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South Swell Syndicate - 'Go Where I Please'
Southern California collective South Swell Syndicate capture the freedom and escapism of coastal living with 'Go Where I Please', the title track from their recently released debut album. Blending the sun-drenched influences of surf rock and reggae, the song reflects the group's passion for uplifting melodies, relaxed rhythms and songwriting that celebrates life's simpler pleasures. At its heart, 'Go Where I Please' embodies the desire to escape everyday pressures, embracing

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2 days ago1 min read


Jamythyst - 'Reruns'
New York-based electro-pop artist Jamythyst has released the new single 'Reruns', as the project's second release through Hitmint Music. Blending nostalgic electronic influences with contemporary pop production, the track explores the frustration of everyday routines and the desire to escape familiar patterns in search of excitement. Written, composed and produced by the artist herself, 'Reruns' centres on the feeling of being stuck at home, waiting for someone to provide an

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Oct 211 min read


Siri Neel - 'West Street'
Danish singer-songwriter Siri Neel embraces self-expression, confidence and personal freedom on her new single 'West Street', an uplifting pop release encouraging us to overcome self-doubt and embrace their individuality. Blending contemporary pop with retro influences and a distinctive British edge, the track explores the importance of spontaneity, curiosity and discovering different sides of yourself rather than becoming restricted by expectations. Written as a personal rem

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Oct 201 min read


The Beatroot Road - 'Zombie Jamboree'
Genre-defying collective The Beatroot Road deliver a gloriously eccentric collision of infectious rhythms, dark humour and political commentary with 'Zombie Jamboree', a wildly entertaining Halloween offering with a powerful anti-war message. Drawing inspiration from the calypso classic of the same name, the track transforms a supernatural celebration into a biting examination of humanity's seemingly endless appetite for conflict. Told from the perspective of a graveyard spir

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Oct 121 min read


The New Citizen Kane - 'Intertwine'
The New Citizen Kane swaps scrolling for something altogether more physical on seductive new single ‘Intertwine’. The track opens the next chapter of 'Psychedelika Pt.2', moving beyond the emotional awakening of 'FREE TO FEEL' and into 'DO YOU TRUST INSTINCT?', a collection centred around desire, curiosity and what happens when we stop analysing every impulse. ‘Intertwine’ captures that transition brilliantly. Sensual synths, electronic rhythms and psychedelic flourishes crea

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Oct 21 min read


Rosie Byron - 'You & Me'
Walsall singer-songwriter Rosie Byron captures the simple joy of sharing life's adventures with someone special on uplifting new single ‘You & Me’. Centred around the excitement of exploring the world alongside somebody you love, the track channels her naturally optimistic songwriting into a warm, upbeat pop offering. She wrote the lyrics and provides the vocals, collaborating with Tuomo and Tommi of BigBadBeats to bring the song to life. Recorded and mixed at Bay Ten Studios

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Sep 291 min read


TaniA Kyllikki - 'HUMAN'
British singer-songwriter TaniA Kyllikki and producer Rynellton transform a spontaneous reaction to online division into the pulsating new single ‘HUMAN’. Originally beginning as a Facebook post, the song emerged after Kyllikki found herself reflecting on hostility surrounding race, culture and difference. Those thoughts soon became lyrics, prompting the married collaborators to add one final track to forthcoming album 'FREE-SPIRITED'. The result takes an unexpected musical r

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Sep 231 min read


Musroe - 'Left2Rot/Now'
Musroe has unveiled a new paired release built around two opposing emotional states. “Left2Rot” begins with a tense, increasingly enclosed arrangement, using layered vocals and electric guitar to build towards a sudden break. “Now” follows immediately, replacing that pressure with a slower, dream-pop atmosphere and a more spacious sense of stillness. The Montréal-based artist describes the two songs as connected parts of one experience: first becoming consumed by a feeling, t

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Sep 221 min read


Tom Ymani - 'Amorium'
Tom Ymani has shared a new two-song release centred on the emotional highs and lows of romantic attraction. The Brussels artist describes 'Amorium' as an umbrella title connecting “I Want You Way” and “Encore Plus”, both of which explore the excitement of wanting to grow closer to someone alongside the possibility that those feelings will remain unanswered. Musically, the project leans into colourful contemporary pop, balancing personal lyrics with upbeat production and a str

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Sep 211 min read


M & J - 'NOT A LOVE SONG'
Bondi alt-pop duo M & J transform the disappointment of unrequited love into something beautifully relatable on their heartfelt new single ‘NOT A LOVE SONG’. Inspired by the real-life experience of one half of the Australian duo, the track began with the desire to write a love song for someone special. As hopes for the relationship gradually disappeared, however, the idea evolved into a song about everything that might have been. It's an approach that fits naturally into the

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Sep 91 min read


Crosby Cash - 'West Palm Beach'
Huntsville singer-songwriter Crosby Cash steps into a world of orchestral grandeur and old-school glamour with ‘West Palm Beach’, an ambitious new single inspired by her time living amongst the extraordinary affluence of Palm Beach, Florida. The track transforms her memories of walking around Palm Beach Island into a wonderfully cinematic piece of pop. But instead of simply writing about the location, she set out to capture its atmosphere of elegant homes, sophisticated resid

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Sep 81 min read


The Ruffles - 'Baby Blue Bronco'
Florida sisterly outfit The Ruffles transform a favourite family memory into an energetic new single with ‘Baby Blue Bronco’. Made up of teenage sisters Kenzington, Charlotte and Paris, the Delray Beach group wrote the track about the baby-blue Ford Bronco they shared as their first car. The freedom, adventures and inevitable chaos surrounding those early journeys became the foundation for a bright pop-rock song centred on growing up together. ‘Baby Blue Bronco’ was recorded

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Sep 31 min read


CASPER - 'HEART ON FIRE'
US artist CASPER embraces instinct, experimentation and unapologetically big production on new single ‘HEART ON FIRE’. Originally beginning life as two separate unfinished demos, the track was eventually pulled apart and reconstructed into one restless pop production. Stomping, chant-like percussion bring the energy, while futuristic synths, heavyweight bass and touches of Timbaland-inspired production give the song its dramatic momentum. Throughout, CASPER incorporates refer

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Sep 21 min read


MILYAM - 'Dream'
Following growing international attention throughout 2026, MILYAM shares her new single ‘Dream’, opening her atmospheric art-rap sound to wider audiences. The track occupies a shadowy space between alternative R&B, experimental hip-hop and cinematic pop. Sparse rhythms and carefully restrained production surround her intimate vocal delivery as she explores the uncertain territory between sleep and consciousness, where imagined experiences begin to blur with reality. Both ‘Dre

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Aug 181 min read


Witte - Glas und Steine'
Northern German duo Witte continue to establish their atmospheric take on indie-pop with latest single ‘Glas und Steine’, a bittersweet release that pairs romantic uncertainty with a surprisingly buoyant pulse. Formed near Hamburg by producer Marvin Burfeind and singer-songwriter Kilian Kremer, Witte have quickly developed a style where electronic textures, understated vocals and nostalgic melodies provide the backdrop for intensely personal writing. ‘Glas und Steine’ pushes

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Aug 171 min read


Grant Harvey Dudson - 'All of Me'
Hove-based singer-songwriter Grant Harvey Dudson delivers a bright burst of summer escapism with his latest single ‘All of Me’. Produced by Swedish collaborator Jonatan Backelie, the track is centred on the idea of showing up fully for the people, places and experiences that give life meaning. Sweeping melodies and an uplifting sense of momentum make it an easy fit for sunlit drives and festival evenings, while its message reaches beyond the usual confines of seasonal pop. Th

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Aug 121 min read


Karlo Bromsen - 'Parlin Papito'
Berlin-based musician Karlo Bromsen steps away from his indietronic project Bromsen to introduce his first solo release 'Parlin Papito'. The colourful indie-pop single marks the beginning of a playful new creative venture inspired by family, imagination and storytelling. At the heart of the release is Papito, a miniature hand-drawn character created from sketches by Karlo's son, Willi. Emerging from a corked bottle, the curious protagonist embarks on surreal adventures filled

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Aug 51 min read


Catlea - 'Someone's Got To'
London-based singer-songwriter Catlea returns with 'Someone's Got To', a deeply personal pop ballad that transforms heartbreak into an uplifting declaration of self-worth. Released as the first preview of the forthcoming EP 'Aftermath', the single explores the journey from emotional dependence to self-acceptance with striking honesty. Beginning with delicate acoustic arrangements before unfolding into sweeping orchestration, the track builds around a powerful central message:

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Jul 231 min read


Lana Karlay - 'Think It Through'
Australian singer-songwriter Lana Karlay continues her prolific run of releases with 'Think It Through', a spirited pop-rock anthem that explores the emotional frustration of watching someone remain in a relationship that no longer serves them. Driven by punchy guitars, infectious hooks and Karlay's commanding vocal performance, the single captures the conflicting emotions that arise when concern for another person becomes impossible to ignore. Balancing vulnerability with de

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Jul 231 min read


Kinshift - 'Mercy Mercy'
St. Louis collective KinShift have returned with 'Mercy Mercy', an upbeat soul-funk single that blends classic Motown influences with contemporary pop and neo-soul to deliver a message of empathy and togetherness. Driven by infectious rhythms, vibrant brass-inspired grooves and standout vocal performances, the track explores the importance of understanding others, embracing change and recognising the strength that comes through community. Serving as the house band for KinShif

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Jul 221 min read
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