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Trip-hop duo Frizzy P & Mr Cole have returned with another album teaser for Ladi Dadi III in ‘The Bigger Man Sank’. Jazz-tinged, psychedelic and blending vintage textures with smooth lyricism, the track continues to establish the pair as one of the most distinctive underground alt-hip-hop voices. Hypnotic synths and percussion alongside warm analogue tones, …
The Texas-based alt-metal newcomers Awaiting Abigail have released a roaring new single in ‘Bad Mind’. It’s a dark and infectious track that blends soaring melodies with an uncompromising hard-rock edge. Accompanying the sonic drive is a music video directed by Justin Paul of Dreadscope Films. The band shares that some of its grittiness comes from …
Photo by Ellie Koepke Pop talent Sloane Monroe is back with ‘Magnetic’, a vivid floor-filler with Y2K nostalgia crossing with boundary-pushing production. Following the earlier release ‘Clueless’, it continues to send Sloane down a path of innovative alt-pop with a strong voice. ‘Magnetic’ pulsates with seductive energy, with a bass-heavy dance groove and polished top …
Ella Eliza just dropped her second EP, I Wonder How It Will All Play Out. The tracks from this project have been trickling out since the autumn of 2023, ‘The Art Of Letting Go’, ‘Life Without Me’ and ‘Heaven Is Magnetic’, all building the tension around Eliza as a new force for alternative pop. The …
My Satellite have just unveiled its second album, over a decade since ten-track Lift emerged. Bringing a ten-song-length collection once again, Person is now out in the world. It showcases a vivid evolution of their sound, but, more importantly, an intensifying mix of soulful, experimental and electronic soundscapes. Most of the tracks are over four …
In his latest track, a gentle cover of Clapton’s ‘Change the World’, Casey Carmichael disseminates his emotion through a new dynamic. His songs are often love-drenched, thoughtful, reflective, but each carries a sense of melancholy, a fear of what may be lost. This cover, however, brings nothing but brightness; it expertly balances what it means …
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 …