Chicago artist Gia Margaret has announced her upcoming album 'Singing', set for release on the 24th April via Jagjaguwar, alongside the unveiling of her new single 'Alive Inside'. The track arrives as a delicate and emotionally charged preview of the record, built around soft piano motifs and subtle, immersive textures. Margaret’s vocal delivery feels both intimate and searching, drifting through layers of synth and Wurlitzer as the song explores distance, longing and the nee

Beth Orton has released her new single 'The Ground Above', marking her first new material since her 2022 album 'Weather Alive'. Signalling a fresh chapter, 'The Ground Above' continues her distinctive blend of folk, electronic textures and introspective songwriting. Known for her ability to balance fragility with quiet strength, the new release leans into themes of vulnerability and resilience, reflecting her evolving artistic perspective. Accompanied by a visual release, the

Greet The Chief recently released a thirteen-track album, a self-titled project once again led by singer-songwriter Gavin Davies. At the helm, Davies leads audiences through an energised alt-rock soundscape, often brimming with guitars, occasionally laced with sparkling brass tones, always approached with an open, experimental attitude, but keeping an indie charm at the core. Anthemic throughout, the songwriting is sharp and at points ludicrous in the best way. Whether it’s t

Matthew Holtby has released his latest project, the three-track intimate snapshot, Yesterday . It captures Holtby performing live at the centre, and then additional instrumentation is provided from friends and local artists on a baby grand, violin, pedal steel, mandolin and a few synths from the production team. ‘Be Good’ is a solemn but thankful acoustic number; ‘Yesterday’ is more meditative and softly uplifting; while the third track, ‘This Opportunity’, carries the best o

Jungle have announced their next studio album 'Sunshine', set for release on the 14th August, alongside the arrival of new single 'Carry On'. Premiered as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record, the track introduces the band’s next chapter following the success of 2023’s 'Volcano'. Known for their groove-led, feel-good sound, Jungle continue to build on their global momentum with a release that signals another expansive era. The trio of J Lloyd, Tom McFarland and Lydia Kitto will suppo

Kenny Wayne Shepherd will release Ledbetter Heights (The 30th Anniversary Sessions) on May 8, marking three decades since the album that launched his career. The blues-rock guitarist has re-recorded the original material, bringing a more seasoned perspective to songs first recorded in the mid-90s. The announcement is accompanied by the release of a new version of “Deja Voodoo.” Shepherd worked with longtime collaborators including drummer Chris “Whipper” Layton and co-produc

Tom Misch has released his new single 'Days Of Us', the final preview of his forthcoming album 'Full Circle', arriving on the 27th March via Beyond The Groove / AWAL Recordings. The track offers a reflective closing moment for the record, built around a flowing arrangement that pairs delicate guitar work with sweeping strings and a standout saxophone performance from Kaidi Akinnibi, the album’s only featured artist. The composition moves with a gentle, wave-like rhythm, creat

British singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone has unveiled her new single 'Cruel World', the title-track from her forthcoming second album, which is set for release on the 10th April. The song explores the emotional push and pull of long-distance relationships, capturing how deeply love can influence one’s perception of the world. Blending vulnerability with a sense of longing, the track reflects the conflicting emotions of joy and heartbreak that often exist side by side in re

Twice Grammy-nominated and Mercury Prize–winning artist Arlo Parks has released her new single 'Get Go', offering another preview of her forthcoming album 'Ambiguous Desire', which arrives on the 3rd April via Transgressive Records. The track debuted as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record and blends Parks’ reflective songwriting with lively breakbeat rhythms influenced by the sound of London’s early pirate radio stations. Through vivid storytelling, the song captures the atmosphere

Bleachers have released their new single 'dirty wedding dress', the latest preview of their forthcoming fifth studio album 'everyone for ten minutes', set for release on the 22nd May via Dirty Hit. The track follows the previously released 'you and forever', which arrived alongside a visual directed by Alex Lockett featuring Margaret Qualley, as well as a live studio performance filmed at Electric Lady Studios. Both songs will appear on the upcoming album, which explores a wi

Photo: Johnny Hostile Jehnny Beth has unveiled her striking new single 'Look At Me', featuring legendary vocalist Mike Patton. The track appears on Beth’s latest album 'You Heartbreaker, You', which is out now via Fiction Records. 'Look At Me' grew from her long-standing admiration for Patton’s dynamic vocal style. His ability to shift effortlessly between soaring melodies and hushed, atmospheric passages made him the perfect collaborator for the song’s dramatic two-part stru

Staines indie-rock favourites Hard-Fi have announced their long-awaited new studio album 'Sweating Someone Else’s Fever,' arriving on the 19th June via V2 Records. The record marks the band’s first full-length release in 15 years and signals a bold new chapter for the quartet. Written and recorded during 2025 at the band’s Cherry Lips studio, the album was produced by frontman Richard Archer alongside longtime collaborator Wolsey White. Drawing inspiration from the social com

The Nth Power have announced their fourth studio album 'Never Alone', set for release on May 1, alongside the unveiling of its first single 'Dream Alive'. The new track arrives with an accompanying music video and offers the first insight into the trio’s latest creative chapter. Drummer Nikki Glaspie, guitarist Nick Cassarino, and bassist Nate Edgar recorded much of the album during two writing sessions at a farmhouse studio in Colchester, Vermont. Overlooking Lake Champlain,

Photo: Arthur Comely Tom Misch has unveiled his latest single 'Slow Tonight', lifted from his newly announced sophomore album 'Full Circle', arriving on the 27th March via Beyond The Groove / AWAL Recordings. Written with Max Wolfgang during time spent travelling through Portugal in a van, 'Slow Tonight' evolved organically. Early synth sketches were abandoned, leaving behind a groove built around drums and bass that felt instantly right. Vocals followed later, resulting in a

Photo: Jimmy Fontaine Kettering four-piece Temples have announced their new studio album 'BLISS', set for release on the 26th June via V2 Records. The record sees the band push into bold electronic territory while retaining the psychedelic foundations that first defined them, marking a striking new phase in their evolution. The first taste of the album arrives in the form of ‘Jet Stream Heart’, a track inspired by the intoxicating pull of sound systems and late-night danceflo

Jessie Ware is back with ‘Ride’, a sultry, club-ready cut that signals the next chapter of her evolution. First debuted at Glastonbury’s iconic NYC Downlow nightclub following her headline set on the West Holts stage in 2024, the track has already built a quiet mythology among fans who’ve been waiting for its official release. Driven by a simmering groove that nods to the theme from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, ‘Ride’ unfolds with slow-burn intensity. Ware’s vocal is assur

Photo: Neil Krug Thundercat has unveiled 'She Knows Too Much (feat. Mac Miller)', the latest preview from his upcoming fifth album 'Distracted', arriving 3rd April via Brainfeeder. The track premiered as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record and is accompanied by an animated visual directed by Léa Esmaili and produced by Blinkink. The song brings together Thundercat and the late Mac Miller, longtime friends and creative partners. With approval from the Mac Miller Estate, Thundercat co

Snail Mail, the musical outlet of Lindsey Jordan, has unveiled a new track titled 'My Maker', lifted from her forthcoming third LP 'Ricochet', arriving on the 27th March via Matador Records. Co-produced by Jordan alongside Aron Kobayashi Ritch (Momma), 'My Maker' serves as a pivotal moment on the record. Built around airy mellotron textures and steady acoustic guitar, the song finds Jordan reflecting on mortality, surrender, and the strange liberation that comes with acceptin

Photo: Robbie Lawrence James Blake has released his latest single ‘I Had A Dream She Took My Hand’, offering another glimpse into his forthcoming album 'Trying Times', due 13th March via Good Boy Records. A live performance video directed by Harrison & Adair accompanies the track. The new song follows the album’s first preview and continues to showcase Blake’s introspective songwriting, balancing emotional vulnerability with expansive production. 'Trying Times' is set to expl

Bleachers return with the swooning, sun-drenched new single 'you and forever', the latest preview from their upcoming album 'everyone for ten minutes', due 22nd May via Dirty Hit. Directed by Alex Lockett and starring Margaret Qualley, the accompanying video for 'you and forever' leans into the band’s nostalgic yet cinematic spirit; a delicate dance between melancholy and optimism, intimacy and grandeur. As always, Jack Antonoff & co. channel New Jersey soul, harmony-soaked f