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‘Peacemakers’ marks latest chapter in Ana Schurmann’s cross-disciplinary work
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

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The Big Moon drop new single 'Fun'
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

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Aug 141 min read


The Barefoot Bandit bring festival energy to their vibrant new EP ‘Jungle Colours’
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

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Aug 121 min read


Left Arm Tan make a triumphant return with ‘Rolling Under The Stars’
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

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Aug 121 min read


Alabama Shakes drop new single 'Garden'
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

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Aug 101 min read


JK Jerome shines on his stellar new single 'I Just Want To Soar'
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

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Aug 51 min read


AKA Shades returns with new single 'Incubus'
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

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Aug 51 min read


Maiorano embrace their roots on new single 'Lesbian Love'
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-

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Aug 51 min read


Sunday Smoke channel heartache on their anthemic new single 'Could It Be'
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,

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Aug 51 min read


‘Cold Country’ leads Rob Bellamy’s new album campaign
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

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Aug 41 min read


Rachel Chinouriri announces new album 'I think I spoke too soon'
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

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Aug 41 min read


Julia Holter shares new single 'My Lost One'
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

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Aug 31 min read


On “Life Without You,” TRIPI Lets Another Voice Carry the Song
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

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Jul 312 min read


Bloc Party drop new single 'Now We Can't Be Friends'
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.

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Jul 311 min read


Aliiias enters a bold new era with expansive electronic album 'Numb'
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

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Jul 291 min read


Stolen Days take flight with cinematic debut single 'Butterfly'
A new creative partnership has arrived with serious promise as Dub Sonata and Alex Fitts of The Kickdrums unveil Stolen Days, launching the collaborative project with its captivating debut single 'Butterfly'. Blending dream pop, alternative, hip-hop and cinematic production into something distinctly their own, 'Butterfly' introduces a sound built on atmosphere and emotion. Moody acoustic and electric guitar lines weave together beneath haunting guest vocals before Alex Fitts'

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Jul 291 min read


Camryn Adele Portagallo embraces change and belonging on reflective new EP 'Have A Nice Fall'
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Camryn Adele Portagallo opens a deeply personal new chapter with the release of her latest EP 'Have A Nice Fall', a beautifully crafted collection that explores identity, change and the quiet moments that shape a life. Raised in a close-knit Italian American family outside New York City before relocating to the wide-open landscapes of California's Sierra Nevada, Camryn channels both worlds into a record that feels intimate, cinemati

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Jul 291 min read


Maribelle expands the world of A New Spring with dreamlike ‘What You Came Here For’ lyric video
Norwegian singer-songwriter Maribelle has unveiled a captivating new lyric video for ‘What You Came Here For’, breathing fresh life into one of the standout moments from her acclaimed project 'A New Spring'. Beautifully understated yet visually striking, the new video places Maribelle at the centre of an ever-shifting cosmic landscape, allowing the song's reflective message to take centre stage. Inspired by a dream that shaped the track during the album's creation, the visual

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Jul 291 min read


Nath Tavares finds her confidence on uplifting new single ‘Might As Well’
Photo by Amanda Teixeira, Le Terrier Studios Singer-songwriter Nath Tavares continues the rollout of her forthcoming album with ‘Might As Well’, an infectious new single that marks a confident shift in both her songwriting and artistic outlook. Following ‘Fooled!’ and ‘OBDN’t Overachiever’, the latest release swaps rapid-fire delivery for polished melodies, soulful vocals and a vibrant noughties-inspired pop sound. Beneath its upbeat energy lies a defining moment of self-beli

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Jul 291 min read


Bonneville return to their funk roots with infectious new single ‘On the One’
Retro-soul outfit Bonneville continue the rollout of their forthcoming third album 'Hold for Room Tone', with the release of ‘On the One’, a groove-filled single that captures the band's deep appreciation for classic funk while adding a fresh chapter to their evolving sound. Built around an irresistible rhythm, vibrant brass arrangements and soulful vocals, ‘On the One’ is inspired by new beginnings and finding balance through life's changing seasons. For vocalist Wes McGee,

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Jul 291 min read
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