Photo: Anca Tintea Wexford-born folk-rock duo Basciville have announced their long-awaited sophomore album 'Love In The Time Of The State', set for release on March 13, 2026 via Faction Records. The announcement is paired with the unveiling of their evocative new single 'Nothing Surprises Me Anymore', a powerful meditation on resilience, quiet rebellion, and finding slivers of beauty amid daily disillusionment. Brothers Cillian and Lorcan Byrne describe the track as a reflect

Paris-born soul artist Tiwayo has unveiled his fiery new single 'Up For Soul', the second offering from his upcoming album 'Outsider', due April 10, 2026 via Record Kicks. Produced by Grammy-winner Adrian Quesada (Black Pumas), the track blends 70s soul swagger with vivid storytelling and tight, groove-laden instrumentation. Nicknamed “The Young Old” for his timeless voice, Tiwayo wrote the track after a day immersed in Sly Stone and Johnny Guitar Watson records. Reflecting o

Swedish alt‑pop artist RIVER has released her latest single 'Infected Mind', continuing the momentum built by her recent track 'I Am Cancer'. The new song presents a reflective and emotionally driven moment in her evolving catalogue, exploring the space between past experiences and personal growth. Built around layered guitars, moody synth textures and RIVER’s distinctive vocal delivery, 'Infected Mind' captures a sense of inner dialogue as the artist looks back on earlier ve

NYC-based artist Carly Shea has released her latest track 'Wasted', an emotionally raw alt-pop cut that captures the complex space between escapism and introspection. Written during a time of burnout and emotional strain, the song navigates the blurry line between letting go and losing control. Fusing subtle electronic textures with soulful pop sensibilities, 'Wasted' showcases Carly’s talent for pairing honest lyricism with genre-blurring production. It’s a sound that sits c

Rocky Michaels unveils the official music video for ‘Going Going Gone’, the uplifting new single from the California-based Americana songwriter, out now. Serving as the final single from his forthcoming fourth album Heroes, the video brings the song’s themes of release, movement and emotional clarity into sharp visual focus. Mirroring the track’s reflective but liberating tone, the video leans into Americana’s most enduring imagery — open roads, passing light, quiet moments o

Rising UK soul artist Olive Jones has announced the release of her highly anticipated debut album 'For Mary', due March 13 via Nettwerk. The album marks a significant step for the Dorset-born singer-songwriter, offering a deeply personal and emotionally resonant collection of tracks that blend soul, blues, and poetic introspection. Alongside the announcement, Jones has unveiled her new single 'Kingdom', a bold, heartfelt response to social division and political disillusionme

London-based singer-songwriter Alexander Wolfe has shared 'Everythinglessness', the final advance release from his forthcoming album of the same name. The track arrives ahead of the full record’s release on the 16th January, and offers the clearest insight yet into the emotional core of the project. Stripped back and intensely focused, 'Everythinglessness' centres on a moment of psychological collapse, built around a real recording of panicked breathing taken from a close fri

Look Both Ways is an album born from reflection. For Perspective, their debut full-length becomes a space where memory, identity, and healing collide, filtered through funk-inflected rhythms and unflinchingly honest songwriting. Written largely by frontman KG, the album revisits formative moments across a ten-year span, examining them from a present-day vantage point. The result is deeply personal without ever feeling insular. These songs aren’t confessions for confession’s

Yorkshire duo Seafret have officially announced their long-anticipated fourth studio album 'Fear of Emotion', set for release on the 27th March via Nettwerk, and introduced it with a moving new single titled 'Signal Fire'. Following the continued success of viral breakout 'Atlantis' (now surpassing 1 billion streams) and recent BBC Radio 2 A-listed duet 'Five More Seconds' with KT Tunstall, 'Fear of Emotion' marks a bold new chapter for Jack Sedman and Harry Draper. The upcom

Glamorous, radiant, and unmistakably Parisian, Hélène in Paris ushers in festive warmth with Christmas in Paris, her first international holiday single and a love letter to the season wrapped in French elegance. Bathed in piano-led melodies, sweeping strings, acoustic guitar, and softly glowing harmonies, the track balances intimacy with old-world grandeur, evoking candlelit rooms, shimmering streets, and the quiet magic of togetherness. The song’s charm is amplified by a sum

Julixn’s latest single “Blurred Lines” feels like a late-night thought loop set to music. The Minneapolis-based artist continues to refine his signature sound here, leaning into moody textures, genre-blending production, and lyrics that sit comfortably in uncertainty. It is a track built for moments when everything feels slightly off focus but deeply real. From the start, the production sets the tone. Lush guitars drift over steady, pulsing drums, while subtle layers of foley

There’s something magical about a song that’s been years in the making, and “Lady Moon” by Chapters of Forever is exactly that. Originally written in early 2020 by Alex Pazos and Pedro Martínez, the track finally sees the light of day after a five-year journey of distance, growth, and rediscovery. The story behind it is just as compelling as the music itself. Formed in Puebla, Mexico, during their music school days, Alex and Pedro started their collaboration with this very so

Hamburg duo counterglow arrive with echoes of self sounding like they’ve stepped straight out of a neon-lit reverie and onto centre stage. It’s a debut soaked in dreamy synth haze and indie-soul warmth, but there’s a sharpness beneath the glow that gives the whole thing a quiet confidence. Lauren Goodley’s voice feels almost vaporous, drifting through Jonas Grell’s widescreen production with the poise of someone who knows exactly how much space to take up—and when to pull ba

ÆTHR’s official music video for Santa Maria emerges not merely as promotional content, but as a vision statement : a deliberate, cinematic claustrophobia married to gothic surrealism that feels audaciously ambitious for an independent release. From the first frame, the video telegraphs tension — a world that is half ritual, half fever dream — and commits fully to its own visual rules, offering a rare example of how a music video can expand a song’s narrative into something c

On the back of his stunning Christmas single, Welsh pop star Samuel Evanson has been making waves in 2025 with his infectious and enthralling brand of alt-pop. 'Christmas Bells' possesses that Evanson magic, with those nostalgia filled melodies that remind you of WHAM! but that modernised polish that feels fresh and easy to spin on repeat. We sat down with Sam to learn the 5 songs he loves right now, here at FLEX! -- 1. CMAT - Stay For Something This track changed everything

Nino Mayanna’s latest single, “Aje”, is the kind of track that immediately pulls you in and refuses to let go. It’s playful, confident, and unapologetically fun while carrying a serious message about independence and hustle. From the first beat, the song’s Afrobeat-infused rhythm grabs your attention, but it is Nino’s personality that really shines. She has a way of making you feel like you are right there in the moment with her, moving, celebrating, and asserting yourself al

London-based alt-pop artist Lucy Deakin has returned with a vibrant new single titled ‘Sunburn’. Pairing sun-drenched production with wistful lyricism, the track channels the emotional residue of a summer romance that lingers long after the heat has faded. Written in November 2025, 'Sunburn' is a nostalgic anthem for anyone clinging to connection, even when it hurts. Blending upbeat energy with bittersweet undertones, Lucy captures that familiar feeling of refusing to let go

Blues-rock guitarist and songwriter Jonathon “Boogie” Long has released his latest single “Baby, I’m Through,” offering a restrained, emotionally grounded preview of his upcoming album Courage In The Chaos , due March 6 via Myrical Media. Known for his technical ability, Long takes a more measured approach here, allowing space and phrasing to drive the track. Rather than showcasing speed or flash, the song leans into mood and clarity, pairing direct lyrics with understated gu

Rising alternative artist Silent Child has unveiled ‘Get Well Soon’, the emotional closing track from his newly released EP 'Voices In The Dark'. A poignant and atmospheric anthem, the single sees the Atlanta-raised, LA-based producer and multi-instrumentalist (real name Rodney) at his most vulnerable, delivering a heartfelt message of survival, healing, and hard-earned self-acceptance. Built around shimmering synths, restrained guitar lines, and Silent Child’s signature raw

Fresh from a sell-out launch show at Dartington’s Great Hall, Devon-based quartet Los Costureros unveil their self-titled debut album – a sultry, modern take on rumba, Brazilian rhythms and street-corner storytelling. The band – Jovi (vocals), Eliot (congas), George (bass) and Anthony (trumpet) – wrote and recorded much of the record during an extended spell in Spain. What began in Jovi’s late grandmother’s apartment in Mataró soon spilled into a mountain commune populated by