The spirit of the great American protest song is alive and kicking, and Paris-based duo LUX the band are bringing it roaring into the present with their politically charged new single ‘Heed (America’s Got a Gun)’. New York-born singer-songwriter Angela Randall and French guitarist Sylvain Laforge deliver a stirring collision of classic folk-rock influences and contemporary urgency,Continue Reading

ALEX PETION unleashes an exhilarating burst of musical imagination with ‘BABY GIRL!’, a wonderfully unconventional new single that captures the intoxicating excitement of falling completely and unexpectedly in love. The New York City musician steps confidently into the spotlight, combining his adventurous production instincts with a charismatic vocal performance that radiates personality.Continue Reading

There’s something wonderfully timeless about Cris Cap’s latest single ‘Back To California’, a sun-drenched celebration of youthful ambition that effortlessly bridges the golden age of soul with contemporary pop sophistication. The Düsseldorf-based musician delivers a glorious fusion of silky melodies, infectious basslines and beautifully orchestrated harmonies, creating a vibrant soundscape that recalls theContinue Reading

Sam Foster Smith comes racing out of the blocks on debut EP South West Summer, turning memories of coastal adolescence into four gloriously expansive indie-rock songs. The title track sets the tone alongside ‘Go With The Flow’, with huge vocal hooks, bright power-pop guitars and festival-sized choruses capturing the freedom of deepContinue Reading

Lily Hain turns some of life’s most difficult moments into a powerful story of renewal on her fearless sophomore album, Learning To Let Go. Spanning twelve tracks, the record finds Hain sounding bigger, wiser and increasingly adventurous. ‘Settle’ and ‘Noise Ordinance’ deliver irresistible indie-pop immediacy, while ‘Dog To A Bone’, ‘Ecstasy &Continue Reading

Stolen Days make a thrilling first statement with their self-titled debut album, a ten-track collision of hip-hop, dream-pop, indie, psychedelia and cinematic experimentation. Formed by producers Dub Sonata and Alex Fitts of The Kickdrums, the duo follow ‘Butterfly’ and ‘Daydream’ with new single ‘No Need For Alarm’. Driven by an irresistible bassline, pulsing synth melodyContinue Reading

Riverie makes a mesmerising entrance with ‘The Ugly and The Beautiful’, the first glimpse of Canadian artist Caroline Fernandez’s forthcoming debut EP Faded Empire. Created between Goa and the UAE, Riverie marks a striking departure from Fernandez’s previous work with Rivers Below Rivers and Paper Kid. This time, she dives headfirst into trip-hop, surrounding intimate songwriting with theContinue Reading

Brooklyn R&B newcomer Sidio makes an effortlessly stylish introduction with debut single ‘Blue Jeans’, turning years of internal conflict into a dreamy, richly produced first statement. Built around grooving percussion and swirling synths, the track steadily expands through layers of harmonies before tumbling into a wonderfully chaotic bridge and emphatic final chorus. ThereContinue Reading

The three songs released ahead of TRIPI’s Close to Fire: Roman’s Anthology Release Part I trace a clear emotional progression. “Charlie’s Song” holds tightly to memory. “Life Without You” faces absence and release. The final single, “Can’t Keep a Good Man Down For Long,” turns toward endurance without pretending thatContinue Reading

Ria Timkin has released her new five-track EP Favourite Child, ahead of a run of headline shows across the UK and Ireland. Recorded and co-produced with Tom Wilding at Wildingsounds in Bristol, the EP combines alternative pop with electronic and cinematic elements, bringing together previous singles ‘Our Time’, ‘The Difference’ and ‘Slow Mo’. Across the release, she exploresContinue Reading