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

Belgian composer Tom Soetaert, aka neo-classical artist OUTER, returns with the intimate new single ‘In Limbo’, released January 16th via AWAL. The track precedes his highly anticipated album Glowing Mountains in the Sky , due February 13th. OUTER has built a reputation for cinematic, emotive soundscapes that blend muted electronics with neo-classical instrumentation. His work has garnered support on national radio and coverage across the music press, establishing him as a co

Oklahoma dream-pop duo Sports kick off 2026 with the release of their electrifying new single 'Drama King', a shimmering glimpse into their upcoming self-titled album, arriving February 20th via ONErpm. Leaning further into electronic territory, 'Drama King' merges bouncy, arcade-like synths and warped rhythms with the duo’s signature melodic touch. Despite its playful textures, the track explores heavier emotional terrain, digging into insecurity, envy, and the mental loops

Breakout pop artist Jordi has officially released her long-awaited self-titled debut album, led by the emotionally charged highlight track 'Time Zones'. The 12-song collection captures the full emotional range of the 22-year-old singer-songwriter, blending infectious pop hooks with heartfelt lyricism. 'Time Zones' stands out as a poignant reflection on long-distance love and emotional distance, offering a vulnerable contrast to the album’s more upbeat tracks like fan favourit

Rising pop artist Ren Genevieve has released her latest track 'Everything I Never Said', offering a heartfelt look at regret, longing, and emotional honesty. The single marks the first release from her upcoming sophomore EP of the same name, and delivers a powerful opening chapter through its confessional lyrics and stripped-back production. Co-written and produced with Grammy-winner Joshua Monroy, the song captures a moment of emotional clarity as Genevieve reflects on the w

Photo: Anca Tintea Wexford-born folk-rock duo Basciville have announced their long-awaited sophomore album 'Love In The Time Of The State', set for release on March 13, 2026 via Faction Records. The announcement is paired with the unveiling of their evocative new single 'Nothing Surprises Me Anymore', a powerful meditation on resilience, quiet rebellion, and finding slivers of beauty amid daily disillusionment. Brothers Cillian and Lorcan Byrne describe the track as a reflect

East London producer Banny Decks has dropped a new single, and it’s a standout. Out now via Now Listen , “You Got That Something” feels like the kind of track that quietly builds momentum, sneaking into DJ sets, playlists and late-night headphone sessions before anyone realises it's already stuck in their head. Built around a catchy, looping vocal and a deep, fluid bassline, the track leans heavily on simplicity, and that’s exactly what makes it work. There are no overcooked

Paris-born soul artist Tiwayo has unveiled his fiery new single 'Up For Soul', the second offering from his upcoming album 'Outsider', due April 10, 2026 via Record Kicks. Produced by Grammy-winner Adrian Quesada (Black Pumas), the track blends 70s soul swagger with vivid storytelling and tight, groove-laden instrumentation. Nicknamed “The Young Old” for his timeless voice, Tiwayo wrote the track after a day immersed in Sly Stone and Johnny Guitar Watson records. Reflecting o

Swedish alt‑pop artist RIVER has released her latest single 'Infected Mind', continuing the momentum built by her recent track 'I Am Cancer'. The new song presents a reflective and emotionally driven moment in her evolving catalogue, exploring the space between past experiences and personal growth. Built around layered guitars, moody synth textures and RIVER’s distinctive vocal delivery, 'Infected Mind' captures a sense of inner dialogue as the artist looks back on earlier ve

NYC-based artist Carly Shea has released her latest track 'Wasted', an emotionally raw alt-pop cut that captures the complex space between escapism and introspection. Written during a time of burnout and emotional strain, the song navigates the blurry line between letting go and losing control. Fusing subtle electronic textures with soulful pop sensibilities, 'Wasted' showcases Carly’s talent for pairing honest lyricism with genre-blurring production. It’s a sound that sits c

Rocky Michaels unveils the official music video for ‘Going Going Gone’, the uplifting new single from the California-based Americana songwriter, out now. Serving as the final single from his forthcoming fourth album Heroes, the video brings the song’s themes of release, movement and emotional clarity into sharp visual focus. Mirroring the track’s reflective but liberating tone, the video leans into Americana’s most enduring imagery — open roads, passing light, quiet moments o

Rising UK soul artist Olive Jones has announced the release of her highly anticipated debut album 'For Mary', due March 13 via Nettwerk. The album marks a significant step for the Dorset-born singer-songwriter, offering a deeply personal and emotionally resonant collection of tracks that blend soul, blues, and poetic introspection. Alongside the announcement, Jones has unveiled her new single 'Kingdom', a bold, heartfelt response to social division and political disillusionme

Billboard-charting artist Miist has announced the start of a new creative chapter titled The Love Project , launching in 2026 with new music, audience-driven storytelling, and community-focused initiatives. The era is led by her upcoming single “Love Will Show Us the Way,” written with acclaimed Italian producer Mauro Malavasi, and set for release in Spring 2026. The announcement follows a landmark year in which Miist became the first native Chinese artist to reach Billboard

London-based singer-songwriter Alexander Wolfe has shared 'Everythinglessness', the final advance release from his forthcoming album of the same name. The track arrives ahead of the full record’s release on the 16th January, and offers the clearest insight yet into the emotional core of the project. Stripped back and intensely focused, 'Everythinglessness' centres on a moment of psychological collapse, built around a real recording of panicked breathing taken from a close fri

OUTER has always operated in the margins between genres, but on ‘Svartsengi’ , Tom Soetaert sharpens his focus on something more elusive: the architecture of emotion itself. The track doesn’t build toward a climax so much as it carefully assembles a space, one shaped by uncertainty, restraint, and the quiet ache of unresolved loss. The single arrives as the second offering from Glowing Mountains in the Sky , OUTER’s first full-length album since 2018, and it carries the weigh

At its core, ‘Basic Instinct’ is a song about freedom. Not the abstract, vague kind, but the deeply personal liberation that comes from stepping fully into who you are. On his explosive new single, Walter Miller uses the language of rock music to explore masculinity as something fluid, expressive, and defiantly self-authored. Rock has always been a paradoxical space: historically macho, yet quietly radical. Icons like Freddie Mercury, Prince, and Elton John blurred lines lon

Yorkshire duo Seafret have officially announced their long-anticipated fourth studio album 'Fear of Emotion', set for release on the 27th March via Nettwerk, and introduced it with a moving new single titled 'Signal Fire'. Following the continued success of viral breakout 'Atlantis' (now surpassing 1 billion streams) and recent BBC Radio 2 A-listed duet 'Five More Seconds' with KT Tunstall, 'Fear of Emotion' marks a bold new chapter for Jack Sedman and Harry Draper. The upcom

PHOTO: Sunday Smoke Making a name for themselves, the three-piece UK outfit Sunday Smoke are the latest band to take the scene by storm as they draw back the curtain on their new anthem, 'Where I'll Go'. A light-hearted indie fizzler, the single sees the band step into the likes of power-pop, folk, and indie as they create a track that can truly be experienced as well as listened to. The band looks to step into the new year on a creative high, and it doesn't look like they're

Looking to bow out of 2025 on a high, King Yanz is back as he draws back the curtain on his latest single, 'No Favours'. A lucious, cinematic hip-hop belter, the single lands firmly between hip-hop and R&B to forge a sound that is both incredibly distinctive and compellingly unique. Sporting swelling synthesizers and a compelling backbeat, the release tells tales of self-worth and defiance, cementing King Yanz as an essential rising artist. Yanz explains what the song means t

Glamorous, radiant, and unmistakably Parisian, Hélène in Paris ushers in festive warmth with Christmas in Paris, her first international holiday single and a love letter to the season wrapped in French elegance. Bathed in piano-led melodies, sweeping strings, acoustic guitar, and softly glowing harmonies, the track balances intimacy with old-world grandeur, evoking candlelit rooms, shimmering streets, and the quiet magic of togetherness. The song’s charm is amplified by a sum

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

As he looks to head into 2025 in style, Moon Construction Kit is back with the release of his new single 'Chemicals'. The follow-up to 'Long John Silver', the new single leaves its mark as a true alt-pop, synthesised anthem. Complete with layers of sonic intensity, the true beauty of 'Chemicals' lies within the expansive nature of its instrumental - equal parts indie rock, synth-pop and post punk, all wrapped together to produce something truly unique. Speaking about the new

With Hypnotica, Almost Alive isn’t just pushing rock forward — it’s reframing the genre entirely. And if ‘Eclipse Within’ is any indication, this is only the beginning of a far more ambitious sonic evolution. FOLLOW: X/TWITTER  | WEBSITE  | FACEBOOK  | YOUTUBE  | SPOTIFY   Almost Alive has always thrived in the tension between instinct and innovation, but with the arrival of Hypnotica and its anchoring single ‘Eclipse Within’ , the New Jersey project steps into its most conf

Image by Toby Shain Australian/Hong Kong composer and multi-instrumentalist Drexler 's music stands on its own for its soft-focus intimacy. But what lies beneath is much more: his forthcoming album, Olympia-5 is a record pulled from the raw edges of distance, grief, and reflection. "Saturdays" is the latest single to arrive from the record, perhaps the project's most luminous moment yet. Olympia-5 took shape during one of the most quietly devastating stretches of Drexler’s

Looking to make a name for themselves, as they look to head into 2026, three-piece indie outfit Breeze are one of the most exciting groups to hit the airwaves this year. Having started to grab the attention of the music press and national radio, the group look to highlight their new single, 'Superheroes'. As the single kicks off and bursts into action, 'Superheroes' quickly makes itself known as an unmissable anthem, brimming with colour, finesse and a raw sonic backbone. As

Hamburg duo counterglow arrive with echoes of self sounding like they’ve stepped straight out of a neon-lit reverie and onto centre stage. It’s a debut soaked in dreamy synth haze and indie-soul warmth, but there’s a sharpness beneath the glow that gives the whole thing a quiet confidence. Lauren Goodley’s voice feels almost vaporous, drifting through Jonas Grell’s widescreen production with the poise of someone who knows exactly how much space to take up—and when to pull ba

K3RPAT has always operated in that sweet spot where nostalgia brushes up against the future, and ‘Is It A Yes Is It A No’ captures that balance better than ever. Instead of leaning purely on the glossy bravado of EDM or the chic cool of French house, the French producer threads the two together, creating a track that feels alive, intuitive, and surprisingly emotional. From the opening bars, there’s a sense of movement - not just rhythm, but motion. Layered synths glide like h

ÆTHR’s official music video for Santa Maria emerges not merely as promotional content, but as a vision statement : a deliberate, cinematic claustrophobia married to gothic surrealism that feels audaciously ambitious for an independent release. From the first frame, the video telegraphs tension — a world that is half ritual, half fever dream — and commits fully to its own visual rules, offering a rare example of how a music video can expand a song’s narrative into something c

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

Hawk in the Nest look to step out into the limelight for the first time as they pull back the curtain on their debut album, 'Hawk in the Nest'. The full band project of the acclaimed solo artist Avi Jacobs, who masterminds the project, and leans into a raw, indie folk soundscape that shines with a cinematic intensity. Celebrating elements of Pop, Americana, Indie, Blues and Folk, the eight-track album remains just as cinematic as it is pure, a truly entrancing body of work. H

London-based alt-pop artist Lucy Deakin has returned with a vibrant new single titled ‘Sunburn’. Pairing sun-drenched production with wistful lyricism, the track channels the emotional residue of a summer romance that lingers long after the heat has faded. Written in November 2025, 'Sunburn' is a nostalgic anthem for anyone clinging to connection, even when it hurts. Blending upbeat energy with bittersweet undertones, Lucy captures that familiar feeling of refusing to let go

Blues-rock guitarist and songwriter Jonathon “Boogie” Long has released his latest single “Baby, I’m Through,” offering a restrained, emotionally grounded preview of his upcoming album Courage In The Chaos , due March 6 via Myrical Media. Known for his technical ability, Long takes a more measured approach here, allowing space and phrasing to drive the track. Rather than showcasing speed or flash, the song leans into mood and clarity, pairing direct lyrics with understated gu

Returning to the limelight with their third release of the year, Lancashire-based five-piece Hollins are back with their latest release, 'What We Wish For'. The single begins with a passionate acoustic strum, which is then topped with raw, authentic vocals that tell tales of strength through slick melody. Building itself up, it soon becomes a canvas of colour, as indie-tinged drums and emphatic guitars fill the airwaves, landing somewhere between alternative and Britpop. Div

Rising alternative artist Silent Child has unveiled ‘Get Well Soon’, the emotional closing track from his newly released EP 'Voices In The Dark'. A poignant and atmospheric anthem, the single sees the Atlanta-raised, LA-based producer and multi-instrumentalist (real name Rodney) at his most vulnerable, delivering a heartfelt message of survival, healing, and hard-earned self-acceptance. Built around shimmering synths, restrained guitar lines, and Silent Child’s signature raw

There’s a particular kind of silence that comes only after staring at a screen too long — the quiet ache behind the eyes, the soft hum of a device that never truly sleeps. Energy Whores’ ‘Electric Friends’ feels born from that moment: the stillness between digital pulses, where connection flickers but doesn’t quite reach the heart. The track opens gently, as though the room itself is waking. Synths drift like pale light filtering through blinds. Electronic drums tap out a slo

Fresh from a sell-out launch show at Dartington’s Great Hall, Devon-based quartet Los Costureros unveil their self-titled debut album – a sultry, modern take on rumba, Brazilian rhythms and street-corner storytelling. The band – Jovi (vocals), Eliot (congas), George (bass) and Anthony (trumpet) – wrote and recorded much of the record during an extended spell in Spain. What began in Jovi’s late grandmother’s apartment in Mataró soon spilled into a mountain commune populated by

British singer-songwriter Henry Grace returns with 'California Rain', the fourth and final single from his forthcoming second album 'Things Are Moving All Around Me', due January 23rd. Co-produced by Blaine Harrison of Mystery Jets and recorded live to tape at Middle Farm Studios, the track is a wistful postcard from Grace’s early twenties in Los Angeles, a city that helped shape his identity and songwriting voice. Built on tumbling drums, reverb-soaked guitars, and Grace’s g

Dover-based alternative artist quinn bailey returns with “Glass Castle”, a haunting and emotionally charged single that cements their place among the most compelling emerging voices in the UK’s introspective alt scene. Blending post-punk urgency with the shimmering melancholy of shoegaze, Bailey crafts a soundscape that feels both brittle and immense — a space where wounds echo, and healing begins in the quietest corners. Born from solitude and shaped entirely in-house, writt

Independent musician and creative maverick Aaron Koenig returns with Blow My Mind!, the title track from his second full-length album, and a mission statement for an artist determined to bring depth, intention, and genuine value back into modern music culture. While Koenig has long been known for fusing spiritual insight with irresistible grooves, this release feels like a bold leveling-up: a vibrant intersection of meaning and movement designed not just to be heard, but to b

80s icon Limahl is set to spread a little holiday magic with the re-release of his only Christmas single, One Wish For Christmas, out on December 4 via Christopher Music. The festive track, already accompanied by a video that has racked up over 72,000 views, marks the latest in a series of creative moves from the singer, who continues to captivate fans decades after rising to fame as the lead vocalist of Kajagoogoo. “Growing up in Wigan with two older brothers and a younger s

Milan-born Giulio Greco steps into the spotlight with his debut single, “I’ll Be Your Home,” a stripped-back, emotionally charged pop track that proves vulnerability can be powerful. Known for his work in theatre, film, and television, Greco channels his global experiences, living and performing in Paris, Los Angeles, New York, and Tbilisi, into a song that feels both intimate and universal. Produced by Francesco Arpino, the track blends melancholic pop with heartfelt lyricis

ACE MEDA4’s debut album 'Life / Stories' doesn’t announce itself with theatrics, it arrives with the quiet confidence of an artist who knows exactly who he is and what he wants to say. Based in Fredericksburg, Virginia but shaped by his Long Island roots, ACE presents a body of work that pairs lived experience with a sharp understanding of the genre’s evolution. He’s not chasing trends; he’s contributing to a conversation that started decades before and continues to grow up w

Following a string of bold anthems like 'HUSH', 'Afterlife', and 'neckdeep', alt-pop powerhouse Charlotte Sands returns with 'one eye open', a raw and cathartic track about the moment you choose peace over chaos. Laced with her signature mix of emotional intensity, hook-heavy choruses, and fearless honesty, the song dives deep into the reckoning that love shouldn’t feel like survival. Known for transforming vulnerability into empowerment, Charlotte continues to blaze her own

Reading alternative trio doops arrive at their debut full-length with the confidence, curiosity, and raw inventiveness of a band who have already lived several musical lives. The Space Between , out 28th November, is a record that crystallises everything the group have spent years quietly building: a swirling collision of psychedelic rock, punk bite, and indie introspection, threaded together by a fiercely DIY ethos and a newfound emotional weight. The album’s formation refle

Dublin singer-songwriter KK Lewis is making a quiet but powerful return with 'Pigeon Man', a piano-driven ballad out November 27th. The single marks the start of a new chapter for the artist, exploring the emotional terrain of early adulthood, those moments when innocence fades and the realities of love and friendship become sharper. KK first gained attention in 2021, when Hot Press named her "One to Watch". Her debut EP Dreaming established her as one of Ireland’s most pro

Cheshire’s genre-blurring four-piece The Zangwills return with 'Drawing From Memory', an electrifying new cut born from a flash of inspiration and fuelled by instinct. Originally not even meant to be recorded, the track was written just a week before a scheduled studio session, but quickly stole the spotlight. The band made a last-minute call to scrap a previously planned song and capture this one instead. That decision pays off. 'Drawing From Memory' is urgent, anthemic, and

With “Mamacita,” Scottish producer AKIRAH reasserts his command over the heavier end of bass music, delivering a bruising riddim anthem that manages to feel both combustible and deliberately sculpted. The opening motif—an intriguing blend of Latino flair and UK drill sensibility—sets a taut atmosphere, as though the track is holding its breath before plunging into a maelstrom of sub-shaking bass and razor-edged synth work. Subtlety is not the point here; AKIRAH intends for ev

Zuko Sian’s “Spill A Little Tea” moves with the gentle confidence of an artist fully attuned to her own emotional landscape. Built from tender melodies and warm, textured production, the song feels like a conversation you weren’t meant to overhear — intimate, vulnerable, and quietly resolute. Her voice glows at the center, carrying a depth of feeling that suggests both tenderness and danger: the softness before a truth is spoken aloud. What elevates the track is its clarity o

Veteran singer-songwriter Robert Luther Smith builds on the momentum of his 2025 return with the release of his new single, “Didn’t I Say”. The track follows his September comeback with “Hole In My Heart”, which marked his first new music in a decade and reintroduced him as a distinctive voice in contemporary R&B and pop. “Didn’t I Say” turns inward, exploring the tension between love’s strength and its vulnerabilities. Blending intimate lyricism with a soundscape that mer

Multi-hyphenate artist, producer, and engineer James Laurent charges straight into the turbulence of desire with his explosive new single, “Dangerous Love.” Equal parts pop-punk adrenaline and pop precision, the track is a tight, high-voltage burst of emotion that showcases Laurent’s rare ability to marry grit with gloss and make it feel effortless. Created entirely overnight in his bedroom studio, “Dangerous Love” captures the dizzying extremes of infatuation. It’s the kind