Òran Mór’s packed audience found themselves part of the story as Dystopia: The Rock Opera transformed the venue into a full-blown satirical state. The space was decked out in flags and propaganda, and every audience member received their own Dystopian flag. By the finale, every single person was waving it — cheering, laughing, and unwittingly enacting the show’s darkly comic message about obedience, spectacle, and the seduction of power. Written, produced, and performed by Ju

Blue Capricorn has unveiled his latest single, “MISERICORDIA,” a brooding and emotionally charged track that signals the first taste of his upcoming EP, slated for early 2026. Clocking in at 3 minutes and 55 seconds, the song blends downtempo, darkwave, and experimental electronica, delivering a cinematic soundscape that captivates from the first note. The single is a collaboration with Dallas-based producer Black Taffy, whose unique blend of ambient textures and beat-forward

York’s rising alt-rock outfit YouVee are back with a surge of energy on their thunderous new single ‘Walk Of Fame’, a track that crystallises the momentum the four-piece have been building across the northern alternative scene. Blending razor-sharp riffs, pounding rhythms and soaring, dream-tinted vocals, the band deliver a sound that’s as cinematic as it is visceral, a whirlwind portrait of ambition, chaos and the magnetic pull of modern-day recognition. The single arrives s

Burlington’s genre-melting quartet Robber Robber have signed to Fire Talk Records, kicking off the next chapter with new single 'Talkback', their first release since 2024’s acclaimed debut 'Wild Guess'. The track bristles with tension and wit, pairing Nina Cates’ biting delivery with Zack James’ razor-sharp percussion and a barrage of fuzz-soaked riffs. The band also shares a self-directed video for 'Talkback', stitching together infrared nightcam footage and animated overlay

Rising alt-pop artist Ocean Tisdall returns with 'Jealous', the third and most emotionally raw chapter of his breakup series. Written with longtime collaborator Prentice in Edinburgh, the track explores the gut-punch feeling of watching someone move on while you’re still paralysed by pain. Channelling the timeless ache of 'Someone Like You' and the emotional clarity of 'Someone You Loved', 'Jealous' finds Ocean at his most stripped-back and vulnerable. Inspired by the story o

Introducing themselves with a bold dose of emotional nuance and sonic shimmer, new indie-pop duo Soma Please unveil their debut single 'Pockets On My Sleeves'. Built on pulsing rhythms and glowing synth textures, the track explores escapism and emotional weight through poetic, surreal imagery. Blending introspective songwriting with luminous production, 'Pockets On My Sleeves' carves out Soma Please’s identity as one foot in emotional depth, and the other in contemporary indi

Guildford-based alt-rock five-piece Aqualine have released their new EP, Tripwire , a five-track collection that blends post-punk, grunge, and indie with inventive production, hip-hop undertones, and soaring guitar work. Building on the momentum of their 2024 debut EP, the band have become known for raw, high-energy performances and emotionally charged songwriting. Their music has earned airplay on BBC Radio 6 Music with Steve Lamacq and BBC Introducing, including a live sess

Experimental duo Allegories return with 'Mid Century Nothing', a spacey, shoegaze-laced electronic track that fuses quiet defiance with cinematic depth. Rooted in a ukulele demo and reshaped through rare live rehearsals, the song captures a tension between introspection and confrontation. Marking one of Allegories’ most band-oriented recordings in two decades, 'Mid Century Nothing' is deliberate and insurgent, built from layers of texture and friction. The single feels like a

London-born singer-songwriter Alexander Wolfe returns with the soaring new single 'To Feel Love', the latest offering from his upcoming album 'Everythinglessness'. Opening with gentle intimacy before swelling into euphoric layers of guitar and drums, 'To Feel Love' captures the chaos of searching for meaning in all the wrong places. The track follows a string of emotionally raw releases, including 'Talk', 'The Toughening', and 'The Softening', songs that mark Wolfe’s most per

Emerging indie five-piece Isla Rico have announced their highly anticipated new single, Smell The Roses , out now via Regent Street Records. Arriving this Autumn, the track signals a bold new chapter for the band, blending 90s-inspired anthemic energy with heartfelt, modern storytelling to create an evocative yet irresistibly catchy indie sound. Born out of late-night writing sessions in Brighton university flats, Isla Rico first took shape as the creative project of Callum R

Multi-platinum producer and instrumentalist Kaelin Ellis returns with a triumphant collaboration, joining forces with Chicago heavyweights Saba and Mick Jenkins on the genre-blurring single “Come and Go.” Serving as the first glimpse of Kaelin’s highly anticipated 2026 album, the track is a masterclass in modern hip-hop fusion, seamlessly merging groove, jazz, and reflective lyricism into a cohesive, forward-thinking sound. From the opening bars, Ellis’ signature production s

Toronto-based indie artist Echo the Screen steps into the spotlight with 'Frankenstein'. A cinematic surf-pop confessional, the track blends sun-soaked guitars and nostalgic textures to reflect on burnout, heartbreak, and emotional distance. Inspired by the hazy dreamscapes of Beach House and the twang of Dick Dale, 'Frankenstein' finds beauty in exhaustion; a raw, melodic reflection on giving too much and being noticed too late. Vocals by Ethan Conway (The Voice Australia),

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”