London-born folk artist Seth Tabatznik  returns with his sophomore album, 'Awakening Embers', anchored by the stirring focus track ‘Pacha Mama’, released via Moth Music (Mother Of The Heart). Having only begun releasing music in 2024, Seth has already made a remarkable impression on the indie folk scene, garnering support from CLASH Magazine and EARMILK, while amassing over 200,000 streams across platforms. His live performances, sold-out shows at Boschendal Estate in South A

If you’ve been following James Laurent’s journey, you know he wasn’t supposed to end up in music. Born and raised in Milwaukee, the Ecuadorian-American artist was a soccer kid with dreams of playing professionally in Sweden, until a knee injury at 17 changed everything. With no backup plan, he grabbed a family laptop and a borrowed microphone and taught himself how to make music. Fast forward a few years, and James isn’t just making music, he’s engineering it at the highest

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

Virginia-born rising Americana artist Iyla Elise continues to carve out a space for herself with “Ain’t Linear” , her tenth single that blends storytelling, soul, and blues into a quietly powerful statement. Drawing inspiration from the likes of John Denver and Norah Jones, Elise’s music balances vulnerability with confidence, turning personal experience into universal resonance without ever feeling performative. The track itself is anchored by a warm, bluesy groove, lifted b

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

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 Christmas single, Welsh pop star Samuel Evanson has been making waves in 2025 with his infectious and enthralling brand of alt-pop. 'Christmas Bells' possesses that Evanson magic, with those nostalgia filled melodies that remind you of WHAM! but that modernised polish that feels fresh and easy to spin on repeat. We sat down with Sam to learn the 5 songs he loves right now, here at FLEX! -- 1. CMAT - Stay For Something This track changed everything

London-based American singer-songwriter Brittney Jenkins, performing under her solo project Pisgah, has unveiled her second full-length album, Faultlines . Following her acclaimed 2022 debut, Call Louder for Me When You Call , the record represents a significant evolution in Jenkins’ artistry, blending shimmering indie-rock textures with deeply personal songwriting. Across eight tracks, Faultlines explores themes of generational trauma, loss, and the invisible fault lines th

From the first note, The Change announces itself as a bold, intimate statement. Neil Friedlander’s latest album blends reflective songwriting with luminous production, creating a sound both timeless and distinctly contemporary. His lyrical candor sets the tone: this is an artist who has confronted his past and crafted a record that mirrors his journey. Musically, the album balances intimacy and scale. Acoustic guitars shimmer alongside subtle synths, while understated percus

South African-born, London-based artist Gareth Haze is stepping confidently into the spotlight with his debut EP 'Stranger in a Strange Land', and if 'Stars' is anything to go by, he’s definitely one to watch. Blending the introspective warmth of folk with the punch of rock, pop, and blues, Haze’s sound somehow feels both intimate and larger-than-life, like a story being told in a crowded room and across the cosmos at the same time. Stars is a perfect introduction. It’s haunt

Musical chameleon Plain Mister Smith returns with his latest single, 'We Were Called The Foxx', released October 24th via Amelia Recordings/Symphonic. Following the sly, playful energy of Miss Sunshine, the track marks the second glimpse into his forthcoming album, slated for Spring 2026. Formerly the guitarist of Canadian darkwave outfit Moev and a cellist with the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra, Plain Mister Smith has long blurred the lines between classical training and

At just 16, Lane Lowder  is already proving that emotional depth isn’t reserved for experience. Hailing from the red dirt roads that shaped his upbringing, Lane’s music channels the storytelling traditions of George Strait, Garth Brooks, and Merle Haggard, while carrying the fresh, modern resonance of contemporary country stars like Riley Green and Parker McCollum. His latest single, “This Ain’t Your Fault”, finds Lane stepping confidently into weightier terrain. Told from th

There’s a quiet courage in Seth Tabatznik’s music, a willingness to sit with life’s fragility and still find light in the cracks. On his latest single, “Choose To Be Alive,” the London-born, South Africa-based folk artist continues to shape a sound that feels both timeless and deeply human. Released via his imprint Moth Music (Mother Of The Heart), the track is less an act of performance and more a moment of presence, a song that unfolds like a conversation with the soul. Bui

Los Angeles-based artist and creative technologist August Kamp is back with “Sugarize”, an instantly addictive slice of indie electronica...

After two years of silence, LA-based composer Jacob Olofsson, better known as Olovson, re-emerges with ‘Things I Could’ve Left Behind’, a...

Sometimes the most devastating songs don’t come from fireworks but from drizzle. Son Seung-yeon’s “Wishing for Rain” embodies that...

With 'Save Our Souls', Jan Kalter leans into fragility as both a narrative device and a sonic identity. His voice doesn’t so much rise...

With “Miss Sunshine,” Plain Mister Smith delivers a sun-bleached slice of indie-folk that’s as warm as it is quietly cutting. Released 8...

With “Fuel on the Fire”, Finnegan Tui cements himself as one of the UK’s most quietly vital emerging voices — a balladeer capable of...