Clarkston, Georgia trio Blackfoot Daisy are back with their first new music since 2023, unveiling the spirited new single 'Stretch My Plum'. Rooted in old-time string band traditions, the track blends guitar, ukulele, violin and washboard into a lively, ragtime-leaning groove packed with close-knit harmonies and acoustic drive. 'Stretch My Plum' leans into classic Americana textures while adding a mischievous twist. Using the exaggerated language of professional wrestling as

Washington D.C. based duo Hàn Gắn have unveiled their latest single ‘Monster’s Kingdom’. Rugged guitar riffs wind around the mix, post-punk textures and riotous nature on one side, a more melodic inclination on the other. An angered brooding drive as they lash out against abusers of status and power, their arrangements are atmospheric but gritty, urgent and unapologetic from start to finish. The three and a half minutes include elements of flowing psychedelia, but are grounde

Eythor Arnalds - ‘Promenade nr. 7’ Eythor Arnalds shares ‘Promenade nr. 7’, a cello-led neo-classical piece from his upcoming album ‘Music for Walking’ (out May 29, 2026), continuing his blend of ambient atmosphere and cinematic composition. Designed as part of a “Promenades” series meant to accompany footsteps and thought, the track gradually builds from a minimal motif into a quietly expansive swell, paired with a film set around Þingvellir that connects the music to memory

Australian pop-rock artist Harlow Reign returns with her emotionally charged new single 'Take Me Away' through HITMINT MUSIC. Known for pairing soaring vocals with unfiltered honesty, she continues to carve out her place as one of Australia’s most compelling emerging voices. 'Take Me Away' is a stirring rock ballad that dives deep into the experience of feeling imprisoned by your own thoughts. Through vivid, introspective lyrics and a swelling, anthemic arrangement, the track

Essex artist Cabra returns with 'Cruel Games', a new collaboration with Mz that drifts between R&B, hip-hop and alternative rap. Built on a weightless vocal loop and wistful piano motifs, the track unfolds in a hazy soundscape, underpinned by low-end rumble and percussion drawing from mellow drill textures and Afrobeat-inspired rhythms. Lyrically, 'Cruel Games' explores a complicated connection marked by crossed wires, personal ambition and emotional exposure. Cabra’s measure

Welsh artist The K.I.J Experience returns with his latest single 'Life (You Saved Me)'. The project is entirely written and produced by Karl Ian James, continuing his run of richly detailed, retro-inspired releases. Rooted in the melodic spirit of late-60s pop and rock, the track channels the organ-driven warmth and harmonic sophistication associated with bands like The Zombies and The Doors, while carving out its own modern identity. Lyrically, the song explores the emotiona

New Jersey singer and songwriter Jason Bembry is beginning the new year with a new angle, unveiling ‘Frozen Hearts’, a single that broods with an alt-pop darkness blended with his usual gratitude and optimism. Beautiful, but icy keys introduce the track, tender, high-pitched melodies, then gracefully reveal a tense piano arpeggio and a heartfelt vocal. Drums carry the upbeat tendencies. Each time the melody returns, it re-grounds the music, performed in between soaring, infec

Mark Vennis & Different Place’s new album Goodbye to All That  is out now, and wraps up the tale they began to tell towards the end of 2025 with punk rock-roots performances. Driven by the typically British sensibility to ignore the uncomfortable bits of our past, the band continue to take inspiration from WW1 poet Robert Graves (who lends the record its title), novelist George Orwell and musicians like The Jam and The Kinks. They face tensions head-on with punch and distorti

Photo: Tam Akiko Bonneville is heading back to soul-soaked sounds of the 70s with their latest track ‘In The Jungle’, featuring drummer Bernard Purdie and taken from their third album Hold for Room Tone . The retro-soul outfit digs deeper into tighter grooves and gritty tones that are beginning to be laid out as foundations for this new era. The tale of inner-city survival pairs energised bass and keys, gospel vocal backdrops and the sweeping moments of brass and strings that

Gary Hubber - ‘Running From The Light’ Gary Hubber returns with ‘Running From The Light’, a warm, forward-leaning pop-rock single from his upcoming album ‘A Dangling Thread’ that favours motion, curiosity and conversation over tidy conclusions. Built on ringing guitars and understated lyricism, the track celebrates stubborn hope and the decision to keep walking, reinforcing Hubber’s reputation as a songwriter who lets meaning unfold gradually and honestly. Michelle Sara - ‘Fo

San Francisco-based artist Michellar has released a stirring new track 'LOVE PEACE WAR (Acoustic Remix), available now on all major platforms. The song channels the emotional weight of global conflict, particularly the war in Ukraine, into a stripped-down, soul-searching acoustic rendition that explores humanity’s contradictions and resilience. The remix offers a glimpse into Michellar’s upcoming EP 'Homegrown', slated for late summer. The project promises a series of warm, f

Belfast’s own Olivia Cox kicks off 2026 with her most confident release yet, the dazzling new single 'Made Friends'. Fusing classic pop influences with a razor-sharp modern twist, Olivia delivers a soaring anthem of resilience, reinvention, and emotional grit. Produced by Aaron Brennan in Northern Ireland, the track bursts with infectious energy and vivid storytelling. 'Made Friends' dives into the highs and lows of navigating life’s chaos, a journey that mirrors the feeling

Dutch singer-songwriter Freddie Winchester (aka Francesco Frentrop) makes a bold genre leap with his tongue-in-cheek new single 'Back On My Feet Again'. What began as a blues number during a Cyprus writing retreat evolved into a fully-fledged country anthem with a global twist. The track pairs Nashville polish with Dutch roots, featuring contributions from acclaimed guitarist JL Fulks, John Fogerty’s own Dan Hochhalter on fiddle and banjo, and even backing vocals recorded in

Andover singer-songwriter Eric Walker has dropped his electrifying new single 'Kings Tonight'. Marking a bold step forward in his musical evolution, the track captures the raw magic of late-night moments with friends; the kind of nights where time slows, the streets fall silent, and you feel on top of the world. Blending soaring indie-pop hooks with the gritty pulse of drum & bass influences, Walker delivers a high-energy anthem that’s part Sam Fender, part The Killers, and e

Swedish electro-pop artist Eva No kicks off 2026 with her vibrant new single 'Mind Reader'. Packed with shimmering synths, heartfelt vocals, and infectious hooks, the track captures Eva’s signature blend of emotional storytelling and sleek pop production. Written by Eva Nordell and produced by Peter Hägerås, 'Mind Reader' dives into the invisible threads of intuition and emotional connection that shape our closest relationships. It’s a powerful, pulsating anthem for anyone wh

Donna Dafi - ‘Primadonna’ Donna Dafi stakes her claim for 2026 with ‘Primadonna’, an intoxicating pop anthem that fuses modern gloss with soulful undertones and unapologetic feminine strength, reflecting both her cross-cultural roots and fearless individuality. Balancing seduction with self-respect, the track captures the rush of love without surrendering identity, positioning her as a magnetic new force at the intersection of music, style, and cultural influence. Vi Talli -

North Yorkshire songwriter Jack Simpson returns at the start of 2026, sharing his single, ‘Babies are Boring’, offering up a playful alternative power-pop track that is a highlight from his EP, Jack Simpson is looking up at the Trees. Out now, the track leans into the tongue-in-cheek humour of Jack’s writing, with a folk inflection drawn from his storyteller’s seat at the microphone. Bright guitar lines, deliberately infectious repetition, and an overall lighthearted explorat

Ally Bakst - ‘Look So Pretty’ Ally Bakst returns with ‘Look So Pretty’, a moody alt-pop release that wraps hypnotic electronics and husky vocals around a meditation on beauty as both shield and performance. Created instinctively through layered vocal textures, the track draws listeners into an intimate, cinematic space where visibility, vulnerability and self-protection quietly collide. Jennifer Ness - ‘Over Proud’ Jennifer Ness opens the year with ‘Over Proud’, a bold dance-

Rising pop artist cooper mae returns with 'placeholder', a sharp, emotionally resonant new single that tackles the ache of being someone’s second choice. Known for her conversational songwriting and feminist wit, cooper turns a familiar dating dynamic into a cathartic, hook-heavy anthem for anyone who’s ever felt disposable in someone else’s story. Blending vulnerability with clever sarcasm, 'placeholder' captures the emotional labour of waiting for a love that never fully sh

After the searing intensity of 2025’s acclaimed debut album 'Silent Spike', Ken Woods & The Old Blue Gang return with a welcome change of pace in 'Oh Denise', delivering a playful, Texas swing-laced blues-rock stomper that brings a wide grin to the new year. Released as the first glimpse of their forthcoming album 'Older and Bluer: The Old Blue Gang Rides Again' (out Autumn 2026), 'Oh Denise' is all lively riffs, blazing guitar solos, and quick-witted rhymes, pulling from the