Get Ready finds Katie Dauson engaging in a dialogue with rock history while remaining firmly rooted in the present. Her approach is neither nostalgic nor revisionist; instead, it reflects a deep respect for form paired with a willingness to personalise it. The song unfolds as a confident statement of artistic identity. The sonic palette is deceptively simple. Rhythm guitar and harmonica form the backbone, but their interaction is dynamic, constantly shifting in emphasis. Daus

Vera Weber operates at a rare intersection of cinematic and musical storytelling. A CalArts-trained performer-composer and Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist, Weber moves effortlessly between piano, harpsichord, and voice, creating compositions that feel both intimate and expansive. Her work blurs the line between traditional scoring and contemporary songwriting, giving each project a layered, emotionally rich identity. Her screen work is extensive, spanning two mini-ser

Alt-pop newcomer HOLLY keeps the momentum going with ‘FIX’, a dark, sleek pop track that leans into the messy side of desire, that moment when attraction stops feeling fun and starts feeling unavoidable. It’s confident, emotionally charged, and feels like a natural next step in her growing solo catalogue. HOLLY has spent over a decade writing and touring internationally, and it shows. Between collaborations with Synapson, Delta Heavy & Dirty Audio, and Eli & Fur, plus a world

Rising emotional hip-hop artist Finesse Cobain has officially dropped the music video for his new single, Chosen, and it’s nothing short of cinematic. From the very first beat, the song immerses listeners in a world of vulnerability and strength, blending dark trap with raw, underground energy. Cobain’s lyrics reflect a deeply personal journey, capturing both heartbreak and triumph with an honesty that feels rare in today’s hip-hop scene. The song emerges from profound life e

Bad Dreams is the kind of track that quietly lingers long after the final note fades. NMDA and Isabelle Rose have crafted a soundscape where vulnerability becomes a form of art, blending electronic experimentation with a human pulse. The song feels intimate and expansive at once, as if you’re eavesdropping on a private conversation that somehow belongs to everyone. Isabelle Rose’s vocals are mesmerising, full of subtle cracks and emotional resonance. She transforms years of

Sean Maljanian’s SunSkip returns with “Sincerely,” a single that subtly flexes his growth without feeling forced. If his previous EP, Smoke and Mirrors , thrived on quiet introspection, this latest offering opens up, embracing movement, texture, and an understated alt-country momentum. There’s still intimacy at its core, but moments of looseness and joy make it clear: SunSkip isn’t reinventing himself for the sake of it—he’s evolving on his own terms. “Sincerely” tells the st

Street Fruit close out 2025 with the kaleidoscopic music video for 'Hey Operator', a groovy, psychedelic companion to one of Strange Tanks’ most hypnotic moments. Equal parts retro fantasy and playful surrealism, the clip distils the band’s warped sense of fun into a vivid visual statement. Leaning hard into 70s garage psych aesthetics, the video swirls with purple haze, off-kilter textures, and tongue-in-cheek theatrics, mirroring the track’s elastic groove and lurching mome

Mumbai will host the second edition of India International Music Week (IIMW) from 10–12 February 2026, featuring emerging artists, industry leaders, and professionals from over 30 countries. The festival, combining live showcases and a music industry conference, focuses on discovery, trade, and international cultural exchange. The 2026 line-up includes more than 20 artists across electronic, alt-rock, soul, jazz, pop, and experimental genres. International performers include

Ava Renn’s debut, Lightning Child , is a taut, emotionally charged collection that balances intensity with introspection. Across ten tracks and just over 34 minutes, Renn’s songwriting reveals a sophistication beyond her years, weaving together rock grit, alt-pop sensibilities, and blues-tinged melancholy into a cohesive sonic palette. The album feels alive in its immediacy, a product of nine days of focused recording in the high desert with a five-piece band. What sets Light

In a music industry often defined by spectacle, Maeve Alexander’s “Nailbiter” offers an almost radical intimacy. Emerging from the aftermath of a seven-year friendship, the song is a meticulous study of emotional erosion—how bonds dissolve not with a bang, but with the quiet, insistent friction of absence. From the first arpeggiated guitar note, there’s a sense that this is a song written in real time, as much a diary entry as a pop single. Alexander’s strength lies in her ab

On the back of his stunning neoclassical release 'The Quiet Was Loud', rising Bristol based composer, conductor and instrumentalist Joe Galuszka has been making waves with his beautifully arranged pieces. Leaning into the ambience and with a winter feeling throughout, Galuszka really delivers in this captivatng debut, full of promise ahead of Debut EP 'Fractures' set for release in early 2026. We sat down with Joe to learn the 5 songs he loves right now, here at FLEX! -- 1. D

Rupert Träxler’s Atmospheres arrives as a defining moment in the Vienna-based artist’s evolving catalogue. Following the acclaimed The Journey and Darkness , this third release under his moniker signals a deeper dive into sonic world-building—one driven by curiosity, intensity, and ambition. At its core, Atmospheres is a collision of forms. Drum & bass and jungle loops provide kinetic propulsion, while heavy rock elements inject a visceral edge. The track unfolds cinematic

Berlin-based artist Solarrio returns with his sophomore album 'Toxicology', a polished blend of synthpop, funk, and hip-hop, the record explores themes of love, addiction, and emotional accountability, framed by the central concept: “Love is dead — this album is the toxicology report.” The result is a confident, introspective release that balances vulnerability with groove. Following his 2024 debut 'All the Wrong Places', Solarrio pushes his sound into darker, more refined te

There’s something magical about a song that’s been years in the making, and “Lady Moon” by Chapters of Forever is exactly that. Originally written in early 2020 by Alex Pazos and Pedro Martínez, the track finally sees the light of day after a five-year journey of distance, growth, and rediscovery. The story behind it is just as compelling as the music itself. Formed in Puebla, Mexico, during their music school days, Alex and Pedro started their collaboration with this very so

There’s something quietly disarming about Anna Mozzon. At just 15 years old, the Italian newcomer isn’t chasing pop trends, she’s shaping moments. Her music lives in the space between restraint and release, where a single piano line can carry as much weight as a full-blown chorus. Her debut single ‘Innocent’ doesn’t arrive with theatrics. Instead, it unfolds patiently, recorded in New York in August 2025 and brought to life by producer Vadim Zariuta, with vocal production fro

“Big Big Tinz” sees Nigerian-born Dantiti reaffirm his knack for blending Afrobeats, Afrofusion, rap, and R&B into a vibrant, infectious sound. Produced, mixed, and mastered by Leo Pynk, the track radiates energy from the first beat, immediately inviting listeners to move, sing, and celebrate alongside it. There’s a playful optimism in Dantiti’s vocal delivery that elevates the song beyond a simple dance track, giving it warmth and personality. Dantiti’s journey from Benin Ci

Detroit outfit XCVIII return with Till Next Time , a strikingly introspective EP that captures the band at a moment of transition. It’s a project steeped in atmosphere: post-modern art pop framed by alternative rock edges, where flickers of Radiohead-esque melancholy brush against the intimacy of Dijon and the experimentation of Mk.gee. With their debut album on the horizon, this release feels like a breath taken mid-journey—quiet, intentional, purposeful. Led by Kevin Joseph

Walter Miller kicks the door in with “Basic Instinct,” a glam-charged blast of pop-rock swagger that feels built for the biggest stage he can find. The Louisiana-born firestarter folds the glitz of ’70s and ’80s arena rock into the gloss of modern pop, swinging between Freddie Mercury flamboyance and Prince-level bravado while keeping everything unmistakably his own. It’s theatrical, it’s confident, and it’s the kind of track that makes you understand exactly why his live cro

OUTER slips back into our headphones with “Svartsengi,” a second glimpse of the forthcoming Glowing Mountains in the Sky , and it’s a return that feels both intimate and tectonic. The Belgian composer-producer once again navigates the borderlands between contemporary classical, ambient post-rock and shadowy chamber pop, but this time he lets the edges smudge a little more. The result lands somewhere between a whispered confession and a widescreen landscape—fans of Sigur Rós,

Close to Monday return with a retro-futurist shimmer on “Breakdown Simulations,” a track that leans into analog grit while bathing everything in a dreamy, slow-burn glow. The production feels like a lost broadcast from the dawn of electro-pop—warm, grainy, and hypnotic—yet there’s this bold, modern edge cutting through the haze. Their vocalist floats just above the mix, a soft but steady guide through the collision of colours and textures, giving the whole piece a sort of int