Malmö duo MAMI UMAMI have never sounded particularly interested in staying within the lines. Across their releases, Jaquelin Elamiri and Leonard Furby have treated hip-hop, pop and club music less as fixed genres than as raw materials, building something distinctly their own from the collision. Their latest single, (Don't) think I like you, continues that approach with a track that is immediately kinetic but considerably more complicated beneath its surface. Co-produced with

Photo Credit: Nico Zanzucchi There comes a point in an emerging artist's career when proving you have depth becomes considerably less interesting than proving you can have fun. V1V1D reaches that point on ‘Tongue Rings & Tattoos’, a high-energy detour that swaps some of his usual introspection for spontaneity, confidence and the simple pleasure of making something that hits immediately. Previous releases ‘Timeless’ and ‘Stuffin’ established V1V1D within the atmospheric end of

UK techno artist ADRIANNA continues the rollout towards her forthcoming album ADRIANNARCHY with Power Back Remixes, a two-track EP featuring acclaimed Italian producer T78’s contrasting interpretations of ‘Power Back’. Released September 25 via her TMPL Music imprint, the project launches a seven-week remix series that will see artists including Wehbba, Alex Stein, Christian Smith, Drunken Kong and The Obsessed rework tracks from the album ahead of its October 23 release. T78

Get ready to have your heart gently broken in the best way possible by "honest," the incredible new single from Blue Capricorn and LOREN KOLE. This Latin indie-pop collaboration is an absolute must-listen, a gorgeous and ethereal track that will wrap around you like a favorite blanket on a rainy day. It is easily one of the most emotionally compelling songs you will hear this year. From the very first note, "honest" draws you into its dreamy world. The production is simply st

Mila Sidhu walks into ‘One Night’ with the kind of confidence that doesn’t need to announce itself. Sensual, sleek and quietly commanding, the track turns attraction into a game of agency, placing Mila firmly in control of the room rather than waiting to be noticed from the sidelines. Built around crisp production, seductive vocals and a late-night pulse, ‘One Night’ finds its sweet spot somewhere between alternative R&B and darker pop. There’s a sense of glamour to it, but n

There are two ways to respond to having your private life become public entertainment. You can retreat, or you can put on cowboy boots, climb onto a mechanical bull and make the spectacle considerably bigger yourself. Nick Hissom, aka Hizzy, chooses the latter on Hot Boy Things. Across five tracks of glossy synth-pop, European dance energy and unabashed theatricality, the UK-born American artist turns the aftermath of a highly publicised breakup into something resembling a li

Photo Credit: Tomm Morton From busking on the streets of Camden to selling out shows around the world, Cam Cole has built his career on following his own path. Now, the blues-rock force channels that philosophy into his latest single, ‘Chasing Dreams’, taken from his forthcoming album Lost In Creation, out October 30th. Driven by a four-on-the-floor rhythm, vintage guitar tones and Cole’s trademark blues grit, ‘Chasing Dreams’ explores the realisation that changing the world

Radiola’s Version of Life is the kind of debut that refuses to reveal all its cards at once. The Paisley outfit move through indie rock, Americana, post-punk and experimental guitar music with an instinct for contrast, creating an album that feels exploratory without becoming unfocused. Following their sold-out BBC Introducing showcase at King Tut’s, it’s a strong introduction to a band clearly intent on carving out their own space within Scotland’s guitar scene. The album’s

Atticus Roness makes a spirited case for the enduring power of rock ‘n’ roll on Rock ‘N’ Roll Hit Parade, a 13-track album that embraces the melodic invention of The Beatles, the swagger of The Rolling Stones and the youthful exuberance of The Lemon Twigs without becoming trapped in the past. Years in the making, the record feels less like an exercise in retro revivalism and more like a celebration of everything that makes great rock music so infectious. Roness has a clear af

Some songs have a short life. They are written, recorded, released, and eventually replaced by the next idea. “Streets of Love, Pt. 1” took a very different route. Nearly eight years after Calcutta-born artist weyvir first wrote the song as a high school student, it has finally arrived as a fully realised piece of indie rock songwriting. The track began with its chorus, which came from the emotional confusion of heartbreak and the frustration of feelings that could not quite

There’s something immediately familiar about Sanjay Michael’s ‘Baby Baby’. The Singapore-based singer-songwriter and guitarist taps into the swagger, groove and sheer fun of classic rock, bringing plenty of big riffs and bluesy attitude without making the track feel like a simple trip down memory lane. Drawing on the spirit of ’70s and ’80s rock, the track carries echoes of Hendrix, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses and Van Halen, but Sanjay gives those influences plenty of room to breath

There is something quietly rebellious about making people dance to the soundtrack of your lowest point. On ‘Salvation’, Michelle Kash takes the uncertainty of not knowing whether you're about to collapse or emerge stronger and gives it a pulse. The result is dark dance-pop that acknowledges despair without allowing itself to become consumed by it. The New York-born, Los Angeles-based artist has long operated comfortably in the shadows, describing her musical world as a “dimly

Wardrobe Malfunction aren’t particularly interested in staying in one lane, and ‘Made 2’ is a pretty good demonstration of that. The latest single from the five-piece jumps between psychedelic rock, funk-jazz and indie pop, throwing plenty of ideas into the mix without ever losing its grip on melody. It’s adventurous and slightly unpredictable, but there’s a playful quality running through it that keeps everything feeling natural rather than overly technical. The band’s story

With debut album Helpless, Danish singer-songwriter Frederik Damhus introduces the wider world of Torrent Sound, a dreamy folk-pop project that finds plenty of room between intimate songwriting and atmospheric production. Across the record, acoustic guitar, harmonica and Damhus’ warm, textured vocals sit alongside synths, saxophone and organic instrumentation, creating a sound that can feel both close and expansive. There’s a thoughtful, understated quality to the album, with

Bristol four-piece Spin Class come roaring back with ‘Rip ‘N’ Dip’, a hefty, groove-led rocker that wastes no time getting under your skin. Fuzzed-up guitars, pounding drums and soaring vocals give the track plenty of weight, but there’s also a strong sense of melody running through the noise. Recorded live with producer Josh Gallop at Stage 2 Studios in Bath, the track is all about building tension. It starts relatively restrained, gradually locks into its central groove and

Kieran McKenna’s “TOO MUCH TO ASK FOR” delivers a confident blend of indie rock, alternative pop and punk, built around gritty guitars, punchy drums and a driving bassline. Produced alongside Max Topelson, Sighmon and Berlo, the track retains an organic, live feel, with deliberately unpolished textures adding character to its energetic arrangement. McKenna’s vocal performance moves effectively between restraint and intensity, complementing the track’s dynamic production while

Sighmon’s REPTILE marks a confident step forward for the Los Angeles-based artist, bringing together his Florida roots with a fluid blend of indie, R&B, alt-pop and hip-hop. Developed through years of DIY experience and collaboration with producers Charlie Hartwell and Jack Pavlina, the album balances organic instrumentation, atmospheric production and contemporary rhythmic elements with a clear sense of artistic identity. “Soldier” establishes the record’s reflective tone, w

Max Swan is no stranger to building big musical arrangements. His previous work has sometimes involved dozens of vocal parts and layers of instrumentation, making the decision to keep “LMK” comparatively lean an interesting one. Here, the piano has plenty of room around it. Swan’s vocal sits clearly in the mix while EWI, sax, cello and bass are used to fill out the track rather than create a dense backdrop. The result puts more attention on the shape of the melody and the det

Call it a genre, a working description or simply a useful way of explaining the music. BRYANT KEITH calls his approach “psychological R&B”, and “IMPATIENT” gives a pretty good idea of what he means. KEITH, an artist, songwriter, producer and psychologist originally from Indianapolis and now based in Houston, approaches R&B from a particularly personal position. His new single is less concerned with romantic fantasy than with what happens inside a person when a relationship st

With Colours in Your Mind, Dutch composer, guitarist and producer Guy Renardeau, better known as The Blues Guy, approaches the blues as a living language rather than a fixed tradition. Across seven tracks and just under 27 minutes, The Blues Guy & The SHADES OF BLUE brings together blues, rock, jazz, soul, R&B, ambient textures and cinematic composition, creating a record that feels rooted in the emotional history of the genre while remaining firmly contemporary. Renardeau’s