Electronic duo Rytika’s debut is an instantly immersive sonic experience. ‘Starryeyed’ brings together dance-pop, synthwave and club textures, all wrapped in an airy, atmospheric vividness. Keeping their identities anonymous, the pair introduce themselves with music alone. Nonetheless, a clear sense of intention behind the project emerges, as they allow rhythm and feeling to take centre stage as all else fades. Beneath the polished synths and pulsating production is a sense o

There is a restless warmth running through 'Travelin’ Heart' that feels less concerned with destination than with the emotional release found somewhere along the journey itself. Built from acoustic textures, wide-open melodies and a quietly cinematic sense of movement, Joseph Turner & The Dudes of Hazard sit comfortably between indie-folk intimacy and road-worn Americana on their newest outing. From the opening moments, 'Travelin’ Heart' carries the feeling of headlights cutt

Photo credit: F. Bellanger Today we’re joined by Scenius, the French-English electronic outfit making waves ahead of their upcoming UK tour with Midge Ure. Formed by Steve Whitfield and Fabrice Nau, the band has built a reputation for immersive live shows and a sound that blends alternative electronica, ambient textures and analogue warmth. With a brand-new remix, Five-Arm Crystal (Sixth-Arm Mix), arriving just before the tour kicks off, Scenius are stepping into a huge momen

Welsh electronic duo Honddu return with their haunting new single 'Winifred', co-produced by Islet member JT. Built around a message of unwavering care and emotional protection, the track speaks directly to the experience of growing up and confronting emotional pain for the first time. At its core lies a simple but deeply affecting reassurance: “Winifred, dear, I’ve got your back with unfailing love.” Sonically, 'Winifred' drifts between cinematic alt-pop and warped indie ele

Stockholm songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Turnrivers returns with his new single 'Borrowed River Tune', out now via Slow Night Records. The project of Karl Wännström, Turnrivers continues to carve out a sound rooted in intimate storytelling, warm harmonies and understated folk arrangements. Inspired by Americana and contemporary acoustic music, 'Borrowed River Tune' reflects on the strange afterlife of songs, and how melodies can outlive their creators and quietly attach

There is something beautifully full-circle about Connor Wren stepping fully into view with 'Skyline Heart'. After years spent shaping the sound of major pop productions behind the curtain, he now feels completely at ease occupying the centre of his own cinematic world, and this latest visual release captures that transition with striking clarity. Taken from his recent album 'Second Adolescence', 'Skyline Heart' transforms Los Angeles into something larger than backdrop or aes

London-based artist Horologica views music in a unique way and his sound reflects just that. During the day, he works as a professional horologist, where precision and structure are key. At night, he focuses on songwriting that is personal and emotional. This contrast is central to his new EP, I Want It More Than Anyone. The project explores themes of love, identity and emotional openness. Horologica’s songwriting feels like a conversation; it is unfiltered and honest. There’

Electronic producer Reece Rosé joins forces with Capri Everitt on “Misbehaving,” a bright and groove-driven release that taps into the warmth of classic dance music while keeping its focus firmly on the present. Drawing influence from early house, UK garage, and soulful club records, the track carries an easygoing energy that feels instantly familiar. Built on warm chords, rolling rhythms, and playful vocal moments, “Misbehaving” captures the kind of carefree atmosphere tied

Twenty five years is a long time to spend making music. For UKofA, that stretch has covered hardcore metal, experimental choral work, festival stages across Europe, and now something harder to categorise: a twelve track album built from found audio, YouTube rips, library music, and live drums, held together by a perspective that only comes with time. Time Will Take This All Away From Us is the kind of record that takes its title seriously. There's a sense of accumulation here

There's a specific kind of feeling that's hard to put into words: meeting someone and sensing, almost immediately, that they've always been part of your world. That's the territory Luchino explores on his new single "My Whole Life." Written during a personally significant period, the track blends soulful vocals with sleek pop production to capture the excitement and emotional weight of a connection that feels both new and strangely familiar. "It reflects that rare moment of m

Santi Forget continues to carve out a distinctive space between neo soul, alternative pop and bilingual R&B on her new single 'North Star', a warm and deeply personal release that feels rooted in both place and emotional renewal. At its core, 'North Star' is a love letter to Toronto, but not in the obvious romanticised sense. The song captures the complicated experience of rediscovering familiarity after periods of disconnection and restlessness. Santi Forget approaches the c

EDIE has never sounded more self-assured than she does on 'Garden of Edie'. The Boorloo/Perth artist’s latest single feels like the moment a transformation fully clicks into place. Where previous releases hinted at evolution, this track throws itself headfirst into it, embracing sleek electronic pop with complete confidence and undeniable charisma. Following the more restrained atmosphere of 'Fall of Man', 'Garden of Edie' arrives with sharper instincts and far greater immedi

There is something quietly fascinating about The Music Of Sound and the way the group continue to evolve without losing the emotional subtlety that defines them. And on their new single 'Paradigm', the trio lean further into shimmering electronic dream-pop, crafting one of their most immersive and emotionally resonant releases to date. Built around glacial synth textures, soft rhythmic pulses and delicate melodic layering, 'Paradigm' feels suspended somewhere between melancho

Following the release of their latest single 'Petri Dish', Flex caught up with US duo Dancing In Tongues to find out what influences their captivating mix of electronic indie dance and avant-pop sound. If you enjoy Dancing In Tongues picks, be sure to check out 'Petri Dish' at the end of the article. 1. BRUX "I Wish I Could Talk in Technicolor" BRUX's Halcyon Phase album is the pinnacle achievement of her career, highlighting her compositional potential and deep spiritual sid

With his new album 'Not Here Not There', John Beckmann continues to refine the shadowy, atmospheric world he has been building through Mortal Prophets. The album unfolds slowly through layered guitars, drifting electronics and understated vocal performances that prioritise mood and emotional tension over obvious hooks. Following 'Hide Inside The Moon', this latest collection carries a slightly broader emotional range while maintaining the introspective tone that has become ce

With their new album 'Voltage', Washington DC's Wytold & Tolk deliver a carefully constructed record that feels equally rooted in emotional introspection and exploration. Blending six-string electric cello, blues-influenced guitar work, understated electronics and immersive production techniques, the duo create an album that moves fluidly between alternative rock, modern classical composition and atmospheric electronic music without feeling overly concerned with genre boundar

Austin alternative rock trio Dining with Devils have returned with their latest release, 'The One Below', a heavy, groove-focused track shaped by the band’s love of grunge and desert rock. Originally sparked by a riff brought into rehearsal, the song developed through live improvisation before evolving into its final form. Thick guitar tones, forceful rhythms and a raw vocal performance give the track a direct, unfiltered energy that reflects the band’s live dynamic. Lyricall

There has always been something refreshingly unpretentious about Social Gravy. While much of modern indie-rock either disappears into detached coolness or overcompensates with forced nostalgia, Brad Kohn and Vee Bordukov continue operating in a space that feels instinctive and emotionally direct. Their latest single 'Get Away' captures that balance particularly well, combining guitar-driven immediacy with the kind of melodic confidence that feels built for open roads, restles

There is something deeply refreshing about the way Lauren Eve approaches modern soul-pop. At a time when so much contemporary songwriting feels engineered for immediacy, 'You Friend' settles into its groove with confidence. And in doing so, it reveals an artist more interested in emotional truth than surface-level spectacle. Released through St Francis Records, the single leans into an understated blend of velvety neo-soul, polished pop songwriting and live-band warmth, creat

On their new offering 'housecAt', Austin duo art pop explore the uneasy overlap between introspective indie songwriting and rhythm-driven electronic music, creating a record that feels both emotionally distant and strangely intimate. Built across a patchwork of home recordings, temporary studios, and improvised setups over a two-year period, the album embraces imperfection as part of its identity rather than something to smooth away. The brothers Max and Miles Grossenbacher a