Transylvanian-born guitarist and songwriter Alex Kilroy has released his latest single 'Let The Good Times Roll', offering another preview of his forthcoming debut album 'Break My Chains', due May 15. Featuring guest vocals from Vince Gill, the track leans into a relaxed blues-rock approach built around organic performances and understated chemistry. Rather than focusing on technical showmanship, the song prioritises warmth, groove and vocal interplay. Kilroy’s journey to Nas

Welsh electronic duo Honddu return with their haunting new single 'Winifred', co-produced by Islet member JT. Built around a message of unwavering care and emotional protection, the track speaks directly to the experience of growing up and confronting emotional pain for the first time. At its core lies a simple but deeply affecting reassurance: “Winifred, dear, I’ve got your back with unfailing love.” Sonically, 'Winifred' drifts between cinematic alt-pop and warped indie ele

Stockholm songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Turnrivers returns with his new single 'Borrowed River Tune', out now via Slow Night Records. The project of Karl Wännström, Turnrivers continues to carve out a sound rooted in intimate storytelling, warm harmonies and understated folk arrangements. Inspired by Americana and contemporary acoustic music, 'Borrowed River Tune' reflects on the strange afterlife of songs, and how melodies can outlive their creators and quietly attach

London-based artist Horologica approaches music from an unusual perspective. While his days are spent working as a professional horologist, surrounded by precision and structure, his nights are dedicated to songwriting that feels personal, emotional, and instinctive. That contrast sits at the center of his new EP, I Want It More Than Anyone. Built around themes of love, identity, and emotional openness, the project carries a natural warmth throughout. Horologica’s songwriting

Electronic producer Reece Rosé joins forces with Capri Everitt on “Misbehaving,” a bright and groove-driven release that taps into the warmth of classic dance music while keeping its focus firmly on the present. Drawing influence from early house, UK garage, and soulful club records, the track carries an easygoing energy that feels instantly familiar. Built on warm chords, rolling rhythms, and playful vocal moments, “Misbehaving” captures the kind of carefree atmosphere tied

Austin alternative rock trio Dining with Devils have returned with their latest release, 'The One Below', a heavy, groove-focused track shaped by the band’s love of grunge and desert rock. Originally sparked by a riff brought into rehearsal, the song developed through live improvisation before evolving into its final form. Thick guitar tones, forceful rhythms and a raw vocal performance give the track a direct, unfiltered energy that reflects the band’s live dynamic. Lyricall

Following some epic releases, Almost Alive never ceases to amaze in the versatility and genre bending sounds that make this project limitless … Look, if you’ve been following Almost Alive for any length of time, you’ll have a fairly clear picture of what the project does. Layered textures. Hypnotic rhythms. Cinematic production that builds slowly and rewards patient listening. Hypnotica was a whole mood. Pulse had ‘Pieces Click’ doing things with glitchy synths and driving gu

Leeds-based duo Vazon have returned with their new single 'Hammerhead' via Kycker. The track introduces the next phase of the band’s development and serves as the first preview of their upcoming EP. Built around bass, drums and vocals, 'Hammerhead' focuses on a stripped-back arrangement while maintaining a dense and forceful sound. The track blends elements of rock, metal and punk, reflecting the band’s approach to genre. Vazon have gained momentum following the release of th

Protest songs can be tricky. Too polished and they feel hollow. Too heavy-handed and the message gets buried under its own seriousness. Mishka avoids both on “Viva la Revolución,” a track that manages to be politically direct while still sounding like something people will genuinely return to. Produced with Prince Fatty in London, the single (via Now Listen) blends deep roots reggae with a lyrical thread built around resistance, historical legacy, and moral responsibility. It

Not every love song needs to be about falling in love. Sometimes the better story is about what happens after, when life gets complicated, tempers get short, and somebody still stays. That is the space Town Called Us step into with debut single “Better Half,” out now via Now Listen, and it suits them far more than any polished love-song cliché ever could. The Leicester duo, made up of real-life partners Lauren Baxter and James Plimmer, write from the perspective of people who

Sixteen-year-old Italian artist Anna Mozzon continues her emergence with “for you,” a piano-led second single that deepens the emotional clarity established on her debut “Innocent.” The track pairs intimate songwriting with a restrained, modern pop arrangement, blending delicate piano, subtle electronic textures, and minimal rhythmic elements. Mozzon delivers a controlled yet emotionally direct vocal performance, capturing the vulnerability at the centre of the song without e

A lot of relationship songs are built around turning points - the moment things fall apart or the moment someone finally walks away. “Relapse” isn’t interested in either of those. Maria Ellis focuses on what happens in between, when the outcome is already clear but the behavior hasn’t caught up. The track moves with a quiet confidence. The production is streamlined, with a low-end groove that carries most of the momentum. It doesn’t rely on dramatic shifts or big drops, which

Massive Cranes have released their latest single 'Girl and Clown', continuing the project’s evolving approach to stripped-back, introspective hip hop. The track arrives as a preview of the forthcoming album 'Music to Sit Down To', expected later in 2026. Written by Dan Thurlow and mixed and mastered by DJ Haem, 'Girl and Clown' focuses on understated production and direct lyricism. The song moves away from high-energy structures, instead favouring a slower, more deliberate pa

With “Love You More,” rising singer-songwriter Clarity Liao delivers her most emotionally nuanced release to date, a track that trades grand declarations for quiet vulnerability, finding power in the things left unsaid. Blending soft pop melodies with understated R&B textures, the single feels intimate from the outset. Originally written as a piano ballad, “Love You More” has evolved into something richer and more contemporary, driven by a smooth bassline and restrained produ

Marianna Winter continues to peel back the layers of her debut album with 'Airdry', a soft, slow-burning release that leans into patience and emotional subtlety. There’s an effortless lightness to the track on first listen, but beneath that surface sits something more delicate. 'Airdry' thrives in the in-between, capturing the feeling of letting emotions settle rather than forcing resolution. Built around a warm, analogue-tinged sound, the single reflects the wider tone of he

LA-based pop songwriter Kenzie spotlights one of the most intimate moments from her new EP 'notes from the in between' with 'Sophie', a track that captures the quiet complexity of change and self-reflection. Built on her signature understated pop sound, 'Sophie' unfolds with a gentle, almost conversational tone, allowing Kenzie’s voice to carry the emotional weight. There’s a sense of looking both inward and outward here, as the song navigates identity, relationships and the

London-based indie-pop riser Ananya returns with 'Man of the Match', a bright, flirtatious release that captures the rush of catching feelings when you least expect it. Built around a buoyant, feel-good pop backdrop, the track leans into the thrill and awkwardness of a budding connection; that moment when something lighthearted suddenly starts to carry weight. There’s a clever football-threaded concept running through it, but beneath the playful exterior sits a more vulnerabl

Manchester five-piece Martial Arts continue their rise with 'Before The Fire', a sharp and introspective new single arriving ahead of their debut EP 'From The Burnoff', due June 5 via 5dB Records. Working alongside acclaimed producer Craig Silvey and Dani Bennett Spragg, the band capture the raw immediacy of their live performances while grounding the track in the realities of life in modern Britain. 'Before The Fire' reflects on shifting ambitions and economic pressure, wher

London-via-Essex artist Ruti returns with 'I’ll Be Your Friend', a radiant and expansive single that signals a clear shift in both sound and perspective. Where earlier material leaned into minimal, piano-driven intimacy, this latest release opens things up; bursting with movement, layered instrumentation and a sense of uplift that feels deliberately transformative. There’s a newfound scale here that allows Ruti’s voice to stretch beyond introspection into something more anthe

Rising North East talent Tom A. Smith makes a bold statement with 'Put On A Record Tommy', the electrifying focus track from his newly released EP of the same name, out now via Fiction Records. Driven by pulsing rhythms and anthemic hooks, the track introduces the concept of “Tommy’s Dance Place”, a euphoric yet slightly disorienting world where escapism and uncertainty collide. It’s a song that feels built for movement, but carries an undercurrent of questioning beneath its