematic depth. Rooted in a ukulele demo and reshaped through rare live rehearsals, the song captures a tension between introspection and confrontation. Marking one of Allegories’ most band-oriented recordings in two decades, 'Mid Century Nothing' is deliberate and insurgent, built from layers of texture and friction. The single feels like a

London-born singer-songwriter Alexander Wolfe returns with the soaring new single 'To Feel Love', the latest offering from his upcoming album 'Everythinglessness'. Opening with gentle intimacy before swelling into euphoric layers of guitar and drums, 'To Feel Love' captures the chaos of searching for meaning in all the wrong places. The track follows a string of emotionally raw releases, including 'Talk', 'The Toughening', and 'The Softening', songs that mark Wolfe’s most per

Phoenix-based DJ and producer Shadez (Zack Rubalcava) shifts gears on his latest single “Beggin”. the second chapter of his Let It Go EP. Following the Latin-inspired energy of his debut single “Es Para Ti,” “Beggin” leans into a darker, late-night vibe, pairing deep basslines, rolling percussion, and a soulful vocal hook to showcase the underground side of Shadez’s production style. Where “Es Para Ti” emphasised rhythm and melody, “Beggin” focuses on space, groove, and mood,

U.S. producers Randy Perez and Not Yurs team up on 'Get Down' a no-nonsense club weapon built for dark rooms, late hours, and dancefloors that don’t come up for air. Out now via Direct Action Records, the track leans into a stripped-back house and techno framework, all steady-rolling percussion, low-slung bass movement, and the kind of hypnotic groove that locks bodies into motion until well past sunrise. 'Get Down' feels tailor-made for after-hours culture, tapping into that

On the back of their stunning and country rock-infused Americana single 'The Other Side', rising UK outfit Kay Iris are getting better with each release, and building a solid following whilst doing so. We sat down with them to learn the 5 songs they love right now, here at FLEX! -- 1. Laycee Kay Booth - Daddy's Mugshot Kay: I love the grittiness and honesty of this song. Laycee is so good at creating and  immersive, 3D world that pulls you into her songs. I've recently discov

Emerging indie five-piece Isla Rico have announced their highly anticipated new single, Smell The Roses , out now via Regent Street Records. Arriving this Autumn, the track signals a bold new chapter for the band, blending 90s-inspired anthemic energy with heartfelt, modern storytelling to create an evocative yet irresistibly catchy indie sound. Born out of late-night writing sessions in Brighton university flats, Isla Rico first took shape as the creative project of Callum R

On the back of his mesmerising synthwave single 'Schism', Rogue VHS has quintessentially built a sonic world that is entirely is own, blending electronica with synth nostalgia and building a huge audience in the meantime. We sat down with him to learn the 5 songs he loves right now, here at FLEX! -- 1. Love Me In Silence - Gown I review music over at submithub.com , and this was sent to me a week or so ago. Haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since. Darkwave/coldwave

Multi-platinum producer and instrumentalist Kaelin Ellis returns with a triumphant collaboration, joining forces with Chicago heavyweights Saba and Mick Jenkins on the genre-blurring single “Come and Go.” Serving as the first glimpse of Kaelin’s highly anticipated 2026 album, the track is a masterclass in modern hip-hop fusion, seamlessly merging groove, jazz, and reflective lyricism into a cohesive, forward-thinking sound. From the opening bars, Ellis’ signature production s

Toronto-based indie artist Echo the Screen steps into the spotlight with 'Frankenstein'. A cinematic surf-pop confessional, the track blends sun-soaked guitars and nostalgic textures to reflect on burnout, heartbreak, and emotional distance. Inspired by the hazy dreamscapes of Beach House and the twang of Dick Dale, 'Frankenstein' finds beauty in exhaustion; a raw, melodic reflection on giving too much and being noticed too late. Vocals by Ethan Conway (The Voice Australia),

Duanna’s new EP open tabs  feels like a quiet shift in the room, the kind you notice only after you settle into it. The Bay Area-raised and New York-based artist has been carving out her own space in electronic music, and this six-track project shows just how confidently she is moving into her vision. Ambient tones, soft dance rhythms, and a patient sense of pacing guide the entire record, making it feel less like a playlist and more like a lived-in environment. The EP’s magi

Following on from the release of 'idk' earlier in the summer, Sofia Gobbi is back as she announces her latest single, 'With Gold'. Taking a step back from the indie-rock soundscapes of the summer, she turns her hand to a more folk-pop oriented sound. Coupling charmed melodies with a heartfelt story, the release offers comfort and truth in the face of personal pain, whilst delivering a performance that is both authentic and remarkable. She dives in, “'With Gold’ is about findi

Following up his peace-loving anthem 'My Free Heart' earlier in the year, Shervin Boloorian is back as he looks to release his new single, 'One More Day'. A single bestowed in grief, Shervin's artistry shines through tenfold as he uses his music to explore human nature and emotion. Though offering lyrics that ring true, and cut deep - longing out for a world where he could spend one more day with those he's lost - the single offers an upbeat soundscape. Mirroring the energy f

Mat Hook is back as he looks to end the year on a high, pulling back the curtain on his emphatic new single, 'This Feeling'. An anthem tinged with colour, cinematic and that gripping jangle that makes indie music so special, the release sees Mat Hook take to the airwaves with confidence and finesse, emerging as a unique talent. Speaking about the release, he explains, “This is a very feel-good song; it has a Stone Roses vibe to it, and it's almost dancey. A lot of people cons

Rising indie artist DLG. (David De La Garza) makes a striking entrance into the music world with his debut 11-track album, I Learned It the Hard Way. The record is a bold, emotionally charged journey that showcases DLG.’s ability to blend introspective lyricism with expansive, genre-defying production, establishing him as one of indie music’s most compelling new voices. From the opening notes of 'The Trade', the album strikes a balance between nostalgia and modernity, creatin

In a world where AI seems to lurk in every corner of creativity, Sfork’s latest single, The World We Once Knew (ft. Fatboi), lands like a neon-lit existential wake-up call. This isn’t just another electronic track—it’s a heady, dancefloor-ready meditation on what it means to create when machines are always watching. Fans of Sfork’s viral remixes will recognize the duo’s signature energy, but this time, the concept hits harder, the production feels sharper, and the emotional