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FRIDAY DINGERS - 04.09.26
Molly Tinsley - ‘I Built The Man’ Country singer-songwriter Molly Tinsley explores a particularly bittersweet kind of heartbreak on ‘I Built The Man’, reflecting on the experience of helping someone grow only to watch another person inherit the version of them you helped create. Framed by acoustic guitar, mandolin, piano and a full-band country arrangement, the single turns feelings of love, sacrifice and lingering impact into a candid reminder that even relationships that en

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3 days ago2 min read


The Ruffles - 'Baby Blue Bronco'
Florida sisterly outfit The Ruffles transform a favourite family memory into an energetic new single with ‘Baby Blue Bronco’. Made up of teenage sisters Kenzington, Charlotte and Paris, the Delray Beach group wrote the track about the baby-blue Ford Bronco they shared as their first car. The freedom, adventures and inevitable chaos surrounding those early journeys became the foundation for a bright pop-rock song centred on growing up together. ‘Baby Blue Bronco’ was recorded

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4 days ago1 min read


Almost Alive - 'Moon Come Down'
Almost Alive unveils his new single that combines post-grunge songwriting with an ambitious AI-assisted music video. “Moon Come Down” was developed by project creator Evan Kanter after he imagined a surreal scene in which the moon gradually moved closer to Earth. That visual concept became the foundation for a track shaped by late-90s and early-2000s alternative rock. The accompanying video was created through a combination of AI tools and manual editing, with Kanter shaping

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5 days ago1 min read


CASPER - 'HEART ON FIRE'
US artist CASPER embraces instinct, experimentation and unapologetically big production on new single ‘HEART ON FIRE’. Originally beginning life as two separate unfinished demos, the track was eventually pulled apart and reconstructed into one restless pop production. Stomping, chant-like percussion bring the energy, while futuristic synths, heavyweight bass and touches of Timbaland-inspired production give the song its dramatic momentum. Throughout, CASPER incorporates refer

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5 days ago1 min read


Shadow Flowers - 'Paraselene'
Shadow Flowers are beginning the campaign for their debut album with “Paraselene”, a new single that has already picked up early radio support from BBC Introducing. The Southampton-based project centres on songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Mills, working alongside Ash Babb and Patrick White. Their latest track moves between dense guitar textures and more suspended, melodic passages, drawing on shoegaze and alternative rock without staying within one fixed style. The

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6 days ago1 min read


FRIDAY DINGERS - 28.08.26
2AP - ‘Sweet Harmony’ Cinematic indie-pop duo 2AP (Two Alien Planets) return with ‘Sweet Harmony’, a dreamy and quietly uplifting single exploring the search for peace beneath the relentless noise of an overactive mind. Built around the contrast between Lenka K.’s airy soprano and Jarek H.’s warm baritone, the track gradually expands from intimate guitar-led reflection into something beautifully hopeful, offering another compelling glimpse of forthcoming album ‘Let’s Talk Abo

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Aug 282 min read


Sunny Rae Keller - ‘Carry You On’
Sunny Rae Keller has unveiled a new track exploring the reciprocal relationship between parents, children and caregivers. Written during an artist residency in France, 'Carry You On' grew from discussions with her mother about the women who helped shape their family. The song considers care not simply as looking after another person, but as something that influences identity and personal growth on both sides of a relationship. Its arrangement remains deliberately sparse, comb

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Aug 241 min read


FRIDAY DINGERS - 21.08.26
Dull Fantastique - ‘Skeleton’ Dull Fantastique introduces his surreal, self-created mythology with ‘Mindmap of a Madman’, an ambitious 35-track debut spanning psychedelic folk, ambient experimentation and dreamlike alternative songwriting. Led by the intimate and atmospheric ‘Skeleton’, the album transforms his extraterrestrial persona into an immersive creative universe where strange fiction, emotional vulnerability and adventurous musicianship continually intersect. Lily Ma

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Aug 212 min read


Stephen Webber - 'Here We Go'
Emmy-winning composer and Grammy-nominated producer Stephen Webber delivers a brilliantly playful antidote to digital overload with his new single ‘Here We Go’. Powered by bouncing ukulele rhythms and a wildly energetic Americana arrangement, the track turns the peculiar habits left behind by lockdown into a funny, life-affirming celebration of actually being around other people again. His humour is matched by some formidable musicianship, with Grammy-nominated fiddler Casey

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Aug 181 min read


MILYAM - 'Dream'
Following growing international attention throughout 2026, MILYAM shares her new single ‘Dream’, opening her atmospheric art-rap sound to wider audiences. The track occupies a shadowy space between alternative R&B, experimental hip-hop and cinematic pop. Sparse rhythms and carefully restrained production surround her intimate vocal delivery as she explores the uncertain territory between sleep and consciousness, where imagined experiences begin to blur with reality. Both ‘Dre

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Aug 181 min read


RISE - 'Hard To Leave You (Barbarian Mix)'
Liverpool rock outfit RISE revisit one of their strongest earlier tracks with ‘Hard To Leave You (Barbarian Mix)’. Originally appearing on 2024’s 'Memories and Possibilities' EP, the song has been substantially reworked after the band felt its first studio incarnation never quite matched the force it developed onstage. The new version closes that gap, bringing greater weight and urgency while retaining the melodic character at the heart of RISE’s sound. stayMellow delivers a

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Aug 181 min read


Witte - Glas und Steine'
Northern German duo Witte continue to establish their atmospheric take on indie-pop with latest single ‘Glas und Steine’, a bittersweet release that pairs romantic uncertainty with a surprisingly buoyant pulse. Formed near Hamburg by producer Marvin Burfeind and singer-songwriter Kilian Kremer, Witte have quickly developed a style where electronic textures, understated vocals and nostalgic melodies provide the backdrop for intensely personal writing. ‘Glas und Steine’ pushes

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Aug 171 min read


Reetoxa - 'Dancing With Lou'
Melbourne rock project Reetoxa looks back on a formative teenage discovery with new single ‘Dancing With Lou’, taken from second album 'Soliloquy'. Led by songwriter and vocalist Jason McKee, the track recalls being introduced to Lou Reed’s solo catalogue at 15, when a friend’s father played him 'The Blue Mask'. Already familiar with The Velvet Underground, he found Reed’s uncompromising approach to songwriting revelatory, encouraging him to explore subjects freely rather tha

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Aug 171 min read


FRIDAY DINGERS - 14.08.26
Slay Raché - ‘Sarasota’ Independent pop artist Slay Raché turns up the heat with ‘Sarasota’, a glossy summer anthem that captures the thrill of long-distance desire with infectious hooks, bright production and unapologetic confidence. Arriving as she builds towards her debut album, the single swaps the nocturnal atmosphere of her previous work for something sun-soaked and carefree, offering another vibrant glimpse into her increasingly distinctive pop world. MADISON - ‘Your G

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Aug 142 min read


Grant Harvey Dudson - 'All of Me'
Hove-based singer-songwriter Grant Harvey Dudson delivers a bright burst of summer escapism with his latest single ‘All of Me’. Produced by Swedish collaborator Jonatan Backelie, the track is centred on the idea of showing up fully for the people, places and experiences that give life meaning. Sweeping melodies and an uplifting sense of momentum make it an easy fit for sunlit drives and festival evenings, while its message reaches beyond the usual confines of seasonal pop. Th

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Aug 121 min read


FRIDAY DINGERS - 07.08.26
Tristan Roberson - ‘Down For The Ride’ Texas country star Tristan Roberson returns with his sophomore album ‘Down For The Ride’, a 14-track collection that blends traditional country storytelling with modern production, showcasing the remarkable maturity of an 18-year-old artist already making waves across the genre. Led by the infectious title-track, the album builds on Roberson's chart success, millions of streams and award-winning rise, cementing his status as one of conte

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Aug 72 min read


Karlo Bromsen - 'Parlin Papito'
Berlin-based musician Karlo Bromsen steps away from his indietronic project Bromsen to introduce his first solo release 'Parlin Papito'. The colourful indie-pop single marks the beginning of a playful new creative venture inspired by family, imagination and storytelling. At the heart of the release is Papito, a miniature hand-drawn character created from sketches by Karlo's son, Willi. Emerging from a corked bottle, the curious protagonist embarks on surreal adventures filled

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Aug 51 min read


Welcome To Future - 'P!T (Punk ist tot)'
Welcome To Future has shared a new track that combines punk urgency with the scale of contemporary alternative rock. Created as a response to what the 18-year-old musician sees as a shortage of raw guitar music among his generation, 'P!T' turns frustration into a direct appeal for community, individuality and political participation. Its production centres on heavy riffs, pounding percussion and a chorus designed for audience participation. The Hamburg-based artist draws from

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Aug 31 min read


FRIDAY DINGERS - 31.07.26
Steve Stinson - ‘Fly Away’ Singer-songwriter Steve Stinson continues the rollout of his debut album ‘Cocoon’ with ‘Fly Away’, an uplifting Americana-inspired single that reflects on adventure, personal growth and finding a sense of belonging through life's journeys. Drawing on his own experiences of moving across continents, the track pairs warm folk and blues influences with heartfelt storytelling, further establishing Stinson as a compelling new voice in contemporary Americ

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Jul 312 min read


Reetoxa - 'You Deserve Better Than Me'
Melbourne artist Reetoxa returns with ‘You Deserve Better Than Me’, an emotionally honest new single that explores the difficult reality of meeting the right person at the wrong time. Following on from 'Love Keeps Burning Still', 'War Killer' and 'Bottle', the track offers a more reflective moment within the artist's ambitious double album 'Soliloquy', pairing heartfelt songwriting with a warm, melodic alternative rock sound. Inspired by a memorable first date that never deve

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Jul 281 min read
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