Experimental pop artist CASANDRA has released her new single 'SOLUTION', the latest preview of her upcoming album 'ISLA TRANQUILITA', due May 15. Following previous releases 'EXPLICIT' and 'PERMANENT MISTAKE', the track continues to build the world of the forthcoming record, showcasing CASANDRA’s signature contrast between vibrant production and deeply personal themes. 'SOLUTION' pairs shimmering, rhythmic instrumentation with introspective lyricism, exploring ideas of identi

Seattle singer-songwriter Isaiah Dominguez shares his latest single 'New Apartment', a poignant indie pop/alt-rock release that sets the stage for his upcoming project 'Mellow Dramatic'. Featuring Jordan Renshaw (West Friends, oddest sea), the track pairs expansive, guitar-driven energy with a deeply personal core. Built around the striking lyric “practice made us perfect strangers,” the song captures the slow unraveling of a relationship, where distance replaces connection

New York-based singer-songwriter ROREY has released her latest single 'Dying Fire', alongside an accompanying music video, offering another glimpse into her forthcoming album 'Temporary Tragedy'. Blending lush instrumentation with bittersweet melodies, 'Dying Fire' leans into a dream-pop sound that feels both cathartic and restrained. The track explores the quiet acceptance of a relationship that can no longer continue, capturing the space between love and inevitability witho

Emerging UK artist Iona Luke returns with her latest single 'Existential', a bold and emotionally charged addition to her growing catalogue. Blending alternative pop with a cinematic edge, the track explores themes of identity, self-questioning and creative pressure. Built around swelling instrumentation and a dramatic vocal delivery, 'Existential' captures the intensity of overthinking and the search for meaning in an increasingly crowded creative landscape. The release foll

Maryann Connolly continues to carve out a distinctive space with ‘Etched In Love’, a track that leans into her signature fusion of pop-rock, Americana, and subtle country textures. The production feels rich yet restrained, allowing her airy, emotive vocals to take centre stage. There’s a natural ebb and flow to the arrangement, with full-band instrumentation adding depth without overpowering the song’s intimate core. There’s a cinematic quality to the sound, but it remains gr

North London singer-songwriter Charlie Vaughan is back with his latest single 'Don’t Wanna Drive', a hazy, guitar-led track that blends melodic simplicity with a sense of urgency. The release follows a busy period on the road, where Vaughan supported The Backseat Lovers and Hamilton Leithauser across the UK and Europe. He is set to continue his live run this April, joining FEET for shows in Milton Keynes and Birmingham, alongside a headline release show at London’s Paper Dres

Photo: Elle Jay The Nth Power have released their latest single 'Simple Life', offering another preview of their forthcoming album Never Alone, due out May 1. The track presents a more understated approach, built around a steady groove and spacious arrangement. Rather than focusing on technical complexity, the band emphasize feel and musical interplay, allowing each element to develop naturally. Written during a period of reflection by bassist Nate Edgar, the song explores id

Looking to make a return to the limelight, LA-based indie heroes Iglu & Hartly are back with their latest single 'Supreme' as they draw in audiences to sold-out shows on their first UK tour in years. After making a name for themselves back in the noughties indie glory days, turning heads across the country with their earworm 'In The City', new anthem 'Supreme' sees the group reclaim those nostalgic sticky dancefloors with a vivid contemporary roar. Speaking about the single,

British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Scott Quinn has released his latest single 'Overdrawn', a heartfelt pop offering that continues to showcase his gift for blending vulnerability with timeless songwriting. At its core, 'Overdrawn' explores the painful realisation that love alone isn’t always enough to sustain a relationship. With lyrics rooted in emotional honesty, Quinn captures the internal conflict between holding on and letting go, delivering a track that

Alt-rock outfit Guillotine make a powerful return with their new single 'Haunted', a bold and emotionally charged release that signals a decisive new chapter for the band. Following recent tracks 'Does It Make You Feel' and 'Half As Bright', the latest offering leans into a heavier, more focused sound. Built on tension and atmosphere, 'Haunted' explores the lingering weight of past experiences, those thoughts and patterns that refuse to fade even when everything else quiets d

Rising indie-pop artist Melanie Herrera continues her rapid ascent with the release of her latest single 'Whatever’s Left', a deeply reflective track that marks a more introspective turn in her songwriting. Following the viral success of her 'Nepo Baby Vocal Warm-Up' series across social media, Herrera has quickly built a growing fanbase drawn to her blend of personality and emotional honesty. With this new release, she shifts the focus toward a more delicate and narrative-dr

Canadian singer-songwriter Shaina Hayes has released her new single 'Flourish', marking the first preview of her upcoming third album. Blending soft folk-pop with subtle alt-country elements, the track is built around gentle acoustic arrangements, warm pedal steel, and Hayes’ intimate vocal style. Inspired by the idea of personal growth, the song reflects on love, change, and becoming the best version of oneself. Produced with longtime collaborators Francis Ledoux and David M

LA-based alt-pop artist Chloe Star returns with 'Emergency Contact', continuing a run of releases that has steadily expanded her sound and identity. Following recent tracks including 'call you back' and 'i didn’t wanna say goodbye', the new single leans into a more confrontational energy. Built around sharp lyricism, distorted textures, and a commanding vocal performance, 'Emergency Contact' channels frustration into a moment of clarity and self-assertion. Co-written with JP

Stepping back into the limelight, Cris Cap is back as he draws back the curtain on his debut album, 'Night Sky'. The album kicks off with a resounding intro, a teaser that pulls all of the cinematic beauty of Cris Cap into one place. Consisting of ten tracks, the album unfolds as an emotional body of work, trailing the comings and goings of modern life through Cap's trademark soulful glow. Diving into the release, Cap explains, “‘Night Sky’ is an album about scale… We are sma

Back with a bang, Surrey three-piece indie outfit Sunday Smoke are back with their latest anthem, 'Complex'. A resounding single, brimming with melody and emotion, the single stands its ground as another unmissable track from the young creatives, as they show no signs of slowing down. Diving into the heartfelt nature of the track, the band explains, “This song is about when a close friend catches feelings, and the friendship fades. It’s about missing who they were, feeling gu

Blues-rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd has announced a newly recorded 30th anniversary edition of his debut album 'Ledbetter Heights', set for release on May 8. Titled 'Ledbetter Heights (The 30th Anniversary Sessions)', the project revisits the record that first established Shepherd’s career in the mid-1990s. Alongside the announcement, he has shared a reworked version of “Deja Voodoo,” now available on streaming platforms. Originally recorded while Shepherd was still in

Faroese-born, Los Angeles-based artist Marianna Winter has released her new single 'Feels Good To Be Needed', the latest preview of her upcoming debut album 'The More You Know', due May 29 via Tutl Records. Blending indie, folk, and alternative pop influences, the track pairs gritty, drum-led production with intimate vocals and unfiltered lyricism. It captures the emotional pull of being relied upon, exploring how devotion and validation can become both comforting and overwhe

Evan Fong returns with his latest release 'pesos', a high-intensity track that further cements his reputation as a fully independent creative force. Handling writing, production, performance, and visual direction himself, Fong continues to build a project defined by complete artistic control. 'pesos' reflects that vision, delivering a raw, unpredictable sound driven by distorted textures, sharp melodies, and an urgent, almost chaotic energy. At the centre of the track is his

16-year-old singer-songwriter Ava Valianti continues to make her mark with her latest single 'Birthday Cake', a striking indie-pop release that blends raw emotion with sharp, melodic hooks. Hailing from Newbury, Massachusetts, Valianti channels a mix of indie, pop, and pop-rock influences into a sound that feels both intimate and immediate. 'Birthday Cake' leans into that balance, pairing infectious instrumentation with deeply personal storytelling. At its core, the track exp

Photo Credit: Saskia Jo Price Transatlantic duo Outpost Drive return with “Broken Vein,” a strikingly intimate and cinematic release that captures a moment of emotional upheaval and transformation with rare clarity. Written in the aftermath of their wedding, the track trades the romance of a honeymoon for something far more raw, an isolated winter in the English countryside that ultimately shaped the song’s haunting emotional core. At the heart of “Broken Vein” lies a palpabl