Dublin rock outfit Big Sleep have released their debut album 'Holy Show' via LAB Records, marking a major milestone for the fast-rising four-piece. Arriving alongside the record is new single 'Bruiser', a rapid-fire standout that surges forward at a relentless pace, capturing the band’s electrifying live energy. Across ten tracks, 'Holy Show' explores emotional upheaval, shifting relationships and the fragile nature of connection. The album was written throughout 2024, beginn

Modern Oli returns with his second single 'Transatlantic', following the release of his debut track 'One Of Those Faces' earlier this year. The release arrives at a defining moment for the rising artist, who also appears in Season 4 of the Netflix series Bridgerton as Footman John. The character has quickly gained momentum online, with Oli’s TikTok amassing over 4 million views in the past week alone. Fans have begun connecting the dots between his on-screen presence and his

Montreal R&B artist Myles Lloyd returns with 'DMC', a reworked take on his breakout track 'Drive Me Crazy', featuring GEMINI, Karencici, and JUNNY. After the original version unexpectedly gained major traction in South Korea, surpassing 25 million streams, charting in the country’s Top 200, and earning a nod from K-pop group ENHYPEN, Lloyd was inspired to revisit the song through a new lens. Bringing together artists he admired from the Korean scene, he reshaped the track int

Following the release of his latest EP 'Hard Days, Soft Nights', Flex caught up with country singer-songwriter Randy Ross to find out more about what influences his distinctive sound. If you enjoy Randy's picks, be sure to check out 'Hard Days, Soft Nights' at the end of the article. Jerry Jeff Walker - Stoney Jerry Jeff is one of my all time favorite songwriters and musical heroes and this song is a great example of why. It’s basically a story about a friend he traveled with

Every so often, a pop song arrives with a wink in its eye and a dagger behind its back. 'Watch Me Win It', the latest offering from Queen Anne, is exactly that kind of triumph; playful on the surface, razor-sharp underneath. The American duo of vocalist Katie Silverman and producer Sandy Chila have a knack for turning small, almost absurd moments into something mythic. On this track, what begins as a seemingly tongue-in-cheek tale of quiet strategy unfolds into a full-blown a

Florence’s neon-lit synthwave trio Out Run step confidently into their next chapter with Past Lives, a 12-track debut album that feels as cinematic as it is emotionally raw. Anchored by its reflective, high-energy title track, the record solidifies the project’s ability to channel 80s nostalgia into something vividly contemporary and deeply personal. Formed in 2022 by Ginevra Abbarchini and Lawrence Fancelli, with producer Niccolò Messeri contributing to select tracks, Out Ru

A landmark High Court case in London involving Sony Music Entertainment UK and the estates of Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, bassist and drummer of The Jimi Hendrix Experience, has concluded hearings that could fundamentally alter how legacy musicians are compensated worldwide. At the center of the case are claims concerning performers’ rights, copyright ownership, and unpaid royalties, including digital streaming revenues, tied to recordings made during the band’s existenc

Following the release of his latest single 'Running From The Light', Flex caught up with Australian songwriter Gary Hubber to find out more about what influences his pop-rock sound. If you enjoy Gary's picks, be sure to check out 'Running From The Light' at the end of the article. A Day In The Life – The Beatles Easily my favourite song of all time.  So much to marvel at.  The structure and form of the song are wonderful.  John’s incredible vocals send shivers down my spine f

Following the release of his latest single 'Magazine', Flex caught up with London-based artist SAMLOW to discover what influences his gritty indie-rock sound. If you enjoy SAMLOW's picks, be sure to check out 'Magazine' at the end of the article. The Cure – A Forest Losing Yourself   There are songs you listen to, and then there are songs you enter. I still remember being a teenager in Aosta, in Northwest Italy, buying this vinyl at a local shop on a rainy Saturday afternoon.

Following the release of his latest single, 'Don't Make It Hard', Flex caught up with Floridian-based artist Raffy Bleu to discover what influences his jazz-influenced pop style. If you enjoy Raffy's picks, be sure to check out 'Don't Make It Hard' at the end of the article. Try Again by Aaliyah Growing up, this video was iconic and even until now. A soundtrack from the movie “Romeo Must Die”. I think it’s really one of the greatest music videos of all time also a great song.

We sat down with Louis McTeggart around the release of his new single 'A Little Melody', to find out more about what makes his unique sound. Be sure to check out his music at the bottom and follow him along on socials! Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley I’ve been a fan of Jeff Buckley since hearing his debut album, Grace in 1995.  His voice, songwriting and guitar playing completely blew me away and he has been a constant inspiration to me, especially when it comes to my singing. Alt

London-based electronic duo Red Mercury, producer Steve Gregory and vocalist/writer Isobel Crawford, return with “People are to Love”, their most cinematic and immersive release yet. Blending drum & bass, techno, and widescreen electronic textures, the track balances tactile low-end production with striking vocal hooks, moving effortlessly between club intensity and narrative-driven atmosphere. The single features Hong Kong-based DJ and producer Gargoyle Girlfriend (Rachel Mc

Every now and again we come across albums that feel constructed, layer by careful layer, like architecture you can walk through. And 'Truth of Lies', the latest project from 748 BEES, is one of those albums. Behind the alias is a composer whose background in large-scale visual storytelling is impossible to ignore. But rather than leaning on spectacle, this record turns inward. It explores how emotion behaves inside a digitally saturated landscape, and how vulnerability surviv

There’s something electrifying about an artist who leans fully into emotional truth without flinching, and Derby Hill does exactly that. His self-titled debut EP conjures songwriting that feels carved out of late-night conversations and the quiet strength of people who refuse to fold. Hailing from Detroit, Hill brings with him that unmistakable Rust Belt sensibility; tough but tender, weathered yet hopeful. The songs move through landscapes of blue-collar streets, faded fairg

If last year’s record 'Wish The Clock Would Go Back' hinted at Chas Leman’s theatrical flair, 'REPETITIVE STRAIN' blows the doors off expectation and floods the room with circuitry, drum machines, and restless momentum. Right from the start, this new EP is a bold pivot that dives into beat-driven terrain and trades guitars-first nostalgia for something more synthetic, more rhythmic, and far more urgent. Teaming up with producer A. Charles, Leman leans hard into programmed gro

There’s something quietly thrilling about hearing an artist step out of their own shadow. And on 'Toy', Swadlincote’s Erudition dismantles his chosen formula and rebuilds from the rhythm section up. Known previously for brighter, groove-led material, this new single feels like the lights have dimmed, the tempo has tightened, and the emotional temperature has dropped a few degrees into something colder, more internal, and more dangerous. What’s immediately striking is the atmo

Swedish alt-pop artist RIVER returns with her most intimate release yet, unveiling new single 'Lost in the Ocean'. Accompanied by artwork from Gabriela Danerlöv and a visually arresting video directed by RIVER and shot by Peter Milanov, the track dives deep into themes of emotional escapism and fear of commitment. Written as a reflection on the impact of her own choices, 'Lost in the Ocean' explores the cost of prioritising independence at the expense of connection. RIVER des

There is something refreshing about a debut that does not try too hard to impress but instead just does it naturally. Tamara Lee’s first single, “Touch and Go,” arrives via Now Listen without bombast or theatrics, and that is exactly why it works. Instead of chasing a big viral hook, she leans into something more difficult to manufacture: emotional precision. Born in Hong Kong and now based in Milton Keynes, Tamara brings a layered perspective shaped by her Scottish Indian h

Neo Brightwell has never been content to whisper from the margins. And on 'We Didn’t Survive to Be Quiet', the Philadelphia-based songwriter and poet steps forward with a record that feels urgent, sweat-soaked, and spiritually charged. If his previous work read like a statement of record, this new chapter feels like movement. Across fourteen tracks, he stretches his self-styled Moonshine Disco into a sound that marries rootsy Americana textures with glittering dancefloor mome

On the back of her stunning new single cinematic pop single 'LEAP', Jasmine Power is going from strength to strength with her empowering yet intricately placed brand of music that is travelling far and wide. A song all about the longing for home and choosing the next step even it doesn't fully feel right - Power has truly taken on her next step in this emotive track that fully encapsulates her beautiful honesty. We were lucky enough to sit down with Jasmine to learn the 5 son