Maria Ellis’s “Lucky” has the shape of a big pop ballad, but its appeal comes from something smaller: the feeling of being accepted before you fully know how to accept yourself. That tension gives the song its emotional center. The new single, released with an official music video, follows Ellis’s “Relapse” and continues the relationship narrative she has been building through recent music. Where “Relapse” dealt with emotional repetition and the difficulty of letting go, “Luc

Surrey indie-rock trio Sunday Smoke continue their upward trajectory with the release of their latest single, ‘My Guess Is No’, a carefully crafted guitar-driven track that further showcases the band’s growing confidence as songwriters. Having already earned support from BBC Introducing and built a reputation through a series of headline performances, the three-piece return with a release that balances melodic restraint with understated energy. Anchored by warm vocals, fluid

Nath Tavares returns with one of her most fearless releases to date on ‘FOOLED!’, a sharp, energetic pop-rap anthem that challenges conventional ideas of success and asks what happens when achieving everything you’re told to want still leaves you feeling empty. Built on punchy production, driving beats and an undeniable sense of confidence, the track sees Tavares stepping into new creative territory. Combining her gift for storytelling with rapid-fire vocal delivery, ‘FOOLED!

Emerging electronic duo Rytika continue their fast-growing momentum with the release of ‘Fire’, an energetic new single that showcases a more dancefloor-focused side of their evolving sound. Following the atmospheric textures of their debut release 'Starryeyed', the anonymous pair return with a track built around pulsing rhythms, infectious synth work and a driving sense of momentum. Anchored by a powerful groove and an undeniable sense of movement, ‘Fire’ blends contemporary

Dublin-based artist Good Skin makes a powerful return with ‘Slow Heart Attack’, his first new release of 2026 and the opening chapter of an ambitious new era. The project of songwriter Sean Meehan, Good Skin has steadily built momentum over the last two years, earning support from BBC Introducing and attracting hundreds of thousands of streams with his debut album. Now, he returns with a track that combines soaring indie-rock energy with a thoughtful examination of the world

Norwegian singer-songwriter Maribelle unveils 'A New Spring', a deeply reflective and immersive album that arrives as an invitation to slow down and reconnect in an increasingly chaotic world. Released under her project of the same name, the record centres on themes of renewal, resilience and human connection, weaving together a collection designed to inspire comfort and reflection. Across the album, Maribelle explores the search for inner peace while encouraging listeners to