There’s a cinematic stillness in VANNGO’s new single 'One Week Forever', the kind that captures the ache of fleeting love and stretches it until it feels eternal. With this release, the Los Angeles troubadour adds yet another jewel to his prolific 2025 streak, cementing himself as one of indie music’s most heartfelt storytellers. Built around warm acoustic tones, pulsing percussion, and the kind of weathered vocal delivery that sounds both intimate and expansive, 'One Week Fo

Every once in a while, a song arrives like a rediscovery, as if it’s been waiting quietly in the collective memory of folk tradition, ready to surface when the world needs it most. Dotts O’Connor’s 'Fail We May' is one of those songs. Gentle in delivery yet immense in spirit, it captures the fragile grace of persistence, and the quiet courage it takes to keep sailing, even when the waters rise. The track draws inspiration from the now-mythic story of Andrew Weatherall’s encou

Dark City Kings return with a record that feels like a lightning bolt in a stormy sky. 'Joy is Defiance', their second collaboration with the legendary Kevin Moloney, was forged in the quiet intensity of a homestead outside Swannanoa, North Carolina; brimming with raw emotion, daring artistry, and a palpable sense of lived experience. The album moves effortlessly between realms. 'The Searchers' is a folk-punk revelation, a rollicking anthem that feels like midnight confession

Stephanie Westdal's latest single 'Get Up and Dance' is a dazzling testament to her enduring artistry. Spanning decades and continents, she channels a lifetime of musical exploration into a track that immediately grabs you and refuses to let go. Where her previous work often explored introspection and darker themes, 'Get Up and Dance' radiates unshakable positivity. Her voice glides with effortless charisma, moving through jazz-tinged pop grooves, electronic flourishes, and a

Michellar’s latest single 'Truth Over Lies' is a powerful and timely declaration, harnessing the energy of protest and the emotive force of modern arena rock. Hailing from San Francisco, Michellar, along with collaborators Michael Levine and Matthias Schmidt, delivers a track that fuses heartfelt lyricism with expansive textures, creating a song that feels urgent, reflective, and impossible to ignore. From the first soaring chord, the influence of U2 and Coldplay is evident,

Great Adamz and Maddox Jones have delivered a duet that feels both inevitable and electrifying with their latest single 'Body And Soul'. Hailing from Northampton, the pair fuse Adamz’s infectious Afrobeat grooves with Jones’s soulful vocal delivery, creating a track that radiates warmth, charm, and an irresistible sense of joy. Great Adamz, fresh from a landmark year in the Afrobeat scene, demonstrates why he’s one of the UK’s most dynamic rising stars. His signature rhythmic

London-born singer-songwriter Moniah has returned with a single that brims with emotional honesty, sparkling energy, and an ear for melody that is impossible to ignore. 'What If I Cry About It' finds her in a headspace where self-reflection meets buoyant indie-pop sensibilities. From the first note, Moniah’s warm and commanding voice captures attention. The track’s mid-tempo rhythm provides a sunlit backdrop for her lyrical exploration of love’s uncertainty. Lines teeter betw

Flo Crowe & The Dilemmas have returned, and with 'Shy Girl', the Cornish quintet are delivering indie-pop with the audacity of youth and the sophistication of veterans. Signed earlier this year to Little Genius Recordings, Flo Crowe’s vibrant lead vocals soar immediately, weaving effortlessly through the luminous harmonies of Cerys Wilcox and Paige Mullin. 'Shy Girl' is a manifesto of independence, playfully challenging the notion of meekness and the pressures imposed on youn

Every once in a while, an artist arrives with a debut that feels more like a mirror than anything else. And 'ME', the first EP from Guildford singer-songwriter Harry Eley, is exactly that; offering a five-track diary of youth, self-questioning, and emotional growing pains that speaks directly to the restless heart of his generation. Opening track 'Stop The War' immediately sets a personal but unpretentious tone. Co-written with Millie Cameron, the song captures the friction o

Ceretana are back, and with 'Champagne', Chris “Migs” Mignanelli and Marty Moran have delivered a record that fully envelops you. Their third full-length is a sparkling testament to what Americana can achieve when heart, craft, and authenticity collide. Across twelve tracks, the duo craft a landscape where road-trip grit meets quiet reflection, with each song a vivid snapshot of love, loss, and the small luminous moments that make life feel alive. Opening with the wistful tit

With their debut single 'Breathe', Brisbane-based trio NOKA step into the spotlight with a tender meditation wrapped in the grit and melody of ’90s-inspired alt-rock. Comprised of Mariana on vocals, Pedro on guitar, and Ana on bass, the band channels a decade-spanning appreciation for grunge and indie into a song that marries raw energy with emotional precision. The song’s genesis is deeply personal, inspired by the all-consuming love and quiet exhaustion of parenthood. It ca

Brooklyn duo SORRYNOTSORRY have delivered a fully immersive emotional odyssey. 'THE OTHER SIDE' is a bold statement of transformation, born from resilience, love, and the rare chemistry of two artists in perfect sync. Andrés Cottin and Samantha Dagnino craft an experience where vulnerability meets ambition, and the result is simply breathtaking. From the opening notes of 'New Ground', the album grabs you by the collar and never lets you go. Dual vocals ride a bass-driven groo

When RISE release a song, you can expect polish, power, and passion; but 'Lost For Words' pushes all three to new heights. The Liverpool-based outfit have crafted an anthem that captures both vulnerability and defiance in the same breath. From the moment the synths open up over clean guitar lines, there’s a sense of lift-off in the mix. Vocalist stayMellow takes the lead with conviction, delivering a performance that feels both bruised and bold. Rather than dwelling on sorrow

Italian wunderkind Less is back, and she’s hitting harder than ever with 'Instead of Making Love (Say Hello)', a single that sparkles, bites, and charms all at once. Following the buzz of 'I NEED ALL YOUR LOVE' and 'UP AND DOWN', this latest release proves that Less is claiming her place as one of contemporary pop’s most exhilarating voices. From the opening notes, the track is a masterclass in emotional propulsion. Less’ vocals glide effortlessly between tender intimacy and

Birmingham’s powerhouse Rebecca Downes returns with her sixth studio album 'A Storm Is Coming', a ten-track journey that proves she is at the peak of her artistic powers. Released via her own Mad Hat Records, the album is a masterclass in contemporary blues-rock, marrying ferocious guitar riffs and soaring vocals with a sense of emotional immediacy that few artists in the genre achieve today. From the opening title-track, Downes asserts herself with a commanding presence, bal

Danish-Faroese-Greenlandic artist Bror returns to the daring experimental alter-ego Ani Even to deliver 'SKINWALKER', an 11-track tour de force that feels like nothing else in contemporary electronic music. From the opening moments, the album drags you into a thrilling world where ritualistic intensity meets pulse-pounding futurism, where Nordic folklore collides with industrial electricity, and where identity is celebrated in all its messy, vibrant complexity. The record is

Buffalo’s acclaimed producer and musician Anthony Casuccio steps into uncharted territory with his first official cover of 'Am I Wrong', originally penned by Richard and Tim Butler for Love Spit Love. Rather than simply echoing the cult classic, Casuccio infuses the track with his own warmth and ingenuity, creating a version that feels both reverent and distinctly his own. From the opening notes, Casuccio’s meticulous production shines through in every layer, blending lush st

After decades of letting a treasure sit in the shadows, Rusty Reid’s fourth album 'The Unreasonables' finally emerges, offering a time capsule of hook-laden rock and roll brimming with unpolished charm. The new single 'Piece of the Action' is a primal jolt of energy that strips away the reflective indie-folk and country-rock tones he has honed over the years, replacing them with raw guitar riffs, swaggering rhythms, and lyrics that revel in the messy thrill of desire and hear

Few songs manage to turn personal survival into something so quietly moving, yet Will Chatters achieves just that with his latest single 'Blackwater'. Emerging from the aftermath of awake brain surgery and years of intensive treatment, Chatters transforms profound vulnerability into a delicate, introspective folk piece. Recorded after his move back to Brighton from Mersea Island, the song carries the weight of lived experience while embracing the gentle hope that comes from a

Fore Fader, the Los Angeles duo of Stephanie Carlin and Carey Clayton, have delivered a debut that is nothing short of spellbinding. 'Great Pretender' is a mesmerising journey through deserts, forests, and the very depths of the human soul. From the first shimmering chords of 'Let The Light In', you are instantly drawn into their vulnerable yet transcendent world. This is alt-pop elevated to a spiritual experience, where every note and breath, feels alive. Recorded live betwe