Mali is back with ‘Saviour Complex’, a wonderfully infectious new single that turns the uncomfortable pressure of being somebody’s hero into one of her most immediate pop moments yet. Drawing directly from her own experiences of not wanting to be the person responsible for saving everything, Mali approaches the subject with anContinue Reading
Matz Patrick continues an impressive creative ascent with ‘cowboy blues’, a beautifully cinematic new single that pushes his intimate songwriting into increasingly ambitious territory. Following July’s ‘augustine’, the track surrounds the artist’s gentle vocal with rich piano, sweeping strings and luscious harmonies. Intimate verses gradually open into expansive choruses, where huge percussionContinue Reading
East London artist Lola Wild dives spectacularly into vintage Americana on ‘Bonnie & Clyde’, a thrilling alt-rock single that transforms doomed romance into her most cinematic release yet. Spaghetti Western guitars worthy of Ennio Morricone collide with driving Motown rhythms, psychedelic textures and Wild’s retro-styled vocals, creating a world that feels simultaneously rooted in theContinue Reading
UK underground rapper and producer Reubencmg turns fading memories into something hypnotic on ‘Summer Here and Gone’, the introspective new single preceding his latest tape awontirim. Working alongside producer Bhriz, Reuben Agilinko dives into the shifting emotions of summer love, pairing sample-heavy production with a loose, stream-of-consciousness delivery. Inspired by Earl Sweatshirt, the track carries aContinue Reading
Moon Construction Kit come racing back with ‘Right Across The USA’, an irresistible burst of power-pop that ranks among the project’s biggest and most immediately infectious releases yet. From its opening earworm, the new single feels built for volume. Olivier Cornu’s signature stacked harmonies soar above driving instrumentation, while a punchy mix from Guy Britton givesContinue Reading
Broken Colours make an exhilarating return with ‘Now or Never’, a huge, feel-good indie-rock anthem fuelled by ambition, optimism and the thrill of throwing yourself headfirst into an opportunity. The High Wycombe four-piece waste little time making an impact. Bright guitars and an infectious rhythmic drive give the track an immediate senseContinue Reading
Envi Jordan swaps romantic longing for reckless summer fun on ‘WooHoo’, an electrifying new dance-pop single packed with pounding beats, enormous synths and infectious energy. The Seattle-based artist’s latest release deliberately flips the mood of previous single ‘Somebody To Love’. Where that track explored loneliness and the desire for connection, ‘WooHoo’ isContinue Reading
London singer-songwriter Tom McQ takes a thrilling step forward with new album Lonely Revolution, expanding his troubadour roots into a sweeping collision of indie-folk, acoustic rock ’n’ roll and full-band grandeur. The record retains the storytelling instincts behind comparisons with Bob Dylan, John Lennon and Paul Simon, but dramatically widens the canvas. Bass, drums,Continue Reading
The story behind A!MS’ new “Don’t Die” video begins years before the song itself. Its roots reach back to 2015, when Chris Brown visited Club Black N’ White following a festival performance in Cyprus and painted a mural bearing the same two words that would later become the title ofContinue Reading
Mumbai-based singer, songwriter and composer Damini Bhatla has released her new album GOLD, bringing together contemporary R&B with elements drawn from South Indian classical and folk traditions. Developed over the course of two years, the album began during a period of personal change for her and gradually developed into a broader exploration ofContinue Reading