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

Newbury, MA’s rising pop force Ava Valianti returns with a punchy, unapologetic anthem in 'Hot Mess'. At just 16, Ava channels her raw honesty and indie-pop edge into a track that’s chaotic, cathartic, and totally self-aware. Known for singles like 'Middle Ground' and 'Buttercups', Ava continues carving out a space where imperfection is power. Playful yet poignant, 'Hot Mess' is a bold reminder to embrace your chaos and own your story.

Rising artist Truman returns with the quietly powerful new single 'Tell Him', a stripped-back collaboration with Isabel that drips with vulnerability. Built on airy percussion and ambient textures, the track thrives in its restraint, letting emotion breathe between the lines. Directed by Oscar®-qualifying filmmaker Saul Abraham (ENJOY), the music video deepens the emotional weight. Adolescent boys mouth the lyrics directly to camera, intercut with touching footage of Truman a

Hackney-born artist J Appiah steps into his own light with the release of his debut album 'That’s the Thing About Time'. The record blends soul, R&B, and cinematic textures shaped by personal growth, world travels, and Appiah’s Ghanaian heritage. Alongside the album comes powerful lead single 'Father', a raw and reflective piece inspired by the passing of Appiah’s estranged dad, released just days after Appiah became a father himself. Having toured the globe as a vocalist for

From the first pulse of drums and shimmer of synths, j dylan paul’s debut single “sisyphean” feels like standing at the foot of a mountain. The track traces a seven-year journey from a simple instrumental to a fully realised piece of emotional honesty. paul started the track back in 2018 and over the years brought it to life with vocals, live drums, and real guitars. Inspired by the myth of Sisyphus and the idea of imagining him happy in his endless task, the single translate

Bren.d.o: Southern Illinois’ Neo-Soul Storyteller Readies His Breakout Moment Southern Illinois native Brendan “Bren.d.o” Jennings is closing out 2025 with the momentum of an artist on the verge of a defining breakthrough. His alt-R&B and neo-soul fusion has already drawn national attention, bolstered by two iTunes-charting singles — ‘Electric Love Affair’ featuring Kendra Chanae and the bass-driven ‘Boom Boom’ — positioning him as one of the year’s most promising new voices.

Zay Jackson is entering a new chapter with his latest EP Cheat Code , and it feels like the point where all his strengths click into place. The Virginia artist has been steadily growing a reputation for clean vocal runs, a smooth falsetto, and lyrics that cut to the core without trying too hard. This project doubles down on all of that. It is a six track experience built around a relationship that should have never started, and Zay takes listeners through every high, mistake,

London’s genre-blurring quartet The Open Wild return with “Escape,” a track that feels both intimate and cinematic in equal measure. The band have always excelled at pairing heartfelt songwriting with rich, orchestral textures, but “Escape” pushes that fusion into even more immersive territory. It is a song built from vulnerability, shaped by personal struggle, and lifted by the collective strength of four musicians who understand how to translate emotion into sound. “Escape”

Cork’s own Jason Busteed returns in triumphant form with “Paradise,” a radiant slice of dance-pop euphoria that reaffirms why he remains one of Ireland’s most quietly influential producers. Released through his label Lefty Shades Records, the track captures the emotional uplift and rhythmic finesse that have defined Busteed’s two-decade career behind the decks. “Paradise” wastes no time establishing its intentions. Bold, insistent drums propel the track forward before opening

Gold Coast pop artist Chloe Styler strips back the gloss and dives deep into raw emotion on her new single 'Placeholder'. Known for her shimmering melodies and heartfelt lyrics, Styler trades bright energy for quiet reflection, delivering a song that aches with honesty. Built on warm acoustic guitar, subtle mandolin, and gliding electric textures, 'Placeholder' captures the heartbreak of realising you were never truly chosen, only kept around. Following the momentum of 'Push

UK singer-songwriter Joshua Hawkes returns with his most personal offering to date, 'Carry It All', an emotionally charged indie-rock anthem that explores the quiet burdens of growing up in a turbulent home. Drawing inspiration from the widescreen guitars of Sam Fender and the expansive textures of The War on Drugs, Hawkes balances vulnerability with soaring, cinematic soundscapes. With shimmering guitars, cathartic drums, and lyrics that cut to the bone, 'Carry It All' is a

Rising alt-pop artist avalon continues her ascent with the release of 'how to lie', a searingly intimate track that captures the ache of giving your all and getting crumbs in return. Known for her diary-like honesty, the 20-year-old singer/songwriter pours every ounce of heartbreak into this latest release, and you can hear it in every breath. Written during a real-time emotional collapse, 'how to lie' was born from a phone call where avalon realised, mid-conversation, she wa

Brooklyn-based collective Every Us return with 'The Motions', a reflective, slow-burning indie-soul anthem about breaking out of life’s endless loop. Blending hazy guitars, layered vocals, and propulsive rhythms, the track captures the tension between emotional detachment and the quiet urge to reclaim your spark. “It started with a chant, a half-melody looping like a thought you can’t kill,” says founder Ryan Jones, who wrote and produced the song alongside Ian Kimmel (mixin

Canetis is in full celebration mode with his latest single “JOANA,” a high-energy burst of Brazilian funk and house that feels like pure sunshine. The Italian-born, New York-based producer and DJ has been steadily carving out a name for himself in underground dance circles, and this release shows just how far his global influences reach. “JOANA” is more than just a dance track; it’s a love letter to Brazilian culture, rhythm, and spirit. From its first beat, the song radiates

Torch singer and Soho storyteller Madeleine Rose Witney today releases her debut EP 'From Now On', a bold and emotionally rich introduction to her world. The project arrives alongside lead single 'Shut Up & Kiss Me', a slow-grooving, poetic meditation on love’s contradictions. Anchored in themes of transformation and release, 'From Now On' captures the bittersweet moment of shedding an old self to step into something new. Witney describes the EP as “a full stop and an open do

Belgian outfit momoyo return with 'When the Morning Comes', a heartfelt new single and the third track to be released from their upcoming album 'Home Is Just a State of Mind', due January 30th, 2026. Soft-spoken yet emotionally heavy, the single explores grief in adolescence, and how young people navigate loss when they lack the words to articulate it. It reflects on those strange moments of closeness and avoidance, of finding comfort in shared silence when honesty feels too

SilverKing’s latest single “In My Eyes” is a masterclass in blending raw emotion with classic rock sensibilities. The Colorado-based project, led by singer-songwriter Knate, has long been dedicated to capturing the essence of rock music in its most heartfelt form. With this track, that dedication reaches a new level. From the first note, “In My Eyes” establishes a tension between melancholy and hope. The guitars hit with a crunchy intensity, the drums drive forward with preci

Seattle-based chamber rock band Actress have arrived with a track that feels both intimate and monumental. Their new single “Chances”, from the independently produced debut EP Summer’s Daughter , is an unfiltered outpouring of emotion that finds its strength in vulnerability. It is a song that deals with holding on when every part of you knows it is time to let go, wrapped in a sound that flickers between soft reflection and full-bodied release. From the first line, “Can’t yo

LA-based vocalist and songwriter Alana Hil has unveiled her latest single 'In Between', a raw and reflective moment taken from her newly released EP 'Diaries of a Common Woman'. Blending soulful melodies with sharp lyrical honesty, the track explores the emotional disconnect that often follows trauma, a theme woven throughout the EP. Accompanied by a striking new video, 'In Between' captures the quiet tension of feeling too much and too little all at once. The release follows

With her sold-out UK tour in full swing, Belfast-born singer-songwriter Bea Stewart unveils her striking new EP 'Wish It Was You', a candid, emotionally-charged indie-pop collection exploring the messy aftermath of heartbreak and the slow return to selfhood. Featuring previously released favourites like 'Out of My Hands', 'Still My Favourite', and 'Set On Loving You', the EP arrives with brand new single 'Chill Girl', a deceptively light-hearted track that captures the exhaus