At a time when authenticity has become one of the most valuable currencies in contemporary music, Will Hanco's 'Storm Before The Calm' arrives as a compelling example of an independent artist fully stepping into his creative identity. The six-track EP sees the Brighton-based songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist take complete ownership of his craft, delivering a project that feels both deeply personal and strategically assured. Built entirely under Hanco's creative

Football anthems live or die on sincerity, and Impact Sound Lab have built theirs on a foundation that runs deeper than tournament hype. ‘Rise Up England (We Shall Never Surrender) – Radio Edit’ is the work of songwriter-producer David Matheson and producer-mixer Norm Sabourin, a duo whose decades in pop, rock, country and hip-hop converge here into a stadium-ready rock anthem built for the Three Lions’ latest push for glory. The track wears its classic British rock lineage p

MAMI UMAMI’s AFTERwork arrives as a tightly wound document of exhaustion, momentum and late-capitalist overstimulation, the kind of EP that feels less “written” than lived through. Shaped over two years of late nights and shifting headspaces, it channels burnout, early adulthood pressure and the uneasy humour of simply trying to keep pace in a world that rarely slows down. Across its runtime, the duo refuse clean genre boundaries. Instead, AFTERwork moves in sharp, instinctiv

Ohzhe returns with 'GLORY', a reflective and sonically refined EP that explores themes of growth, purpose, and legacy through a cohesive blend of soulful production and introspective lyricism. Rooted in lived experience, the project presents a focused artistic statement that highlights his continued development as a storyteller and recording artist. Across the EP, Ohzhe balances atmospheric, sample-driven production with grounded emotional delivery. Warm textures, subtle soul

Country music has spent the last few years becoming genuinely global. The UK has been slower than most to find its own voice in the genre. Marta is doing that work with patience, craft, and a growing international audience that suggests she is doing it well. The London-based singer-songwriter returns with 'In Another Life': a track about the one that got away, written from a place of hard-won clarity rather than lingering regret. The song began with a single lyric and was wri

There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from performing toughness you don't feel. Lilly Nagy has felt it, named it, and made a song about it. 'Sex Sold Politics', out 12th June, is the German singer and artist's most direct statement yet: a track about feminine softness not as vulnerability to be overcome, but as a form of power in its own right. "I've always felt a little too soft for the world," she shares. "I think so many women today feel the pressure to exist

New York City-based Thai-Canadian artist Kanistha returns with “Mr. Right”, a polished pop single that pairs infectious melodies with an unmistakable sense of emotional sincerity. Built around shimmering production and an effortless vocal performance, the track showcases her ability to transform personal experiences into universally relatable pop songwriting. Musically, “Mr. Right” thrives on its balance of warmth and immediacy. Smooth, contemporary production provides the fo

Way Back Home was supposed to be an EP. Then it became an album. And then, right at the end, came ‘My Love’ and everything clicked into place… The story of how ‘My Love’ came to exist says a lot about how REFLEKTA operate. The Sydney Brit rock outfit had already written a full debut album, having pushed well past a planned EP because the sessions with engineer Oscar were going too well to stop. The record was done. And then, on what the songwriter describes as a typical Frida

The Bozeman bedroom-pop artist’s new double single Solar Eclipse documents a relationship in real time — and could only be completed once it was truly over Some songs arrive quickly. A mood, a melody, a set of words that arrive more or less fully formed and ask only to be captured. And then there are songs like ‘In this Light’ — the kind that resist completion not because the writer lacks anything, but because the story they are trying to tell keeps changing underneath them.

There’s a sense of controlled tension running through ‘Red Riot’, the latest release from London-based artist SAMLOW. It’s there in the track’s rumbling low end, in its slow-building atmosphere, and in the way it steadily pushes towards a chorus that feels designed for release rather than resolution. More importantly, it’s what gives the song its identity. The project of songwriter and bassist Sam Gino, SAMLOW has quickly established a sound that feels distinct within today’s

Music and art collective This Is The Deep have announced they have signed to independent label 5dB Records, the home of Mould and Martial Arts, alongside the release of a new single and accompanying video for ‘Darkness and the Dawn’. This Is The Deep operate as a multidisciplinary project that pushes far beyond conventional band formats. Their work blends music with painted sets, handmade costumes, animation, and performance-based storytelling, building an interconnected visu

When musicians announce that a new song is “cinematic,” the word can feel empty. Rodrigo y Gabriela’s “Monster” earns the description in a far more concrete way. The track is inspired by Naoki Urasawa’s manga Monster, and its video was created by Urasawa himself. That makes the single feel like a genuine conversation between sound and image. The release introduces OurHome, Rodrigo y Gabriela’s forthcoming album, due September 18 via ATO Records. Recorded in Japan at NK Sound

Brisbane shoegaze outfit Fragile Animals have announced their forthcoming six-track EP, Dead Stop - an atmospheric, emotionally resonant and impactful collection that captures the emotional fallout, uncertainty, and hard-won resilience that followed a landmark period for the band. Produced by Elliot Heinrich, Dead Stop was written in the wake of Fragile Animals’ breakthrough 2025 EP Tourist and their first-ever UK and European tour. The ambitious 14-date run took the band acr

Paris-based artist Rabbit has a gun has shared the new single ‘Cherry Wine’, a powerful release that blends gothic influences with alternative rock and melodic metal textures. Built around themes of longing and unresolved emotion, the track explores the aftermath of a connection that never found a clear ending. Rather than focusing on anger or blame, ‘Cherry Wine’ captures the lingering uncertainty that can remain when feelings go unanswered. The artist describes the song as

On Change, Katie Dauson sounds like an artist fully in conversation with her musical influences while simultaneously defining her own legacy. The Richmond Hill singer-songwriter has spent years developing a style rooted in timeless songwriting, and this eighth studio album captures her at a particularly reflective and creatively liberated stage in her career. Working once again with producer James Nickle, Dauson constructs an album filled with rich musical textures and nostal

With “Necessary Evil,” MIIA proves that emotional storytelling and electronic music can coexist beautifully. The single merges UK garage-inspired rhythms, glossy electronic textures, and emotionally charged songwriting into a track that feels equally built for headphones and dancefloors. It’s dark, addictive, and filled with late-night energy. The production is sleek and atmospheric, driven by punchy basslines and fast-moving percussion that give the song a restless pulse. Ye

There is something refreshing about a band introducing itself through process rather than image. Young Allies, the New York ensemble led by Fritz Michel, seem less concerned with presenting a fixed persona than with showing how their songs come together. Their new single “Watchman,” out now ahead of the July 24 release of Fingers Entwined, makes that approach clear. The song began with source material nearly a thousand years old. Michel describes “Watchman” as a modernized ta

Martin Luther McCoy’s forthcoming album Welcome Back Love already carries the weight of a return. It is his first full-length album in fourteen years, and its title suggests a project shaped by time, memory, and renewal. With “Now,” McCoy makes sure that return also has heat. The new single is a warm, slow-grooving track about desire in the present tense. It follows “Peace of Mind,” which introduced the album through themes of endurance and faith. “Now” offers a different kin

On 'Prada Cups In The South Of France', Seth Narley and producer Creestal deliver a focused and immersive EP that balances ambition, atmosphere, and refined craftsmanship. Across four tracks, the project showcases Narley's evolving artistry through vivid storytelling and a strong sense of cohesion. Creestal's production provides a rich foundation, blending soulful textures, orchestral elements, and understated guitar work into arrangements that feel both expansive and intimat

Austin singer-songwriter Megan Lacy arrives with her debut album “That Feelin’”, a 12-track collection that feels both deeply personal and musically expansive. Rooted in alt-country but stretching comfortably into cosmic Americana and atmospheric folk, the record has a lived-in quality that comes from years of honing her craft in Austin’s songwriter circles, honky tonks, and intimate live rooms. What stands out straight away is how natural everything feels. Recorded live at K