On ‘Naive’, Weaux trades the funk-laced nostalgia of his previous work for something sleeker and more nocturnal. Lifted from his forthcoming EP FUTURE VU , the single pulses with a mechanical urgency - all rigid drum programming and shimmering synth lines - while retaining the emotional directness that has become central to his songwriting. It’s a pivot toward futurism that feels deliberate rather than cosmetic. Self-written and produced, the track thrives in its contrasts. H

At 22, Michelle Sara is writing from the in-between. Between languages. Between cities. Between who she was and who she’s becoming. Born and raised in Romania, now based in London where she moved at 19 to pursue a music degree, Michelle belongs to a generation shaped by motion. Her new single, ‘Forever’ , captures that feeling precisely - the quiet recalibration that follows it. Where some artists chase immediacy, Michelle leans into atmosphere. ‘Forever’ feels suspended in

From the first listen, there’s something instantly captivating about 'Primadonna'. It’s glossy and confident on the surface, but underneath there’s a real emotional tension driving it forward. Donna leans into that push-and-pull feeling of falling for someone while quietly questioning whether you’re about to lose yourself in the process. It’s relatable, it’s honest, and it feels very now. Sonically, ‘Prima Donna’ sits comfortably in the world of sleek modern pop. Think shimme

Willoh releases her striking new single 'FASHION, continuing a run of boundary-pushing electronic rock releases that have marked her out as one of underground music’s most intriguing young voices. Blending jagged textures with shimmering melodic moments, 'FASHION' walks a fine line between tension and release. The production leans into abrasive, off-kilter sonics before giving way to Willoh’s airy, almost fragile vocal delivery. The result is a track that feels unstable in th

Happy Landing’s latest single 'Radiate' is a glowing surge of passion. Anchored by the shimmering lyric “When the lights go out, I can feel you radiating,” the track explores intimacy as a visceral, charged force. With pulsing rhythms, radiant melodies, and a sun-soaked sense of urgency, 'Radiate' lands somewhere between euphoria and danger, where love feels like electricity under the skin. It’s the sound of a summer night when everything hums, every glance sparks, and nothin

Seattle-based indie-folk artist Hayden Everett returns with 'Killer Whale', a warm, emotionally rich single that captures the rush of new love. The track is the second taste of Everett’s upcoming debut album 'So The Sun Can Pour', set for release on April 17th. Following the lyrically sharp and critically praised 'Angela', Everett now pivots into something more vulnerable and romantic. 'Killer Whale' blends his signature acoustic textures with sweeping strings and soft pacing

British bedroom-pop duo Tree Trunks return with 'Tiempo', the second single from their forthcoming LP 'Hot Fruit', out 6th March via Slop Records. The track, a breezy yet introspective blend of sped-up reggaeton and lo-fi pop, brings together the rhythmic experimentation of Sam Lewis’s half-Chilean heritage with lyrical reflections on parenthood, identity, and political disillusionment. “It was a patchwork of thoughts,” Lewis says, citing influences ranging from the joy of be

There’s something quietly cinematic about Adam Wedd’s 'for u i’ll cross the sea', unfolding like a handwritten letter discovered years later. Rooted in a true story shared during a late-night pandemic video call, the song draws its emotional core from a couple who found each other against a backdrop of political unrest and displacement. But rather than leaning into melodrama, he handles the narrative with restraint, with his voice carrying a weathered tenderness that feels li

There’s something quietly defiant about stripping a song back to its bare bones. And with the acoustic rework of 'LOVE PEACE WAR', San Francisco artist Michellar leans into that vulnerability, trading embellishment for intimacy and letting the message breathe in its rawest form. Built around unvarnished instrumentation and a close, confessional vocal, the track carries the weight of global unrest without ever tipping into grandiosity. Instead, it unfolds like a late-night jou

FREE/MAN’s Redemption Song is a contemplative and restrained interpretation of one of popular music’s most enduring anthems. Charlie Freeman, a London-based singer-songwriter, strips back Bob Marley’s original to reveal its spiritual and emotional heart, creating a version that is reflective rather than performative. Freeman’s vocal delivery is intimate and sincere, conveying a sense of personal engagement with the song’s themes of liberation and inner freedom. The performanc

There’s something quietly powerfuk about dive in / breathe out , the debut album from Málaga trio chinachinachina. From the opening moments, it feels like slipping beneath the surface of still water - suspended, weightless, and completely absorbed. Rather than pushing for instant impact, the record unfolds slowly, pulling you into its lush lanscape with patience and control. Sonically, the album exists in a beautifully blurred space between dream rock, contemporary R&B, and e

Wolf Whistle Wounds have never exactly been the “let’s keep things chill” type, and Imposter Sindrone proves they’re still allergic to comfort. In just over three minutes, the duo grab insecurity by the collar and drag it onto the dancefloor, blinking under harsh industrial lights. It’s anxious, loud, and deeply relatable — like overthinking your entire relationship at 2am, but set to a beat you can move to. The emotional hook is deceptively simple: “Why would this person se

Queens, New York artist Louis Torre steps into the spotlight with his latest release 'pity party', a dramatic alt-pop track that blurs the line between performance and personal confession. 'pity party' captures the tension between public composure and private collapse. What began as a journal entry evolved into a bold, theatrical statement. The verses feel intimate and reflective, almost like a mirror-side monologue, before the chorus expands into sweeping strings and layered

Irish folk-rock duo Basciville return with their compelling new single 'Saintmaking', the latest preview from their forthcoming album 'Love In The Time Of The State', due March 13 via Faction Records. On 'Saintmaking', Wexford-born brothers Cillian and Lorcan Byrne lay bare the inner tug-of-war between yearning and presence. With sweeping production, emotional grit, and a quietly powerful vocal delivery, the track captures the act of choosing to stay grounded, even when every

Flex caught up with US singer-songwriter and producer Ally Bakst following the release of her latest single ' Look So Pretty', to discover what influences her immersive electronic alt-pop sound. If you enjoy Ally's picks, be sure to check out 'Look So Pretty' at the end of the article. 1. Team by Lorde Lorde has an incredible talent at building a world in your mind, and that’s exactly what I aim to do with my music. She creates a sonic landscape and uses lyrical imagery that

Some bands flirt with intensity, while others throw themselves headfirst into it. Glasgow’s heavyskint fall firmly into the latter camp, and their latest release 'When Are You Coming For Me Jesus?' feels like a band ripping open its own chest just to see what spills out. If their first offering 'Vice' hinted at volatility simmering beneath the surface, this new cut dives straight into the storm. It surges forward on jagged guitar lines and pounding rhythms that feel both tigh

After making waves with their 2024 debut full-length 'Let the Deadstock Breathe', Sightseeing Crew now return with 'Muffled Ears, the World Sounds Bad Quality', a record that hums with tension between the analogue and the algorithmic. Emerging from Reading, the project occupies a fascinating space where expansive guitar atmospheres collide with free-flowing sax and melodies that feel intentionally weathered around the edges. There’s a deliberate roughness here as though each

There’s a particular kind of song that feels like sunlight breaking through winter clouds. And George Collins' latest release 'What Living Is For' arrives with exactly that kind of energy. It bursts through the door, sleeves rolled up, and ready to run headfirst into the year ahead. The Prague-based songwriter has always leaned into thoughtful lyricism and careful melodic construction, but this time there’s a new fire in the engine. From the first strike of electric guitar, t

There’s a particular kind of silence that creeps into a relationship when suspicion takes root. And on 'With You', Canberra songwriter Ben Rankin steps directly into that uneasy space, delivering a track that aches with vulnerability while still carrying the emotional charge of modern alternative rock. Taken from his forthcoming fifth album 'In Memoriam', 'With You' reveals a different shade of his artistic palette. Where much of the record leans into grit and intensity, this

There’s a particular ache that arrives when devotion stops floating and starts touching the ground. On 'To Fall', Italian-American duo I’m Not a Blonde capture that fragile pivot with breathtaking poise, turning emotional disorientation into something strangely luminous. The Milan-based pair, Chiara Castello and Camilla Benedini, have long balanced sleek electronic textures with a wry, artful sensibility. Here, they lean fully into atmosphere. The track opens with patience: n