From the first pulse of drums and shimmer of synths, j dylan paul’s debut single “sisyphean” feels like standing at the foot of a mountain. The track traces a seven-year journey from a simple instrumental to a fully realised piece of emotional honesty. paul started the track back in 2018 and over the years brought it to life with vocals, live drums, and real guitars. Inspired by the myth of Sisyphus and the idea of imagining him happy in his endless task, the single translate

Zay Jackson is entering a new chapter with his latest EP Cheat Code , and it feels like the point where all his strengths click into place. The Virginia artist has been steadily growing a reputation for clean vocal runs, a smooth falsetto, and lyrics that cut to the core without trying too hard. This project doubles down on all of that. It is a six track experience built around a relationship that should have never started, and Zay takes listeners through every high, mistake,

London’s genre-blurring quartet The Open Wild return with “Escape,” a track that feels both intimate and cinematic in equal measure. The band have always excelled at pairing heartfelt songwriting with rich, orchestral textures, but “Escape” pushes that fusion into even more immersive territory. It is a song built from vulnerability, shaped by personal struggle, and lifted by the collective strength of four musicians who understand how to translate emotion into sound. “Escape”

Cork’s own Jason Busteed returns in triumphant form with “Paradise,” a radiant slice of dance-pop euphoria that reaffirms why he remains one of Ireland’s most quietly influential producers. Released through his label Lefty Shades Records, the track captures the emotional uplift and rhythmic finesse that have defined Busteed’s two-decade career behind the decks. “Paradise” wastes no time establishing its intentions. Bold, insistent drums propel the track forward before opening