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London-based five-piece Sweet Unrest return with Sometimes — a track that captures both the tenderness and turbulence that define their sound. Emotive, high-octane and unflinchingly honest, the single builds from quiet introspection to an explosive release, mirroring the emotional journey at its core. Produced by Luke Burgoyne (The Libertines, Louis Tomlinson, J Hus, Bastille, Declan McKenna), Sometimes encapsulates the band’s trademark tension between delicacy and aggressio

Milan-born, London-based artist Alie crashes through the dreamworld and onto the dancefloor with her electrifying new single 'trouble rubble', a bratty, high-gloss, hyperpop punch that clocks in at just over two minutes and refuses to play nice. Formerly the voice of the electronic pop duo LIMINAL, Alie now dances between fantasy and reality as a solo artist, building a distinct playground out of flirtation, friction, and flashing neon. With 'trouble rubble', she serves up a

Surinamese-Dutch artist néomí returns with a spellbinding new EP 'Another Year Will Pass', out now via Nettwerk. Known for her raw vulnerability and poetic lyricism, the rising folk-pop songwriter delivers a four-track reflection on change, grief, and the quiet beauty of letting go. At the heart of the release is the title-track 'Another Year Will Pass', a slow-burning meditation on emotional growth and the invisible milestones we carry. With delicate instrumentation and néom

New York-based pop innovator Laura Pieri concludes her October saga of empowered, Halloween-themed storytelling with the release of 'Just a Little'. After a month spent reimagining iconic songs through dark, cinematic covers like Lady Gaga’s 'Marry the Night' (The Vampire), Charli XCX’s 'party 4 u' (The Siren), and Rihanna’s 'Disturbia' (The Werewolf), Pieri now unveils an original single that brings her multi-layered narrative to its thrilling peak. 'Just a Little' explores

Rising artist Trev Peacock opens the door to a deeply personal new chapter with 'Keep It Close', lifted from his debut EP 'After the Noise'. Produced by Mike Spink (The 1975, Jake Bugg, The Gaslight Anthem), the track offers a tender yet tightly wound portrait of emotional hesitation, where hope and fear exist in uneasy harmony. On 'Keep It Close', Peacock captures that liminal space between uncertainty and possibility. Wrapped in warm, indie-rock textures and driven by a qu

Photo Credit: Jade Fawcett @Infinita Sign and Design From London’s pavements to global stages, Cam Cole has always been a force of nature, a one-man band whose primal energy and fearless musicianship have made him one of modern rock’s most distinctive voices. With his new single “Rabbit (She’s What I Want)”, the first glimpse of his forthcoming fourth album Lost In Creation (due February 2026), Cole pushes his sound into trippier territory, fusing his trademark blues grit wit

Cork shoegaze quartet Ways of Seeing are set to release their highly anticipated second album, The Inheritance of Fear , on 10th October via Joyful Hour Records. Building on the momentum of their debut, the record marks a significant evolution in James O’Donnell’s songwriting, blending intimate storytelling with lush, textured arrangements that probe the reverberations of trauma, loss, and anxiety. Drawing inspiration from literature, lived experience, and the inherited trait

Rising Naarm/Melbourne indie-pop artist Isabelle Skye unveils her second solo single ‘Kaleidoscope’, a delicate and dreamy follow-up to 2024’s debut 'Fairy Dust'. Blending lush, vintage textures with modern vulnerability, the track sees Skye explore the illusions of early romance, where what seems perfect at first slowly unravels into something less certain. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Clairo, Mazzy Star, and The Japanese House, ‘Kaleidoscope’ swirls together warm a

Rising British singer-songwriter Henry Grace returns with the announcement of his second studio album 'Things Are Moving All Around Me', set for release on January 23rd, 2026. To mark the news, Grace unveils the album’s tender “Things” and confirms a headline show at London’s Bush Hall on January 30th. The record sees Grace shift from introspective troubadour to full-band frontman, working alongside Mystery Jets’ Blaine Harrison and a newly formed ensemble that brings his ric

UK alt-rock newcomers TOY PARLOUR return with their punchy new single 'Dead Inside', further cementing their arrival as one of the most exciting new names in the scene. Born from the combined forces of Beach Riot and Gnarlahmembers, TOY PARLOUR blend chaotic charm, infectious riffs, and a genuine love for the music they’re creating. 'Dead Inside' follows a high-energy debut performance at The Great Escape Festival and the band’s first single 'Say Something', which racked up o

Belfast-born indie-pop talent Bea Stewart returns with her stunning new single 'Set On Loving You', premiered exclusively on BBC Radio 1 by Jodie Bryant, who called it “really special.” The track is lifted from Stewart’s upcoming EP 'Wish It Was You', due later this year via Cartoon Records, and stands as the emotional cornerstone of the project. Written during a fraught chapter of personal upheaval, 'Set On Loving You' is what Bea calls a “stubborn love song”; born in the mi

With “Where Else Would I Go,” UK-based worship leader and songwriter Jonny Riggs continues to prove why his songs have become cherished across congregations worldwide. The track, the second single from his forthcoming debut EP Lead Me By The Hand, is a tender, piano-led meditation on surrender and belonging, shaped by Riggs’s hallmark sincerity and devotional depth. Written spontaneously at his upright piano, “Where Else Would I Go” began not as a song but as a prayer, an ung

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