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After returning in 2024, electronic duo Mayflow continued their resurgence into 2025 with the release of ‘Moon’, a brooding and pulsating single that explores the weight of human emotion. It’s bold and fresh, fusing together elements of techno and elements of hip-hop, wrapped in a hypnotic soundscape. Opening with a stark spoken-word monologue, it becomes …
Italian indie pair Go Hawaii teased their new EP in late 2024, but now, Mangy arrives in full, bringing their dream-like bedroom pop and subtle post-punk feels to the project. Elements of wistfulness, radiance, warmth and hazy nostalgia cross the five-track as it flows from single to single. Dynamism with intentionality showcases their new refinement …
Latvian pop riser Marta is back with ‘Lovable’, on a mission to enchant audiences that has caught the attention of Eurovision, as the track is shortlisted to represent Latvia in 2025. Dreamy, atmospheric introductions give way to a momentous mix of shimmering synths, empowering drums and radiant vocals. The rush of falling in love is …
Julien Xuereb recently released his latest track ‘Ta Route’, bringing vibrance, uplift and a sense of spirit into the new year in a way that sets a truly positive tone. His mastery of classical guitar is in full effect, weaving rock and pop influences into his expertise as he offers an exploration of life’s innate …
Síomónn Wan recently unveiled a new album, Rhythm Phantom Poem Requiem, providing a vast, genre-untethered exploration of expression and fantasy. The Leeds artist has, so far in his career, built a reputation for whimsical live shows and releases but holds a sense of depth with the album mixing in commentary and emotion alongside the bizarre …
Northern Californian Kayo is on a mission to bring trap soul to the masses. Though his voice is R&B and hip-hop, he is also inspired by rock groups, which adds an individualising element to his production style. With his latest track, ‘Inked Up’, Kayo sets the scene from the get-go. The soft acoustic tones and …
DJ, artist, fashion up-and-comer, Sky Jetta’s credentials are considerable and growing. Worked with Nike and Burberry, was featured in Vogue and Essence and opened for Diana Ross and Eminem, all before the release of her debut single ‘Free’. Now, alongside a fresh new music video, that single has been released for all to see. Blending …
New Jersey-based artist Tabitha Booth is a singer-songwriter with a powerful force both live and recorded. Over her career, she’s caught the attention of festival bookers and the press and now releases a fresh EP Highway To The Heart. Starting with the title track, Tabitha sets the tone with an atmosphere of reflective lyricism and …
Teasing the project across the course of the year, releasing tracks like ‘Nightshade and Cocaine’ and ‘Ski Mask’, both of which saw a flurry of attention, Love Ghost and Skold have unveiled their album collaboration. The new project crosses a variety of genre flavours, marching through Love Ghost’s emo and grunge essence and Skold’s electronically …
The collective Mola Oddity stems from three individuals, Birdy K, Yider and Asr. The trio have made their presence known in Asia, releasing a string of singles as deep-sea creatures with unique traits. As they’ve grown, they’ve shown their hand as obscure, thoughtful and creatively challenging. After unveiling their debut album The Other Side of …