Visionary Dutch-British artist Tessa Rose Jackson returns with 'Fear Bangs the Drum', the captivating new single from her forthcoming third album 'The Lighthouse', set for release in January 2026. Built on ghostly textures and a buoyant brass hook, the track explores the role of fear as both a disrupto r and a teacher. “I am quite a fearful person myself - I worry about something happening to my loved ones, about the state of the world,” says Tessa . “Fear can be paralyzing.

Austin-based indie artist Annabelle Chairlegs returns with 'Concrete Trees', a dreamlike and emotional journey through grief, memory, and the surreal comfort of connection beyond loss. Written by frontwoman Lindsey Mackin as a tribute to her late friend Steph, the track blends washed-out surf tones with a bittersweet undercurrent, capturing the feeling of sprinting through New York City with a ghost in tow. The accompanying video, directed by Pooneh Ghana, complements the son

At just 16, Massachusetts-born singer-songwriter Ava Valianti is already carving out a space with her candid, emotionally layered songwriting, and her new single 'Running on Empty' is a striking example of that. Unfolding with a delicate mix of indie-pop textures and heartfelt lyricism, the track explores the quiet unraveling of relationships through slow, imperceptible moments of distance. Valianti’s voice glides over minimalist production with a sense of clarity and ache, c

Out today, the anticipated debut EP from the East London quartet Forever Forever is a luminous exploration of growth, vulnerability, and the turbulent beauty of your twenties. Emerging from the heart of London’s independent scene, Forever Forever have quietly been crafting their sound over the past three years - a blend of shimmering electronic textures, folk-rooted warmth, and the emotive intensity of alternative pop. Their debut EP, Good Light In , produced by Jasper Trim (

Manchester indie-folk quartet The Deep Blue have released their stirring new single 'Porcelain', a poignant and harmony-laden reflection on the emotional weight of leaving home. Out now on all platforms, the track arrives ahead of their Sleepover Tour this October, with dates in Manchester, Glasgow, Dublin, Belfast, Leeds, and London’s The Waiting Room. Written from the collective memory of each band member’s move away from their childhood homes, 'Porcelain' balances fragile

Rising LA-based indie artist Wintur returns with his introspective new single 'writer’s block'. Known for his soft-spoken vulnerability and poetic detail, the alt-pop songwriter continues to build a sound steeped in emotional nuance and bedroom-born melancholy. The track serves as a quiet yet potent meditation on creative paralysis; the inability to put thoughts into words despite feeling everything all at once. Over gently blooming guitars and ethereal textures, Wintur’s voc

Dublin’s rising rock quartet Big Sleep return with 'Crude', a stripped-back and emotionally raw new single lifted from their long-awaited debut album 'Holy Show', out January 30th, 2026 via LAB Records. A gentle slow-burner rooted in hushed guitar tones and poetic vulnerability, 'Crude' reveals a softer side of the band. It’s a song about preserving innocence and remaining open-hearted in a world that hardens most, a poignant introduction to an album exploring love, impermane

Pop doesn’t have to sound the same everywhere — and  Cheerful Music  is proof. The  Shenzhen-born, London-based label  is turning heads for its bold blend of  Chinese innovation and European indie pop flair , creating something that feels both familiar and entirely new. Since launching in  2019 , Cheerful has been quietly building a cross-continental ecosystem where artists from different worlds collide — and create magic. Think shimmering hooks, emotional storytelling, and f

Acclaimed musician Tom Norris, principal violinist of the London Symphony Orchestra, launches a new creative venture under the name GAIGA. His debut single, ‘Armonika’, is out now, offering the first glimpse of his forthcoming self-titled album, ‘GAIGA’, due in 2026. Renowned for a career that bridges classical and contemporary worlds, Norris has worked with an extraordinary range of artists including John Williams, Alexandre Desplat, Paul McCartney, The Who, Elvis Costello,

Reading alt-pop breakout Only The Poets continue their landmark year with the release of their stirring new single 'Thinking Bout Your Ex', out now ahead of their debut album 'And I’d Do It Again', arriving January 30, 2026. Blending dreamy 90s R&B textures with a confessional lyrical edge, the track sees frontman Tommy Longhurst exploring jealousy and emotional vulnerability in the wake of a breakup. 'Thinking Bout Your Ex' offers another glimpse into a debut record that pro

Dallas-based indie artist JOURNEYGLO unveils 'Wave After Wave', a standout moment from her debut album 'Limp By Your Side'. Dreamlike and unflinching, the track captures the emotional undertow of waiting for someone who may never be ready; a slow, swelling meditation on love, boundaries, and self-worth. With sparse piano, ambient textures, and JOURNEYGLO’s vulnerable vocals front and centre, 'Wave After Wave' echoes the clarity that can emerge from emotional exhaustion. Its l

Swedish duo Pom Femme have unveiled 'Telenovela', the dazzling centrepiece of their debut EP of the same name. A luxurious swirl of vintage synth-pop and tongue-in-cheek glamour, 'Telenovela' captures the spirit of a midnight soap opera: dramatic, magnetic, and always on the verge of chaos. Over slinky basslines and sweeping melodies, the track channels French pop decadence with a wink, blending playful melodrama with a refined pop sensibility. Following previous singles like

London bedroom-pop duo Tree Trunks are back with 'Hold Me', the first glimpse of their upcoming second album 'Hot Fruit', out 6th March 2026. Taking its name (but not its sound) from the Fleetwood Mac track, 'Hold Me' explores the daily balancing act between work, family, and the basic human need for connection. Inspired by the surreal, homespun lyricism of Haruomi Hosono’s “Sports Men”, frontman Sam Lewis crafts a heartfelt meditation on routine and longing. Despite its them

Swedish singer-songwriter Elina returns with 'Cutting Ties', a stirring anthem about walking away when it’s time to stop holding on. Driven by swelling instrumentation and her trademark emotional clarity, the track captures that quiet, powerful moment of choosing yourself over a life that no longer fits. One of her most propulsive tracks to date, 'Cutting Ties' showcases Elina’s ability to channel complex emotions into bold, accessible pop, bridging introspection with cinemat

Lauren Minear  gears up for the release of her third album Boxing Day ,  amidst announcements of Grammy consideration on her song “Lightweight”. Honing themes of anger, conflict, and finding power in the noise - Minear's latest offering is a culmination of her experience so far. The Nashville-born, New York-based singer-songwriter draws from the personal, crafting a dynamic record filled with poetic nuance. Minear stepped away from her professional background in finance and a

Florence-based synthwave duo Out Run unveils their latest single, “Heart Shaped Glass,” a hauntingly beautiful track that masterfully fuses the nostalgia of the 1980s with a cinematic modern edge. Formed by singer-songwriter Ginevra Abbarchini and multi-instrumentalist Lawrence Fancelli, Out Run continues to shape a distinctive retro-futuristic vision that resonates deeply with fans of atmospheric soundscapes. Following the success of their breakout single “Monster,” which su

Ten years after the release of her debut 'Twenty Fifteen', New York alt-pop artist B.Miles returns to the spark that started it all. Her new single 'Too Close to the Flame' revisits the emotional landscape of early breakout 'Salt', but with a deeper ache, and no illusions left. It’s the lead-up to her newly announced album 'Time Doesn’t Heal. It Hides.' (out November 14), a project that bridges a decade of longing, emotional wreckage, and unresolved loops. With over 29 millio

Canadian pop sensation elijah woods has released his long-awaited debut album 'Can We Talk?', and its shimmering centrepiece 'So Good' is already turning heads. A euphoric, heart-on-sleeve anthem built for big singalongs and bigger feelings, the track channels the dizzy high of falling for someone who changes everything. The single showcases the blend of emotional depth and chart-ready pop hooks that has made woods a global phenomenon. With over 1 billion streams, JUNO nomina

Pilar Victoria returns with the haunting new single 'Mi Vida'

London alt-pop trio søftbleach return with their second single 'Neverland', a wistful, late-night reflection on growing up too fast. Built on woozy guitars and softly soaring vocals from Darla Jade, the track feels tailor-made for those quiet autumn nights when the weight of adulthood starts to creep in. 'Neverland' captures the kind of nostalgia that’s more about regret than romance: remembering the moments you rushed through, the anxieties that clouded youth, and the wish t