Image by Toby Shain Australian/Hong Kong composer and multi-instrumentalist Drexler 's music stands on its own for its soft-focus intimacy. But what lies beneath is much more: his forthcoming album, Olympia-5 is a record pulled from the raw edges of distance, grief, and reflection. "Saturdays" is the latest single to arrive from the record, perhaps the project's most luminous moment yet. Olympia-5 took shape during one of the most quietly devastating stretches of Drexler’s

Looking to make a name for themselves, as they look to head into 2026, three-piece indie outfit Breeze are one of the most exciting groups to hit the airwaves this year. Having started to grab the attention of the music press and national radio, the group look to highlight their new single, 'Superheroes'. As the single kicks off and bursts into action, 'Superheroes' quickly makes itself known as an unmissable anthem, brimming with colour, finesse and a raw sonic backbone. As

Hamburg duo counterglow arrive with echoes of self sounding like they’ve stepped straight out of a neon-lit reverie and onto centre stage. It’s a debut soaked in dreamy synth haze and indie-soul warmth, but there’s a sharpness beneath the glow that gives the whole thing a quiet confidence. Lauren Goodley’s voice feels almost vaporous, drifting through Jonas Grell’s widescreen production with the poise of someone who knows exactly how much space to take up—and when to pull ba

K3RPAT has always operated in that sweet spot where nostalgia brushes up against the future, and ‘Is It A Yes Is It A No’ captures that balance better than ever. Instead of leaning purely on the glossy bravado of EDM or the chic cool of French house, the French producer threads the two together, creating a track that feels alive, intuitive, and surprisingly emotional. From the opening bars, there’s a sense of movement - not just rhythm, but motion. Layered synths glide like h

ÆTHR’s official music video for Santa Maria emerges not merely as promotional content, but as a vision statement : a deliberate, cinematic claustrophobia married to gothic surrealism that feels audaciously ambitious for an independent release. From the first frame, the video telegraphs tension — a world that is half ritual, half fever dream — and commits fully to its own visual rules, offering a rare example of how a music video can expand a song’s narrative into something c

On the back of his stunning Christmas single, Welsh pop star Samuel Evanson has been making waves in 2025 with his infectious and enthralling brand of alt-pop. 'Christmas Bells' possesses that Evanson magic, with those nostalgia filled melodies that remind you of WHAM! but that modernised polish that feels fresh and easy to spin on repeat. We sat down with Sam to learn the 5 songs he loves right now, here at FLEX! -- 1. CMAT - Stay For Something This track changed everything

Hawk in the Nest look to step out into the limelight for the first time as they pull back the curtain on their debut album, 'Hawk in the Nest'. The full band project of the acclaimed solo artist Avi Jacobs, who masterminds the project, and leans into a raw, indie folk soundscape that shines with a cinematic intensity. Celebrating elements of Pop, Americana, Indie, Blues and Folk, the eight-track album remains just as cinematic as it is pure, a truly entrancing body of work. H

London-based alt-pop artist Lucy Deakin has returned with a vibrant new single titled ‘Sunburn’. Pairing sun-drenched production with wistful lyricism, the track channels the emotional residue of a summer romance that lingers long after the heat has faded. Written in November 2025, 'Sunburn' is a nostalgic anthem for anyone clinging to connection, even when it hurts. Blending upbeat energy with bittersweet undertones, Lucy captures that familiar feeling of refusing to let go

Blues-rock guitarist and songwriter Jonathon “Boogie” Long has released his latest single “Baby, I’m Through,” offering a restrained, emotionally grounded preview of his upcoming album Courage In The Chaos , due March 6 via Myrical Media. Known for his technical ability, Long takes a more measured approach here, allowing space and phrasing to drive the track. Rather than showcasing speed or flash, the song leans into mood and clarity, pairing direct lyrics with understated gu

Returning to the limelight with their third release of the year, Lancashire-based five-piece Hollins are back with their latest release, 'What We Wish For'. The single begins with a passionate acoustic strum, which is then topped with raw, authentic vocals that tell tales of strength through slick melody. Building itself up, it soon becomes a canvas of colour, as indie-tinged drums and emphatic guitars fill the airwaves, landing somewhere between alternative and Britpop. Div

Rising alternative artist Silent Child has unveiled ‘Get Well Soon’, the emotional closing track from his newly released EP 'Voices In The Dark'. A poignant and atmospheric anthem, the single sees the Atlanta-raised, LA-based producer and multi-instrumentalist (real name Rodney) at his most vulnerable, delivering a heartfelt message of survival, healing, and hard-earned self-acceptance. Built around shimmering synths, restrained guitar lines, and Silent Child’s signature raw

There’s a particular kind of silence that comes only after staring at a screen too long — the quiet ache behind the eyes, the soft hum of a device that never truly sleeps. Energy Whores’ ‘Electric Friends’ feels born from that moment: the stillness between digital pulses, where connection flickers but doesn’t quite reach the heart. The track opens gently, as though the room itself is waking. Synths drift like pale light filtering through blinds. Electronic drums tap out a slo

Fresh from a sell-out launch show at Dartington’s Great Hall, Devon-based quartet Los Costureros unveil their self-titled debut album – a sultry, modern take on rumba, Brazilian rhythms and street-corner storytelling. The band – Jovi (vocals), Eliot (congas), George (bass) and Anthony (trumpet) – wrote and recorded much of the record during an extended spell in Spain. What began in Jovi’s late grandmother’s apartment in Mataró soon spilled into a mountain commune populated by

British singer-songwriter Henry Grace returns with 'California Rain', the fourth and final single from his forthcoming second album 'Things Are Moving All Around Me', due January 23rd. Co-produced by Blaine Harrison of Mystery Jets and recorded live to tape at Middle Farm Studios, the track is a wistful postcard from Grace’s early twenties in Los Angeles, a city that helped shape his identity and songwriting voice. Built on tumbling drums, reverb-soaked guitars, and Grace’s g

Dover-based alternative artist quinn bailey returns with “Glass Castle”, a haunting and emotionally charged single that cements their place among the most compelling emerging voices in the UK’s introspective alt scene. Blending post-punk urgency with the shimmering melancholy of shoegaze, Bailey crafts a soundscape that feels both brittle and immense — a space where wounds echo, and healing begins in the quietest corners. Born from solitude and shaped entirely in-house, writt

Independent musician and creative maverick Aaron Koenig returns with Blow My Mind!, the title track from his second full-length album, and a mission statement for an artist determined to bring depth, intention, and genuine value back into modern music culture. While Koenig has long been known for fusing spiritual insight with irresistible grooves, this release feels like a bold leveling-up: a vibrant intersection of meaning and movement designed not just to be heard, but to b

80s icon Limahl is set to spread a little holiday magic with the re-release of his only Christmas single, One Wish For Christmas, out on December 4 via Christopher Music. The festive track, already accompanied by a video that has racked up over 72,000 views, marks the latest in a series of creative moves from the singer, who continues to captivate fans decades after rising to fame as the lead vocalist of Kajagoogoo. “Growing up in Wigan with two older brothers and a younger s

Milan-born Giulio Greco steps into the spotlight with his debut single, “I’ll Be Your Home,” a stripped-back, emotionally charged pop track that proves vulnerability can be powerful. Known for his work in theatre, film, and television, Greco channels his global experiences, living and performing in Paris, Los Angeles, New York, and Tbilisi, into a song that feels both intimate and universal. Produced by Francesco Arpino, the track blends melancholic pop with heartfelt lyricis

ACE MEDA4’s debut album 'Life / Stories' doesn’t announce itself with theatrics, it arrives with the quiet confidence of an artist who knows exactly who he is and what he wants to say. Based in Fredericksburg, Virginia but shaped by his Long Island roots, ACE presents a body of work that pairs lived experience with a sharp understanding of the genre’s evolution. He’s not chasing trends; he’s contributing to a conversation that started decades before and continues to grow up w

Following a string of bold anthems like 'HUSH', 'Afterlife', and 'neckdeep', alt-pop powerhouse Charlotte Sands returns with 'one eye open', a raw and cathartic track about the moment you choose peace over chaos. Laced with her signature mix of emotional intensity, hook-heavy choruses, and fearless honesty, the song dives deep into the reckoning that love shouldn’t feel like survival. Known for transforming vulnerability into empowerment, Charlotte continues to blaze her own