There is a constant feeling throughout 'Live In London' that you are stumbling into the middle of something ceremonial. Toronto quartet 5th PROJEKT have always operated in a space where atmosphere matters as much as structure, but this five-track release strips away studio layering and exposes the hypnotic force sitting underneath their music in its purest form. Recorded live-off-the-floor at The Sugar Shack in London, the EP feels immediate, instinctive and deeply immersive.

Michael Paul Binz returns in his first release after the album LET IT BE with the fiery single ‘Plenty’. The track begins with an energised drum fill and an immediate roar of instrumentation, triumphantly led by a soaring lead guitar melody. Dropping into the first verse, Michael creates a stomping backbeat of acoustic guitar layers tied together by firm drums. The vocals tell a circus story; Michael’s delivery is punchy and laced with indignation. More impassioned as it cont

Some albums ask to be listened to, but Knifing Around's latest outing 'Vivisect' practically grabs you by the collar and drags you into its flashing, sweat-soaked world headfirst. It is tense, volatile, and darkly funny, giving us an album that pulses with the kind of energy that only comes from a band fully locked into their identity. Built from industrial crunch, restless dance-punk momentum and synth lines that shimmer like neon reflected in rain-soaked streets, 'Vivisect'

There is a controlled confidence running through '(Turn Me) Loose' that gives the track much of its appeal. Rather than approaching heartbreak through bitterness or melodrama, Toronto artist Ekelle frames emotional release as an act of clarity by capturing the moment where disappointment gives way to self-recognition and forward momentum. Built around crisp electronic production from Audio Gibbs, the track pushes beyond the boundaries of Ekelle’s self-described Hood Pop sound

Kevin Driscoll's latest single 'Someday Got Away' approaches regret as something quieter and more familiar. Throughout its runtime, the song reflects on the smaller decisions that gradually shape a life: opportunities left unexplored, conversations never started, and moments of courage that passed too quickly. Written in collaboration with Vancouver songwriter Moira Chicilo after the pair met at a songwriting workshop outside Nashville, the track carries a thoughtful, careful

Sev Karlsson’s Reverie is a quietly compelling debut that thrives in the liminal space between electronic experimentation and indie songwriting. Across its four tracks, the producer-vocalist crafts a sonic environment that feels both intimate and expansive, grounded yet drifting. There’s a clear sense of place embedded in the EP’s DNA. Written during Karlsson’s final months in Los Angeles, the record carries the weight of transition — not just geographically, but emotionally.

We sat down with the incredible Cassandra Liu for the release of her new single 'Chaos Is Me' to find out more about what influences her unique sound. Be sure to check out the new track at the bottom and follow her along her journey on socials! “Ride” — Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey has always been my all-time favorite artist, and she has written so many great songs. But if I have to choose one, it’s definitely going to be “Ride”. The opening hum gets me every time, and instantly

Houston-based rock band Angry Joe and the Holy Socks have released their latest single 'I’ll Run Away', continuing the group’s blend of emotionally driven songwriting and atmospheric alternative rock. Built around layered guitars, understated orchestral elements and a melodic vocal performance, the track leans into a reflective mood while maintaining a strong sense of momentum. The band draw influence from melodic rock and alternative pop traditions, shaping a sound that feel

There is a fine line between technical excellence and emotional connection. Many singers possess one or the other, but Kaitlin Corbett Jones is one of the rare artists capable of balancing both simultaneously, and 'Make The World Stand Still' succeeds precisely because it understands that vocal power alone is never enough. What ultimately gives the project its weight is the humanity beneath the performance. Classically trained from childhood and armed with a remarkable five-o

There is a particular kind of darkness that captures the slow accumulation of exhaustion, grief, overstimulation and emotional distance all at once. And on their new album 'Antivenom', Darkswoon conjure that feeling with remarkable control, creating a record that feels immersive without ever collapsing beneath the weight of its own atmosphere. The Portland trio continue to operate somewhere between darkwave, shoegaze and post-punk, but this album feels notably more refined th

There is something deeply comforting about the world The Kind Hills create on 'Little Epiphanies'. Not in a sentimental or escapist sense, but in the way certain records seem to arrive with an understanding that life is messy, people drift apart, confidence collapses unexpectedly, and yet moments of joy still manage to survive somewhere underneath it all. Spread across four continents and multiple time zones, The Kind Hills could easily sound fragmented or overthought. But th

There is a worn-in honesty running through Mattock's 'Daughters' that immediately separates it from the increasingly polished landscape of modern Americana. The record unfolds like a collection of late-night conversations between musicians who have spent decades absorbing the strange beauty and bruises of American guitar music before quietly reshaping those influences into something personal. Built largely through home recording sessions spread across different rooms, houses,

colle$ttye’s new release “BLUNTONOMICS” is a volatile, genre-blurring statement that turns internet culture, academic pressure, and emotional overload into a single high-impact rap anthem. Featuring Wiz Khalifa, the track marks a major leap forward for the 19-year-old Indian rapper-producer as he pushes deeper into a sound defined by distortion, immediacy, and hyperpop-adjacent intensity. Built by colle$ttye from his home studio in Noida, the single leans into a deliberately

Danielle Holian’s 'Growing Pains' marks a confident and conceptually cohesive fourth collection from the Irish poet, continuing her trajectory of emotionally direct, narratively structured work. Following Beautifully Chaotic (2019), The Dilemma (2020), and Surviving You (2021), this latest release further sharpens her focus on psychological recovery, identity reconstruction, and the lived aftermath of coercive relationships. Positioned within contemporary confessional and nar

A compelling cross-continental meeting of minds arrives with ‘Dance of Shadows’, the new single from THE ILLUSTRATED MAN and veteran Italian producer Sasha Carassi, featuring Berlin-based vocalist Aquarius Heaven. Released 8 May via ILINX and taken from THE ILLUSTRATED MAN’s forthcoming debut album The Skin Of Time (out 12 June), the track lands as a focused, cinematic statement designed for late-night dance floors and deep, immersive listening alike. THE ILLUSTRATED MAN has

Rising Canadian country-rock artist Darren Day continues to build momentum with the release of his latest single, ‘Dyin’ For The Summertime’, via Prodigy Records, a track that leans confidently into radio-ready territory while still carrying the blue-collar grit that’s becoming his signature. Hailing from Vancouver Island, Day has already clocked up more than 50 live performances across North America, cutting his teeth in a circuit that includes respected venues such as Capit

The Great Escape week in Brighton expands its global footprint this year with a high-energy Alternative Escape takeover from Planetary Group and Impressive PR, returning to the Secret Comedy Club for a third consecutive year. Positioned as one of the festival’s most consistently influential discovery showcases, the event has become a key industry stop-off point for tastemakers, A&Rs, and international press tracking the next wave of breakout talent. Presented as an official A

There is a quiet confidence running through Collette Brady-McEntee's new single 'So Long, Solo'. Rather than leaning into dramatic heartbreak or oversized emotional gestures, the track focuses on the experience of moving through periods of loneliness while still holding onto the possibility of meaningful connection. Built around restrained verses that gradually open into a soaring chorus, the song balances emotional intimacy with polished contemporary pop songwriting. There a

For the first time in its 20-year history, The Great Escape Festival will spotlight New Zealand as its official focus country, marking a significant moment for Aotearoa’s export music strategy. Curated in partnership between the New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand, the takeover will see ten emerging Kiwi acts presented at Brighton venue Patterns on 14 May, reinforcing the country’s growing influence on the global live circuit. The initiative arrives again

There is a quiet stillness running through 'Used To Be You' that feels genuinely affecting. Rather than reaching for dramatic emotional climaxes or overworked indie-folk theatrics, Glenrothes singer-songwriter Ryan Page leans into atmosphere, restraint and emotional vulnerability, creating a collection of songs that feel suspended somewhere between memory and sleep. Written in the aftermath of a difficult breakup, the EP unfolds like a blurred emotional diary; fragments of re