Hot on the heels of their debut single 'Animal', Black Prussia are back as they look to continue their emphatic creative momentum. Releasing their second single, 'Delightfully Spiteful', the band show no signs of slowing down. As the track enters the limelight with its swagger and electrifying energy, the Berkshire-based outfit immediately make themselves known. Taking cues from Sex Pistols and AC/DC, they show no signs of slowing down. Diving into the track, the band explain

Hailing from Germany, Tim Kollberg is back as he looks to spotlight his latest single, 'Acid Break'. A pumping anthem, brimming with electronica and synthesis, it looks to push the boundaries of modern EDM with contemporary finesse and a cinematic swagger. Teaming up with Ziggy V’Niles, after discovering him on soundcloud, the single sports classic chord stabs and brooding, acid leads. Diving into the release, he explains, “This release actually came together through shared h

With their newest outing 'Rosie', Your Best Nightmare come crashing back through the speakers like a confetti cannon aimed at your insecurities. It’s loud, fearless, and gloriously messy, the kind of song that takes your inner chaos and dares you to dance with it instead of hiding it away. In a culture obsessed with perfect smiles and filtered emotions, this track feels like a glorious middle finger raised to the algorithm. From the very first strum, that unmistakable ukulele

Hailing from Oslo, Norway, TULLE is back with her latest single 'Devour / The Performer', as she looks to bow out of 2025 on a high. A track of two halves, the release leans into her morbid curiosity of the world through the sonic lens of a reflective clown. The single stands somewhere between the likes of Lorde and Phoebe Bridgers, with its own whimsical flair. Diving into the release, she explains, “This is a really special song to me because it's sort of a 'two-in-one' rel

LA-based vocalist and songwriter Alana Hil has unveiled her latest single 'In Between', a raw and reflective moment taken from her newly released EP 'Diaries of a Common Woman'. Blending soulful melodies with sharp lyrical honesty, the track explores the emotional disconnect that often follows trauma, a theme woven throughout the EP. Accompanied by a striking new video, 'In Between' captures the quiet tension of feeling too much and too little all at once. The release follows

With her sold-out UK tour in full swing, Belfast-born singer-songwriter Bea Stewart unveils her striking new EP 'Wish It Was You', a candid, emotionally-charged indie-pop collection exploring the messy aftermath of heartbreak and the slow return to selfhood. Featuring previously released favourites like 'Out of My Hands', 'Still My Favourite', and 'Set On Loving You', the EP arrives with brand new single 'Chill Girl', a deceptively light-hearted track that captures the exhaus

'Rinse and Repeat', the irresistible new collaboration between Nashville’s Kelsey Blackstone and Austin soulsmith Tobias Lund, is a silky, sunlit groove built for late nights, hazy mornings, and all the hopeful confusion in between. From the opening bars, 'Rinse and Repeat' feels effortless. A soft whirl of horns flirts with a buttery bassline, while the vocals dance between soulful yearning and playful confidence. Blackstone’s warm, radiant tone carries the melody with ease,

In a city whose musical history looms as large as its skyline, Seattle’s La Need Machine have managed to carve out a corner of their own, one rooted in reverence but bursting with renewal. Their latest single 'Rock and Roll Show' is both a celebration and a confession to the very pulse of rock itself. It’s joyful, tongue-in-cheek, and full of heart, a reminder that for some of us, the truest relationship we’ve ever had might just be with a guitar riff. From the first downbeat

Rising singer-songwriter GRACE. has officially released her debut album, Hourglass Plea , marking a poignant entry into the music scene. Written during a challenging year of grief and personal reflection, the album offers listeners a deeply personal journey through loss, love, and healing. GRACE. describes the record as a safe space, where each track serves as a diary entry capturing the fragility of time. Hourglass Plea features a blend of ethereal soundscapes and introspec

Cheerful Music made a remarkable debut at this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) — the world’s most influential electronic music festival. As the only Chinese music company to host an independent stage at ADE 2025, Cheerful Music presented its showcase under the theme “Building The Bridge,” aiming to connect Eastern and Western musical cultures through innovation and collaboration. “We wanted ADE audiences to experience a different side of Chinese music,” said Snow J., foun

With her latest single “u sure like to make me feel crazy,” rising Filipino-Australian artist ALEXIS explodes back onto the scene with a track that’s equal parts heartbreak and adrenaline. From the first shimmering synth line, it’s clear this isn’t just another breakup song—it’s a full-blown pop spectacle. ALEXIS has bottled the chaos of romantic confusion and turned it into something euphoric, glittering, and impossible to ignore. Written by Alexandra-Isabelle Barrientos (A

SUUNCAAT’s “Signs” is a genre-defying masterpiece that fuses hyperpop, ritualistic electronica, and emotional catharsis into one breathtaking experience. The production is alive—swelling, collapsing, and reemerging with the urgency of something sacred. It’s both futuristic and ancient, polished and raw, personal and universal. The track’s central motif—the violin—serves as both sonic weapon and emotional scar. As it cuts through the track’s electronic chaos, it feels like SU

There’s a certain freedom that comes from telling the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. On her new single “Please Don’t Hate Me For This,” Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Jess Ball confronts that moment head-on, embracing the emotional tipping point where everything unsaid rushes out at once. The track is weighted with reflection, but maintains an upbeat and melodic synthesis. Ball’s voice moves with bright, clear intuition, circling the uneasy honesty of the song’s c

A spectral fusion of witch house and dark fairycore, the record captures the eerie allure of unseen worlds through immersive self-production and raw emotion. Out now on all streaming platforms On raven’s inferno, Atlanta-based producer, vocalist, and composer r4vn conjures a world that flickers between dream and decay — a witch house odyssey steeped in dark fairycore ambience and occult symbolism. It’s a record that sounds like it was pulled from another realm: eerie, immersi

Few artists have built a world quite as distinctive as Paul Roland . Across a prolific career, the British cult songwriter has carved his own corner of the musical underground: steeped in Victorian fog, esoteric folklore, baroque psychedelia and a distinctly literary imagination. His latest release, Lair of the White Worm , remains one of his favourites, standing as a significant work in his catalogue: a record where his long-running obsessions and sonic influences merge with

Westchester native Gregory McLoughlin will headline Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre on December 13, marking a full-circle moment for the singer-songwriter who built his career one audience at a time. The show arrives a day after the release of his self-titled debut album, Gregory McLoughlin , out December 12. Known for his grassroots approach, from street performances to festival parking lots, McLoughlin has honed his storytelling through years of steady gigging. His lead sin

Singer-songwriter Eric Hirshberg has released his new single “For Real,” featuring acclaimed vocalist Aloe Blacc, marking the first glimpse of his upcoming album More Is Not The Answer , due in early 2026. The track blends warmth and restraint, pairing Hirshberg’s introspective writing with Blacc’s signature soulfulness. Its central theme of seeking authenticity in a hyper-digital world lands with quiet power. The accompanying video keeps things simple: two artists in a stud

Following the release of their latest single 'Friend', Flex caught up with Michael E Goodwin from the Massachusetts-based collective Goodwin to find out what influences their folk, art-rock sound. If you enjoy Goodwin's picks, be sure to check out 'Friend' at the end of the article. 1. “Sucker Row” Mark Knopfler Sitting in the third position on one of my favorite albums of all time, “Sucker Row” is the quintessential Knopfler tune. One of the things I admire most about Mark i

Independent rapper, songwriter, and studio engineer J.R.Clark marks a decade in the game with his latest album, 10 Years Later, a project that balances reflection with forward momentum. Known for his sharp lyricism, meticulous production, and knack for turning personal moments into universally relatable stories, J.R.Clark delivers a record that feels both intimate and ambitious. Leading the charge is the standout single, “I Just Wanna Know”, a hypnotic, high-energy track that

On the back of her stunning single 'Un(familia)rity' which blends between the digital age of pop and how technology should be used within music, August Kamp channels this energy so eloquently, and is an artist that will be on your radar in the coming months. We had the chance to sit down with her to learn all about the 5 songs she loves, exclusively for FLEX! -- 1. Bon Iver – 8 (circle) gotta open with my long-standing favorite song. it just seems perfect to me, idk. it’s suc