Midgriefs search for a signal in the darkness on ‘ghostdown’
There’s an immediate sense of unease around ‘ghostdown’, but Midgriefs don’t let that darkness become static. The track moves with a strange kind of purpose, carrying its weight forward through a blend of lo-fi grit, experimental rock texture and a melodic pull that keeps the song from disappearing completely intoContinue Reading
The Barefoot Bandit bring the sunshine on new EP ‘Jungle Colours’
South-West favourites The Barefoot Bandit are firing on all cylinders with their new six-track EP ‘Jungle Colours’, arriving hot on the heels of their recent take on The Clash’s ‘Guns Of Brixton’. Across almost 20 minutes, the band dive headfirst into ska, reggae and dub, packing the record with bouncing brass, irresistible rhythmsContinue Reading
Nath Tavares quits playing by the rules on defiant new album ‘See Attachment’
Brazilian-born singer-songwriter Nath Tavares turns corporate frustration into creative liberation on her new album ‘See Attachment’, bringing together the run of singles she has shared throughout 2026. Written after years spent pursuing a conventional path through prestigious universities, consulting and the technology sector, the record charts her decision to reconsider the expectations thatContinue Reading
Left Arm Tan hit the open road again with ‘Rolling Under The Stars’
Texan Americana outfit Left Arm Tan return with ‘Rolling Under The Stars’, their first commercial release since 2024 and the opening chapter of forthcoming album When Tigers Smoked, arriving October 9. Right from the off, the single eases the band back into view with warm strings, slide guitar, understated vocals and bright flashes ofContinue Reading
Flinn lets time reshape the songs on ‘ARC’
Flinn started writing ‘ARC’ while touring behind The Lost Weekend, at a point when the next step in his career seemed relatively straightforward. The songs were already taking shape and, by his own account, he initially wanted to finish them quickly. But what followed changed both the pace of the projectContinue Reading
Fading Signals question the cost of imitation on the darkly propulsive ‘Template’
Fading Signals build ‘Template’ around a tension that feels increasingly difficult to ignore. It’s the pull between individuality and conformity in a world shaped by technology, algorithms and constant comparison. The second single from the Portland band’s forthcoming debut album Metanoia, the track approaches that theme through a dark alt-rock frameworkContinue Reading
Sunny Rae Keller reflects on family and generational care with ‘Carry You On’
Californian singer-songwriter Sunny Rae Keller introduces another side of her forthcoming debut album Pocket with new single ‘Carry You On’. Centred around acoustic guitar, restrained percussion and her understated vocal performance, the track explores the relationships between parents, children and the generations that precede them. It was written during an artist residency at Château OrquevauxContinue Reading
Kimerica introduces ‘Techno Lullaby’ with the slowly unfolding ‘Venere in pellicola’
Kimerica’s ‘Venere in pellicola’ works through gradual change. Rather than presenting its electronic and pop influences all at once, the track develops in stages, beginning from a comparatively light indie-pop foundation before moving towards a darker and more club-oriented sound. Written and produced by Erica Noventa and Marcello Realdon, ‘VenereContinue Reading
Ana Schurmann brings science, design and social purpose together on ‘Peacemakers’
Ana Schurmann’s work often sits at the meeting point between disciplines, and ‘Peacemakers’ continues that approach in a comparatively accessible form. The Brazilian-born composer and multidisciplinary artist brings together cinematic pop, unusual instrumentation and a humanitarian message in a song centred on unity, compassion and collective responsibility. Entirely self-produced, theContinue Reading
Anton Donovan pulls ‘No More Tears’ into a strange new world
A successful cover doesn’t always need to compete with the original. Sometimes its greatest achievement is revealing that a familiar song can survive after almost everything recognisable about its surroundings has been removed. And Anton Donovan takes precisely that approach to ‘No More Tears’, pulling Ozzy Osbourne’s classic away from itsContinue Reading