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

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

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

Look Both Ways is an album born from reflection. For Perspective, their debut full-length becomes a space where memory, identity, and healing collide, filtered through funk-inflected rhythms and unflinchingly honest songwriting. Written largely by frontman KG, the album revisits formative moments across a ten-year span, examining them from a present-day vantage point. The result is deeply personal without ever feeling insular. These songs aren’t confessions for confession’s

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

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

Julixn’s latest single “Blurred Lines” feels like a late-night thought loop set to music. The Minneapolis-based artist continues to refine his signature sound here, leaning into moody textures, genre-blending production, and lyrics that sit comfortably in uncertainty. It is a track built for moments when everything feels slightly off focus but deeply real. From the start, the production sets the tone. Lush guitars drift over steady, pulsing drums, while subtle layers of foley

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

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

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

Nino Mayanna’s latest single, “Aje”, is the kind of track that immediately pulls you in and refuses to let go. It’s playful, confident, and unapologetically fun while carrying a serious message about independence and hustle. From the first beat, the song’s Afrobeat-infused rhythm grabs your attention, but it is Nino’s personality that really shines. She has a way of making you feel like you are right there in the moment with her, moving, celebrating, and asserting yourself al

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

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

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

India International Music Week (IIMW), the country’s first-of-its-kind international music trade conference and showcase festival, unveils its first lineup announcement for the 2026 edition, marking the beginning of an expanded, globally inclusive programme set to take place from February 10th to 12th, 2026, in Mumbai. Following a landmark debut in Goa in February 2025, which brought together nearly 400 delegates from over 30 countries, including representatives from PRS, EME

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

Late Night Feelings returns with In Your Dreams , a warm, introspective EP that shows just how much he has grown since previous project Heartbreak Hotel . The Brooklyn-born, New Jersey-based artist leans deeper into his signature bedroom pop style, blending soft textures, gentle vocals and late-night honesty into a project that feels effortless and genuine.   Across six tracks, Late Night Feelings  explores the blurry space between dreams and reality, touching on love, distan

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

D'chrome Foster’s latest single “Right Now” featuring BBass feels like walking straight into the chaos and thrill of a cinematic night out. From the first beat, the track sets a mood that is lively, impulsive, and packed with personality. It is clear Foster is tapping into his R&B and hip hop roots, but he does it with a looseness and charm that make this release stand out. The song builds around a moment many listeners will recognise. Foster steps into a club feeling fresh a

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

Frankie 5Ø3 is back with “P0C0 A P0C0,” a track that feels instantly warm and breezy on the surface, yet carries a real emotional sting once you lean in. The Virginia artist, who proudly represents his Salvadoran roots, has been carving out a lane where bilingual songwriting, identity and vulnerability naturally coexist. This single continues that path with confidence and personality. “P0C0 A P0C0” glows with sunlit production built on clean guitar lines, mellow synths and a

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

Following the introspective 'Fear Bangs The Drum', singer-songwriter Tessa Rose Jackson returns with the gentle, reflective new single 'By Morning', a stripped-back folk song born from the heat of an argument and the quiet clarity that often follows. Written in real time during a disagreement with her partner, 'By Morning' explores the stubborn tug-of-war between ego and empathy. With soft acoustic textures and an unfiltered emotional core, the track captures that all-too-hum

New York alt-pop artist B.Miles returns to the raw emotional terrain that first defined her breakout, revisiting the wounds of 2015 with piercing new single '+1'. Ten years after her debut EP 'Twenty Fifteen' and the viral success of 'Salt', she picks at the threads of a love that was never really hers to hold. '+1\' is a slow burn of late-night vulnerability, where fleeting intimacy blurs into emotional self-erasure. “If you want fake, I can fake it right,” she sings, her vo

Dublin’s Big Sleep continue building momentum for their debut album 'Holy Show' with the release of their latest single 'Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo', a lively detour from the band’s usual introspective sound. Self-described as a “doo wop/rockabilly break-up tune,” the track finds Big Sleep leaning into playful energy and classic pop stylings while retaining the emotional weight and lyrical charm that have become their signature. It’s a surprising, infectious moment that hints at the

Bay Area singer-songwriter selena feliciano continues her journey of reflective folk storytelling with new single 'Desert’s Calling', a sun-soaked meditation on solitude, ancestry, and the pull of memory. Built on gentle acoustic layers and her quietly powerful vocals, 'Desert’s Calling' explores what it means to seek belonging in unfamiliar landscapes. Written during a solo bike trip through the Southwest, the song blends raw imagery with a grounded spiritualism, painting th

K A T R I N A makes music for the late hours, the ones where your chest is tight, the room is dim, and the only thing keeping you standing is the beat beneath your feet. With her new single 'Different Life', the Asheville alt-R&B shapeshifter folds sorrow into something warm and liquid, creating a track that feels like watching someone you love disappear through a doorway you knew they’d never walk back through. What sets K A T R I N A apart, even this early in her career, is

Òran Mór’s packed audience found themselves part of the story as Dystopia: The Rock Opera transformed the venue into a full-blown satirical state. The space was decked out in flags and propaganda, and every audience member received their own Dystopian flag. By the finale, every single person was waving it — cheering, laughing, and unwittingly enacting the show’s darkly comic message about obedience, spectacle, and the seduction of power. Written, produced, and performed by Ju

Blue Capricorn has unveiled his latest single, “MISERICORDIA,” a brooding and emotionally charged track that signals the first taste of his upcoming EP, slated for early 2026. Clocking in at 3 minutes and 55 seconds, the song blends downtempo, darkwave, and experimental electronica, delivering a cinematic soundscape that captivates from the first note. The single is a collaboration with Dallas-based producer Black Taffy, whose unique blend of ambient textures and beat-forward

York’s rising alt-rock outfit YouVee are back with a surge of energy on their thunderous new single ‘Walk Of Fame’, a track that crystallises the momentum the four-piece have been building across the northern alternative scene. Blending razor-sharp riffs, pounding rhythms and soaring, dream-tinted vocals, the band deliver a sound that’s as cinematic as it is visceral, a whirlwind portrait of ambition, chaos and the magnetic pull of modern-day recognition. The single arrives s

Burlington’s genre-melting quartet Robber Robber have signed to Fire Talk Records, kicking off the next chapter with new single 'Talkback', their first release since 2024’s acclaimed debut 'Wild Guess'. The track bristles with tension and wit, pairing Nina Cates’ biting delivery with Zack James’ razor-sharp percussion and a barrage of fuzz-soaked riffs. The band also shares a self-directed video for 'Talkback', stitching together infrared nightcam footage and animated overlay

Rising alt-pop artist Ocean Tisdall returns with 'Jealous', the third and most emotionally raw chapter of his breakup series. Written with longtime collaborator Prentice in Edinburgh, the track explores the gut-punch feeling of watching someone move on while you’re still paralysed by pain. Channelling the timeless ache of 'Someone Like You' and the emotional clarity of 'Someone You Loved', 'Jealous' finds Ocean at his most stripped-back and vulnerable. Inspired by the story o

Introducing themselves with a bold dose of emotional nuance and sonic shimmer, new indie-pop duo Soma Please unveil their debut single 'Pockets On My Sleeves'. Built on pulsing rhythms and glowing synth textures, the track explores escapism and emotional weight through poetic, surreal imagery. Blending introspective songwriting with luminous production, 'Pockets On My Sleeves' carves out Soma Please’s identity as one foot in emotional depth, and the other in contemporary indi