Mumbai singer, songwriter and composer Damini Bhatla explores femininity, identity and transformation on her new album 'GOLD', a wide-ranging project that brings South Indian classical traditions into conversation with contemporary R&B. Created across two years, the album emerged from a period of self-discovery, with Bhatla drawing inspiration from both women artists and those in her own life. Its themes move through sisterhood, sensuality, heartbreak, intergenerational traum

Dublin singer-songwriter Lex Bucha enters his darkest and most confrontational chapter yet with new single ‘Faithless (Sacrifice)’, as the first taste of a forthcoming EP. Produced by Liam Geddes, the track marks a noticeable shift from the introspection of his debut EP 'Painless Mode'. Where that project examined anxiety and difficult family relationships, ‘Faithless (Sacrifice)’ turns its anger outwards, finding him ready to sever ties with the people and institutions whose

Ezra Collective have shared ‘Jubilee Feeling’, the latest preview of their fourth studio album 'Here Because of Hope', arriving on the 11th September through Partisan Records. The instrumental track combines the band’s jazz foundations with the dancefloor momentum of early-2010s UK Funky House. Driven by an increasingly energetic groove and a prominent performance from pianist Joe Armon-Jones, it reflects the London chapter of the new album’s wider musical narrative. An accom

beabadoobee has shared ‘Memories’, the latest preview of her forthcoming album 'Pylon', which arrives on the 18th September through Dirty Hit/Interscope Records. Described by Bea as one of the record’s happiest songs, ‘Memories’ carries a more complicated emotional undercurrent than its brighter exterior initially suggests. The track finds her looking back at treasured moments and confronting the sadness that can emerge when nostalgia becomes a desire to remain permanently in

Beck continues to build anticipation for his forthcoming album 'Ride Lonesome' with ‘Disappearing Act’, a gorgeous new single that reconnects the songwriter with some of the musicians behind his most celebrated work. Produced by Beck and mixed by longtime collaborator Nigel Godrich, ‘Disappearing Act’ unfolds through softly cascading acoustic guitar, sweeping orchestral flourishes and weightless vocal harmonies. There is a wonderfully unhurried quality to the track, with Beck

Ana Schurmann has shared a new self-produced single that combines orchestral colour, contemporary songwriting and a broader message of peace. “Peacemakers” features a wide instrumental palette, including her Neck Lyre, alongside piano, guitar, percussion, flutes and multiple vocal layers. Initially written spontaneously, the track later developed into a project supporting awareness around vulnerable children and community care. The release continues her wider practice of comb

The Big Moon have shared their vibrant new single ‘Fun’, offering another glimpse into their forthcoming fourth studio album 'Forever', arriving on the 30th October via Fiction Records. Following recent single ‘Gravity’, the track continues the band's latest sonic evolution, bringing shimmering synth textures and an infectious groove into their unmistakable indie-pop world. Bright, playful and bursting with personality, ‘Fun’ finds the quartet making a convincing case for tre

The Barefoot Bandit are firing on all cylinders with ‘Jungle Colours’, a joyous six-track EP that captures the infectious energy that has made the South-West outfit such a formidable live proposition. Running for almost twenty minutes, the release races through ska, reggae and dub with enormous brass sections, irresistible grooves and choruses built to travel across packed festival fields. ‘Turbulence’ kicks proceedings into gear before the sun-drenched ‘Summer High’ turns up

After two years away, Left Arm Tan are back in magnificent fashion with ‘Rolling Under The Stars’, the first taste of their forthcoming album 'When Tigers Smoked', arriving October 9. Right from the beginning, the single feels tailor-made for the open road. Sweeping strings, gorgeous slide guitar and flashes of celebratory brass surround understated vocals, bringing classic Americana together with the rich Texan storytelling that has long made the band such a compelling propo

Four-time Grammy Award-winning band Alabama Shakes have unveiled 'Garden', the latest preview of their eagerly anticipated new album 'I Must Be Dreaming'. The track arrives ahead of the record's release later this month, marking another milestone as the band prepare to return with their first full-length studio album in more than ten years. The new song received its premiere during an appearance on The Zane Lowe Show, giving fans an early glimpse of the band's next creative c

UK singer-songwriter JK Jerome continues the build-up to his debut EP with the release of 'I Just Want To Soar', a soaring new single that marks another confident step in his evolving sound. Following 'Profanity' and 'Any Moment Now', the latest offering introduces a richer, more expansive production style while retaining the emotional honesty that has become a hallmark of his songwriting. Blending shimmering guitars, subtle electronic textures and an uplifting chorus, the tr

London alternative artist AKA Shades is back with 'Incubus', the first new music since the release of the acclaimed 2024 album 'White Knuckle Ride'. Fusing crushing guitar work, towering choruses and explosive energy, the track delivers an uncompromising burst of modern alternative rock. Inspired by the intensity of late-90s and early-00s alt music, 'Incubus' transforms frustration with today's political and social landscape into a powerful statement. Beneath its hard-hitting

Berlin-based outfit Maiorano return with 'Lesbian Love', a vibrant new single that celebrates family, identity and the timeless groove of Italian disco-funk. Led by songwriter Alex Maiorano, the band continue to blur the lines between soul, funk and sophisticated pop, delivering one of their most personal releases to date. Marking the first time Alessandro has recorded in his native Italian, the track represents a significant artistic milestone. Inspired by his sister's real-

Surrey indie-rock trio Sunday Smoke continue their impressive rise with 'Could It Be', a guitar-driven new single that pairs infectious melodies with the emotional weight of trying to move on from someone who refuses to leave your thoughts. Arriving just weeks after 'My Guess Is No', the latest release builds on the band's growing reputation for crafting memorable indie rock with a sharp melodic instinct. Bright, driving guitars and energetic percussion provide the backbone,

Former professional hockey player Rob Bellamy has returned with a full-length country-rock release that places New England at the centre of its storytelling. Written during a particularly severe winter, “Cold Country” grew from the idea that country music does not need to come from a specific part of the United States to feel genuine. The track celebrates northern communities shaped by physical work, difficult weather and strong local connections. That outlook continues throu

Photo: Yana Van Nuffel Rachel Chinouriri has announced her eagerly awaited second album 'I think i spoke too soon, arriving on the 16th October via Parlophone / Atlas Artists, alongside the release of its shimmering lead single 'One song away from crying'. Blending glossy synth-pop with heartfelt lyricism, the new track explores the fragile moment when an ordinary night out gives way to something far more personal. Anchored by an irresistible groove, Chinouriri reflects on se

Photo: Dicky Bahto Julia Holter has shared another preview of her forthcoming album 'Materia', releasing the enchanting new single 'My Lost One' ahead of the record's arrival on the 21st August via Domino. Inspired by eerie children's stories and surreal fairytale imagery, 'My Lost One' explores the blurred line between the natural world and the domestic space. Built around Holter's distinctive songwriting and immersive arrangements, the track imagines woodland creatures recl

Tony Tripi’s decision to give up the lead vocal on “Life Without You” is central to understanding the recording. He had already begun shaping Close to Fire: Roman’s Anthology Release Part I around one of the most painful experiences of his life, the death of his grandson Roman. Still, when he reached Stevie Ray Vaughan’s elegy, the song would not come together in his voice. Tripi described feeling unable to move through the melody and rhythm. Instead of forcing the performanc

Bloc Party have unveiled ‘Now We Can’t Be Friends’, the latest preview of their forthcoming album 'Anatomy Of A Brief Romance', arriving on the 11th September via the band's newly launched label, cOnTAGIOUS LTD. Produced by legendary hitmaker Trevor Horn, the new record charts the emotional rise and fall of frontman Kele Okereke's deeply personal love story, unfolding track by track from the excitement of unexpected romance to heartbreak, acceptance and, ultimately, healing.

Toronto producer and DJ Aliiias has unveiled his ambitious new album 'Numb', a 13-track collection that captures two years of artistic evolution while cementing his reputation as one of Canada's most exciting names in electronic music. Blending house, trap and future bass with cinematic production and emotionally charged songwriting, 'Numb' sees Aliiias (Austin Daniel Christian Cole) refining the sound that has already earned him millions of streams and support from some of d