Rising alt-pop artist avalon continues her ascent with the release of 'how to lie', a searingly intimate track that captures the ache of giving your all and getting crumbs in return. Known for her diary-like honesty, the 20-year-old singer/songwriter pours every ounce of heartbreak into this latest release, and you can hear it in every breath. Written during a real-time emotional collapse, 'how to lie' was born from a phone call where avalon realised, mid-conversation, she wa

Brooklyn-based collective Every Us return with 'The Motions', a reflective, slow-burning indie-soul anthem about breaking out of life’s endless loop. Blending hazy guitars, layered vocals, and propulsive rhythms, the track captures the tension between emotional detachment and the quiet urge to reclaim your spark. “It started with a chant, a half-melody looping like a thought you can’t kill,” says founder Ryan Jones, who wrote and produced the song alongside Ian Kimmel (mixin

Twaang’s 'Lazy Morning' is the kind of EP that rearranges the air around it. In a culture obsessed with speed, urgency, and productivity-as-personality, this collection steps in like a hand on your shoulder reminding you that rest is not a weakness but a deeply human need. And Twaang, ever the subtle architect of atmosphere, builds that reminder into six tracks that feel like rooms to inhabit. The opening piece unfurls with a softness that borders on tactile. Fingers on strin

Manchester alternative-rock outfit Sample Text have returned with ‘Oh My My’ , a single that balances melancholic hooks with infectious energy. Packed with crunchy guitars, swaggering rhythms, and a touch of 00s indie attitude, the track shows the band’s knack for blending nostalgia with modern grit. Inspired by the fuzzed-out tones of 90s alt-rock and the melodic melancholy of early-00s indie, Sample Text have been steadily building a following across the North West. Their l

Canetis is in full celebration mode with his latest single “JOANA,” a high-energy burst of Brazilian funk and house that feels like pure sunshine. The Italian-born, New York-based producer and DJ has been steadily carving out a name for himself in underground dance circles, and this release shows just how far his global influences reach. “JOANA” is more than just a dance track; it’s a love letter to Brazilian culture, rhythm, and spirit. From its first beat, the song radiates

Leodis’ new single, “Days Like These” feels like a lingering loss, long after love fades. The Yorkshire-based trio have always thrived in the emotional space between grit and grace, but on "Days Like These" - they've found something deeper. What first seems like a love song slowly peels back its layers to reveal a meditation on loss, change, and the moments that pull us back when we least expect it. Originally written in 2021 in the wake of a long-term relationship, “Days L

Following the release of his latest EP 'A Map of the Human', Flex caught up with Italian producer Moonbrew to discover what influences his unique sound, blending electronica, hip-hop, and jazz. If you enjoy Moonbrew's picks, be sure to check out 'A Map of the Human' at the end of the article. 1. DJ Shadow – Midnight in a Perfect World What has inspired me the most about DJ Shadow is his sonic exploration — the highly creative and unconventional use of samples that pushed inst

Photo: Taylor Conboy JW Paris return with a swaggering jolt of adrenaline in 'Anything', a track that barrels forward like a night bus tearing through Central London at 2AM. It’s the kind of single that grabs you by the collar and immediately tells you you're in for something loud, something restless, and something dripping in that unmistakable, grimy London charm. What’s thrilling is how fully the trio commit to the spirit of a past era while refusing to sound trapped by it.

Torch singer and Soho storyteller Madeleine Rose Witney today releases her debut EP 'From Now On', a bold and emotionally rich introduction to her world. The project arrives alongside lead single 'Shut Up & Kiss Me', a slow-grooving, poetic meditation on love’s contradictions. Anchored in themes of transformation and release, 'From Now On' captures the bittersweet moment of shedding an old self to step into something new. Witney describes the EP as “a full stop and an open do

Every so often, a debut arrives that feels less like an introduction and more like a reckoning. Perth’s ALEIA has crafted one of those moments with 'Public Humiliation', delivering a five-track collection that dissects love’s cruelties and the quiet ache that follows with devastating precision. From the first note, ALEIA invites us into a world where every sigh, hesitation, and silence holds weight. The collection opens with 'Had Your Fun', a slow unravelling of denial. Guide

Photo: Hannah Brandes With her latest collection 'Mirage', Aliénore emerges as one of Berlin’s most magnetic and visionary voices. The French-British singer, known for her ethereal soprano and haunting aesthetic, crafts a five-track odyssey that feels like wandering through a dream you can’t quite wake from. Opening with 'Solace, an Incantation', Aliénore immediately establishes the EP’s atmosphere, where layered harmonies and trembling synths evoke something sacred. From the

There’s a kind of ache that only comes from being unseen, that quiet devastation of standing inches away from someone and realising they’ll never really know you. With his newest release 'I C U', Zarooni turns that feeling into a slow-motion fever dream, offering a dusky electro-funk reverie that pulses like a heartbeat under glass. The track opens in a haze with synths that drift like cigarette smoke, percussion sliding in with soft insistence, and a bassline that slinks ben

With her newest outing 'Living With Ghosts', AKA PrimeTime shares a shimmering alt-pop anthem that transforms heartbreak into movement. It’s the sound of standing in the wreckage and realising you’re still breathing, still creating, and still alive. From the first notes, the track radiates cinematic melancholy. A pulsing bassline anchors the swirl of reverb-drenched guitars and glossy synth layers, while Chloe Foy’s fragile but resolute vocal cuts through with haunting clarit

Tasmania’s own Verticoli return with 'Silverlinings', the sound of a decade’s worth of noise, growth, and raw energy distilled into one tightly wound, twelve-track surge of heavy rock. It’s been a long road since their emergence, but this album picks up where they left off and blows the doors off everything that came before. What’s immediately striking about 'Silverlinings' is how enormous it sounds for a three-piece. Every note and hit of the snare feels intentional, giving

Belgian outfit momoyo return with 'When the Morning Comes', a heartfelt new single and the third track to be released from their upcoming album 'Home Is Just a State of Mind', due January 30th, 2026. Soft-spoken yet emotionally heavy, the single explores grief in adolescence, and how young people navigate loss when they lack the words to articulate it. It reflects on those strange moments of closeness and avoidance, of finding comfort in shared silence when honesty feels too

SilverKing’s latest single “In My Eyes” is a masterclass in blending raw emotion with classic rock sensibilities. The Colorado-based project, led by singer-songwriter Knate, has long been dedicated to capturing the essence of rock music in its most heartfelt form. With this track, that dedication reaches a new level. From the first note, “In My Eyes” establishes a tension between melancholy and hope. The guitars hit with a crunchy intensity, the drums drive forward with preci

Oakland’s Naomi Neva doesn’t do heartbreak the easy way. On her latest single 'This Is Over', she burns the bridge, lights a cigarette from the ashes, and walks away smiling. It’s the sound of an artist tearing through the pretence of closure and landing in the messy middle of anger and forgiveness. From its first serrated guitar riff, 'This Is Over' makes its intentions clear. The production is unapologetically raw, matching Neva’s emotional charge beat for beat. The guitars

Seattle-based chamber rock band Actress have arrived with a track that feels both intimate and monumental. Their new single “Chances”, from the independently produced debut EP Summer’s Daughter , is an unfiltered outpouring of emotion that finds its strength in vulnerability. It is a song that deals with holding on when every part of you knows it is time to let go, wrapped in a sound that flickers between soft reflection and full-bodied release. From the first line, “Can’t yo

With his eagerly-awaited new single 'Sleepwalker', Manchester’s Ben Heyworth proves that some songs simply wait for the right moment to emerge. Originally conceived nearly two decades ago, this track finally comes to life as a bold reawakening of his creative vision. What began in the quiet of 2006 resurfaces in 2025 as a shimmering, cinematic statement from an artist who has learned to trust the long game. Long celebrated for his work with early-2000s cult favourites Minorpl

From the shadows of London’s restless underground, JeezJesus returns with 'I See You', a blistering, electro-punk outcry that stares straight into the heart of modern decay. It’s the final single before his forthcoming album 'Somewhere Between Love & Misery', and it hits with the weight of an artist who’s both furious and fearless. Where many flirt with rebellion as aesthetic, JeezJesus embodies it. His sound explores a volatile blend of industrial grime, synth-laden punk, an