Juliet Ariel teams up with French producer Karim Naas for 11:11, a sleek Afro House collaboration that brings together infectious rhythms, melodic appeal and an atmospheric late-night feel. Released via Paraíso Records, the track finds the pair exploring the pull of an unexpected connection, delivering a sound that feels equally at home on the dancefloor and in a more laid-back listening setting. Born in Kinshasa, raised in Paris and now based in Australia, Juliet has develop

Montréal-based synthwave producer Das Mörtal returns with DECVY I, a seven-track mini-album that pushes his dystopian electronic sound into darker, more psychologically demanding territory. Released on 30 October 2026 via Lisbon Lux Records, the project marks the opening chapter of an ambitious trilogy exploring physical and mental deterioration through darkwave, dark techno, witch house and trance. Written during a period of personal health struggles, the record channels ill

Belgian electronic producer and DJ Ghost Jr. continues to build momentum with ‘Back To You’, a high-energy new single released on 30 October 2026 via Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Records. Blending electro-house and dance-pop with elements of his wider Trance, Techno and Eurodance influences, the release highlights an increasingly refined production identity, balancing immediate dancefloor appeal with a polished, contemporary electronic sound. Running just under three minutes, ‘Back T

After nearly a decade away from music, SKIP-DAWG is back with ‘Lyrical Playboy’, a track that taps into the confidence, charisma and personality that first drew him to the mic. Blending rap verses with a smooth R&B hook and hints of alternative rock, the single has a laid-back swagger, but there’s more going on beneath the surface. At its heart, it’s about the difference between the person SKIP-DAWG is in everyday life and the bolder, more expressive character he becomes thro

Brooklyn-based producer and artist DrewsThatDude knows how to make a track move, and new single ‘Greed’ is a case in point. Blending disco-funk, R&B and electronic club sounds, the track brings together infectious grooves and rich, cinematic production, creating something that feels equally at home on a dancefloor or through a pair of headphones. With two Grammy nominations and credits on projects by Lil Wayne and Mac Miller, DrewsThatDude is no stranger to the industry. His

French singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Felix Antonio continues to build momentum with ‘Felix Antonio & The Sea’, a seven-track EP that marks a significant step forward in his development as a solo artist. Blending contemporary indie folk with atmospheric production and emotionally direct songwriting, the release showcases a musician increasingly confident in his creative identity. Born in Normandy in 2001, Antonio developed his musical foundations through choir, c

Leem of Earth return with ‘The Greatest Gift’, a brooding, cinematic new single that finds the alternative dream-rock four-piece exploring the uncertain territory between destiny and self-discovery. Drawing inspiration from George MacDonald’s Victorian fairy tale The Princess and Curdie, the track introduces the narrative world of their forthcoming concept album ‘SEE’, bringing a literary sensibility to a sound rooted in ‘90s alternative rock and expansive dream-pop atmospher

Samsara makes transformation sound like a contact sport on Swordfight, a brooding, maximalist EP that turns personal upheaval into high-voltage electronic pop. The London-based, Australian-born artist has little interest in smoothing out the contradictions of her experience. Vulnerability and bravado coexist across the record, giving its theatrical production a sharper emotional edge. Focus track ‘Stab ’n Smile’ is the EP’s most compelling collision of sugar-rush synths and u

Penni Layne brings a warm, easygoing charm to everyday i fall in love, an album that moves between jazz, soul and R&B with a natural sense of flow. Blending classic standards with original songs written alongside her husband and musical collaborator Larry Jackson, Layne creates a collection that feels personal, intimate and refreshingly unforced. Recorded live at New York’s Sear Sound, the album thrives on the chemistry between its musicians. Joined by pianist Michael Kanan,

Chicago and LA-based solo project Waverly Drive returns with ‘crashed out’, a psychedelic-rock-pop single that pairs scrappy indie-rock energy with expansive electronic textures, offering the first taste of a new minimalist lo-fi EP, sunday afternoon, due November 20th. The solo project of Phil Galloni, Waverly Drive occupies the space between hazy psychedelia, infectious guitar-driven hooks and widescreen electronic production. On ‘crashed out’, the boxy, lo-fi grit of The S

Pressure from every direction, and a refusal to bend to it. That's the feeling TYBIRD pour into 'Out of My Mind', and the band's official music video is now out for the world to watch. The Southern California rockers, fronted by Ty Morgan, wrote the track in a bedroom during Morgan's senior year of high school, when teachers and those around him were pushing a traditional path while he chose to go all in on music. That frustration runs through the song, which opens on acousti

Singer-songwriter Steve Stinson transforms heartbreak, personal upheaval and years of searching for purpose into his debut album, ‘Cocoon’, a nine-track collection blending blues, folk and Americana with deeply personal storytelling. Exploring the idea that life's most difficult experiences can become catalysts for positive change, Cocoon traces Stinson's journey through broken relationships, career uncertainty and international moves, examining how unexpected setbacks can ul

There is an entire art form dedicated to trying to impress somebody you're attracted to. Some people rely on charm, others on elaborate gestures, and a few appear convinced that persistence alone qualifies as a romantic strategy. On his latest solo single ‘2 Get 2 U’, alternative hip-hop veteran Bootie Brown turns that familiar game of attraction into a smooth, playful exploration of seduction, reminding listeners that few artists understand the value of personality quite lik

Wormogenic has a knack for making difficult feelings sound deceptively euphoric, and ‘16’ is a case in point. Blending shimmering synths with gritty guitars, driving bass and a darker electronic edge, the Florida-raised artist delivers a dream-pop track that feels as good to sing along to as it does to sit with. Beneath its glossy exterior, though, lies a more complicated story about growing up and never quite knowing how long happiness will last. Written after a birthday tha

London collective This Is The Deep share their gliding new single 'Never Easy', offering a further glimpse into the surreal, emotionally rich world of their anticipated debut album, Everything (Dick Herman, The Whale, and The End of the Beginning), due via 5dB Records. Drawing on the emotional turmoil and pop classicism of Carole King’s Tapestry era, alongside the melancholic string arrangements of Elbow, 'Never Easy' balances playful instrumentation with a quietly affecting

Robert Hinrichs turns personal upheaval into a burst of synth-driven pop on ‘The Road’, a track that balances reflective songwriting with an increasingly euphoric sense of release. Drawing on funk, new wave and electronic production, it pairs bright synths and propulsive rhythms with the theatrical pop sensibilities of Scissor Sisters and Mika, while retaining a distinctive experimental edge. Written in the aftermath of a difficult relationship and a fresh creative start, the

Fox De La Rose takes a refreshingly open-minded approach to album-making on Nothing Is Written In Stone, a nine-track release that moves between pop, rock, Britpop and cinematic soundscapes without settling into one particular lane. Rather than sticking to a signature sound, the project lets each song find its own direction, with songwriting and storytelling providing the common thread. The album explores the experiences that shape us, from loneliness and regret to learning w

Seth Tabatznik’s ‘Infinite Beings’ is a quietly expansive piece of folk songwriting, balancing intimate reflection with a sense of something much larger. Released as the second single from his forthcoming third album, the track finds the London-born, South Africa-based artist turning inward, exploring questions of identity, purpose and acceptance through an arrangement that gradually opens into something more widescreen. At the heart of the track is Tabatznik’s songwriting, d

Hazel Gaze bring a raw sense of character to Do As You Please, the lead single from their live project Strung Out: Live & Unplugged at the Brooklyn Conservatory. Rooted in classic rock but stripped back enough to let the songwriting breathe, the track finds the New York quartet trading studio polish for the immediacy of a room full of musicians playing together. Strings add a cinematic edge to the arrangement, giving the song a richer scale without taking away from its rock ’

There is something almost mythological about Candi Carpenter's artistic trajectory. Raised within an evangelical Christian family and introduced to performance through gospel music, Carpenter eventually found their way to Nashville, the Grand Ole Opry, and the country music establishment before turning toward a far more idiosyncratic creative language. Reincarnation draws all of these histories into a single work, not as nostalgia but as raw material. It is an EP concerned wi

A Project Called Love continue their exploration of genre-blending territory with “Happy Friday,” a track that combines acoustic textures, indie-pop instincts, and alternative-rock momentum. Its concept is immediately relatable, capturing the strange experience of having a thoroughly miserable day while everyone around you insists upon celebrating the arrival of Friday. Rather than dwelling on the contradiction, the song turns it into an energetic musical punchline. The writi

Rising artist Ava Renn explores the fragile space between self-destruction and survival on latest single ‘Sellout’s Prelude’, an ethereal new release taken from her forthcoming second studio album, You Want Love. Blending cinematic pop, haunting melodies and hypnotic production, the track disguises its darker subject matter beneath shimmering textures and a dream-like atmosphere. At its centre is addiction in its many forms and the moment when the instinct for self-preservati

Photo Credit: Lea Duque London rising star Alysha is preparing for the biggest shows of her career, supporting LANY across four major dates in Japan and South Korea this October, as she introduces a darker side of her artistry with her latest single ‘Take It or Leave It’. Blending goth, new-wave and electronic influences, the track sees Alysha move into a shadowy new sonic world while exploring faith, temptation and personal boundaries from an unconventional alternative persp

Malmö duo MAMI UMAMI have never sounded particularly interested in staying within the lines. Across their releases, Jaquelin Elamiri and Leonard Furby have treated hip-hop, pop and club music less as fixed genres than as raw materials, building something distinctly their own from the collision. Their latest single, (Don't) think I like you, continues that approach with a track that is immediately kinetic but considerably more complicated beneath its surface. Co-produced with

Photo Credit: Nico Zanzucchi There comes a point in an emerging artist's career when proving you have depth becomes considerably less interesting than proving you can have fun. V1V1D reaches that point on ‘Tongue Rings & Tattoos’, a high-energy detour that swaps some of his usual introspection for spontaneity, confidence and the simple pleasure of making something that hits immediately. Previous releases ‘Timeless’ and ‘Stuffin’ established V1V1D within the atmospheric end of

UK techno artist ADRIANNA continues the rollout towards her forthcoming album ADRIANNARCHY with Power Back Remixes, a two-track EP featuring acclaimed Italian producer T78’s contrasting interpretations of ‘Power Back’. Released September 25 via her TMPL Music imprint, the project launches a seven-week remix series that will see artists including Wehbba, Alex Stein, Christian Smith, Drunken Kong and The Obsessed rework tracks from the album ahead of its October 23 release. T78

Get ready to have your heart gently broken in the best way possible by "honest," the incredible new single from Blue Capricorn and LOREN KOLE. This Latin indie-pop collaboration is an absolute must-listen, a gorgeous and ethereal track that will wrap around you like a favorite blanket on a rainy day. It is easily one of the most emotionally compelling songs you will hear this year. From the very first note, "honest" draws you into its dreamy world. The production is simply st

Mila Sidhu walks into ‘One Night’ with the kind of confidence that doesn’t need to announce itself. Sensual, sleek and quietly commanding, the track turns attraction into a game of agency, placing Mila firmly in control of the room rather than waiting to be noticed from the sidelines. Built around crisp production, seductive vocals and a late-night pulse, ‘One Night’ finds its sweet spot somewhere between alternative R&B and darker pop. There’s a sense of glamour to it, but n

There are two ways to respond to having your private life become public entertainment. You can retreat, or you can put on cowboy boots, climb onto a mechanical bull and make the spectacle considerably bigger yourself. Nick Hissom, aka Hizzy, chooses the latter on Hot Boy Things. Across five tracks of glossy synth-pop, European dance energy and unabashed theatricality, the UK-born American artist turns the aftermath of a highly publicised breakup into something resembling a li

Photo Credit: Tomm Morton From busking on the streets of Camden to selling out shows around the world, Cam Cole has built his career on following his own path. Now, the blues-rock force channels that philosophy into his latest single, ‘Chasing Dreams’, taken from his forthcoming album Lost In Creation, out October 30th. Driven by a four-on-the-floor rhythm, vintage guitar tones and Cole’s trademark blues grit, ‘Chasing Dreams’ explores the realisation that changing the world

Radiola’s Version of Life is the kind of debut that refuses to reveal all its cards at once. The Paisley outfit move through indie rock, Americana, post-punk and experimental guitar music with an instinct for contrast, creating an album that feels exploratory without becoming unfocused. Following their sold-out BBC Introducing showcase at King Tut’s, it’s a strong introduction to a band clearly intent on carving out their own space within Scotland’s guitar scene. The album’s

Atticus Roness makes a spirited case for the enduring power of rock ‘n’ roll on Rock ‘N’ Roll Hit Parade, a 13-track album that embraces the melodic invention of The Beatles, the swagger of The Rolling Stones and the youthful exuberance of The Lemon Twigs without becoming trapped in the past. Years in the making, the record feels less like an exercise in retro revivalism and more like a celebration of everything that makes great rock music so infectious. Roness has a clear af

Some songs have a short life. They are written, recorded, released, and eventually replaced by the next idea. “Streets of Love, Pt. 1” took a very different route. Nearly eight years after Calcutta-born artist weyvir first wrote the song as a high school student, it has finally arrived as a fully realised piece of indie rock songwriting. The track began with its chorus, which came from the emotional confusion of heartbreak and the frustration of feelings that could not quite

There’s something immediately familiar about Sanjay Michael’s ‘Baby Baby’. The Singapore-based singer-songwriter and guitarist taps into the swagger, groove and sheer fun of classic rock, bringing plenty of big riffs and bluesy attitude without making the track feel like a simple trip down memory lane. Drawing on the spirit of ’70s and ’80s rock, the track carries echoes of Hendrix, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses and Van Halen, but Sanjay gives those influences plenty of room to breath

There is something quietly rebellious about making people dance to the soundtrack of your lowest point. On ‘Salvation’, Michelle Kash takes the uncertainty of not knowing whether you're about to collapse or emerge stronger and gives it a pulse. The result is dark dance-pop that acknowledges despair without allowing itself to become consumed by it. The New York-born, Los Angeles-based artist has long operated comfortably in the shadows, describing her musical world as a “dimly

Wardrobe Malfunction aren’t particularly interested in staying in one lane, and ‘Made 2’ is a pretty good demonstration of that. The latest single from the five-piece jumps between psychedelic rock, funk-jazz and indie pop, throwing plenty of ideas into the mix without ever losing its grip on melody. It’s adventurous and slightly unpredictable, but there’s a playful quality running through it that keeps everything feeling natural rather than overly technical. The band’s story

With debut album Helpless, Danish singer-songwriter Frederik Damhus introduces the wider world of Torrent Sound, a dreamy folk-pop project that finds plenty of room between intimate songwriting and atmospheric production. Across the record, acoustic guitar, harmonica and Damhus’ warm, textured vocals sit alongside synths, saxophone and organic instrumentation, creating a sound that can feel both close and expansive. There’s a thoughtful, understated quality to the album, with

Bristol four-piece Spin Class come roaring back with ‘Rip ‘N’ Dip’, a hefty, groove-led rocker that wastes no time getting under your skin. Fuzzed-up guitars, pounding drums and soaring vocals give the track plenty of weight, but there’s also a strong sense of melody running through the noise. Recorded live with producer Josh Gallop at Stage 2 Studios in Bath, the track is all about building tension. It starts relatively restrained, gradually locks into its central groove and

Kieran McKenna’s “TOO MUCH TO ASK FOR” delivers a confident blend of indie rock, alternative pop and punk, built around gritty guitars, punchy drums and a driving bassline. Produced alongside Max Topelson, Sighmon and Berlo, the track retains an organic, live feel, with deliberately unpolished textures adding character to its energetic arrangement. McKenna’s vocal performance moves effectively between restraint and intensity, complementing the track’s dynamic production while

Sighmon’s REPTILE marks a confident step forward for the Los Angeles-based artist, bringing together his Florida roots with a fluid blend of indie, R&B, alt-pop and hip-hop. Developed through years of DIY experience and collaboration with producers Charlie Hartwell and Jack Pavlina, the album balances organic instrumentation, atmospheric production and contemporary rhythmic elements with a clear sense of artistic identity. “Soldier” establishes the record’s reflective tone, w

Max Swan is no stranger to building big musical arrangements. His previous work has sometimes involved dozens of vocal parts and layers of instrumentation, making the decision to keep “LMK” comparatively lean an interesting one. Here, the piano has plenty of room around it. Swan’s vocal sits clearly in the mix while EWI, sax, cello and bass are used to fill out the track rather than create a dense backdrop. The result puts more attention on the shape of the melody and the det

Call it a genre, a working description or simply a useful way of explaining the music. BRYANT KEITH calls his approach “psychological R&B”, and “IMPATIENT” gives a pretty good idea of what he means. KEITH, an artist, songwriter, producer and psychologist originally from Indianapolis and now based in Houston, approaches R&B from a particularly personal position. His new single is less concerned with romantic fantasy than with what happens inside a person when a relationship st

With Colours in Your Mind, Dutch composer, guitarist and producer Guy Renardeau, better known as The Blues Guy, approaches the blues as a living language rather than a fixed tradition. Across seven tracks and just under 27 minutes, The Blues Guy & The SHADES OF BLUE brings together blues, rock, jazz, soul, R&B, ambient textures and cinematic composition, creating a record that feels rooted in the emotional history of the genre while remaining firmly contemporary. Renardeau’s

There is an unmistakable sense of theatre surrounding Lovisa Altin’s “The End of the World.” Taking the iconic song by Arthur Kent and Sylvia Dee as her starting point, the Swedish artist transforms its familiar emotional landscape into the opening sequence of an ambitious science fiction inspired adventure. Dark, cinematic and ultimately hopeful, the track introduces an artist who clearly has no interest in treating music as an isolated experience. For Altin, a song can be a

Miles Jenson’s “North Star” is an ambitious and striking piece of songwriting that transforms political unease into something deeply human. Orchestrally arranged and produced by Vincent Ott, the track finds Jenson looking beyond personal experience to examine the forces that shape division, resentment and fear in contemporary America. Yet for all its weighty subject matter, “North Star” never feels like a lecture. Instead, it is an emotionally charged invitation to question t

There is an appealing confidence to Lily Franc’s The Fitting Room, particularly given that its subject is the uncertainty of becoming an adult. Across six interconnected songs, the young Dutch singer-songwriter explores the awkward space between expectation and reality, creating character studies that feel intimate without becoming insular. Her approach is refreshingly empathetic. Rather than presenting growing pains as something to conquer, Franc treats them as part of the p

Atticus Kane’s “Love Me Not” is a spirited and sharply observed piece of indie rock that turns an intensely personal experience into something considerably larger. Fast-paced, melodic and propelled by a restless energy, the song explores immigration, identity and belonging without sacrificing its sense of immediacy. Kane takes the unlikely inspiration of persistent political robocalls and transforms it into a thoughtful meditation on what it means to love a country while rema

There is something wonderfully unruly about Scizzorman’s HOW TO GET YOUR LIFE RIGHT WITH WHAT’S LEFT. After stepping away during the post-pandemic period and emerging from a bout of writer’s block, the Australian alternative funk-rock and psychedelic outfit return with a seven-track album that seems determined to resist every obvious definition. Across just over 30 minutes, the band move between funk, glam, psychedelia, stoner rock, swamp blues and trip-hop influenced ambienc

There is something quietly majestic about Melody Briar’s “The Intangible Man,” a song that approaches loss not through grand declarations but through atmosphere, detail, and a keen understanding of memory. From its opening textures, the track establishes a dreamlike world where acoustic guitar and sweeping strings seem to exist somewhere between recollection and reality. Briar’s songwriting gives the music its emotional centre, transforming the experience of mourning into a t

There is something wonderfully cinematic about The Reach. Not cinematic in the grand, orchestral sense, but in the way its five songs feel like snapshots from different stages of the same emotional night. After Eight, a Dutch alternative indie rock band formed in the aftermath of an impromptu garage show, have built their debut around feelings that are difficult to photograph but easy to recognise: wanting someone, losing someone, avoiding something, needing solitude and wond