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Tony Frissore - 'Four Walls'
Independent artist Tony Frissore returns with 'Four Walls', a chilled, atmospheric track that captures the emotional quiet of life in transit. The single trades heavy drops for something more reflective by blending mellow electronic production with subtle melodic shifts and warm sax flourishes. Drawing on the feeling of isolation that comes with constant movement, 'Four Walls' speaks to the paradox of touring life: the world rushing by outside, while your internal world remai

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Jan 261 min read


FRIDAY DINGERS - 23.01.26
MirrorMouth - ‘Honest Emancipation’ MirrorMouth shares ‘Honest Emancipation’, an alternative-pop single that uses emotional restraint and lyrical precision to question institutionalised injustice and selective equality. Drawing on his background in international finance, the Swiss songwriter delivers a measured, thought-provoking piece that invites reflection on fairness, responsibility, and the uncomfortable truths many avoid. James Laurent - ‘Polarity’ James Laurent deliver

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Jan 232 min read


Shelita - 'Sailors'
International pop artist Shelita has released her latest track 'Sailors', the fifth offering from her forthcoming EP 'Into the Depths', due out in the coming months. Gently unfolding over fluid melodies and a rhythmic, tide-like pulse, 'Sailors' explores the emotional currents of love, loss, and trust. The single continues the EP’s oceanic and introspective themes, inspired by Shelita’s own healing journey following a life-altering skydiving accident in Seychelles. Having ove

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Jan 201 min read


Shery M - 'Goin Gone'
Global pop artist Shery M makes a bold entrance into the English-language music scene with the release of her first English single 'Goin Gone'. Known internationally as “The Persian Urban Queen,” the Tehran-born singer rose from Iran’s underground music scene to global prominence, earning over a billion streams across Persian and international platforms. 'Goin Gone' now marks a striking new chapter, inspired by her personal story of exile and transformation. Written during th

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Jan 191 min read


FRIDAY DINGERS - 16.01.26
Rocky Michaels - ‘Going Going Gone’ Rocky Michaels is back with ‘Going Going Gone’, a warm, uplifting Americana single that turns open-road imagery and soulful melodies into a statement of release, resilience and forward motion. Serving as the final single from his forthcoming album ‘Heroes’, the track pairs heartfelt vocals with acoustic, piano and cello textures, capturing the freedom that comes from letting go and trusting what lies ahead. Klemen - ‘Is Anybody Out There?’

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Jan 162 min read


Antoin Gibson - 'Dead End'
London-based artist and experimental pop composer Antoin Gibson returns with 'Dead End', a stark, piano-led piece that strips away convention to reveal something deeply personal and disquietingly honest. Departing from structured hooks and predictable rhythms, 'Dead End' captures a moment of collapse, written during a period of autistic burnout and creative exhaustion. The track trades traditional pop form for breath, space, and dissonance, mirroring the fragmentation of thou

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Jan 121 min read


FRIDAY DINGERS - 09.01.26
Mouth Water - ‘JJ (Give and Take)’ Mouth Water releases ‘JJ (Give and Take)’, a tender, mostly instrumental track written for his newborn daughter, capturing the quiet intimacy of meeting someone before roles and familiarity take shape. Stripped of synths and focused on mood, the song stands as a deeply personal highlight from the Italian producer’s upcoming album. Alina Ly - ‘The Way Of My Lover’ Alina Ly delivers her debut album ‘Shoebox’, a deeply intimate and cinematic co

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Jan 92 min read


Asthma Kids - 'Crumbs and Morsels (The Meek Are Getting Ready Pt IV)'
Ontario-based duo Asthma Kids are back with their latest single 'Crumbs and Morsels (The Meek Are Getting Ready Pt IV)', accompanied by a gritty, politically charged music video directed by Lisa Battocchio. The release previews their forthcoming EP 'The Meek Are Getting Ready', arriving on the 1st December via Dammit Distribution (EU/UK) and 2 Bar Town Records (North America). Recorded in just three hours at The Reverie Recording Studio and mastered by Alex Wharton at Abbey R

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Jan 61 min read


FRIDAY DINGERS - 19.12.25
Zeke The Zombie Slayur - ‘be right there’ Zeke the Zombie Slayur unveils ‘I’m Glad I Made This’, a 26-track concept album that interrogates selfhood, jealousy and the pursuit of artistic independence through sharp lyricism and layered, philosophical storytelling. More than a rapper, the Brooklyn polymath builds a fully realised creative universe, highlighted by the standout single ‘be right there’, handling every aspect of production, visuals and design as he reframes hip-hop

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Dec 19, 20252 min read


Tony Frissore - 'Self Soothe'
Tony Frissore’s latest single 'Self Soothe' offers a tranquil blend of lo-fi and chill-hop designed with mindfulness in mind. Centred around a calming pulse, the track encourages deep, even breathing, making it ideal for calming anxiety, unwinding after a long day, or easing into a moment of quiet focus. With soft ambient textures, warm tape hiss, and minimal percussion, 'Self Soothe' is an intentionally crafted tool for grounding and emotional resetting. The meditative rhyth

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Dec 18, 20251 min read


The Cockney Cowboy - 'FIVE'
Romford-born country artist The Cockney Cowboy returns with his latest original single 'FIVE'. Inspired by the highs and lows of raising children, the track is a playful and heartfelt tribute to family life; full of cheeky moments, affection, and honest emotion. With its lively, toe-tapping rhythm and warm, relatable lyrics, 'FIVE' captures the chaos and charm of parenting through a country lens. Produced by Dave Wright of AVMusic Tec, the track combines upbeat instrumentatio

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Dec 17, 20251 min read


Powers of the Monk - 'Sleepy Fields'
Michigan-based duo Powers of the Monk return with their latest release 'Sleepy Fields', a dreamlike track that blurs the lines between waking and dreaming. Built on soft textures, swelling melodies, and poetic lyricism, the single captures a rare stillness where every note feels like a step deeper into peace. Formed by David s. Monk and CasSondra “Pontiac” Powers, the group re-emerged in 2020 and have since crafted an atmospheric sound that draws from alt-folk, ambient rock,

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Dec 17, 20251 min read


Michellar - 'The Star'
San Francisco-based artist Michellar releases her new single 'The Star', offering a nostalgic and tender addition to this year’s festive soundscape. Inspired by the timeless storytelling of artists like Dan Fogelberg, the song blends folk-tinged warmth with a poignant message of love, unity, and the enduring power of family during the holiday season. Following her well-received Christmas debut last year, 'The Star' marks another emotional milestone in Michellar’s ongoing crea

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Dec 16, 20251 min read


Sean Macleod - 'I Know Not'
Irish musician and former Cisco frontman Sean MacLeod is back with his bold new single 'I Know Not'. Blending elements of ’70s punk, ’50s doo-wop, and ’60s psychedelia, the track pushes indie-pop into unexpected territory by merging timeless hooks with avant-garde experimentation. Known for crafting music that’s both melodically rich and thematically thought-provoking, MacLeod continues that tradition here. 'I Know Not' brings his signature knack for pop melody and philosophi

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Dec 16, 20251 min read


FRIDAY DINGERS - 12.12.25
Leodis - ‘Days Like These’ Leodis return with ‘Days Like These’, a reflective single that began as a breakup song in 2021 but has since deepened into a meditation on loss, change and learning to live without someone you love. Revisited with time and perspective, it speaks to the universal experience of moving forward while still having moments that pull you right back to where it all began. Nino Mayanna - ‘Aje’ Nino Mayanna returns with ‘Aje’, a vibrant Afrobeat–R&B–pop fusio

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Dec 12, 20252 min read


William Locks - 'Better off alone'
Rotterdam-based singer-songwriter William Locks returns with his most personal release to date, 'Better Off Alone'. Blending soul-baring vocals with rich, emotive instrumentation, the track is a powerful meditation on heartbreak, healing, and self-preservation. Recorded across studios in England and Nigeria, 'Better Off Alone' carries a sense of global depth while staying deeply intimate. The single confronts the emotional weight of choosing solitude over toxic cycles, resona

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Dec 11, 20251 min read


Moon Construction Kit - 'Chemicals'
Lausanne-based artist Moon Construction Kit returns with a bold shift on new single 'Chemicals'. Described as “power-goth-pop,” the track is a dark and anthemic blend of shadowy atmosphere, surging guitars, and razor-edged emotional clarity that captures the turmoil of feeling everything all at once, and the strange peace that comes with finally feeling nothing. Clocking in at 3 minutes and 28 seconds, 'Chemicals' channels the raw energy of indie-rock, the moodiness of goth,

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Dec 10, 20251 min read


Sasha Joy - 'To Stay'
London-based soul artist Sasha Joy returns with extraordinary clarity on her new single 'To Stay', a smooth, emotionally rich track that fuses soul, R&B, funk, and pop into a sound that feels both grounded and genre-defiant. Written in Shoreditch and shaped by global influences alongside regular collaborator Sanga Toto, 'To Stay' is a confident return to form for her. It’s a song that earns attention through raw feeling, fearless vocals, and restrained, thoughtful production.

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Dec 9, 20251 min read


FRIDAY DINGERS - 05.12.25
Diva Destruction - ‘All I Want (Das Ich Remix)’ Diva Destruction returns with ‘All I Want (Remix by Das Ich)’, a powerful reimagining of her newest single that transforms its bright, love-filled energy into a sweeping, ferocious electronic piece shaped by the legendary German industrial duo. Arriving amid her global live resurgence, the release marks a rare moment of joy in Debra Fogarty’s songwriting while uniting two iconic forces from the dark alternative scene. Michelle K

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Dec 5, 20252 min read


Edwina van Kuyk - 'Find My Way'
Irish pop-soul artist Edwina van Kuyk caps off a breakout year with the release of her new winter single 'Find My Way', featuring songwriter Martello. Alongside the track, a brand-new official video has just dropped, offering a warm visual companion to the song’s reflective themes. Produced by Herman Franke and mixed by Cian O’Donoghue, 'Find My Way' captures the ache and comfort of seasonal self-reflection. “It’s about the places we find home, and the people that make it,”

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Dec 5, 20251 min read
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