Elise Trouw’s new alter ego Elon Lust debuts in satirical single ‘All You Need Is Lust’
Elise Trouw has launched a fictional alter ego named Elon Lust with the release of her new single ‘All You Need Is Lust’. The character, stitched together from everyday sexist encounters, is the central figure of her forthcoming project The Diary of Elon Lust, arriving February 13th. Through Elon Lust, Trouw addressesContinue Reading
Astral Bakers’ ‘Vertical Life’ is a collective pulse of indie introspection
Paris-based Astral Bakers return with ‘Vertical Life’, a sophomore album that expands on the intimate, hazy palette of their 2024 debut ‘The Whole Story’, while asserting a newfound confidence and cohesion. The quartet, comprised of Ambroise, Theodora, Nico, and Zoé, eschews individual spotlighting in favour of collective storytelling, creating a recordContinue Reading
Elle León Gallagher releases new album ‘A Chara’
Kildare-born, Barcelona-based artist Elle León Gallagher returns with her sophomore album A Chara, out now via Catalan indie label El Jardí Amagat. Following the acclaim of her single Music & Memories, Gallagher continues her exploration of connection, memory, and belonging with a record that draws on indie soul-rock, folk textures, and tender lyrical introspection. NamedContinue Reading
Alexandra King bridges roots and resilience on new EP ‘Across the Pond’
Nashville-based Irish-American artist Alexandra King returns with her stunning four-track EP ‘Across the Pond’. Blending original songwriting with traditional Irish influences, the project explores heritage, healing, and the enduring pull of home. Recorded with producer Evan Sieling and mixed by Grammy-winning engineer Craig Alvin (Kacey Musgraves), ‘Across the Pond’ pairs King’s soulful lyricism with warm, organic instrumentation. From the nostalgic storytelling ofContinue Reading
Sharktank share new single ‘Crash’ ahead of London headline show at The Victoria, Dalston
Vienna alt-pop trio Sharktank return with ‘Crash’, the lush and genre-blurring lead single from their latest album 3. Blending ethereal synth-pop, atmospheric rap, and glitched-out textures, ‘Crash’ builds slowly from flickering arpeggios and hushed vocals into a richly layered, emotionally immersive soundscape. The track captures that strange tension between floating and falling, intimacy andContinue Reading
Tablefox, ‘Runaway’: A bold, emotional alt-rock escape from one of New Zealand’s most consistent chart acts
Following a powerhouse run of singles and support slots alongside iconic acts like Ash, James, Ride, and The Charlatans, New Zealand alt-rock heavyweights Tablefox return with their latest release, Runaway- a track that digs deep into emotional unrest, personal transformation, and the tug between escape and return. Built on drivingContinue Reading
Le Concorde, ‘Second Mansions’: A Luminous Rebirth of Sophistipop
Fourteen years can feel like a lifetime in music, yet Stephen Becker’s return as Le Concorde with Second Mansions proves that time only sharpened his vision. This sophomore release immerses listeners in a meticulously crafted world where shimmering synths, intricate orchestration, and emotional candor converge into a sophisticated, cinematic popContinue Reading
Aircraft, ‘Idiot Love’: A Hypnotic Dive into Melancholy and Melody
Berlin-based project Aircraft, helmed by Ukrainian musician Daniel Merkulov, returns with ‘Idiot Love’, a single from the forthcoming album Death is Around the Corner. Since its inception in Kyiv in 2011, Aircraft has evolved from minimal shoegaze and dream-pop experiments into a richly textured solo project that seamlessly blends alternativeContinue Reading
Sean MacLeod, ‘Romeo’: A Lyrical Pop Gem Bridging Past and Present
Sean MacLeod, the Dublin-born songwriter and former Cisco frontman, returns with his latest single, ‘Romeo’, a dream of melodic ingenuity and thoughtful lyricism. Known for seamlessly blending influences from the Beatles, the Beach Boys, and Motown with touches of folk, classical, and avant-garde experimentation, MacLeod demonstrates once again why hisContinue Reading
Edie Yvonne, ‘Look Me in the Eye’: Teenage Grit Meets Indie Poise
At just sixteen, Edie Yvonne demonstrates a maturity beyond her years with Look Me in the Eye, a single that signals a bold pivot from polished pop to introspective indie songwriting. Dropping on her seventeenth birthday, the track unveils a more unvarnished side of Edie, where raw emotion and lyricalContinue Reading