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London trio Ebbb return with their stunning new single ‘Book That You Like’, following the previously shared singles ‘Manners‘ and ‘Eyes‘. The new single definitely shows a softer, more reflective side to their sound, blending celestial synths, beautiful layered vocals and classical edged guitars…
Ebbb deliver new single ‘Book That You Like’
London trio Ebbb return with their stunning new single ‘Book That You Like’, following the previously shared singles ‘Manners‘ and ‘Eyes‘. The new single definitely shows a softer, more reflective side to their sound, blending celestial synths, beautiful layered vocals and classical edged guitars into a moving song. I’m in love with this new single […]
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November 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Oslo-based artist Sassy 009 continues to impress with every release leading up to her debut album ‘Dreamer+’ — out January 16. Following ‘Tell Me’ and ‘Butterfly‘, the new single ‘Enemy’ lands as another exciting twist in her sonic universe. What I love about this project is how each track sounds…
Sassy 009 releases new single ‘Enemy’
Oslo-based artist Sassy 009 continues to impress with every release leading up to her debut album ‘Dreamer+’ — out January 16. Following ‘Tell Me’ and ‘Butterfly‘, the new single ‘Enemy’ lands as another exciting twist in her sonic universe. What I love about this project is how each track sounds completely different yet still feels […]
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November 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Brooklyn-born, LA-based artist Grace Ives makes a confident return with her new ‘singles’ EP, featuring three fresh tracks: ‘Avalanche’, ‘Dance With Me’ and ‘My Mans’.  It’s a small but powerful collection that reintroduces Ives’ inventive approach to alternative pop. It’s playful, emotional and…
Grace Ives returns with new ‘singles’ EP
Brooklyn-born, LA-based artist Grace Ives makes a confident return with her new ‘singles’ EP, featuring three fresh tracks: ‘Avalanche’, ‘Dance With Me’ and ‘My Mans’.  It’s a small but powerful collection that reintroduces Ives’ inventive approach to alternative pop. It’s playful, emotional and bursting with energy! The immediate highlight of the singles is ‘Avalanche’, the thrilling production offers a dramatic […]
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November 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Spanish–Moroccan musician Fahd returns with his first release in four years, the beautifully atmospheric ‘promises’, which marks the start of a new chapter for the Berlin-based multidisciplinary artist. Written during summer yet deeply autumn-coded, the track leans into reflection and storytelling…
Fahd shares intimate new single ‘promises’
Spanish–Moroccan musician Fahd returns with his first release in four years, the beautifully atmospheric ‘promises’, which marks the start of a new chapter for the Berlin-based multidisciplinary artist. Written during summer yet deeply autumn-coded, the track leans into reflection and storytelling rather than traditional structure, giving it a free-flowing, honest feel. It’s Fahd at his […]
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November 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Liverpool five-piece Girl Group are back with ‘She Goes’, and I’m so here for it! Easily one of my favourite new acts, they’ve been on repeat for me ever since their debut EP ‘Think They’re Looking, Let’s Perform’ earlier this year, including a great remix edition. Their sound hits that nostalgic…
Girl Group keep rising with hypnotic single ‘She Goes’
Liverpool five-piece Girl Group are back with ‘She Goes’, and I’m so here for it! Easily one of my favourite new acts, they’ve been on repeat for me ever since their debut EP ‘Think They’re Looking, Let’s Perform’ earlier this year, including a great remix edition. Their sound hits that nostalgic sweet spot while still […]
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November 10, 2025 at 7:17 AM
UK artist Ruti returns with their new EP ‘Maybe I Got It Wrong’, including the focus single ‘Monster‘. The EP also includes the stunning previous singles ‘If I Could Choose It Would Be You’ and the title track ‘Maybe I Got It Wrong’ I’m genuinely loving this body of work. Ruti’s voice is out of […]
Ruti shares new EP ‘Maybe I Got It Wrong’
UK artist Ruti returns with their new EP ‘Maybe I Got It Wrong’, including the focus single ‘Monster‘. The EP also includes the stunning previous singles ‘If I Could Choose It Would Be You’ and the title track ‘Maybe I Got It Wrong’ I’m genuinely loving this body of work. Ruti’s voice is out of […]
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November 10, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Filipino-Japanese artist ena mori returns with ‘La Loba’, which marks her first new music since she shared her EP ‘rOe’earlier this year. I’ve been hooked since her last EP, and this new release feels like a natural step forward. It’s bold, playful, and a little Kate Bush-coded. ‘La Loba’ is…
ena mori shares new single ‘La Loba’
Filipino-Japanese artist ena mori returns with ‘La Loba’, which marks her first new music since she shared her EP ‘rOe’earlier this year. I’ve been hooked since her last EP, and this new release feels like a natural step forward. It’s bold, playful, and a little Kate Bush-coded. ‘La Loba’ is inspired by the Wolf Woman […]
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November 10, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Belgian-based band Ão return with their gorgeous new single ‘Me Condena’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Malandra’, out February 13, 2026. The track follows earlier releases ‘Talvez’ and ‘Sorte’, continuing to build anticipation for what’s shaping up to be a very special record. Their new single…
Ão tease new album ‘Malandra’ with stirring single ‘Me Condena’
Belgian-based band Ão return with their gorgeous new single ‘Me Condena’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Malandra’, out February 13, 2026. The track follows earlier releases ‘Talvez’ and ‘Sorte’, continuing to build anticipation for what’s shaping up to be a very special record. Their new single is a song that immediately stopped me in my […]
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November 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Telenova knows how to keep me mesmerised with every release and their new single ‘THE DEEP‘ is no exception. After the brilliance of their debut ‘Time Is a Flower‘ and their most recent EP, I’m thrilled they’re already back with news of a brand-new album titled, ‘THE WARNING‘, arriving February 27,…
Telenova announce new album ‘THE WARNING’ + share stunning new single ‘THE DEEP’
Telenova knows how to keep me mesmerised with every release and their new single ‘THE DEEP‘ is no exception. After the brilliance of their debut ‘Time Is a Flower‘ and their most recent EP, I’m thrilled they’re already back with news of a brand-new album titled, ‘THE WARNING‘, arriving February 27, 2026. The new single […]
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November 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I’ve been obsessed with Romy’s dance-pop universe since day one, and her new single ‘Love Who You Love’ is another gorgeous addition to her glowing, club-leaning sound. Co-produced with BloodPop and Jamie xx, the track feels like a heartfelt closing moment to the ‘Mid Air‘ era. The new single is…
Romy celebrates queer love on new single ‘Love Who You Love’
I’ve been obsessed with Romy’s dance-pop universe since day one, and her new single ‘Love Who You Love’ is another gorgeous addition to her glowing, club-leaning sound. Co-produced with BloodPop and Jamie xx, the track feels like a heartfelt closing moment to the ‘Mid Air‘ era. The new single is tender, euphoric and proudly queer at its […]
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November 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Stockholm artist waterbaby has just caught my attention with her new single ‘Beck N Call’, and I’m instantly obsessed. The new single follows her the previously released single ‘Amiss’ earlier this year on Sub Pop Records. On new single ‘Beck N Call’ waterbaby’s soft, lush vocals float over warm,…
waterbaby delivers dreamy new single ‘Beck N Call’
Stockholm artist waterbaby has just caught my attention with her new single ‘Beck N Call’, and I’m instantly obsessed. The new single follows her the previously released single ‘Amiss’ earlier this year on Sub Pop Records. On new single ‘Beck N Call’ waterbaby’s soft, lush vocals float over warm, soulful production that subtly shifts back and forth. The […]
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November 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
underscores is going full-on pop with her brand-new single ‘Do It’, and honestly, it suits her so well. The track swaps out the more frenetic hyper-pop edge she’s known for in favor of something sleeker, nostalgic and instantly addictive. It’s giving full-blown 00s pop fantasy, calling back to the…
underscores steps into pure pop on new single ‘Do It’
underscores is going full-on pop with her brand-new single ‘Do It’, and honestly, it suits her so well. The track swaps out the more frenetic hyper-pop edge she’s known for in favor of something sleeker, nostalgic and instantly addictive. It’s giving full-blown 00s pop fantasy, calling back to the Justin Timberlake / Janet Jackson era with its […]
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November 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
It’s been a while but Augustine is finally back with new music and it’s once again brilliant! The Swedish artist and producer returns with ‘Fumbling’, a stunning new single that sees him explore a slightly different sound. yet it still feels unmistakably his. Warm, melancholic, and beautifully…
Augustine returns with the beautifully reflective ‘Fumbling’
It’s been a while but Augustine is finally back with new music and it’s once again brilliant! The Swedish artist and producer returns with ‘Fumbling’, a stunning new single that sees him explore a slightly different sound. yet it still feels unmistakably his. Warm, melancholic, and beautifully produced, ‘Fumbling’ captures the feeling of finding your […]
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November 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Norwegian artist-producer Maud returns with a powerful new single, ‘The Maze’. After a steady run of collaborations, remixes, and her acclaimed album ‘The Love That Remains‘ earlier this year, she’s back with something beautifully introspective. New single ‘The Maze‘ explores emotional isolation…
Maud navigates emotional isolation on ‘The Maze’
Norwegian artist-producer Maud returns with a powerful new single, ‘The Maze’. After a steady run of collaborations, remixes, and her acclaimed album ‘The Love That Remains‘ earlier this year, she’s back with something beautifully introspective. New single ‘The Maze‘ explores emotional isolation and overthinking, yet there’s something hopeful in the way it builds thanks to the shimmering […]
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October 31, 2025 at 7:25 AM
I’ve been following Moyka since her very first releases, and it’s amazing to see how she continues to deliver time after time. One of Norway’s most exciting pop artists, returns this Halloween with ‘Fluorescent’. The new single arrives via her own label, ahead of her debut live shows in Mexico…
Moyka returns with radiant new single ‘Fluorescent’
I’ve been following Moyka since her very first releases, and it’s amazing to see how she continues to deliver time after time. One of Norway’s most exciting pop artists, returns this Halloween with ‘Fluorescent’. The new single arrives via her own label, ahead of her debut live shows in Mexico City, and follows the summer single ‘24/7’. The new […]
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October 31, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Manchester-born, Berlin-based artist and producer Sable returns with her stunning new single ‘Björk’, the first taste of her upcoming self-produced debut album. The track explores identity, heartbreak, and the rediscovery of self wrapped in a warm, analog production and Sable’s signature emotional…
Sable rediscovers herself on new single ‘Björk’
Manchester-born, Berlin-based artist and producer Sable returns with her stunning new single ‘Björk’, the first taste of her upcoming self-produced debut album. The track explores identity, heartbreak, and the rediscovery of self wrapped in a warm, analog production and Sable’s signature emotional depth. I love how ‘Björk’ unfolds, it starts intimate before gradually speeding up and expanding in sound. The […]
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October 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
London-based artist ultra caro has just announced her upcoming mixtape ‘moonlight diaries‘, out November 21, and shared her dreamy new single ‘nightingale’. The lush, atmospheric track drifts somewhere between melancholic pop and nocturnal fantasy and it’s easily one of my favorites from her so…
ultra caro shines on ‘nightingale’
London-based artist ultra caro has just announced her upcoming mixtape ‘moonlight diaries‘, out November 21, and shared her dreamy new single ‘nightingale’. The lush, atmospheric track drifts somewhere between melancholic pop and nocturnal fantasy and it’s easily one of my favorites from her so far. The pitched-down vocals give it a completely different feel, adding depth to its […]
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October 30, 2025 at 7:17 AM
I’ve been following skuzland for a while now, and every new release is such an exciting journey, both sonically and visually. The duo are true chameleons, constantly reinventing themselves and their latest single, ‘TELL ME YOU LOVE ME’, is no exception. The new single is highly infectious and full…
skuzland demands your attention on ‘TELL ME YOU LOVE ME’
I’ve been following skuzland for a while now, and every new release is such an exciting journey, both sonically and visually. The duo are true chameleons, constantly reinventing themselves and their latest single, ‘TELL ME YOU LOVE ME’, is no exception. The new single is highly infectious and full of energy. It come with an […]
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October 26, 2025 at 7:35 AM
It’s always exciting to discover new artists and Danish musician Nemo instantly caught our attention with her stunning debut album ‘Blue is the color of infinity’, out now via Rhizome. On her debut album, Nemo crafts an intimate, atmospheric world where melancholic guitar textures intertwine with…
Nemo shines on debut album ‘Blue is the color of infinity’
It’s always exciting to discover new artists and Danish musician Nemo instantly caught our attention with her stunning debut album ‘Blue is the color of infinity’, out now via Rhizome. On her debut album, Nemo crafts an intimate, atmospheric world where melancholic guitar textures intertwine with playful synths, all carried by her ethereal, airy vocals. […]
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October 26, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Vienna/Berlin-based artist Antonia XM has just shared her new single ‘Sleep’ and it’s stunning. Antonia XM is completely new to my ears and I’m instantly hooked on the dreamy atmosphere she’s crafted on this one. The new single is a stunning mix of dreamy indie pop and soft electronics. Her warm,…
Antonia XM soundtracks the night on ‘Sleep’
Vienna/Berlin-based artist Antonia XM has just shared her new single ‘Sleep’ and it’s stunning. Antonia XM is completely new to my ears and I’m instantly hooked on the dreamy atmosphere she’s crafted on this one. The new single is a stunning mix of dreamy indie pop and soft electronics. Her warm, dark-toned vocals float over […]
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October 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM
After multiple new singles and remixes, the deluxe edition of Rose Gray’s brilliant debut ‘Louder Please’ is out now! The aptly titled ‘A Little Louder Please’ arrives with great guest artists like JADE, Shygirl, Logic1000, Peach and Melanie C. Together with the new album she also unveils new…
Rose Gray shines on ‘I Don’t Speak French’ from ‘A Little Louder Please’
After multiple new singles and remixes, the deluxe edition of Rose Gray’s brilliant debut ‘Louder Please’ is out now! The aptly titled ‘A Little Louder Please’ arrives with great guest artists like JADE, Shygirl, Logic1000, Peach and Melanie C. Together with the new album she also unveils new single ‘I Don’t Speak French’. We’ve been fans […]
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October 26, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Belfast post-punk outfit Chalk return with their gripping new single ‘Can’t Feel It’, the powerful follow-up to ‘Pain’. The duo continue to push their sound forward, fusing dark electronics, raw emotion and an intensity that hits straight to the core! I’m so excited to have stumbled upon Chalk’s…
Chalk hit hard with new single ‘Can’t Feel It’
Belfast post-punk outfit Chalk return with their gripping new single ‘Can’t Feel It’, the powerful follow-up to ‘Pain’. The duo continue to push their sound forward, fusing dark electronics, raw emotion and an intensity that hits straight to the core! I’m so excited to have stumbled upon Chalk’s music. ‘Can’t Feel It’ immediately hit me […]
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October 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Belgian artist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Tsar B is back with exciting news, her third album ‘The Writer’ will arrive on January 30, and to set the tone she’s just unveiled her mesmerizing new single ‘Mrs. Impatience’. The new song follows last month’s ‘Amor’ and is another stunning…
Tsar B announces new album ‘The Writer’, shares new single ‘Mrs. Impatience’
Belgian artist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Tsar B is back with exciting news, her third album ‘The Writer’ will arrive on January 30, and to set the tone she’s just unveiled her mesmerizing new single ‘Mrs. Impatience’. The new song follows last month’s ‘Amor’ and is another stunning track. I’m absolutely loving how the song unfolds […]
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October 23, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Hemlocke Springs is back and she’s inviting us deeper into her wonderfully weird world. The Nigerian-American artist has just announced her long-awaited debut album ‘the apple tree under the sea‘, out February 13 via AWAL, alongside the eccentric and infectious new single ‘head, shoulders, knees…
Hemlocke Springs announces debut album ‘the apple tree under the sea’
Hemlocke Springs is back and she’s inviting us deeper into her wonderfully weird world. The Nigerian-American artist has just announced her long-awaited debut album ‘the apple tree under the sea‘, out February 13 via AWAL, alongside the eccentric and infectious new single ‘head, shoulders, knees and ankles’. True to her one-of-a-kind style, the new track […]
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October 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Cologne trio SPARKLING are back with their new album ‘We‘, released on October 17 2025, and the focus track ‘Break Free / Frei Sein / Être Libre‘ is exactly what this band do best. It’s a euphoric mix of danceable post-punk and synth-driven pop that celebrates connection, freedom and the joy of…
SPARKLING share euphoric “Break Free / Frei Sein / Être Libre”
Cologne trio SPARKLING are back with their new album ‘We‘, released on October 17 2025, and the focus track ‘Break Free / Frei Sein / Être Libre‘ is exactly what this band do best. It’s a euphoric mix of danceable post-punk and synth-driven pop that celebrates connection, freedom and the joy of being part of something […]
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October 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM